Sports bars in Philadelphia
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. Philadelphia 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 Strangelove's, Chickie's & Pete's, Stateside Live! Philadelphia, and 37 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Philadelphia
We indexed 40 sports bars in Philadelphia. The scene leans American Restaurant, Gastropub and Pub. You'll find them in Lansdale, West Chester, Yeadon. Strangelove's (Sports Bar, Dive Bar) on 216 S 11th St (btwn Walnut St & Locust St). Chickie's & Pete's (Sports Bar, Restaurant) on 1526 Packer Ave (at S Broad St). Stateside Live! Philadelphia (Sports Bar, Arts and Entertainment) on 1100 Pattison Ave (at 11th St).
Sports bars in Philadelphia
Strangelove's
A dive bar spot 0.9 km from central Philadelphia.
Chickie's & Pete's
A restaurant spot 4.3 km from central Philadelphia.
Stateside Live! Philadelphia
A arts and entertainment and restaurant spot 5.1 km from central Philadelphia.
Carlette's Hideaway
A sports bar 7.5 km from central Philadelphia.
New Wave Cafe
A american restaurant spot 2.3 km from central Philadelphia.
Miller's Ale House
A american restaurant and beer garden spot 4.1 km from central Philadelphia.
Miller's Ale House
A american restaurant and beer bar spot 18.8 km from central Philadelphia.
The Fainting Goat
A gastropub and music venue spot 11.8 km from central Philadelphia.
Big Charlie's Saloon
A sports bar 2.8 km from central Philadelphia.
P.J. Whelihan's Pub + Restaurant
A american restaurant and gastropub spot 26.4 km from central Philadelphia.
City Works
A gastropub spot 24.9 km from central Philadelphia.
Flanigan's Boathouse
A american restaurant spot 18.0 km from central Philadelphia.
Miller's Ale House
A pub and american restaurant spot 12.4 km from central Philadelphia.
Chickie's & Pete's
A seafood restaurant spot 12.7 km from central Philadelphia.
Jerzee's Sports Bar and Pizzaria
A dive bar spot 17.4 km from central Philadelphia.
How to pick a sports bar in Philadelphia
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 Philadelphia?
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 Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia 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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