Sports bars in Perth
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. Perth 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 Varsity Northbridge, The Game Sports Bar, The Karalee on Preston, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Perth
We indexed 40 sports bars in Perth. The scene leans Pub, Burger Joint and Restaurant. You'll find them in Northbridge, Burswood, Greenwood. Varsity Northbridge (Sports Bar, Burger Joint) on 94 Aberdeen St. The Game Sports Bar (Sports Bar, Rock Club) on 84 Aberdeen St. The Karalee on Preston (Sports Bar, Pub) on 25 Preston St (at Labouchere Rd).
Sports bars in Perth
Varsity Northbridge
A burger joint and fried chicken joint spot 0.5 km from central Perth.
The Game Sports Bar
A rock club spot 0.5 km from central Perth.
The Karalee on Preston
A pub spot 4.8 km from central Perth.
Varsity Nedlands
A burger joint spot 5.7 km from central Perth.
The Camfield
A pub and restaurant spot 2.7 km from central Perth.
Crown Sports Bar
A sports bar 3.6 km from central Perth.
Greenwood Hotel
A pub spot 14.1 km from central Perth.
Marmion Angling and Aquatic Club
A restaurant and event space spot 16.2 km from central Perth.
Patriots Sports Bar
A bbq joint spot 0.2 km from central Perth.
iDarts Nix
A sports bar 0.3 km from central Perth.
Flight Club
A sports bar 0.6 km from central Perth.
Whitfords Brewing Company by Beerland
A brewery and steakhouse spot 20.2 km from central Perth.
Fenway Subiaco
A beer bar and burger joint spot 3.5 km from central Perth.
Riviera Room
A casino spot 3.5 km from central Perth.
Subi Sports Bar
A sports bar 3.6 km from central Perth.
How to pick a sports bar in Perth
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 Perth?
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 Perth 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 Perth 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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