Sports bars in Beirut
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. Beirut has 9 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 Celtic, Pro's Cafe, Scrum British Pub, and 6 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Beirut
We indexed 9 sports bars in Beirut. The scene leans Pub, Café and Restaurant. You'll find them in بيروت, Gemmayzeh, Burç Hamud. Celtic (Sports Bar, Pub) on Monot. Pro's Cafe (Café, Sports Bar) on Dekwaneh (Highway). Scrum British Pub (Sports Bar) on Gemmayzeh.
Sports bars in Beirut
Celtic
A pub spot 0.6 km from central Beirut.
Pro's Cafe
A café and restaurant spot 4.6 km from central Beirut.
Scrum British Pub
A sports bar 0.5 km from central Beirut.
@Tilo's
A sports bar 3.0 km from central Beirut.
Elian's Sports Pub
A sports bar 3.4 km from central Beirut.
Sama Aley
A sports bar 12.9 km from central Beirut.
Dar El Knise
A sports bar 23.8 km from central Beirut.
Ali M Hajj's Palace
A sports bar 37.1 km from central Beirut.
Stad Beirut
A hookah bar spot 2.3 km from central Beirut.
How to pick a sports bar in Beirut
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 Beirut?
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 Beirut 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 Beirut 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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