Sports bars in Atlanta
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. Atlanta has 40 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 Park Bar, Woofs Sports Bar, The Brewhouse Cafe, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Atlanta
We indexed 40 sports bars in Atlanta. The scene leans American Restaurant, Wings Joint and Pub. You'll find them in Kennesaw, Alpharetta, Sandy Springs. Park Bar (Sports Bar) on 150 Walton St NW (Centennial Olympic Park Dr). Woofs Sports Bar (Sports Bar, Gay Bar) on 494 Plasters Ave NE Ste 200. The Brewhouse Cafe (Sports Bar) on 401 Moreland Ave NE (at Euclid & McLendon Ave.).
Sports bars in Atlanta
Park Bar
A sports bar 1.1 km from central Atlanta.
Woofs Sports Bar
A gay bar spot 7.1 km from central Atlanta.
The Brewhouse Cafe
A sports bar 4.0 km from central Atlanta.
STATS Brewpub
A american restaurant and brewery spot 1.6 km from central Atlanta.
McCray's Tavern Midtown
A gastropub spot 4.1 km from central Atlanta.
Dantanna's
A american restaurant spot 11.2 km from central Atlanta.
Top Draft
A sports bar 1.2 km from central Atlanta.
Summits Wayside Tavern
A sports bar 33.3 km from central Atlanta.
Dugan's Tavern
A sports bar 3.6 km from central Atlanta.
Sidelines Grille - Woodstock Hwy 92
A sports bar 38.4 km from central Atlanta.
North River Tavern
A sports bar 28.2 km from central Atlanta.
Taco Mac Kennesaw
A american restaurant spot 36.1 km from central Atlanta.
Hooligans
A american restaurant and pub spot 28.4 km from central Atlanta.
Sports & Social
A american restaurant spot 17.3 km from central Atlanta.
Anchor Bar Sports Bar & Restaurant
A pub and american restaurant spot 33.7 km from central Atlanta.
How to pick a sports bar in Atlanta
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 Atlanta?
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 Atlanta 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 Atlanta 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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