Sports bars in Venice
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. Venice 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 Il Passatempo, Fermo Posta SRL, Patronato Porte, and 16 more across town.
The sports bars scene in Venice
We indexed 19 sports bars in Venice. The scene leans Snack Place, Café and Lounge. You'll find them in Treviso, Cavallino-Treporti, Mira. Il Passatempo (Sports Bar, Lounge) on 30013 Cavallino-Treporti Veneto. Fermo Posta SRL (Sports Bar, Pool Hall) on Via Veneto 64. Patronato Porte (Sports Bar).
Sports bars in Venice
Il Passatempo
A lounge and bistro spot 9.5 km from central Venice.
Fermo Posta SRL
A pool hall spot 11.7 km from central Venice.
Patronato Porte
A sports bar 16.3 km from central Venice.
Bar Moreri
A snack place and karaoke bar spot 24.4 km from central Venice.
Fuorigioco Bar Chioggia
A café spot 25.4 km from central Venice.
Bar Parco Alberi Parlanti
A café spot 28.4 km from central Venice.
Sala Scommesse Via Eraclea
A sports bar 28.7 km from central Venice.
Agenzia Ippica
A sports bar 28.9 km from central Venice.
G&G Lounge Bar
A sports bar 29.4 km from central Venice.
Caffè Pepè
A sports bar 30.1 km from central Venice.
Sunny Partyhouse 48 Yrs
A sports bar 30.3 km from central Venice.
Juventus Club Ponzano
A sports bar 31.3 km from central Venice.
Bar Centrale
A sports bar 31.6 km from central Venice.
Sportsbar
A sports bar 33.3 km from central Venice.
Bar Dalla Emma
A sports bar 33.6 km from central Venice.
How to pick a sports bar in Venice
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 Venice?
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 Venice 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 Venice 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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