Recommended London Marathon Pubs and Bars

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London Marathon Pubs and Bars

Watching the annual Virgin London Marathon can be thirsty work and with crowds of people everywhere you turn, finding a seat in a pub with a good view of the marathon route prior to the race will stand you in good stead. We've done the hard work for you with this round-up of London Marathon pubs and bars. All of the pubs on this list will be flinging open their doors before the London Marathon starts. All you need to do is scan our list of London Marathon pubs and bars, call the bar direct and they may even reserve a table for you.
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JuJu
316–318 Kings Road, Chelsea, SW3 5UH
  • Winner of Best Bar 2011 - London Bar and Club Awards
  • Private room with own bar with DJ/iPod facilities
  • Private room holds up to 80 people
  • Resident DJ playing Funky House and Commercial tunes
  • Friday and Saturday night open until 2.30am
All Bar One
(British, Spanish)
A reliable branch of the popular city bar chain, located on Byward Street, a perfect spot for watching the runners as they enter the final phase into the City.
16 Byward Street,
Tower Hill,
London,
EC3R 5BA
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Banker
(Gastro Pub Food)
Cosy and traditional venue with a marvellous outdoor terrace overlooking the river, perfect for that guilt-laden Sunday morning Marathon pint, open from 10.30am. They will also be handing out vouchers for free half pints of London Pride to revellers in the street.
Cousin Lane,
London,
EC4R 3TE
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City Pride
(British)
Roughly 19 miles into the London Marathon route, the City Pride is the ideal place to sink a pint or two and watch the runners slog it out for the final few miles. Opening from 9am, the City Pride will be hosting live music and a BBQ on the day.
15 Westferry Road,
Isle of Dogs,
London,
E14 8JH
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Draft House Tower Bridge
(Gastro Pub Food)
The Draft House is a more recent addition to the route and offers a huge selection of ales and some very tasty food - a great spot to enjoy the atmosphere.
206-208 Tower Bridge Road,
Bermondsey,
London,
SE1 2UP
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A contemporary offering on the Canary Wharf section, open all day, with excellent views of the sprawling metropolis.
20-30 Fishermans Walk, 10 Cabot Square,
Canary Wharf,
London,
E14 4DH
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The Kings Arms
(Pub Food)
Enjoy a bite to eat before you step outside with a pint to watch the runners at this Tooley Street favourite. Opening from 9am, the Kings Arms is setting up a BBQ outside and there will be DJs to keep the party moving.
251 Tooley Street,
Bermondsey,
London,
SE1 2JX
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Liberty Bounds
(Pub Food)
This is another great spot for watching the runners en route. Liberty Bounds opens from 8am and food is served all-day until 10pm.
15 Trinity Square,
Tower Hill,
London,
EC3N 4AA
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Lord Hood
Another desirable Greenwich location just 200 yards from the Cutty Sark. Start off the day by tucking into one of their full English breakfasts, which are served from early morning.
300 Creek Road,
Greenwich,
London,
SE10 9SW
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The Narrow
(British)
Offering sterling views of the marathon, the highly acclaimed gastro pub, The Narrow, will keep passers-by fed with a barbecue and hog roast, and make sure you're topped up with plenty of real ale too, just in case.
44 Narrow Street,
Limehouse,
London,
E14 8DP
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The Pilot
(Pub Food)
This is another attractive venue located close to the O2 Arena for the Greenwich stretch. The Pilot is open from 9am and they have a bottle bar outside to keep everyone topped up.
68 River Way,
Greenwich,
London,
SE10 0BE
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The Spanish Galleon
One of the best places to go if you're in Greenwich for the race. This is ideal for early birds to get a good spot on the road, and see the first runners come past. Open from early morning.
48 Greenwich Church Street,
Greenwich,
London,
SE10 9BL
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St Stephens Tavern
(Pub Food)
Although the pub itself doesn't offer views of the runners, the place is usually heaving due to its location on the last mile of the route. Expect to be sharing the bar with recovering runners and event supporters.
10 Bridge Street,
Westminster,
London,
SW1A 2JR
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