Sports bars in Gothenburg
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. Gothenburg has 33 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 Glenn Sportsbar, Foxes, O'Learys, and 30 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Gothenburg
We indexed 33 sports bars in Gothenburg. The scene leans American Restaurant, Pub and Pizzeria. You'll find them in Göteborg, Västra Frölunda, Kungsbacka. Glenn Sportsbar (Sports Bar) on Friggagatan 9. Foxes (Sports Bar, Pub) on Gibraltargatan 8. O'Learys (Sports Bar, American Restaurant) on Norra Allégatan 2.
Sports bars in Gothenburg
Glenn Sportsbar
A sports bar 1.6 km from central Gothenburg.
Foxes
A pub spot 1.0 km from central Gothenburg.
O'Learys
A american restaurant and bowling alley spot 0.8 km from central Gothenburg.
O'Learys
A american restaurant spot 0.3 km from central Gothenburg.
Pitcher’s Majorna
A gastropub spot 3.1 km from central Gothenburg.
Cheers
A pub and wings joint spot 0.3 km from central Gothenburg.
Notch
A american restaurant spot 0.3 km from central Gothenburg.
Grace Sport Bar
A sports bar 0.3 km from central Gothenburg.
Oche Göteborg
A sports bar 0.6 km from central Gothenburg.
Il Professore
A american restaurant spot 0.9 km from central Gothenburg.
Kick Off
A sports bar 1.0 km from central Gothenburg.
Restaurang Olivedal
A sports bar 1.9 km from central Gothenburg.
Spoton
A sports bar 2.0 km from central Gothenburg.
Kville biljard
A pool hall and arcade spot 2.4 km from central Gothenburg.
Sports Bar
A sports bar 2.8 km from central Gothenburg.
How to pick a sports bar in Gothenburg
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 Gothenburg?
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 Gothenburg 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 Gothenburg 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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