Sports bars in Manila
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. Manila 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 Siam Thai BBQ Buffet, Motorista, iDarts Dash, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Manila
We indexed 40 sports bars in Manila. The scene leans Pub, Gastropub and American Restaurant. You'll find them in Quezon City, Makati City, Maynila. Siam Thai BBQ Buffet (Sports Bar, Thai Restaurant) on Pioneer Center compound (Pioneer Street corner United). Motorista (Sports Bar) on Sgt. Esguerra. iDarts Dash (Sports Bar) on Uniqlo Building.
Sports bars in Manila
Siam Thai BBQ Buffet
A thai restaurant spot 8.4 km from central Manila.
Motorista
A sports bar 7.3 km from central Manila.
iDarts Dash
A sports bar 8.8 km from central Manila.
Superstar Bar & Cafe
A sports bar 6.3 km from central Manila.
The Naked Turtle
A sports bar 7.3 km from central Manila.
Bleep Sports Bar
A sports bar 2.9 km from central Manila.
Round One Sports Bar & Grill
A gastropub and filipino restaurant spot 6.3 km from central Manila.
Avenue 75 Sports Bar
A brewery spot 17.6 km from central Manila.
H&J Sports Bar and Restaurant Makati
A sports bar 6.4 km from central Manila.
Team Insider Sport Bar
A sports bar 6.3 km from central Manila.
Filling Station Bar & Café
A diner and american restaurant spot 6.3 km from central Manila.
en Route Distillery
A pub spot 6.4 km from central Manila.
Howzat Sports Pub
A pub spot 6.5 km from central Manila.
Amber's Golden Pot
A asian restaurant spot 6.4 km from central Manila.
Skinny Mike's Sports Bar
A american restaurant and wings joint spot 8.7 km from central Manila.
How to pick a sports bar in Manila
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 Manila?
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 Manila 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 Manila 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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