Sports bars in Burlington
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. Burlington 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 QB Sports Bar Grill Games, Tin Cup Sports Grill, St. Louis Bar & Grill, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Burlington
We indexed 40 sports bars in Burlington. The scene leans Beer Garden, Restaurant and Steakhouse. You'll find them in Mississauga, Hamilton, Oakville. QB Sports Bar Grill Games (Sports Bar, Burger Joint) on 4460 Fairview Street (Appleby Line). Tin Cup Sports Grill (Sports Bar) on 1831 Walkers Line (Upper Middle Rd). St. Louis Bar & Grill (Sports Bar, Wings Joint) on 450 Appleby Line (at New St.).
Sports bars in Burlington
QB Sports Bar Grill Games
A burger joint and wings joint spot 5.9 km from central Burlington.
Tin Cup Sports Grill
A sports bar 6.0 km from central Burlington.
St. Louis Bar & Grill
A wings joint and beer garden spot 5.9 km from central Burlington.
Fred's Bar and Grill
A restaurant spot 33.9 km from central Burlington.
Gator Ted's Tap & Grill
A restaurant and beer garden spot 4.6 km from central Burlington.
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
A steakhouse and beer garden spot 3.3 km from central Burlington.
Rad Brothers Sports Bar & Taphouse
A sports bar 20.7 km from central Burlington.
Shoeless Joe's Sports Grill
A restaurant spot 14.0 km from central Burlington.
Buffalo Wild Wings
A wings joint spot 15.8 km from central Burlington.
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
A steakhouse and beer garden spot 9.5 km from central Burlington.
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
A steakhouse and beer garden spot 14.0 km from central Burlington.
St. Louis Bar & Grill
A wings joint and beer garden spot 23.4 km from central Burlington.
The Keg Steakhouse + Bar
A steakhouse and beer garden spot 18.9 km from central Burlington.
Joe Dog's Gasbar Grill
A restaurant spot 0.4 km from central Burlington.
Tailgate Charlies: Allstar Cafe
A sports bar 9.7 km from central Burlington.
How to pick a sports bar in Burlington
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 Burlington?
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 Burlington 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 Burlington 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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