Sports bars in Los Angeles

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. Los Angeles 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 Lexus Dugout Club, Banditos Tacos & Tequila, Scarlet Lady Saloon, and 37 more across town.

The sports bars scene in Los Angeles

We indexed 40 sports bars in Los Angeles. The scene leans American Restaurant, Rock Club and Arcade. You'll find them in Fullerton, Culver City, Huntington Beach. Lexus Dugout Club (Sports Bar, American Restaurant) on Dodger Stadium. Banditos Tacos & Tequila (Sports Bar) on 900 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (at Menlo Ave). Scarlet Lady Saloon (Sports Bar) on 5411 Sepulveda Blvd.

Sports bars in Los Angeles

Lexus Dugout Club

Dodger Stadium, Los Angeles, CA 90012 · Sports Bar, American Restaurant · 2.4 km from central Los Angeles

A american restaurant spot 2.4 km from central Los Angeles.

Banditos Tacos & Tequila

900 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd (at Menlo Ave), Los Angeles, CA 90037 · Sports Bar · 6.3 km from central Los Angeles

A sports bar 6.3 km from central Los Angeles.

Scarlet Lady Saloon

5411 Sepulveda Blvd, Culver City, CA 90230 · Sports Bar · 15.4 km from central Los Angeles

A sports bar 15.4 km from central Los Angeles.

Standard Station Sports Bar & Grill

226 Standard St, El Segundo, CA 90245 · Sports Bar · 21.6 km from central Los Angeles

A sports bar 21.6 km from central Los Angeles.

Dave & Buster's

6801 Hollywood Blvd (at N Highland Ave), Los Angeles, CA 90028 · Sports Bar, Arcade · 10.4 km from central Los Angeles

A arcade spot 10.4 km from central Los Angeles.

Springbok Bar & Grill

16153 Victory Blvd (at Woodley Ave), Van Nuys, CA 91406 · Sports Bar, Karaoke Bar · 26.8 km from central Los Angeles

A karaoke bar and pub spot 26.8 km from central Los Angeles.

The Garage on Motor Ave

3387 Motor Ave (at Woodbine St), Los Angeles, CA 90034 · Sports Bar · 15.6 km from central Los Angeles

A sports bar 15.6 km from central Los Angeles.

Torrance Tavern

22735 Hawthorne Blvd, Torrance, CA 90505 · Sports Bar, American Restaurant · 27.5 km from central Los Angeles

A american restaurant spot 27.5 km from central Los Angeles.

Pelican Isle Waterfront Dining

16400 Pacific Coast Hwy Ste 103, Huntington Beach, CA 90742 · Sports Bar, Rock Club · 39.6 km from central Los Angeles

A rock club and breakfast spot spot 39.6 km from central Los Angeles.

Cafe Bleu

3470 W 6th St (at S Alexandria Ave), Los Angeles, CA 90020 · Sports Bar · 5.1 km from central Los Angeles

A sports bar 5.1 km from central Los Angeles.

My Place Sports Bar & Grill

5452 Commercial Dr (at Graham), Huntington Beach, CA 92649 · Sports Bar · 39.9 km from central Los Angeles

A sports bar 39.9 km from central Los Angeles.

Barney's Beanery

250 N First St (at E Palm Ave), Burbank, CA 91502 · Sports Bar, American Restaurant · 15.6 km from central Los Angeles

A american restaurant and brewery spot 15.6 km from central Los Angeles.

Tavern on Brand

208 N Brand Blvd (at Wilson Ave), Glendale, CA 91203 · Sports Bar · 10.8 km from central Los Angeles

A sports bar 10.8 km from central Los Angeles.

Jug Jug Sports Bar & Restaurant

11908 Balboa Blvd, Granada Hills, CA 91344 · Sports Bar, Korean Restaurant · 35.2 km from central Los Angeles

A korean restaurant spot 35.2 km from central Los Angeles.

Rocco's Tavern

12514 Ventura Blvd, Studio City, CA 91604 · Sports Bar, Italian Restaurant · 18.0 km from central Los Angeles

A italian restaurant spot 18.0 km from central Los Angeles.

How to pick a sports bar in Los Angeles

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 Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles 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: The Erica Chang, Edwin Andrade theunsteady5, Abbie Bernet abbiebernet, Jeremy Bishop tidesinourveins via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by Foursquare.