Sports bars in Calgary
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. Calgary 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 Bella Roma Pizza & Steakhouse, Mug Shotz Sports Bar and Grill, Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Calgary
We indexed 40 sports bars in Calgary. The scene leans Pizzeria, American Restaurant and Restaurant. You'll find them in Airdrie, Chestermere, Cochrane. Bella Roma Pizza & Steakhouse (Sports Bar, Italian Restaurant) on 7. Mug Shotz Sports Bar and Grill (Sports Bar) on 2808 Ogden Road Southeast. Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill (Sports Bar, American Restaurant) on 2493 27 Ave NE.
Sports bars in Calgary
Bella Roma Pizza & Steakhouse
A italian restaurant spot 6.9 km from central Calgary.
Mug Shotz Sports Bar and Grill
A sports bar 3.6 km from central Calgary.
Shark Club Sports Bar & Grill
A american restaurant spot 5.5 km from central Calgary.
Juliet's Castle
A sports bar 2.2 km from central Calgary.
722 World Bier Haus
A sports bar 9.9 km from central Calgary.
The Canadian Brewhouse
A restaurant spot 19.0 km from central Calgary.
Ducks On The Roof
A sports bar 32.0 km from central Calgary.
Schanks Sports Grill
A breakfast spot spot 9.0 km from central Calgary.
Buffalo Wild Wings
A wings joint spot 9.1 km from central Calgary.
The Garage Sports & Billiards
A sports bar 0.4 km from central Calgary.
Dutton's
A sports bar 1.8 km from central Calgary.
The Canadian Brewhouse
A sports bar 24.7 km from central Calgary.
The Last Defence Lounge
A lounge and pub spot 5.3 km from central Calgary.
Atlas Pizza and Sports Bar
A pizzeria spot 8.9 km from central Calgary.
The Canadian Brewhouse
A restaurant spot 10.1 km from central Calgary.
How to pick a sports bar in Calgary
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 Calgary?
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 Calgary 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 Calgary 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: Charles J. Sharp via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by 
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