If like us, you too were hooked on Drive To Survive, this is the guide for you. Pubs across London are adopting F1 like never before, with big screens and great pints sharing a room with names the likes of Hamilton and Verstappen. Need something else to watch too? Take our advice, add Senna to your list.
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Last updated on 5th February 2025
One of the trendier spots on our list, Greenwood is the perfect place to watch the F1 while munching on pizza and sipping on a cocktail. And if that doesn't wet your whistle, the venue has seven screens including a state-of-the-art video wall.
Westwood Sports Pub & Kitchen promises a huge HD screen - perfect for a watch party with pals. And if that wasn't enough, the venue has everything from wood-fired pizzas and shuffleboard to creative cocktails and freshly-pulled pints.
Rev your engine down to Bat & Ball where you can catch Formula One coverage across an array of shiny screens in a trendy location. Boasting two floors of ping pong, pool and interactive darts, it's a fun-filled activity bar that doubles up as a sports-enthusiasts heaven. Head along to this Stratford-based or Covent Garden venue for signature cocktails, Neapolitan pizzas and to meet like-minded F1 fans.
The Distillers in Hammersmith is a cosy pub sporting a mighty fine beer garden. It's showing Formula 1 on its shiny TVs in its wooden panelled dining rooms, so pull up a chair, order one of its many craft beers or ales and relax. If you're hungry you'll be pleased to know there's an array of food to tuck into, from crispy tofu bao buns and halloumi fries small plates, to burgers and more.
One of the best places to watch Formula One in London, Moretown Belle is quite the cool sports boozer. Featuring the biggest single TV in Europe and a plethora of other screens, the venue also has a darts and pool area to keep you entertained throughout.
More than just a pub, Clubhouse 5 is a hub for sports lovers. This sports sanctuary is decked out with top-of-the-line 4k UHD screens and SKY Q Technology, giving fans a viewing experience that's as good as being at the front row of the stadium. Plus, With Sky Sports Recap, Clubhouse 5 doesn't just offer a seat at the game, but it gives fans an interactive experience. You can easily switch between live events and instant highlights, adding a whole new level to the pub experience.
For F1 sports bars in London, check out Beechwood and you'll be in for an absolute treat. Tuck into unique sharing platters of nachos, Buffalo wings and burgers, alongside beer or wine as you keep your eyes glued to their HD screens.
Head to Hammersmith Belle for a buzzing atmosphere and wall-to-wall coverage of the Formula One races, thanks to their multiple UHD 4K screens. Relax in the comfy booths while sipping on pints or cocktail jugs - which you can get at happy hour prices between 12 and 7pm every day.
To keep you fuelled through all the excitement, tuck into everything from blue cheese Buffalo burgers to halloumi and pineapple katsu curry or loaded nachos.
If you want to catch Lando Norris zooming around the tracks at a Central London pub then Euston Flyer is for you. It's within walking distance from Kings Cross station and sports a wealth of craft beers and wines available to enjoy while you nestle into sofas and cast your eyes on the screen. Food-wise, you can expect top-notch pub grub like chicken Kiev or beer-battered haddock and chips.
When it comes to pubs showing the F1 in London, it doesn't get any better than The Chequers. Situated in Walthamstow, the venue has a delicious menu of wood-fired pizzas and delicious beer so you can stay well-fed while catching every second of the race.
Big Formula One fan? Northwood is the ideal stop-off for all of the racing action. Catch your favourite drivers across the UHD screens, which promise to provide a 360-style viewing experience. And if that's not enough, there's also plenty of eats on the menu.
A top-notch sports bar if we ever did see one, Redwood in London Bridge provides the latest audio-visual equipment and glossy screens so you can catch all the Formula 1 action in style. Whether you're rooting for Hamilton or the newcomer on the block, hit up this vibrant joint and enjoy a vast selection of craft beers, plus loaded nachos or Parma ham-topped pizzas to share.
With DJs, beer pong and student nights on offer, Belushi's makes for an exciting spot to watch Formula One. While rooting for your all your favourites, you can watch at various London locations while tucking into a stacked burger and piled-high fries.
If you're looking for F1 bars in the UK, Long Arm Pub & Brewery is a great shout. This laidback and sustainable joint fronts two giant projectors, as well as other TV screens so you can catch all the action while sipping on a freshly-brewed pint.
Pub On The Park is one of Hackney's best boozers, made all the better by its indoor and outdoor screens. Settle in front of the TVs to catch all of the high-octane, racing action. Plus, there's plenty of food and drinks to keep you fuelled up.
If you're searching for hotspots to watch the F1, Bar Kick in Shoreditch is a great choice. Boasting 12 HD TV screens, the venue also has two floors of table football and a cracking menu of comfort eats so there won't be a single dull moment.
Boasting seven huge screens and a bustling atmosphere, Fitzrovia Belle is a fantastic watering hole for all your Formula One needs. And if that wasn't enough, the venue offers an all-day menu, alongside a wide range of beer, cider and wine.
Not only is F1® Arcade the only official simulator racing experience of its kind, but they're also making sure you can catch the races on Sky Sports. Come here for the best of both worlds, and leave feeling like you were part of it for real.
Bars showing the F1 in London are topped off by Sports Bar & Grill Canary Wharf and Farringdon. These joints have pints galore, screens to watch from every angle and a choice of pool or darts for after the race is over.
The Players Lounge at One Over The Ait in Kew is the place to watch Formula 1 this year. Think exposed ceilings, pool and soccer tables plus a large projector showing the action on the track. This gem of a pub has something for everyone, whether you want to cosy away or be at the forefront of the game, sipping craft beers and munching on loaded nachos.
Located in the City of London, Goldwood Sports Pub & Kitchen is coming in hot with their sports lineup. And if you fancy catching all the F1 action, you can check it all out here while tucking into a menu of chicken wings and sharing platters.
If you're looking for a pub in Brixton showing Formula One, make sure to check out The Duke of Edinburgh. With screens both inside and outside, it's the perfect place to watch all of the on-screen motor action, with tasty tipples and BBQ grub at hand.
Screening the Formula One races across its laid-back space, The Court is an ideal haunt to cheer on your driver. Nab a table close to the HD TVs, where you'll get to catch every overtake, all while digging into flavour-packed food with your pals.
Don't miss out on any of the Formula One action by setting up shop in front of the screens over at The Abbey Tavern. Found in Camden, this old school boozer will have quite the atmosphere, plus there's food from Nanny Bill's to keep you well-fed throughout.
Spanning across two floors filled with sleek, modern furnishings and floor-to-ceiling windows, Broadwood is a vibrant sports bar found close to Liverpool Street. You can catch Formula One on their 10 plasma screens, while enjoying a refreshing pint or cocktail from the bar.
be sure to check out the extensive food menu here as well - ranging from Korean chicken wings to spicy salami pizzas and plant-based burgers with smoked cheddar.
Parcel Yard in Kings Cross station is a gorgeous Grade I-listed boozer that's the perfect place to watch Formula 1 when you're in London. You'll find original features in a bright, lofty space as well as plenty of top-quality beers, wines and spirits. Food-wise, look forward to breakfast baps, sandwiches loaded with fish fingers and burgers.
Flaunting floral decor and a cosy ambience, Griffin Belle is your one-stop-shop for all things Formula One. Fronting UHD screens, a multi-screen wall and 3 sound zones, you can watch every single second BT Sport and Sky Sport.
