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Ultimate Guide to the Best Football Bars in London

Updated
January 2025

Discover the ultimate guide to the best football bars in London for live sports events. From interactive experiences at TOCA Social to vibrant sports bars, find your perfect spot to enjoy the action!

London offers a plethora of venues for sports enthusiasts seeking vibrant atmospheres to watch live sports events. From lively sports bars and venues with excellent food and drink options, this guide presents top choices. If you're looking for something da little bit different, consider visiting TOCA Social and partake in our interactive football experience. This is a must visit football activity in London!

Where to Watch Live Sports Events in London

TOCA Social – London O2

Located at the O2, TOCA Social combines the thrill of watching live sports events with interactive football games. Enjoy the action on large screens, participate in immersive football experiences, and savor world-class food and drinks. It’s an unparalleled destination for sports fans seeking a unique and engaging environment.

Enjoy a one-of-a-kind football experience before or after the match - Book your spot at TOCA Social today!

Bar Kick – Shoreditch

Situated in Shoreditch, Bar Kick is renowned for its lively atmosphere, table football, and multiple screens broadcasting live sports events. It’s a vibrant spot to enjoy the sports spirit in East London.

Greenwood – Victoria

Near Victoria Station, Greenwood offers a sleek sports bar experience with numerous large screens dedicated to live sports events. Their selection of craft beers and a menu featuring classics like burgers and wings make it a solid option for fans.

BOXPARK Croydon

BOXPARK Croydon combines street food vendors, craft drinks, and live sports screenings. The communal atmosphere and big screens make it an enjoyable space for fans, especially during major tournaments.

Long Arm Pub & Brewery – Old Street

The Long Arm Pub & Brewery offers on-site brewed beers and a focus on sustainability. With its modern setup and big screens, it's a great place to catch live sports events.

The Albion – City of London

The Albion, located near St. Paul's Cathedral, is a modern sports bar that caters to fans with its multiple screens and central location. Its relaxed vibe and reliable match screenings make it a great alternative for those near the city.

The Dugout at Belushi’s Sports Bar – London Bridge

The Dugout, part of Belushi's Sports Bar at London Bridge, is a dedicated space for sports fans. With large screens, comfortable seating, and a lively atmosphere, it’s perfect for catching live sports events. Their menu includes classic pub grub and an excellent selection of beers.

Sports Bar & Grill – Farringdon

Part of a well-known chain dedicated to sports, the Farringdon branch provides a central location, multiple large screens, and a straightforward menu of drinks and game-day bites, making it ideal for watching live sports events.

Nordic Bar – Fitzrovia

Nordic Bar offers a Scandinavian twist to sports bars in London. This Fitzrovia venue shows a variety of live sports events on multiple screens while serving Nordic-inspired cocktails and snacks.

The Famous Three Kings – West Kensington

The Famous Three Kings is a classic sports bar with a strong reputation for live sports coverage. With numerous large screens, a buzzing atmosphere, and a wide drinks selection, it’s a go-to for sports fans in West London.

Finding Your Perfect Spot

London has a diverse array of football bars, ensuring that every fan can find their ideal match-day environment. Whether it’s the interactive excitement of TOCA Social, the vibrant scene at Bar Kick, or the cosy vibe at Nordic Bar, there’s something for everyone. For a truly unparalleled sports and social experience, TOCA Social stands out as the ultimate destination.

Plan your visit to TOCA Social today!

Woman kicking a football at TOCA SocialPeople eating hotdogs and tacos at TOCA Social

TOCA Social is the world’s first interactive football and dining experience, combining interactive football experiences, immersive gaming and world class food and drink.

Book now or walk-in to enjoy our fantastic food and drinks, as well as foosball tables, arcades, selfie booths and more.

If you need to move dates or cancel for a full refund, this is easily done ahead of time with a quick call or email.

Spaces At the o2

PLAYER'S LOUNGE

Player's lounge at TOCA Social London
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Capacity: 250

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Seats: 80

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Boxes: 4

Our purpose-build space for private events. Ideal for team socials, seasonal celebrations, away days, and the list doesn't stop there -the versatile space really can do pretty much anything you need!

The Player's Lounge can be found on the upper mezzanine overlooking our main London activity bar venue, enabling you to soak up the atmosphere from your very own exclusive floor.

With four boxes for playing in, your own private Mezcal bar and even your own photo booth to capture your event, inject some VIP treatment into your next event by claiming the Player's Lounge for yourself.

CORNER BAR

TOCA Social London Bar area
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Capacity: 200

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Seats: 150

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Boxes: 7

Our Corner Bar event space offers an ideal location for your next private event for up to 200 guests.

Seven Boxes for playing our high tech immersive games, a large networking and interactive space complete with foosball tables and vintage arcade games and not to mention your very own exclusive Bar and WC's.

Experience fun activities at the best activity bar in London!

What more could you need to offer your guests the VIP TOCA treatment?

FULL VENUE

Full downstairs area at TOCA Social London
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Capacity: 700

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Seats: 200

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Boxes: 17

Split over two floors, the Midfield Bar, Corner Bar and Player's Lounge provide three different bars to choose from, photo booths, foosball tables, and even a dessert room. Our London games bar has spaces that can be exclusively hired, privatised or semi-privatised to fit your needs.

From meetings and product launches to after-work socials and seasonal parties, if your numbers are anything from 12 - 700, then give your next event a spectacular home and experience fun activities inside The O2.

EXECUTIVE BOXES

Executive boxes at TOCA Social London
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Capacity: 50

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Seats: 50

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Boxes: 1

Looking for your own private space but still want to be part of the hustle and bustle? TOCA Social has got you covered.

The executive boxes at our London activity bar offer the best of both worlds. In our Executive Boxes you will find two private Boxes for game time and plenty of networking spaces in between.

Located on the upper mezzanine level of the venue, this space is perfect for up to 50 guests whilst offering that VIP exclusive environment.

Spaces At Birmingham Bullring

FULL VENUE

TOCA Social Birmingham bar
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Capacity: 1000

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Seats: 500

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Boxes: 23

The entire venue boasts a capacity of 1000.

Split over the same floor, the Midfield Bar, Right Wing and Corner Bar with two different bars to choose from, photo booths, foosball tables, and even AV Equipment, our flexible spaces can be exclusively hired, privatised or semi-privatised to fit your needs.

From meetings and product launches to after-work socials and seasonal parties, if your numbers are anything from 12 - 1000, then give your next event a spectacular home at TOCA Social

CORNER BAR

TOCA Social Birmingham seating area
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Capacity: 300

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Seats: 250

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Boxes: 8

Our Corner Bar event space offers an ideal location for your next private event for up to 300 guests.

Eight Boxes at our Birmingham games bar for playing our high tech immersive games, a large networking and interactive space complete with foosball tables and vintage arcade games, your own photo booth to catch all the action and not to mention your very own exclusive Bar and WC's.

What more could you need to offer your guests the VIP TOCA treatment?

LEFT WING

TOCA Social Birmingham booths
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Capacity: 60

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Seats: 50

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Boxes: 3

Our Left Wing event space offers an ideal location for your next private event for up to 60 guests.

Three Boxes for playing our high tech immersive games, a large networking and interactive space complete with your very own private meeting room space at our amazing activity bar in Birmingham.

Fun activities in Birmingham experienced here!

EXECUTIVE BOX

TOCA Social Birmingham private drinking area
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Capacity: 40

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Seats: 30

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Boxes: 1

Looking for your own private space but still want to be part of the hustle and bustle? TOCA Social has got you covered.

In our Executive Box you will find your own private Box for game time and plenty of networking spaces in between.

Located on the lower level of the venue in your own private area, the Executive Box at our Birmingham activity bar is perfect for up to 40 guests whilst offering that VIP exclusive environment.

RIGHT WING

A hallway in TOCA Social Birmingham
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Capacity: 30

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Seats: 20

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Boxes: 2

Our Right Wing event space offers an ideal location for your next private event for up to 30 guests.

Two Boxes for playing our high tech immersive games, a large networking and interactive space. With 20 Seats for you and your guests offering you a private area of our games bar in Birmingham.

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