Best Sports Bars and Pubs showing Live Football
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Bournemouth BH1 1NL
Walkabout Bournemouth
Blessed with a 10 TV wall of screens behind the bar Walkabout Bournemouth is serious about making sure you don't miss a minute of the action in their cracking sports bar. Always packed when there's footy to be watched, this is especially true when the The Cherries are mixing it on the box. Get down early or book a table through our app to avoid disappointment.
Somerset BA1 2JA
Belushis Bath
Centrally located hostel that's popular with travellers and students. 9 screens plus two drop down projectors deck out their bar meaning you've always got a great view of the action. The party vibe spills over into the sports viewing meaning there are always plenty of themed events - think fancy dress Super Bowl parties, Burger and Boxing nights, for example - to sink your teeth into.
London SW2 4DU
Sultan
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A self-proclaimed 'classic South London boozer' is ideal for watching the game. With TV screens in every direction you look, you'll never miss a moment if you're at the bar, on the fruity or fighting off all challengers at the pool table or darts board. And if watching the game isn't enough, you can even recreate the best moments on the table football table… okay you'll probably just end up spinning the players round really fast after you go 4-0 down.
Reading RG1 1DG
Walkabout Reading
Student favourite that knows what the people love - great value drinks, wallet friendly pub tucker and heaps of live sport. What makes Walkies Reading really stand out? How about stadium style raked seating, to ensure absolutely everyone cops a perfect view of the football on their massive projector screen. Now there's not many bars that can boast that.
London SW9 9PH
Landor Pub
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The giant screen in the downstairs section of The Landor makes for the perfect place to watch the game. Away from the everyday punters upstairs, the massive screen and contained section makes you feel like you're at the game. Match that with a pint from the lovely selection of real ale and you're flying.
London SE14 5DJ
The Five Bells
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#Football
Boasting a giant projector screen and an additional 2 massive widescreen TVs The Five Bells is a cracking venue for all things, especially watching football. It's a regular spot that has all the games on, not just the big ones which leads to attracting a great crowd of proper football fans. It's also got the uncommon boast of having a table tennis table, it turns out a game of ping pong is a great stress reliever at half time in a nervy 0-0.
London SE17 1JL
Tankard
#RelaxedAtmosphere
#WideDrinkSelection
#Football
Screens everywhere, including a massive projector screen, so you won't miss a second of the action. Great beers and always packed for the football, so you can be sure to have a wicked time.
London W4 5TT
Connolly's Bar & Diner
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There are few things that are sure fire way to tell you've found a great sports pub than finding out it's an Irish pub and Connolly's doesn't disappoint. With a smashing range of screens showing the football and a belting atmosphere to boot, the beer gardens front and back and pool tables are a lovely little bonus.
Bristol BS1 4RR
King Street Brew House
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Microbrewery in the centre of Bristol serving an eclectically named set of beers including Pasty Git, Socks and Sandals and Shaft! Great place for catching up over a quality beer and watching the big game!
London W6 7LU
The Richmond
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Definitely worth dropping in before a QPR game to soak up the atmosphere. These guys are famous in the area having been around for over 100 years. Excellent pizzas, too.
London SE1 1HR
Belushis and The Dugout
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One of the newest sports bars in the city, The Dugout continues the Belushis franchise in excellent style, with a sports themed venue and excellent facilities like beer pong and pool for half-time fun. Boasting a wide selection of premium beers and cocktails to sip on whilst watching the games on one of the many big screens, this has got to be one of the best venues on game day.
London W12 9RA
Coningham Arms
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This West London gem is a cracking place to catch the football if you're going to Loftus Road later in the day as it has a great atmosphere and friendly mix of home and away fans on the day. Even if QPR aren't playing, it's always full of football fans and has a belting range of entertainment to keep you occupied if the game is a bit dull including pool tables and darts boards.
London W12 9DS
The Askew Pub & Kitchen
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These guys love their footie. They've got 5 screens all around the pub, and a massive beer garden. Definitely worth popping in for a QPR game, the atmosphere will be electric.
London SW1Y 4TE
Rileys Sports Bar Haymarket
Being the largest sports bar in London, there is a lot to say for an afternoon spent in front of one of its 34 TVs, beer in hand. With added extras like pool tables and ping pong as well as an American style diner and live DJ nights; this is one of the ultimate sport watching locations.
London W1T 5AA
Court
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In the heart of Tottenham Court Road, the Court is the perfect place to grab a few pints with your mates whilst you watch the game. They've got a massive projector screen and loads of plasmas around the pub, so you'll be able to catch all the action.
London NW1 2AL
Rocket
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Bang in between Euston and Kings Cross station, this pub is ideal for watching the game and having a couple of pints with your mates. With loads of screens all around the pub and excellent food, it's definitely worth giving this one a visit.
London EC1V 4NJ
The Old Red Lion Theatre Pub
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One of London's oldest drinking establishments, this unique theatre/pub in the heart of Angel has real charm. Due to be home for Belgium fans in the capital whenever they are on the box, this pub has a cracking range of real ales to sup on and even an outdoor screen to enjoy. Also, watch out for resident pooch Rolo, he's a chap and a half.
London E20 1EN
Cafe Football Stratford
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How could we fail to mention the gaff set up by none other than Man United and England legend Gary Neville? This modern take on all things footy has dozens of screens and a belting menu full of modern takes on traditional terrace grub. Cafe Football has a great atmosphere and is decked out with some truly unique knicknacks and bits. Where else can you nip for a tinkle at half time and gaze at the (original) Ronaldo's shirt that was worn against England, during Le Tournoi 1997? Nominee for Best Football Pub in our 2016 Sports Pub Awards.
London NW2 7HS
Whelans
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An absolute blinder of an Irish pub. Expect a perfectly poured Guinness, a mean Sunday roast, loads of TVs and there's always great craic when the footie's on.
Swansea SA1 3LH
Hogarths
Gin, beer, scores of screens and plenty of footy mad punters. This gin palace in the shadow of Swansea Castle is one of the finest spots to in the city to catch live sport and there's always a cracking range of entertainment on for when the full time whistle blows.
Oxford OX4 2EZ
Cricketer's Arms
The perfect place to watch the footie whilst throwing a couple of darts or nailing a few frames. A buzzing atmosphere and families are always welcome.
Oxford OX4 2QW
The Prince Of Wales
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Dedicated to showing all the European football on Sky and BT, it's definitely worth popping in here if you're in the area and game is on. Blooming lovely Sunday roast too.
Oxford OX1 2AY
O'Neills
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Great food, great value for money, and dozens of screens. These guys make sure that you have a great time in this traditional, Irish pub.
Oxford OX3 8JN
Six Bells
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If it's Super Sunday and you're desperate for a delicious roast, where do you go? Boom, the Six Bells of course. With great value food and drink, you'd be mad not to head here for your lunch and to watch the footie.
Cambridge CB2 1PG
The Earl Of Derby
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A classic pub near the centre of Cambridge. A bunch of screens and a massive range of beers and ales means it's always packed for the footer. Make sure you try their Full English too, it's legendary!
Birmingham B1 2DS
Walkabout Birmingham
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Sporting stalwart - you know you'll be well-looked after at Walkabout. Full of of 14 50" plasma screens and a host of food and drinks options during sport, this is a great choice for the big match in Birmingham.
Birmingham B2 5BG
Trocadero
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This ex-fire station turned pub is a brilliant place to grab a couple of pints with your mates in the centre of Brum. Full of screens and serving loads of real ales, there's always a buzz in the place.
Leicester LE2 1TS
The Clarendon
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The Clarendon in Leicester is hidden away in a residential looking area, but the experience during a game is definitely not reminiscent of a living room. With multiple screens in multiple rooms there's never any danger of your chosen game not being shown. There's even a cracking pub garden to take a break in at half time, what better place to have the tactical debrief with your mates?
Leicester LE1 5AW
Hogarths
Football, in a gin bar? You heard us. Hogarths is no normal venue and is famed for their love of all things juniper berries. Fear not though beer lovers, they've more than a decent selection of real ales and quality lagers to sup on as you catch a game. Such was the cracking atmosphere during the football at this place last season, it was the venue of choice the likes of Sky, CNN and the Daily Mail chose to film at on the day Leicester won their historic Premier League crown.
Norwich NR3 1AA
Rileys Norwich
All the big games at nationwide pool and snooker bar. Where else in Norwich can you catch all the big sport action whilst smashing a couple of frames?
Sheffield S11 8TN
The Banner Cross
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If you're looking to watch the football, you might as well watch it on a big screen. And these guys have a pretty big one - 10 foot in fact! Great selection of drinks too, especially craft beers
Sheffield S2 4LA
The Clubhouse, Sheffield
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Sports pub on the outskirts of Sheffield with great reviews on Google. Fresh food sources from local bakers and butchers - not to be missed if you're in the area and the game's on.
Liverpool L1 4AQ
McCooley's
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Lively city centre bar that shows everything going. With Liverpool being rather keen on it's footy, it's fair to say that takes preference on their plethora of big screens whenever the Reds or Everton are playing.
Liverpool L2 6RE
Flanagans Apple Restaurant
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With a blooming massive projector screen, these guys are a must visit in Liverpool. They're mad about footie, and as an Irish pub, they serve a pretty decent Guinness too.
Liverpool L1 1JQ
Crown
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One thing's for sure - you can't miss the Crown. Make sure you check out their art nouveau exterior, it's pretty special. It's only matched by the brilliant atmosphere in the pub, especially for those Merseyside derbies.
Manchester M1 5NP
Black Dog Ballroom
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Speakeasy style venue with its own legendary terrace and grown up drinks menu. Whilst it turns into a fine night spot after dark, their sport offering is more than reason to visit during the day, showing all domestic, European and international footy.
Manchester M2 2AA
Shakespeare
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Right in the centre of Manchester, you can be guaranteed that this traditional English pub will have a class atmosphere for all the big games. A load of TVs and spread over two floors means you won't miss a minute of the game.
Leeds LS1 5DA
Black Prince
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Right opposite Leeds station, these guys are well worth a visit, even if it's just to see the unbelievable architecture and decor of the pub. You can be sure the atmosphere will be top notch for all the big games.
Leeds LS5 3HS
West End House
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A cracking traditional Yorkshire pub with over 150 years of history is everything you'd want in a classic football pub. With a range of screens showing the football and a well stocked bar containing a mix of real ales and real cider you're sure to not be disappointed by your beverage, even if the game isn't going your way. And if you're in for a Super Sunday session of 3 games in a row, the food is belting too to give you that additional stamina.
Middlesbrough TS1 3BZ
Southfield
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In the heart of Middlesborough's student area, you'll find Southfield. A bunch of plasmas and 2 projectors mean you won't miss any of the action.
Newcastle Upon Tyne NE7 7LJ
Lochside
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#CaskAle
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The best home-cooked food in the Toon. Loads of screens, projectors, and live music. Well worth dropping in, especially when the Magpies are playing.
