Sports bars in Bangkok
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. Bangkok 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 Shenanigans Irish Sportsbar & Restaurant Bangkok, Air Bar, Champions Restaurant & Sport Bar, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Bangkok
We indexed 40 sports bars in Bangkok. The scene leans Pool Hall, Pub and Restaurant. You'll find them in พระนคร, คลองเตย, วัฒนา. Shenanigans Irish Sportsbar & Restaurant Bangkok (Sports Bar) on พระนคร. Air Bar (Sports Bar, Karaoke Bar) on 18 Soi Sanam Khli (at The RBSC Polo Club). Champions Restaurant & Sport Bar (Sports Bar) on Suan Lum Night Bazaar.
Sports bars in Bangkok
Shenanigans Irish Sportsbar & Restaurant Bangkok
A sports bar 3.9 km from central Bangkok.
Air Bar
A karaoke bar spot 5.3 km from central Bangkok.
Champions Restaurant & Sport Bar
A sports bar 9.3 km from central Bangkok.
Sports Academy Pool Bar & Diner
A pool hall spot 5.9 km from central Bangkok.
Sportsman bar and restaurant
A pub spot 5.8 km from central Bangkok.
Chequers Bar & Grill
A sports bar 5.4 km from central Bangkok.
After Hours
A pub and restaurant spot 4.0 km from central Bangkok.
Bradman's Sports Bistro
A sports bar 6.5 km from central Bangkok.
Roadhouse Barbecue
A american restaurant and steakhouse spot 4.0 km from central Bangkok.
The Kiwi Sports Pub & Grill
A sports bar 5.7 km from central Bangkok.
The Robin Hood
A sports bar 7.2 km from central Bangkok.
The Clubhouse
A thai restaurant spot 6.5 km from central Bangkok.
The Sport Corner
A sports bar 6.7 km from central Bangkok.
The Game
A american restaurant spot 5.7 km from central Bangkok.
Sit & Sip
A beer garden and brewery spot 12.3 km from central Bangkok.
How to pick a sports bar in Bangkok
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 Bangkok?
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 Bangkok 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 Bangkok 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.
Photos: cloud.shepherd, yeowatzup via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by 
Foursquare.