Sports bars in Beijing
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. Beijing has 20 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 Union Bar & Grille, Frank's Place, T.G.I. Friday’s (星期五餐厅), and 17 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Beijing
We indexed 20 sports bars in Beijing. The scene leans Pub, American Restaurant and Beer Bar. You'll find them in 北京市, 朝阳区. Union Bar & Grille (Sports Bar, American Restaurant) on 19. Frank's Place (Sports Bar) on 9-3 Jiangtai W Rd (at Fangyuan W Rd). T.G.I. Friday’s (星期五餐厅) (Sports Bar) on Shuangyushu (Haidian).
Sports bars in Beijing
Union Bar & Grille
A american restaurant spot 4.8 km from central Beijing.
Frank's Place
A sports bar 9.3 km from central Beijing.
T.G.I. Friday’s (星期五餐厅)
A sports bar 10.2 km from central Beijing.
D One Sports Café
A sports bar 3.6 km from central Beijing.
Joe's Bar And Kitchen
A sports bar 3.8 km from central Beijing.
Darts Cool
A sports bar 4.5 km from central Beijing.
Playhouse
A beer bar spot 4.5 km from central Beijing.
NL 哪里
A sports bar 6.8 km from central Beijing.
优速卡丁车俱乐部
A sports bar 9.2 km from central Beijing.
中行赋台球俱乐部
A sports bar 9.3 km from central Beijing.
11+ Soccer Bar @ Lido Hotel
A sports bar 10.0 km from central Beijing.
球动力 Power Billiards
A sports bar 10.1 km from central Beijing.
赛乐堡 Syllable
A sports bar 12.4 km from central Beijing.
忆石羽毛球馆
A sports bar 14.5 km from central Beijing.
玲珑咖啡
A sports bar 20.5 km from central Beijing.
How to pick a sports bar in Beijing
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 Beijing?
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 Beijing 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 Beijing 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: Sonyakitchell, Qing's government, David Sky, Simon Rodriguez via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by 
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