Sports bars in Abu Dhabi
There's a specific kind of joy in watching a big game shoulder to shoulder with strangers who instantly become friends when your team scores. Abu Dhabi has 19 sports bars where you can do exactly that. Below are the real spots — names, addresses, what kind of place each one is — plus how to pick the right one for game day. Names you'll see below include PJ O'Reilly's, Stars 'n' Bars, Heroes, and 16 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Abu Dhabi
We indexed 19 sports bars in Abu Dhabi. The scene leans American Restaurant, Pub and Restaurant. You'll find them in أبوظبي, Al Forsan, Madinat Zayed. PJ O'Reilly's (Sports Bar, Pub) on Khalifa Bin Zayed St (Bani Yas Najda st). Stars 'n' Bars (Sports Bar, American Restaurant) on Stars n Bars - Yas Marina (Yas Island). Heroes (Sports Bar) on Crowne Plaza Abu Dhabi Hamdan Street.
Sports bars in Abu Dhabi
PJ O'Reilly's
A pub spot 3.1 km from central Abu Dhabi.
Stars 'n' Bars
A american restaurant spot 24.0 km from central Abu Dhabi.
Heroes
A sports bar 2.5 km from central Abu Dhabi.
Barusa
A sports bar 2.5 km from central Abu Dhabi.
Al Durrah Tower Gym
A sports bar 3.1 km from central Abu Dhabi.
The Underground
A sports bar 3.3 km from central Abu Dhabi.
Blu Skye Lounge & Grill
A sports bar 3.5 km from central Abu Dhabi.
sport
A sports bar 3.6 km from central Abu Dhabi.
The Sports Bar
A sports bar 5.2 km from central Abu Dhabi.
Glow
A restaurant spot 8.7 km from central Abu Dhabi.
The Clubhouse at ZSC
A sports bar 10.9 km from central Abu Dhabi.
Offside
A sports bar 12.9 km from central Abu Dhabi.
The Ford Bar
A sports bar 13.6 km from central Abu Dhabi.
Appaloosa
A sports bar 18.8 km from central Abu Dhabi.
triangle
A sports bar 23.0 km from central Abu Dhabi.
How to pick a sports bar in Abu Dhabi
Screens beat everything.
Count the TVs before you count the taps. A good sports bar has sightlines from every seat — if you have to crane your neck, keep walking.
Sound matters for big games.
Playoff games and finals deserve a bar that turns the sound on. Call ahead if the game matters to you; the best bars advertise which matches they're showing.
Arrive early for the big ones.
Championship games, derbies and rivalry matches fill sports bars an hour before kickoff. The regulars know this. Now you do too.
Food is part of the deal.
Wings, nachos, burgers — sports-bar food is its own cuisine. Kitchens get slammed at halftime, so order before the break.
Common questions
What is the best sports bar in Abu Dhabi?
The honest answer depends on your team and your vibe — some bars are built for football crowds, others for hockey or basketball nights. The listings above show you every option with its address so you can pick by neighborhood and style.
Do sports bars in Abu Dhabi show live games with sound?
Most do for major matches, but policies vary by venue and by game. If sound matters, call the bar ahead of time — especially for finals and rivalry games.
Are sports bars in Abu Dhabi family-friendly?
Many are restaurants first and bars second, especially earlier in the day. Evenings and big fight nights skew adult. When in doubt, go before 7pm.
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