While the great city of London boasts several impressive hotspots for socializing with friends, family and other fans of various sports teams, there are numerous smaller boroughs and regions within the city center that provide fans with some of the best experiences and entertainment when heading out to watch a game from a bar.
One region of Central London that continues to be ranked amongst the most populated in the entire city is the small area of Westminster called Soho which has been ranked among the top spots to visit for any tourist who is planning to take a trip out to the British capital.
While Soho is mainly known for its shopping and entertainment, as well as having a rich history that is tied to the aristocracy of 19th Century London, the area is also known for its wide selection of bars and restaurants which many fans eagerly flock out to every day.
With the small but charming region of Westminster being a hotspot for leisure and cuisine, there is an array of sports bars that are fully operational within the area that make for a tremendous spot to watch any major sporting event with friends or family members.
If you’re looking for a place to kick back, watch the game and enjoy some ‘bevvies’, then these are some of the best-rated sports bars located in Soho.
- The Volley:
Located on Old Street in the area of Islington, this colourful and atmospheric football-themed pub is one of the many favourited destinations by locals due to its amazing décor which features numerous pieces of impressive memorabilia as well as bolstering an incredible atmosphere on game day.
Many regulars and reviewers have stated that this is one of the best places to visit in Soho if you’re bringing a large party to watch a game with the popular bar also serving a variety of hand-crafted beers which is always considered as a must-have for any top sports bar.
With a friendly service provided by the staff as well as some truly mouth-watering portions of beloved pub classics to go along with multiple huge screens to watch the action unfold, the Volley is certainly one of the top places to catch a game anywhere in the region of Westminster.
- Carlsberg Sports Bar:
What makes this sports bar so unique (besides the fact that it is named after one of Denmark’s most famous lagers), is that it is part of the Empire Casino located in Leicester square, meaning that this is a lively spot to catch a game and also head through to the casino to enjoy watch could turn out to be a pleasant evening.
Unlike the Volley, the Carlsberg Sports Bar provides coverage for various sporting events such as football, rugby, cricket and even American sports such as the NFL, with players now being able to watch the games in action whilst browsing the latest NFL player props on DraftKings.
Many customers have praised this bar for its slick design, wide number of TV screens, great food, fantastic customer service and a wide selection of drinks, with the atmosphere also being incredibly raucous during several encounters no matter what sport is being showcased.
- Leicester Arms:
If your preference is to watch the game in a much more traditional pub environment, then look no further than the Leicester Arms situated on Glasshouse Street where visiting patrons can sit back and enjoy the game with a refreshingly poured pint on draught.
This fan favourite spot has been serving up all the top pub cuisines since 1898 and still retains its classic attire that mimics that classic pub feels as well as serving up many renowned dishes such as Sunday Roasts and Fish and Chips to name a few.
To help cater to the always raucous sports fans, there are five large screen TVs situated around the pub that can play a variety of games from Sky Sports and TNT Sports whilst browsing a wide selection of crafted beers, ales and ciders.
If you’re a fan of the classics when it comes to heading down to your local and watching the game whilst enjoying a well-earned pint, then the Leicester Arms offers all the best that the classic pub environment can serve up ahead of kick off which is why it is a prominent part of the Soho community and remains one of the very best places to catch a game in Westminster.
There are several other notable hotspots that are well worth the visit should you find yourself in Soho and looking for a spot to watch the game with these including the Porterhouse which is a multi-level pub that hails from Covent Garden, as well as the Maple Leaf which is certainly different from your typical bar that you often find in the UK as this beloved spot is a Canadian-themed bar that features amazing drinks, friendly service and a number of historical Canadian memorabilia.
