Sports Bar & Grill
About
Sports Bars, Breakfast & Brunch, British
Price Range : Under $10 (££)
Location
Adress: Victoria Station, London, SW1V 1JU
Phone: +44 20 7630 7482
Work Hours
Business info
- list_altTakes ReservationsYes
- move_to_inboxTake-outYes
- directions_bikeBike ParkingYes
- accessibilityGood for KidsNo
- groupGood for GroupsYes
- volume_upNoise LevelVery Loud
- local_barAlcoholFull Bar
- transit_enterexitOutdoor SeatingNo
- tvHas TVYes
Reviews
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Jason R.
Good place to catch some american games. Very friendly staff however the food isn't great and service is pretty slow.
However if I'm in london this is where I will go to catch american sports -
Clarissa Y.
OK sports bar located in Victoria Station, but a bit overwhelming so I *HIGHLY* and I mean *HIGHLY* recommend you looking elsewhere.
My partner and I came during our holiday to London because he had a huge Manchester United match that he needed to watch so we were shopping around for sports bars. Coming to this place was a bad idea as it was:
~ Extremely crowded, and I mean extremely crowded. Most of the people were standing. Combined with servers coming around taking orders and delivering food, I'm sure if health and safety saw it they would have a fit. You have the personal space of a nightclub in a sports bar.
~ Because it was so crowded, it smelled like sweat and old socks.
~ Service takes extremely long and it's near impossible to flag anyone down in all the mayhem.
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Honestly, I would give this place 1 star based on my experience but instead I'm giving it 2 because the majority of the issues aren't really the fault of the establishment (unless they set more maximum limits on the number of people allowed in the first place). However, big warning to everyone to steer clear and try somewhere else. Being located at a busy station doesn't help at all. -
Matthew D.
The place is terrible, service is poor and they turned the aircon off during the football! I will never come here again.
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Charly K.
Wouldn't you be surprised. Calm, good beer, amazing nachos and massive screens to watch the tennis. Far from the craziness of Victoria, shielded from the train...what else?
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Viraj M.
I booked this bar the for Championship playoffs and Champions League day. There was 10 of us, so we had to play £300 (£30/head) to book in advance. The process and service at the point was good. I've booked sports bar and grill for the last 4 years, however first time at this particular venue.
We had the best view of the game which was good, but the service was some of the worst I've ever seen.
During the 5-6 hours we were there, we only had someone come to serve us once and that was right at the start. From there on in, we had to practically beg someone over 2 of more times for someone to actually come and take our order. We couldn't order at the bar as it would not come off our tab if it did. We struggled to spend the £300 tab, which in usual circumstances, we would have easily covered and then some. There was no apologies, if anything it was me showing sympathy to how busy they were. They showed no concern or remorse. During the first half of the game we didn't get served once and then had to chase the drinks order 30-45mins after. The server twice brought the wrong drinks and when we asked what each pint was (branded glasses had run out by this time), he said he didn't know. I spoke to another guy, who said the server was new, however he would then sort us out once everyone was seated. He didn't come to us once and was unapologetic when I advised how bad the service was.
Another table of 10 had the same complaint as I made mine.
The dessert was still frozen when it came to the table, again which I had to chase.
One of the girls was argumentative when I said we wanted to cancel our last order, which said I didn't place the order. She wasn't the one who took it, so why she was butting in, I do not know. I then proceeded to find out the order again and wrote it on my phone's note app. When I went back, the guy said you only placed this order a minute ago, basing his logic on the timestamp on the note I just took. He wanted the order again, yet tries to play the smartass when I do.
On top of all of this, there was no working Aircon. They should have at least put some cold water jugs on tables considering they were taking forever with orders. It was so comfortably hot in there.
They get one star for the location and bar itself.
The manager said sorry for the service, which I appreciated however he was the only one to show any concern and that was just before we left.
As a sports bar, you should surely know how to handle these events and I've seen their other branches do so. I don't recommend going here if you are considering going for a WC game this year.