Sports bars in Geneva

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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. Geneva has 12 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 Mr Pickwick Pub, Mulligan's Irish Pub, Brasserie "La Sportive", and 9 more across town.

The sports bars scene in Geneva

We indexed 12 sports bars in Geneva. The scene leans Pub, Café and French Restaurant. You'll find them in Genève, Thônex, Gland. Mr Pickwick Pub (Pub, Sports Bar) on Rue de Lausanne 80. Mulligan's Irish Pub (Pub, Sports Bar) on Rue Grenus 14. Brasserie "La Sportive" (Sports Bar) on Rue Jean-Violette.

Sports bars in Geneva

Mr Pickwick Pub

Rue de Lausanne 80, 1202 Genève · Pub, Sports Bar · 1.9 km from central Geneva

A pub spot 1.9 km from central Geneva.

Mulligan's Irish Pub

Rue Grenus 14, 1201 Genève · Pub, Sports Bar · 0.8 km from central Geneva

A pub spot 0.8 km from central Geneva.

Brasserie "La Sportive"

Rue Jean-Violette, 4, 1205 Genève · Sports Bar · 0.7 km from central Geneva

A sports bar 0.7 km from central Geneva.

Lucky Grill

Ground Floor · Sports Bar · 0.8 km from central Geneva

A sports bar 0.8 km from central Geneva.

Heineken Sports Bar

Gates C (Geneva Airport), Genève · Sports Bar · 4.3 km from central Geneva

A sports bar 4.3 km from central Geneva.

Blues Bar

Rue de Genève 123, 1226 Thônex · Sports Bar · 5.0 km from central Geneva

A sports bar 5.0 km from central Geneva.

Billard de Thônex

Thônex · Sports Bar · 5.1 km from central Geneva

A sports bar 5.1 km from central Geneva.

Fisherman's

Sports Bar · 21.7 km from central Geneva

A sports bar 21.7 km from central Geneva.

SB Café

37 Avenue Du Mont-Blanc, 1196 Gland · Sports Bar, Café · 26.0 km from central Geneva

A café spot 26.0 km from central Geneva.

Au Bureau

55A Avenue Marie Curie, Parking cinéma Pathé Archamps, 74160 Archamps · French Restaurant, Sports Bar · 6.9 km from central Geneva

A french restaurant spot 6.9 km from central Geneva.

Lady Godiva Pub

Blvd du Pont-d'Arve 53, 1205 Genève · Pub, Burger Joint · 0.6 km from central Geneva

A pub and burger joint spot 0.6 km from central Geneva.

Elvis Billard

Genève · Pool Hall · 1.9 km from central Geneva

A pool hall spot 1.9 km from central Geneva.

How to pick a sports bar in Geneva

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 Geneva?

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 Geneva 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 Geneva 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: Benoît Prieur, MHM55 via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by Foursquare.