Sports bars in Peterborough
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. Peterborough has 7 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 Boston Pizza, Champs Sports Bar, Boston Pizza, and 4 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Peterborough
We indexed 7 sports bars in Peterborough. The scene leans Pizzeria, American Restaurant and Burger Joint. You'll find them in Cobourg, Kawartha Lakes, Bobcaygeon. Boston Pizza (Pizzeria, American Restaurant) on 1164 Chemong Road. Champs Sports Bar (Sports Bar, Burger Joint) on 203 Simcoe. Boston Pizza (Pizzeria, American Restaurant) on 821 Rye Street.
Sports bars in Peterborough
Boston Pizza
A pizzeria and american restaurant spot 3.7 km from central Peterborough.
Champs Sports Bar
A burger joint and wings joint spot 0.5 km from central Peterborough.
Boston Pizza
A pizzeria and american restaurant spot 2.9 km from central Peterborough.
Boston Pizza
A pizzeria and american restaurant spot 37.8 km from central Peterborough.
Boston Pizza
A pizzeria and american restaurant spot 35.7 km from central Peterborough.
Wing House Bobcaygeon
A restaurant spot 31.7 km from central Peterborough.
The Wings World Lindsay
A food and beverage retail spot 33.5 km from central Peterborough.
How to pick a sports bar in Peterborough
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 Peterborough?
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 Peterborough 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 Peterborough 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: Robert Taylor from Stirling, ON, Canada, Bob Linsdell, Robert Linsdell from St. Andrews, Canada via Wikimedia Commons. Venue listings by 
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