Sports bars in Shanghai
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. Shanghai has 19 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 Big Bamboo Sports Bar, Big Bamboo, Grand Yard Café and Bar, and 16 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Shanghai
We indexed 19 sports bars in Shanghai. The scene leans American Restaurant, Restaurant and Pub. You'll find them in 上海市, 浦东, Jing’an. Big Bamboo Sports Bar (Sports Bar) on 20 Hongmei Pedestrian St.. Big Bamboo (Sports Bar) on 381 Hongfeng Rd | 红枫路381号 (near Biyun Rd | 近碧云路). Grand Yard Café and Bar (Sports Bar, Restaurant) on 608 Xikang Rd.
Sports bars in Shanghai
Big Bamboo Sports Bar
A sports bar 11.1 km from central Shanghai.
Big Bamboo
A sports bar 10.9 km from central Shanghai.
Grand Yard Café and Bar
A restaurant spot 3.7 km from central Shanghai.
Red Lion
A pub and english restaurant spot 4.9 km from central Shanghai.
Villa du Lac
A sports bar 3.7 km from central Shanghai.
The Spot
A sports bar 4.2 km from central Shanghai.
Ricky's Sports Bar
A sports bar 5.1 km from central Shanghai.
Cantona Bar
A sports bar 5.2 km from central Shanghai.
Cages
A sports bar 6.5 km from central Shanghai.
Loft37
A sports bar 6.5 km from central Shanghai.
sunset sports bar
A sports bar 7.8 km from central Shanghai.
jc billiards club
A sports bar 9.3 km from central Shanghai.
Seven Pub
A sports bar 9.7 km from central Shanghai.
Champions' Sports Bar
A hotel bar spot 11.9 km from central Shanghai.
Home Field
A sports bar 12.9 km from central Shanghai.
How to pick a sports bar in Shanghai
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 Shanghai?
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 Shanghai 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 Shanghai 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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