Sports bars in Barcelona
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. Barcelona 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 Belushi's Barcelona, Barça Café, Irish Pub Temple Bar, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Barcelona
We indexed 40 sports bars in Barcelona. The scene leans Pub, Burger Joint and Irish Pub. You'll find them in Província de Barcelona, Cornellà de Llobregat, Sabadell. Belushi's Barcelona (Sports Bar, Burger Joint) on Carrer de Bergara. Barça Café (Sports Bar) on Calle D'Arístides Maillol. Irish Pub Temple Bar (Sports Bar, Pub) on C/ de Ferran 6 (La Rambla).
Sports bars in Barcelona
Belushi's Barcelona
A burger joint spot 0.2 km from central Barcelona.
Barça Café
A sports bar 4.1 km from central Barcelona.
Irish Pub Temple Bar
A pub spot 0.9 km from central Barcelona.
Don Bratwurst
A german restaurant spot 4.9 km from central Barcelona.
Barcelona Axe Throwing
A sports bar 0.5 km from central Barcelona.
Sonora Sports Tavern
A sports bar 2.1 km from central Barcelona.
Afterlife eSports Gamer Bar
A sports bar 2.2 km from central Barcelona.
RCDE & Beers
A sports bar 8.7 km from central Barcelona.
The Wild Geese
A brewery spot 18.7 km from central Barcelona.
The Wild Rover
A irish pub and pub spot 1.2 km from central Barcelona.
The George Payne
A irish pub and burger joint spot 0.4 km from central Barcelona.
El Capo
A sports bar 20.2 km from central Barcelona.
Ítaca Sabadell
A pub and mediterranean restaurant spot 18.5 km from central Barcelona.
Sports Bar
A american restaurant spot 1.1 km from central Barcelona.
Hogan's Barcelona
A pub spot 0.7 km from central Barcelona.
How to pick a sports bar in Barcelona
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 Barcelona?
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 Barcelona 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 Barcelona 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: Benoît Prieur via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by 
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