The Sports Café
- Up to 400 delegates
- 4 meeting spaces
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The Sports Café is London's premier sports-themed restaurant and bar, located in the heart of the West End on Haymarket. This iconic venue combines American-style dining with comprehensive sports viewing facilities, featuring multiple large screens showing live sports from around the world. The venue offers flexible event spaces across multiple floors, accommodating corporate events, private parties, product launches, and sports-themed celebrations for up to 400 guests. With its central London location just minutes from Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, The Sports Café provides an energetic atmosphere perfect for team building events, client entertainment, and corporate hospitality. The venue features extensive bar facilities, American cuisine, and professional event management services, making it ideal for businesses seeking a lively and engaging setting that differs from traditional conference venues.
Best suited for
- Sports Viewing Parties
- Corporate Events
- Birthday Celebrations
- Group Bookings
- Private Functions
Why book with us?
- Independent venue sourcing
- Free to event organisers
- Access to negotiated rates
- Alternative venues included
- Human expert support
Know before you book
Provenance shown for every factMeeting spaces at this venue
Capacity overview
| Space | Theatre | Cabaret | Boardroom | Classroom | U-shape | Banquet | Reception |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Restaurant Floor | 150 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Upper Level Bar Area | 100 | — | — | — | — | — | — |
| Private Function Room | 60 | — | 20 | 35 | 25 | — | — |
| VIP Area | 40 | — | 16 | 25 | 20 | — | — |
Pricing & packages
Day delegate rate from the venue’s published pricing. Exact quotes confirmed on your proposal.
Includes: Room hire, Basic AV.
Half day, full day and evening rates available on request.
Bespoke menus and exclusive-use packages for private events.
Private hire from £800; pricing varies by area, day of week, and event requirements; food and beverage packages available; premium rates for major sports events
Request exact pricing →Food & catering
- Restaurant on site
- Bar on site
Dietary options catered for
Top facilities
- Multiple large screens
- Sports atmosphere
- American cuisine
- Full bar service
- Private event spaces
- Central London location
- Live sports coverage
- Event management
AV & production
Accessibility
Always confirm specific access requirements with our team — we check on your behalf.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Step-free access to main areas
Location & getting there
80 Haymarket, London, SW1Y 4TE, United Kingdom
Venue Intelligence™
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The Sports Café is a verified sports bar & restaurant in London, hosting up to 400 guests, with day delegate rates from £190. Its profile rates most strongly for Corporate, Accessibility. Verified on-site: wi-fi, av & production, food & catering, accessibility. Best suited to corporate conferences and board meetings.
Best for: corporate conferences and board meetings, fully accessible events.
Sustainability credentials are not yet evidenced in the profile data.
Venue profile ratings
- Corporate★★★★★
- Luxury★★★★★
- Historic★★★★★
- Creative★★★★★
- Eco★★★★★
- Hybrid Ready★★★★★
- Networking★★★★★
- Training★★★★★
- International★★★★★
- Accessibility★★★★★
Verified on-site
- Wi-Fi✓ Verified
- AV & production✓ Verified
- Food & catering✓ Verified
- BedroomsNot listed
- SustainabilityNot listed
- Accessibility✓ Verified
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- Oct 2025Venue verified and listed
Added to the InternationalVenues.com verified directory.
- Oct 2025Photography refreshed — 3 images
Latest venue imagery reviewed and published.
- Oct 2025Live day delegate rates from £190
Structured pricing verified for instant budget matching.
- Oct 2025Quality score 98/100
Top-tier data completeness — capacities, facilities and access verified.
Frequently asked
What is the maximum capacity?
Up to 400 guests across multiple viewing areas and dining spaces
What AV equipment is available?
Multiple large screens throughout venue, full sports broadcasting, sound system and microphones available
Is catering available?
Full restaurant menu available with sports bar favourites, group menus and catering packages
Is there parking available?
Limited street parking, nearby public car parks available
About The Sports Café
The Sports Café is London's premier sports-themed restaurant and bar, located in the heart of the West End on Haymarket. This iconic venue combines American-style dining with comprehensive sports viewing facilities, featuring multiple large screens showing live sports from around the world. The venue offers flexible event spaces across multiple floors, accommodating corporate events, private parties, product launches, and sports-themed celebrations for up to 400 guests. With its central London location just minutes from Piccadilly Circus and Leicester Square, The Sports Café provides an energetic atmosphere perfect for team building events, client entertainment, and corporate hospitality. The venue features extensive bar facilities, American cuisine, and professional event management services, making it ideal for businesses seeking a lively and engaging setting that differs from traditional conference venues.
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