Sports bars in Edinburgh
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. Edinburgh has 21 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 Footlights Bar & Grill, The Three Sisters, Belushi's, and 18 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Edinburgh
We indexed 21 sports bars in Edinburgh. The scene leans Pub, Burger Joint and Airport Food Court. You'll find them in Falkirk, Windygates, Armadale. Footlights Bar & Grill (Sports Bar, Pub) on 7 Spittal St. The Three Sisters (Pub, Sports Bar) on 139 Cowgate. Belushi's (Sports Bar, Burger Joint) on 13 Market St.
Sports bars in Edinburgh
Footlights Bar & Grill
A pub spot 0.9 km from central Edinburgh.
The Three Sisters
A pub spot 0.2 km from central Edinburgh.
Belushi's
A burger joint spot 0.1 km from central Edinburgh.
Murrayfield Bar
A sports bar 2.9 km from central Edinburgh.
Flight Club
A sports bar 0.5 km from central Edinburgh.
The Boston Bar
A sports bar 0.7 km from central Edinburgh.
Boom Battle Bar
A sports bar 0.7 km from central Edinburgh.
Coyote Ugly
A sports bar 1.0 km from central Edinburgh.
President's Suite
A sports bar 3.4 km from central Edinburgh.
Icons
A airport food court spot 10.8 km from central Edinburgh.
The Ball Room
A sports bar 21.7 km from central Edinburgh.
Standing Stane Restaurant and Bar
A café and english restaurant spot 26.1 km from central Edinburgh.
Stevie C's
A home (private) spot 29.5 km from central Edinburgh.
Corrie Bar
A sports bar 32.0 km from central Edinburgh.
Kinross Rugby
A sports bar 32.5 km from central Edinburgh.
How to pick a sports bar in Edinburgh
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 Edinburgh?
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 Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh 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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