The Best Pubs To Watch The Grand National In London

By Annie Collyer

2 weeks ago

The event is just around the corner, and so are these pubs...


Haven’t got a ticket to this year’s Grand National but still want to spend your race-day in style? You’ve come to the right place. Place your bets, head down to one of these pubs, grab yourself a beverage, and thank us later. These are the best pubs to watch the Grand National in London.

Best London Pubs To Watch The Grand National 2024

The Avalon, Clapham South

Pray for the sunshine to make an appearance this weekend as The Avalon have screens in their luscious courtyard to watch the big games on.

16 Balham Hill, London SW12 9EB; theavalonlondon.com

Greenwood, Victoria

Greenwood, Victoria

Possibly the classiest sports bar in London, Greenwood screens all types of major competitive sporting events. From two mega screens and a projector, have your pick of where to set up tent to watch this weekend’s racing. We recommend upstairs where the true sports fans congregate. They also do bottomless brunch on the weekends for the perfect accompaniment to jeers and cheers.

170 Victoria St, London SW1E 5LB; greenwoodlondon.com

The Sydney Arms, Chelsea

Known as London’s racing pub, where else would you want to have a few beverages and get a little competitive for your favourite horse to win this weekend? With 5 screens to choose from including one outside, you’ll be spoilt for choice – let’s just hope the weather plays game! The pub is always full of racing enthusiasts and sometimes even a high-profile face, so you may get lucky if you strain your ear subtly enough…

70 Sydney St, London SW3 6NJ; sydneyarmschelsea.com

The Regent Pub & Restaurant, Balham

The Regent, Balham

Spend your race day with a drink in hand at The Regent’s hidden terrace in Balham. For all those who experience extreme hanger from losing, fear not as the restaurant offers tasty fan favourites get your spirits back up. The reclaimed oak tables and comfy booth seating inside are calling your name, as are the three giant screens and projectors… Even dogs are allowed to come along and enjoy the atmosphere!

21 Chestnut Grove, London SW12 8JB; theregentbalham.co.uk