Pubs and Bars with Games in London

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.

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, Bloomsbury, Victoria and Islington.

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.

Not only does the Hare & Hounds champion local breweries, stock a fabulous wine selection and promise burgers, wings and delicious roast dinners, but there's also a stunning outdoor garden and pool tables to keep you occupied.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

Breathing a new lease of life into the classic beer pong, this north London hotspot is bringing you an updated spin on the American favourite; with Insta-worthy interiors, live DJs and lashings of beer, of course.

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. 

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. 

Shoreditch is home 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. 

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.

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.

If you're looking for somewhere to hole up with a good game on a rainy day, look no further than Spit & Sawdust. This Borough-based boozer is known for its insane selection of craft beers, but it also just happens to home loads of retro games also - bring your gang and spend a day reliving your youth.

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.

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. 

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. 

While Bar Kick is known in Shoreditch for its cheap cocktails and beers and 3D football playing in its basement, they are probably best known for their table football! Come round for a match with friends or enter a tournament.

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.

Have you ever thought your foosball skills are worthy of a world championship? Take it to the next level with a trip to Foosball Club, London's dedicated foosball venue with world-class tables to play on. There's even a large choice of craft beer and pizza for halftime refreshment.

This all-new interactive golfing experience in the City is one fun, cool way to unwind after work. Have a few drinks and take on the technological golfing range offering everything from golf darts to full-blown Putt 18-holes. 

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.

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.

Giant Jenga, ping pong, cards and more... Afrobeat Karaoke are serving up a corker of an event this May, bringing reggae, bashment and games to PITCH Stratford. There'll also be food and drinks available at the outdoor venue.

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.

Bethnal Green's Fugitive Motel offers an all-day menu of delicious pizzas and craft beers, alongside some super-fun bar games the likes of which you may not have tried before - cornhole? Shuffleboard? Come and try something a little different at this East London bar.

When it comes to mega views in London? It doesn't get much better than Skylight Tobacco Dock. This converted car park is now an urban lawn club, complete with pétanque courts and croquet. Play with your pals whilst watching the sunset behind London's soaring skyscrapers.

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.

Plonk is shaking up London's drinking scene with its fun crazy golf pubs and bars. Hit up their spots in Camden, Peckham, London Fields or Forest Hill for a fun hands-on afternoon of drinking and putting your way to victory across the colourful courses.  

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.

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.

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. 

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.