Sports bars in Burnaby
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. Burnaby 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 Red Card Sports Bar, Mavericks, The Canadian Brewhouse & Grill, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Burnaby
We indexed 40 sports bars in Burnaby. The scene leans American Restaurant, Pub and Pizzeria. You'll find them in Vancouver, Richmond, Surrey. Red Card Sports Bar (Sports Bar) on 560 Smithe St (Seymour). Mavericks (Sports Bar) on 395 Kingsway (at E 12th Ave). The Canadian Brewhouse & Grill (Sports Bar, Burger Joint) on 4755 Mcclelland Rd. #1305.
Sports bars in Burnaby
Red Card Sports Bar
A sports bar 11.4 km from central Burnaby.
Mavericks
A sports bar 9.2 km from central Burnaby.
The Canadian Brewhouse & Grill
A burger joint and pub spot 13.8 km from central Burnaby.
Coco Rico Cafe
A café and tapas restaurant spot 12.2 km from central Burnaby.
Shark Club Bar & Grill
A sports bar 10.9 km from central Burnaby.
Great Bear Pub
A pub spot 3.1 km from central Burnaby.
Firefighters Public House
A pub spot 3.4 km from central Burnaby.
Bells & Whistles
A pub and restaurant spot 8.7 km from central Burnaby.
Boston Pizza
A pizzeria and american restaurant spot 10.9 km from central Burnaby.
Cactus Club Cafe
A american restaurant and café spot 15.1 km from central Burnaby.
The Black Frog
A pub spot 10.8 km from central Burnaby.
Boston Pizza
A pizzeria and american restaurant spot 12.7 km from central Burnaby.
Boston Pizza
A pizzeria and american restaurant spot 3.6 km from central Burnaby.
Jolly Coachman
A pub spot 20.5 km from central Burnaby.
Boston Pizza
A pizzeria and american restaurant spot 11.5 km from central Burnaby.
How to pick a sports bar in Burnaby
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 Burnaby?
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 Burnaby 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 Burnaby 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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