Live Sports — Pubs in Coventry

Chestnut Tree

113 Craven Street, Coventry CV5 8DT

Large two roomed pub on a residential street. Up to four real ales or ciders are available. Sports are shown on large screens. Large car park at rear which is rare for area. Also has patio area at rear which is dominated by the very large chestnut tree from which pub takes its name.

Maudslay

190 Allesley Old Road, Coventry CV5 8GJ

Large pub. Bar has pool table and 2 widescreen TV's. Huge plan lounge accommodates diners. There is a back room and garden to the rear. Upstairs function room for hire. Car park. A Sizzling Pubs pub

Newlands Hotel

Tile Hill Lane, Coventry CV4 9DJ

Large Roadhouse pub opened in 1930 with an exterior typical of the period and a large car park. Recently refurbished and open plan throughout. Part of the Sizzling Pubs chain. Alcohol sold from 10.00am.

Rainbow Inn

73, Birmingham Road, Allesley, Coventry CV5 9GT

Set in the heart of Allesley Village on the outskirts of Coventry this 17th Century pub caters for all ages. The single bar area has an adjacent section with flat screen TV to show sporting events. Also, it has a separate lounge/dining room and tucked away by the back door you will find a tiny snug. Just outside to the rear is a small patio area and a garden area beyond the car park. Evidence of the long-gone Rainbow brewery can still be seen on the outside of the old stable block. Also, this must be one of the last pubs in Coventry to still have its original outside toilet facilities. Events are held throughout the year and the pub is a major supporter of the annual Allesley Village Festival in July. Please note car access is narrow both on entry and exit. Also both the front and rear entrances to the pub involve steps.

New Spires

Grayswood Avenue, Coventry CV5 8HJ

Large pre WW2 estate pub. Large bar/lounge plus smaller back room. Big garden with patio and play equipment for children. A regular quiz & live music from local talent are held. Also some DJ nights

Litten Tree

1a Warwick Row, Coventry CV1 1EX

A large city centre pub, popular with diners at lunchtime. Prices low for the area.

Castle Grounds

7 Little Park Street, Coventry CV1 2UR

Popular city centre pub that attracts a mixed clientele. It is deceptively large, with a ground floor bar that serves a raised seating area, two separate rooms, together with an upstairs drinking area and balcony. Four handpumps dispense a variety of real ales. The fifth usually dispenses cider. There are also four craft keg fonts.

Squirrel

Greyfriars Lane, Coventry CV1 2GY

Pub recently re-opened after a period of closure so description below will be slightly out of date. Smart, well appointed pub originally the Hare & Squirrel. Popular with office workers etc during the week up to early evenings. Younger drinkers weekend evenings, but closed on Sundays. Food available during the day. Small outdoor seating areas both at rear and adjacent to New Union Street. Function room upstairs also popular with wedding guests -- registry office across the road. Two regularly changing guest ales available.

Phoenix

122 Gosford Street, Coventry CV1 5DL

A lively pub popular with students from the surrounding university blocks. One bar serves a large L-shaped room, containing large screen TV's for sports. As of summer 2021, the pub no longer serves real ales or real cider. The handpumps have been removed and replaced with keg craft beer fonts.

Boat

31 Shilton Lane,Walsgrave, Coventry CV2 2AB

Charming victorian pub sympathetically refurbished. Three regular and upto two guest ales are available in the public bar and lounge. There are two additional rooms: one was used for smoking meat (the meat hooks are still visible), the other a quiet snug. Pictures adorn the walls which add to the victorian character. The pub hosts darts and domino teams in local leagues. Children are welcome when dining until 9.30pm; no food Sunday evenings. There is a bar billiards table in the bar - a rare find in Coventry.

Pilot

Burnaby Road, Coventry CV6 4AU

New Horseshoe Bar & Grill

Foleshill Road, Coventry CV6 5HN

Located next door to Foleshill fire station and formally known as the Three Horse Shoes. The pub has been transformed into an Indian bar and grill and you can see the food cooked, with a separate bar at the front. It can get very busy at weekend booking advised, used by all the community.

Royal Hotel

Old Church Road, Coventry CV6 7DU

No real ale.

Longford Engine

Bedworth Road, Coventry CV6 6BP

Canalside pub in the north of the city. Real ale has recently been re-introduced. A welcome addition to this part of the city.

Bird in Hand

Alderman's Green Road, Coventry CV2 1PQ

No real ale.

New Pippin

Ansty Road, Coventry CV2 3EY

Formerly the Coventry Oak and Wyken Pippin. L-shaped bar serving a large modern pub. Large garden.

Walsgrave (Sizzler Bar & Grill)

Walsgrave Road, Coventry CV2 4AF

Small bar serving a large pub. Separate restaurant - the emphasis of this pub is on the food which is good value. The bar area features a pool table and large screen TV's showing sport.

Signal Box

1 Meto Lakha Close, Coventry CV6 5QS

Recently opened Hungry Horse. Food all day. Child and family friendly.

Beechwood Lawn Tennis Club

Beechwood Avenue, Coventry CV5 6FQ

Private tennis club, but have an annual beer festival open to the public.

Albany Club

10 Earlsdon Street, Coventry CV5 6EG

This popular members’ club at the hub of the Earlsdon community with sport on TV, live music, social meetings & gatherings, large games room. A warm and friendly environment that caters for the whole family. Guests are allowed in free on Sundays to Thursdays.