This bustling area may be best known as a transportation hub and business hotspot, nut that doesn't mean we can't have a little fun here as well. There are plenty of great spots to catch all the biggest sporting events, whether you're into football, rugby, boxing or something else entirely.
We've rounded up all the very best Victoria sports bars to visit - from luxurious spots with huge HD screens to casual pubs where you can watch the game with a pint in hand.
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Last updated on 30th April 2025
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Located close to Westminster Cathedral and Buckingham Palace Gardens, The St George's Tavern is a Victoria pub that dates back to 1840. There's a great range of cask ale, beer and wine behind the bar, and comfy leather seating to enjoy them from.
Watch the football with a pint in hand, and be sure to check out the food menu too - think hand-cut nachos, grilled fillets of sea bass, garlic chicken schnitzel and much more.
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A pub, restaurant and basement bar all in one, The Marquis of Westminster is a traditional venue that's decked out in rustic wooden furniture and colourful decor. You can catch all the biggest sporting events here, with a refreshing pint in hand.
There's also an extensive menu to keep you fuelled during the game. We're talking beer-battered fish and chips, crispy coated chicken schnitzel or plant-based burgers.
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On the hunt for sports bars near Victoria station? They don't get much closer than Greenwood, one of the most luxurious spots in the whole city to watch sports in. There are more than 30 different ultra high-definition screens, as well as a gigantic 150-inch TV wall, so you won't miss a single second of the action here.
The two-storey venue shows Formula One, football, rugby and so much more, and it even comes with a sunny outdoor terrace for in between games. What's more, there's a tasty food menu filled with dishes like scrumptious salami pizzas, spicy Korean chicken wings or hot honey halloumi burgers.
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An authentic British pub that boasts a number of TV screens, the Jugged Hare is a great place to watch the gam. The laid-back spot was originally part of the National Westminster Bank back in the 1800s, and it still features vintage interiors and dark wooden decor.
Choose from a range of cask ales or beers, paired with hearty British eats like Cumberland sausage and mash or pie of the day.
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Probably the most well known in the area, Riley's Sports Bar is a top choice for all your sporty needs. Located close to the station, this two-storey destination promises giant HD screens in their Fanzone, as well as plenty of smaller TVs dotted around. They've got Sky Sports and show all the major events, with refreshing pints to keep your energy up during the match.
You don't have to leave all the fun to the professionals though, as they've also got eighteen pool tables (both English and American), ping pong, snooker and even four interactive darts lanes, complete with digital scoring and fun minigames. Feeling peckish? The kitchen is cooking up everything from Southern-fried chicken to halloumi fries and build-your-own burgers.
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Been searching for 'sports bars near me' lately? A spacious venue that's decked out in comfy booth seating, wooden furniture and quirky neon signs, The Bay and Bracket has got all your needs covered. There are even huge beer tanks in the bar area, so you know your pint is fresh here.
Whatever sports you're into, from football to cricket and boxing, you'll find them being shown across their multiple HD screens. And if all the excitement makes you hungry, they've got everything from tandoori chicken skewers to pepperoni pizzas and vegan cheese and tomato burgers on the menu.
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A craft pub and sports bar all in one, Victoria Taps is the place to be for a top-quality pint while watching the match. Expect a relaxed setting that blends rustic charm with modern elegance, flaunting comfy leather booths, tiled walls and dark wooden furnishings.
There are a cracking selection of craft beers, cask ales and premium lagers at the bar, as well as artisan cocktails and wines. Grab a seat in front of one of their many screens to cheer on your team, while devouring stone-baked pizzas, juicy burgers, small plates and much more.
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For a casual pub environment to watch sports in, head to The Speaker. The spacious venue fronts traditional wooden furnishings, dark walls and lots of natural light. Plus, there are a wide variety of beers and ales on tap.
You can watch boxing, football, cricket and so much more here, across a number of HD screens. And if you're looking for a bargain? They offer two-for-one cocktails too.
