Sports bars in Cardiff
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. Cardiff 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 Elevens, St Julian Inn, Gassy's, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Cardiff
We indexed 40 sports bars in Cardiff. The scene leans Restaurant, Pub and Pool Hall. You'll find them in Newport, City and County of Cardiff, Bristol. Elevens (Sports Bar) on 15 Castle St (Womanby St). St Julian Inn (Sports Bar) on Caerleon Rd. Gassy's (Sports Bar) on 39-41 Salisbury Road.
Sports bars in Cardiff
Elevens
A sports bar 0.1 km from central Cardiff.
St Julian Inn
A sports bar 20.4 km from central Cardiff.
Gassy's
A sports bar 1.0 km from central Cardiff.
Ludo
A sports bar 0.2 km from central Cardiff.
Flight Club
A sports bar 0.2 km from central Cardiff.
WRU Cafe Bar
A sports bar 0.2 km from central Cardiff.
no 1 sports bar
A sports bar 0.3 km from central Cardiff.
Boom Battle Bar
A sports bar 0.5 km from central Cardiff.
Shooters Bar
A sports bar 0.5 km from central Cardiff.
The Sports Cafe
A sports bar 0.6 km from central Cardiff.
Foundry Social
A sports bar 1.0 km from central Cardiff.
Legends Club Cardiff
A sports bar 1.3 km from central Cardiff.
Penarth Rd Snooker Club
A sports bar 2.3 km from central Cardiff.
Glamorgan Wanderers
A sports bar 6.0 km from central Cardiff.
Old Pens Rugby Club
A sports bar 6.0 km from central Cardiff.
How to pick a sports bar in Cardiff
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 Cardiff?
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 Cardiff 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 Cardiff 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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