Pubs and Bars with Games in London

Head to West Hampstead where this cosy basement space keeps a few board games on hand for those wet weather days when all you want is to get some friends together and get a little competitive over a pint of two.

Every first Friday of the month, this quirky night takes over local boozers in Ladbroke Grove to bring you one epic throwback. Take your mates to re-live your youth playing Jenga, Connect 4 and more before hitting the Sega and PS2 consoles. 

It's all about beer pong at Belushis Hammersmith, as the lively party keeps you up late with their fun attitude. Stop by this West London haunt, or sister sites in Greenwich, Camden and Shepherd's Bush, and grab American bites, pitchers, and major sporting events on the large screens.

This ain't your average pub with a board game or two, oh no. Electric Shuffle is an all-new technological re-interpretation of the classic game of shuffleboard brought to you by the minds behind Flight Club. Adding food and drink to proceedings, it makes for one unforgettable experience. 

Turning good old fashioned mini golf on its head, this crazy gaming bar in West London uses cutting edge technology to bring you one of the best pub golf experiences in the city.

Anybody for a game of Backgammon inside one of Covent Garden's most snug and intimate hotel bars? With leather sofas, warm lighting and eccentric artworks adding some extra character, The Den is one mighty stylish and impressive spot to unwind with a drink and a board game or two.

The Bat and Ball is definitely the place to play table tennis in East London. One of the biggest and liveliest sports bars, they offer an international selection of craft beers, wines and cocktails, while you can take the pick from 12 championship sized ping pong tables.

Head down to Wandsworth where this quirky activity bar is bringing you all manner of pub sports and games, from foosball and pool tables to retro arcade consoles and board games.

Taking over venues across the city, this unique retro gaming night is the perfect way to kick back and relax after a long week. Bringing you nothing but classic games, get the beers in a work your way around the collection, from Street Fighter and Mortal Kombat, to Sonic and Super Monaco.

Pizza Pilgrims are looking East, serving their customers great pizzas coupled with 16-person foosball, plasma screen TVs and vintage video games. The pizza maestros will, of course, be serving all the same Neapolitan pizzas that made them famous in the first place.

A fun and inventive bar that'll keep you entertained all night long, Flight Club brings social darts to the masses in a seriously attractive space. Games are simple, there's real-time scoring and plenty of food and drinks to enjoy throughout; just choose between Shoreditch and Bloomsbury.

Rileys Sports Bar is a great place for games in London by offering foosball, ping pong, beer pong, pool tables and darts, which is basically every game you want from a bar. While you're there, take advantage of their happy hour deals and grab some traditional American eats.

Talented chefs, mixologists and party-starters The Flatmates are taking over Notting Hill with Little Yellow Door. Expect fun and games aplenty as they teat you to boozy brunches, Sunday lunches and plenty of house parties in a plush, family-style setting. 

Much more than your average pub, Ninth Life is South London's most unique watering hole. With a sprawling courtyard serving up street food and DJs, they've got festival culture at their heart and a range of immersive entertainment to get invovled with.

Situated right on the Canary Wharf riverfront, 28 West is a place renowned for its classic American menu and craft beers. Sort yourself out with a tasty pint or an experimental cocktail then challenge your mates to a couple of games of table football at the riverside hangout. 

Board game nerds need to be getting themselves over to Finsbury Park as the Grin & Beer It's game cave opens up to bring you craft beers and every board game you could ask for.

Shoreditch is hoe to London's first dedicated video games and e-sports bar and restaurant. Whether you're on a first date, group night out or just fancied having a crack at Mario Kart, swing by and check out whet they've got to offer. 

Stoke Newington's classic neighborhood boozer, The Red Lion, offer so much more than just tasty brews and mouthwatering pizza, they also happen to have a massive room dedicated to playing games. So you and your mates can get some round so pool in before chilling in the beer garden.

1920 Bar works hard to ensure pool lovers have the very best facilities available to them. With four full-sized, American pool tables to show your skills at, cloths and cushions are changed every six months to ensure those pristine orange tables are always in great shape.

Nordic Bar provides Scandinavian comfort in the food and drink, but what about entertainment? Well, the bar has a cracking ping pong table, which – get this – is used for beer pong as well. That's two games for the price of one. 

Reasons to visit The Four Thieves in Battersea are plentiful, but their huge Games Room is arguably the biggest draw of the lot. Found upstairs, this grand art deco music hall features a whole host of retro arcade games, crazy golf, virtual reality and mini motor-racing.

Queens isn't just any normal bar. They've got an ice skating ring and 12 bowling alleys to keep you entertained, a delicious food menu of MEATliquor tastiness to keep your bellies full and a bar stocked with all the cocktails you need.

Board games your thing? Card games your kryptonite? Join So Board as they bring energizing events to some of the best pubs in London. From alternative date nights to quirky group nights out, this is one for you.

Full of mouth-watering burgers and exquisite locally-brewed beers, the Crown offers the residents of Battersea a cosy nook to relax in. To sweeten the deal, the lounge is full of all the simple board games that defined your youth.

The Old School Yard has become a legend in South London thanks to its nostalgic decor and cheeky character. Based on Long Lane in London Bridge, the venue features Nintendo Games, vintage toys and classic comics, alongside a clock that is continuously set for 3:10 PM. 

The Three Compasses is known as one of the friendliest, most unpretentious boozers in London. This local East End watering hole offers up plenty to do, with board games, darts and table football; they'll even screen the odd film or TV show.

Arcade machines, consoles and retro games are the least you can expect from one of the best bars with entertainment in London. Not only does this Peckham gem provide the ultimate in gaming fun, there's an American menu, quirky cocktails and a speakeasy in the basement to boot. 

From a weekly pub quiz to live DJs and a cracking jukebox, this Hackney favourite is a top choice if you're looking for a little fun in east London. Located just minutes from Victoria Park, it's all about good times, great drinks and tasty gastro food.

Bounce is one of the best venues in London for ping-pong. It's an underground haven that's abuzz with the sounds of groups of mates holding their own tournaments, lay down the gauntlet to yours and bring them to this ping-pong palace. 

Three Compasses is a beloveds North London pub with a friendly atmosphere and comfy furnishings for you to sink hours into. Whether you fancy hitting up the Foosball table or chowing down on a Sunday roast, they've got you covered. 

Enter the mind of Sherlock Holmes as you take on his arch nemesis Moriarty and his right hand man at this immersive cocktails experience in Shepherd's Bush. Your task is simple, solve the case, find the ingredients and drink your success. 

A mainstay on the London sports bar scene, this classic spot in Victoria is perfect if you're looking for some hearty grub and a couple of rounds of snooker, pool, darts or ping pong.