Sports bars in Paris
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. Paris 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 The Counter Rugby Bar (Le Comptoir), Great Canadian Pub, The Cricketer, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Paris
We indexed 40 sports bars in Paris. The scene leans Pub, Café and Restaurant. You'll find them in Saint-Denis, Vélizy-Villacoublay. The Counter Rugby Bar (Le Comptoir) (Sports Bar, Bistro) on 354 bis rue de Vaugirard. Great Canadian Pub (Sports Bar, Pub) on 25 quai des Grands Augustins. The Cricketer (Sports Bar, Pub) on 41 rue des Mathurins.
Sports bars in Paris
The Counter Rugby Bar (Le Comptoir)
A bistro spot 4.9 km from central Paris.
Great Canadian Pub
A pub spot 0.7 km from central Paris.
The Cricketer
A pub spot 2.8 km from central Paris.
Belushi's Gare du Nord
A restaurant spot 2.6 km from central Paris.
The Frog & Princess
A pub spot 1.4 km from central Paris.
Buvettes du Stade de France
A fast food restaurant spot 7.7 km from central Paris.
Aux Sportifs Réunis
A café spot 4.5 km from central Paris.
Le Comptoir
A sports bar 4.2 km from central Paris.
La Lucha Libre
A cocktail bar spot 0.9 km from central Paris.
The Moose
A pub and poutine restaurant spot 1.2 km from central Paris.
Le Recrutement
A café spot 3.1 km from central Paris.
Frog Hop House
A pub and café spot 2.1 km from central Paris.
Au XV du Rond Point
A sports bar 3.4 km from central Paris.
Le Pub Saint-Hilaire
A pub spot 1.0 km from central Paris.
Doddy's Coffee
A american restaurant and burger joint spot 13.6 km from central Paris.
How to pick a sports bar in Paris
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 Paris?
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 Paris 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 Paris 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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