Best Football Pubs and Bars Showing Live Football on TV - Match Pint UK

Best Sports Bars and Pubs showing Live Football

Football; the largest excuse for excessive drinking and work-related procrastination that the UK has ever seen, we all love our footy no matter the circumstances. Unfortunate as it is, some pubs are more committed to providing the best possible match day experience than others so we've compiled a list of the best football pubs in the UK so that you can find yourself such an establishment on game day. If you won't just settle for your local boozer and plan to go a little farther afield, why not check out our list and give one of these fine pubs a go?

Walkabout Bournemouth

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.

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Belushis Bath

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.

Walkabout Reading

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.

Six Yard Box

London SE17 1AY

Six Yard Box

#StadiumLikeAtmosphere #CraftBeer #SpecialityBeer

Voted Best Football Pub 2016 in our 2016 Sports Pub Awards, this small but mighty footy bar in Elephant and Castle is a real favourite. Piles of craft beer, table foosball and a relaxed vibe make this a home from home for the footballing purist. If you visit, make sure you bring your Panini swaps pile with you, the ceiling collage is nearly finished but still needs a bit of work!

King Street Brew House

Bristol BS1 4RR

King Street Brew House

#CraftBeer #BigGamesMatter #ClassicPubFood

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!

Belushis and The Dugout

Belushis and The Dugout

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.

Belushis Shepherds Bush

Belushis Shepherds Bush

#InternationalSport #MajorEvents #SportsBar

Fresh from a refurb, this place is a must visit for anyone who likes their footy and rock music. Screens all over the shop and loads of live music to enjoy Belushis SB is a place to see you through the afternoon and straight into the evening once the sporting action ends.

Rileys Sports Bar Haymarket

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.

Walkabout Temple

London WC2R 2PH

Walkabout Temple

Walkabout's flagship venue in the capital is a huge favourite with footy fans from all over the world. This huge bar regularly hosts supporter's clubs when they can't get to see their team live and the atmosphere is always electric for big games. Aside from that, reasonably priced Australian themed grub and drink means this a firm central London favourite.

The Old Red Lion Theatre Pub

London EC1V 4NJ

The Old Red Lion Theatre Pub

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.

Walkabout Cardiff

Cardiff CF10 1FA

Walkabout Cardiff

Where better to take in a game than THE BIGGEST WALKABOUT IN THE UK? Suitably, for a sporting colossus of this size, they're decked out with more screens than I've had hot dinners (28!). A popular spot no matter who is kicking a pig's bladder about, be sure to get down early whenever the Bluebirds are playing on TV.

Hogarths

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.

Cambridge Brewhouse

Cambridge CB1 1LH

Cambridge Brewhouse

Homebrewed ales on tap and dedicated room for sport, the Locker Room, out back. You know you'll be well-served for the game.

Walkabout Birmingham

Birmingham B1 2DS

Walkabout Birmingham

#StadiumLikeAtmosphere #SportsBar #WideDrinkSelection

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.

Hogarths

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.

Rileys Norwich

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?

The Clubhouse, Sheffield

Sheffield S2 4LA

The Clubhouse, Sheffield

#SportsBar #AmericanSports #Student

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.

McCooley's

Liverpool L1 4AQ

McCooley's

#InternationalSport #BigGamesMatter #ClassicPubFood

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.

Black Dog Ballroom

Manchester M1 5NP

Black Dog Ballroom

#AmericanFood #Football #BigGamesMatter

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.

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Dive NQ

Manchester M4 1SH

Dive NQ

Keen to watch the footy in a relaxed setting with some great food, from the comfort of a low-slung chesterfield? Refined, without ever being pretentious, this Northern Quarter favourite should be right up your street then.

Walkabout Manchester - The Printworks

Manchester M4 2AD

Walkabout Manchester - The Printworks

How serious about showing sport are these guys? They've installed a 10 screen TV wall behind the bar so that you never miss a moment of the action, even when queuing for a pint. Pretty serious then. Located slap bang in the middle of Manchester this bar obviously packs out whenever there's footy to be watched.

Library

Library

#Student #RelaxedAtmosphere #CraftBeer

A great student venue in Leeds just next to the Uni campus. Full of screens and covering both BT and Sky, this is a top venue if you're in or around Hyde Park.

Southfield

Middlesbrough TS1 3BZ

Southfield

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.

Committee Room No. 9

Committee Room No. 9

Glasgow hotspot that does it all - international beers, cocktails, gastro takes on classic sports bar grub, live music and of course, heaps of live sports. Child and dog friendly during the day, the Committee Room offers something for everyone.

Malones Irish Bar

Edinburgh EH1 2QN

Malones Irish Bar

Irish themed bar in the middle of Edinburgh. Serves up all you'd expect from a Celtic-owned bar including great live music and all the sport you could ever want.

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50% off any burger*

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