Sports bars in Dhaka
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. Dhaka has 4 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 riad's room, NKBL Online, The Benchwarmers, and 1 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Dhaka
We found 4 sports bars in Dhaka: riad's room, NKBL Online, The Benchwarmers, New Airport Road. riad's room (Sports Bar). NKBL Online (Sports Bar) on 220 Faidabab. The Benchwarmers (Sports Bar).
Sports bars in Dhaka
riad's room
A sports bar 5.5 km from central Dhaka.
NKBL Online
A sports bar 6.4 km from central Dhaka.
The Benchwarmers
A sports bar 7.8 km from central Dhaka.
New Airport Road
A sports bar 10.3 km from central Dhaka.
How to pick a sports bar in Dhaka
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.
Common questions
What is the best sports bar in Dhaka?
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 Dhaka 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.
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