Sports bars in Birmingham
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. Birmingham 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 Flight Club Birmingham, Urban Village, Rileys, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Birmingham
We indexed 40 sports bars in Birmingham. The scene leans Pool Hall, Music Venue and Pub. You'll find them in West Midlands, Solihull, Tamworth. Flight Club Birmingham (Sports Bar) on 13 Temple St. Urban Village (Sports Bar, Music Venue) on 1st Floor. Rileys (Sports Bar, Pool Hall) on 32-40 Broad St.
Sports bars in Birmingham
Flight Club Birmingham
A sports bar 0.9 km from central Birmingham.
Urban Village
A music venue spot 5.4 km from central Birmingham.
Rileys
A pool hall spot 19.4 km from central Birmingham.
Rileys
A pool hall spot 1.5 km from central Birmingham.
The Twelfth Man
A sports bar 3.3 km from central Birmingham.
Sports Bar
A sports bar 12.5 km from central Birmingham.
TOCA Social
A sports bar 1.1 km from central Birmingham.
Roxy Ball Room
A sports bar 1.2 km from central Birmingham.
Sixes Social Cricket
A sports bar 1.5 km from central Birmingham.
Box
A sports bar 1.7 km from central Birmingham.
Shooters
A sports bar 2.1 km from central Birmingham.
The Al Miraj Banqueting Suite
A sports bar 3.1 km from central Birmingham.
The Woodland Cottage
A pub spot 21.0 km from central Birmingham.
West Warwickshire Sports Club
A sports bar 8.5 km from central Birmingham.
Rileys
A pool hall spot 8.5 km from central Birmingham.
How to pick a sports bar in Birmingham
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 Birmingham?
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 Birmingham 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 Birmingham 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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