Sports bars in Lyon
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. Lyon 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 Red House, Bryan's Café, Grimpeurs Cyclist House, and 9 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Lyon
We indexed 12 sports bars in Lyon. The scene leans French Restaurant, Pub and Burger Joint. You'll find them in Villeurbanne, Frontonas, Vaulx-en-Velin. Red House (Sports Bar) on 2 petite rue de Monplaisir. Bryan's Café (Pub, Sports Bar) on 60 Cr Emile Zola. Grimpeurs Cyclist House (Sports Bar, Gym and Studio) on Rue d'Oran.
Sports bars in Lyon
Red House
A sports bar 2.6 km from central Lyon.
Bryan's Café
A pub and burger joint spot 3.2 km from central Lyon.
Grimpeurs Cyclist House
A gym and studio and coffee shop spot 1.0 km from central Lyon.
Dehors - La Conciergerie Sportive
A outdoor gym spot 1.3 km from central Lyon.
Bar St-Vincent
A dive bar spot 1.4 km from central Lyon.
La Torpille
A beer bar spot 1.9 km from central Lyon.
Bowling Saint Laurent De Chamousset
A sports bar 29.2 km from central Lyon.
Sanaz Bar
A sports bar 30.4 km from central Lyon.
Alice & Lucien
A sports bar 31.6 km from central Lyon.
Au Bureau
A french restaurant spot 3.7 km from central Lyon.
Au Bureau Vaulx-en-Velin
A french restaurant spot 7.0 km from central Lyon.
Au Bureau Villefranche-sur-Saône
A french restaurant spot 27.6 km from central Lyon.
How to pick a sports bar in Lyon
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 Lyon?
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 Lyon 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 Lyon 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 via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by 
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