Sports bars in Nice
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. Nice has 14 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 Ma Nolan's, autour un apero, Le Beaumont, and 11 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Nice
We indexed 14 sports bars in Nice. The scene leans Home (private), Irish Pub and Whisky Bar. You'll find them in Cannes, Bordighera, Monte Carlo. Ma Nolan's (Irish Pub, Sports Bar) on 6 Rue Buttura. autour un apero (Sports Bar) on 13 Rue Cassini. Le Beaumont (Sports Bar, Smoke Shop) on 16 rue Beaumont.
Sports bars in Nice
Ma Nolan's
A irish pub and whisky bar spot 26.2 km from central Nice.
autour un apero
A sports bar 1.3 km from central Nice.
Le Beaumont
A smoke shop spot 1.3 km from central Nice.
Nicéa Café
A sports bar 1.6 km from central Nice.
YCM Sports Bar
A sports bar 13.3 km from central Nice.
Le Hive
A sports bar 25.4 km from central Nice.
Pint House
A coffee shop and restaurant spot 25.9 km from central Nice.
Chez Julien B.
A home (private) spot 31.0 km from central Nice.
Grif Bar
A café spot 32.2 km from central Nice.
Au Bureau
A french restaurant spot 0.8 km from central Nice.
trs belgium
A music venue spot 25.8 km from central Nice.
Bar VITO
A diner spot 28.7 km from central Nice.
Le Pitchoun
A food and beverage retail and bar spot 29.5 km from central Nice.
Fabius Sports
A home (private) spot 32.8 km from central Nice.
How to pick a sports bar in Nice
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 Nice?
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 Nice 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 Nice 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, William Murphy from Dublin, Ireland via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by 
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