The best sports bars in Soho

Speedboat Bar is inspired by the Thai-Chinese shophouses of Bangkok's buzzy Chinatown, bringing the energy of Thailand's wok-fired cuisine to London. Upstairs, there's a bar decked out with signed portraits of Thailand's canal speedboat racers, which adds an authentic touch. Dishes, including drunken noodles and stir-fries, are spicy and fragrant, served alongside wacky cocktails. Make your way to the upstairs bar, where autographed portraits of Thailand's canal speedboat racers set the scene, and you can catch live sports in a lively setting—it's snug, but that only adds to the experience.

Kings Sports Bar is a must for avid sports fans, especially those following the NFL or up-and-coming leagues. It's located within the Empire Casino in Leicester Square and is open 24/7. There are 17 screens of varying sizes, and a menu of American-style favourites served late into the night; it's the perfect spot to catch a crucial overseas match.

The Green Man is a Grade II listed pub in the heart of Soho that's a favourite spot for live sports enthusiasts. It's also renowned for its great-value food and drinks, an unusual find in this central location. The menu is filled with hearty British pub classics, with their standout pies taking centre stage. Enjoy your meal with a drink from their lengthy selection, including a carefully curated whisky collection.

The Golden Lion is a classic corner pub in Soho with a chic exterior and a warm, traditional pub interior. The drinks menu caters to all tastes, offering wine, prosecco, draft beer, and cocktails. The food menu features pub favourites like nachos, burgers, and steak and ale pie, along with a hearty Sunday roast. They show a range of live sport matches, and guests can even use the Live Sport option when booking and specify the game they want to watch if theirs isn't on the line-up.