Where to watch the London Olympics 2012

Where can you watch the London 2012 Olympics? An exciting summer of sport lies ahead so make sure you know the best spots to catch all the action. There will be plenty of London bars and pubs showing the London olympics 2012 so you can watch all your favourite Olympic events. From the opening ceremony to the Mens 100m final there will be many epic events to watch in London. From outdoor big screenings to bars and pubs showing the Olympics on their screens, there will be plenty of options to watch the Olympics in London.

Bars showing the London 2012 Olympics

House of Nations, King's Cross, London

An all-day Olympics hub in central London with big screens, a bar, kitchen and late-night club. With Silver and Gold packages available for groups and corporate hospitality there are plenty of options for everyone and the Grade II listed building brings some grandeur to proceedings. Join the party and the atmosphere at House of Nations. Book online.

House of Nations will be welcoming all 200 countries for London 2012.

The Roof Gardens - Kensington, London

Head up to this stunning rooftop garden, bar and club in Kensington. They will be hosting day-time BBQ's on Thursdays and at the weekends, screening major Olympic events on their giant 15 ft outdoor screen in the Spanish Garden and partying the night away in their boutique club until 3am. They are even hosting a special Closing Ceremony Party with fireworks! For a stylish rooftop bar and exclusive late-night club look no further. More info and book online

A stunning rooftop garden and club in London. 

 

The Retreat - Chiswell Street, London

This exclusive members pop-up club for the Olympics is throwing open its doors for a Friday Night party to remember on the 3rd and 10th August 2012. Start the evening off with complimentary Champagne for 1 hour on the Park Lawn, watch London 2012 on their big screen, and then dance the night away in The Club till 2am. All this for £15 makes this an Olympic gold opportunity! Read more and book online. 

 

Enjoy complimentary Champagne on the Park lawn 

 

Anise - Liverpool Street, London

This stylish Indian-inspired cocktail bar will be screening the Opening Ceremony as well as all the other major events throughout London 2012. You can also explore their Olympic inspired dishes and cocktails including 5 multicoloured dishes & 5 flaming cocktails! Read more and book online

 

Anise is a stylish London cocktail bar for watching the Olympics. 

 

Market House - Brixton, London

This bistro, speakeasy and music hall is a great spot to base yourself for watching the Olympics games this July and August. With a big screen showing the major events, plenty of space for bookings, delicious bistro delights from the kitchen and tasty craft beers on tap, you are well catered for. DJ's play good-time party sets for those looking for late-night action. More info and book online.

Watch the Olympics at this quirky bistro and speakeasy in Brixton

 

Cargo - Shoreditch, London

Cargo boasts a terrific atmosphere to watch the Olympics in London and will be showing the major events on their 12ft projector screen so you won't miss a thing from the Olympic Stadium. There is also a splendid garden to grab some fresh air and a wide range of drinks. More info and book online.

Watch London 2012 on the 12ft screen at Cargo

 

The Calf - Westfield, Stratford

This summer pop-up bar in Westfield Stratford is styled on a mountain barn giving off a bit of an Apres Ski vibe and will buzzing during the Olympics. Tasty British classics from the kitchen and cocktails and fine ales and beer behind the bar will keep you happy. You watch the Olympics on their screens and then things hot up in the evenings for those looking for a shake down. More info and book online.

 

The Calf is a great spot for sampling the London 2012 atmosphere.

 

Carlsberg Sports Bar - Leicester Square, London

If Carlsberg did Sports Bars... Well now they do and right in the heart of London at The Casino at The Empire on Leicester Square. With plenty of screens so you don't miss a thing, plenty of beer (not just Carlsberg!) wine and cocktails flowing behind the bar, and food to get you through it, this could well be YOUR Olympic village for London 2012. More info and book a table online.

 

The Carlsberg Sporst Bar is a great spot for watching the Olympics.

Bar and Co, Embankment, London

A unique and stunning location to watch the Olympic games in London. Bar&Co is a boat and bar moored by Embankment and offers stunning views across the Thames. Watch the Men's 100m Final and lots of other action at the Olympics games in London. Book online.

Bar&Co is a great London bar to watch the Olympics this summer. 

The Shoreditch - Shoreditch, London

Embrace the Olympic Games and bag yourself a seat at The Shoreditch, a quirky cocktail bar showing London 2012 on their 9ft projector screen. Happy Hours and a buzzy atmosphere make this is a wise choice. More info and book online

Cocktail and a big screen at The Shoreditch

Electric Social - Brixton, London

This country manor with an urban twist serves up delicious food and cocktails and of course plenty of beers from the bar. They will be showing the London 2012 games on their big screen daily so bag yourself one of their German beer hall style tables, have dinner and drinks, and enjoy the games. More info and book online.

Electric Social is showing London 2012 on their big screen

Yager Bar - St Paul's, London

Yager Bar, certainly knows how to party, and will be great London bar for embracing London 2012. Watch the events on their plasma screens, enjoy the Happy Hour, book an area for your group and then dance the night away to party DJs. Book online

Yager Bar is hosting their own Sports Day for London 2012

Corney and Barrow - Broadgate Circle, London

Located in an amphitheatre with the bar looking down on this great outdoor space, this will be a perfect London bar for watching the Olympics 2012. With large public screenings being placed in Broadgate circle, you can watch all the action from the Corney and Barrow outside bar looking down on it. 


Corney and Barrow overlooking Broadgate Circle, perfect for watching the Olympics in London.

Beaufort House - Chelsea, London

Whether you are looking for a HQ to base yourself, entertain clients for drinks or dinner, or a party of any size, Beaufort House is a historic venue in the heart of Chelsea and offers an elegant setting to watch the Olympics in London this summer and host an event or party to toast the greatest sporting event in the world. It is also ideally located for watching the Olympic Cycling Road Race which will pass right by Beaufort House Chelsea on Saturday 28th July(Men'™s) and Sunday 29th July (Women'™s). Book online.

Beaufort House is an elegant setting for watching the Olympics in London. 

Carom - Soho, London

This Indian inspired restaurant and cocktail bar is a relaxing oasis to enjoy this summers games. They have created an Indian Summer Garden just for the Olympics so you try the delicious cocktails and Indian food and catch all the action. More information and book online.


Carom offers a relaxing bar and restaurant to watch the Olympics.

The Parlour - Canary Wharf, London

This vibrant bar, kitchen and cocktail lounge is stylish, fresh and boasts innovate food and drinks menu's. They will be showing all the big action on their screens and you can even pop outside to watch the games on the big screen at Canada Park which the bar spills out onto. Read more and book online.

The Parlour is a great spot to watch the Olympics

Camden Beach @ The Roundhouse - Camden, London

A beach in London? Of course! To embrace the Olympic and summer spirit, The Roundhouse music venue in London has opened its terrace and turned into beach bar and summer hang out! You can play ping pong, drink cocktails and watch the Olympics on the big screen. See you down there! More information. 

A unique experience in London, visit the beach!

Patch - Nearest Tube station St. Pauls

 
The interior design of bespoke elegance and generous deals on drinks makes Patch a sweet combination of what you would want from a bar to watch the 2012 Olympics in. Happy hour runs from 5-8 pm with offers on cocktails, wine and beer. Book a table and order Tapas (Eight Tapas for just £20, Tuesday to Friday 5pm until 7pm) and enjoy the Olympic Games. More information and book online.
 
Patch is a large City Bar with big screens where you can follow the Olympics.
 

Henry J Beans Chelsea - nearest Tube station Sloane Square or South Kensington


Watch the Olympics on their big screens and toast the victories with 2 for 1 cocktails or pints of beer for £3, every day 5 - 7pm. Catch some fresh air inbetween rounds and laps in their huge beer garden and taste their American styled speciality food.   More information and book online

Inside Henry J Beans is American themed, outside is a pure garden delight. 

Pubs showing the London Olympics

1) The Cow - Westfield Stratford, London

Just minutes from the Olympic Park, The Cow is a modern gastro pub with delicious classic British dishes and a global wine and beer list. Many beers on tap include local breweries so its a great place to sample the true London pub. The Cow will be showing the Olympics and with their private rooms and areas, its a great place to host your event. Book online. 

The Cow is a great pub to watch the Olympics in London.

2) The Prince Albert - Battersea, London

A beautiful gastro pub with views over Battersea Park, The Prince Albert boats a private club room and is a great place to watch all the Olympics action this summer. Book now.

3) The Betjemans Arms - Kings Cross, London

The last pub before the Javelin train to the Olympic Park! This is a stunning pub that backs onto Kings Cross Station and will be a popular pub for watching the Olympics 2012 in London. With big screens and a lively atmosphere, you can enjoy the delicious gastro pub food menu and work your way through the tasty drinks menu. They are taking table and group bookings so Book online.

Watch the Olympics at The Betjemans Arms and then hop on the train to Stratford

 

4) Hollywood Arms - Chelsea, London

Watch the Olympics from the comfort of a plush armchair in their beautiful Blanchard Room, on their large screen projector with surround sound, or in the main Shelby bar on the ground floor. You can also book exclusively for private hire. Watch with a beer or cocktail in hand, or whilst enjoying dinner from their sumptious new menu! Always a friendly face to greet you and a local atmosphere to soak up. More information and book online.

 A beautiful London pub to watch London 2012.

 

5) The Fence - Farringdon, London

A fantastic summer pub which boasts one of the best beer gardens in London. The Fence is a highly recommended London pub for watching the Olympics 2012 with screens and a lively atmosphere on the menu! More information and book online.

The Fence offers alfresco drinking and screenings. 

6) The Oyster Shed - City, London

This stunning river side gastro pub and bar is a great London pub for watching the Olympics. With an outdoor terrace and great views of the River Thames there will be a great atmosphere. You can watch the games on their big screens as well as work your way through the delicious British dishes and selection of craft beers. They are welcoming groups so if you want to reserve your own spot for London 2012: Book online. 

The Oyster Shed is a great place to watch London 2012.

7) The Bull - Westfield, London

This cosy and friendly gastro pub is a great place to watch the Olympics after a bit of shopping or those in West London looking for a lively atmosphere. You can watch the games unfold on the big screen or even book out one of their private event spaces to host your own Olympics party! Book online. 

Big screens showing the London Olympics

1) Hyde Park - nearest Tube Station Hyde Park Corner or Marble Arch

BT London Live host Hyde Park Olympics screenings as well as an Olympic festival throughout the games showing all the big action as well as live performances, entertainment, food, drink and of course London 2012 on the big screens. Watching the Olympics on the big screens at Hyde Park is free.

2) Trafalgar Square - nearest Tube Station Leicester Square or Charing Cross

BT London Live will take over Trafalgar Square during the summer for Olympics screenings as well as an Olympic festival throughout the games showing all the big action as well as live performances, entertainment, food, drink and of course London 2012 on the big screens. Watching the Olympics on the big screens at Trafalgar Square is free and there will also be late night parties and music.

Trafalgar Square in London will be showing the Olympics on big screens this summer.

3) Victoria Park - nearest Tube Station Mile End

Victoria Park is also transformed into a London Olympics Festival site by BT London Live. You will be able to watch the Olympcis on large public screens as well as participate in some of the Olympic sports as part of the cultural programme running at Victoria Park.

4) Broadgate Circle - nearest Tube Station Liverpool Street

Broadgate Circle is a wonderful amphitheatre and outdoor entertainment space close to Liverpool Street. Broadgate Circle will be showing the Olympics on big screens and as its open to the public its a perfect spot for watching the Olympics on a big screen in London.

5) Potters Field - nearest Tube station London Bridge or Tower Hill

Wonderfully located opposite Tower Bridge, it's the perfect backdrop for enjoying London 2012 and watching the games on the big screen. Bring a picnic and take in the atmosphere. 

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