Sports bars in Bristol

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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. Bristol has 38 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 All Stars Sports Bar, Racks Bar & Kitchen, St Julian Inn, and 35 more across town.

The sports bars scene in Bristol

We indexed 38 sports bars in Bristol. The scene leans Restaurant, Business and Professional Services and Night Club. You'll find them in Newport, Bath, Peasedown Saint John. All Stars Sports Bar (Sports Bar) on Bristol. Racks Bar & Kitchen (Restaurant, Sports Bar) on St Paul's Rd. St Julian Inn (Sports Bar) on Caerleon Rd.

Sports bars in Bristol

All Stars Sports Bar

Bristol, City of Bristol · Sports Bar · 0.6 km from central Bristol

A sports bar 0.6 km from central Bristol.

Racks Bar & Kitchen

St Paul's Rd, Bristol, City of Bristol, BS8 1LX · Restaurant, Sports Bar · 1.1 km from central Bristol

A restaurant and conference room spot 1.1 km from central Bristol.

St Julian Inn

Caerleon Rd, Newport, Gwent, NP18 1QA · Sports Bar · 29.8 km from central Bristol

A sports bar 29.8 km from central Bristol.

Flight Club Bristol

41 Corn St, Bristol, City of Bristol, BS1 1HT · Sports Bar · 0.2 km from central Bristol

A sports bar 0.2 km from central Bristol.

Civil Service Sports Club

Filton Ave., Horfield, Bristol, BS7 0AT · Sports Bar · 3.9 km from central Bristol

A sports bar 3.9 km from central Bristol.

Cotham Park RFC

Beggar Bush Ln, Bristol, BS8 3TJ · Sports Bar · 4.4 km from central Bristol

A sports bar 4.4 km from central Bristol.

BS20

Sports Bar · 12.4 km from central Bristol

A sports bar 12.4 km from central Bristol.

Grove Sports Centre

North Somerset · Sports Bar · 12.5 km from central Bristol

A sports bar 12.5 km from central Bristol.

Redhill Village Club

Sports Bar · 13.2 km from central Bristol

A sports bar 13.2 km from central Bristol.

Charlies & Randalls

Twerton Park, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset · Sports Bar · 16.3 km from central Bristol

A sports bar 16.3 km from central Bristol.

Culverhay RFC

Sports Bar · 18.0 km from central Bristol

A sports bar 18.0 km from central Bristol.

Lambrettas

8-10 North Parade, Bath, BA2 4AL · Sports Bar · 18.6 km from central Bristol

A sports bar 18.6 km from central Bristol.

The New Ashes Bar

Whitebrook Lane, Peasedown Saint John, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 8LD · Sports Bar, Business And Professional Services · 19.3 km from central Bristol

A business and professional services and bar spot 19.3 km from central Bristol.

Combe Down Rugby Club

1 North Rd, Bath, Bath and North East Somerset, BA2 5DE · Sports Bar, Dive Bar · 19.9 km from central Bristol

A dive bar spot 19.9 km from central Bristol.

Chepstow Athletic Club

Chepstow, Monmouthshire · Sports Bar · 20.5 km from central Bristol

A sports bar 20.5 km from central Bristol.

How to pick a sports bar in Bristol

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 Bristol?

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 Bristol 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 Bristol 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: Steve Daniels via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by Foursquare.