Barcelona Sports Bars

Barcelona Sports Bars & Pubs

1. Flaherty’s Irish Bar

You’ll be hard pressed to find a pub more committed to sport than Flaherty’s, which on top of screening every English Premiership game of the season also shows the Rugby Six Nations, Golf Ryder Cup, Formula 1 Racing, major Ice Hockey tournaments and boxing contests and much more on their 8 TVs (4 plasma TVs and 4 king-size projectors). Got a special request? Well call ahead and they’ll do their best to show it. Friendly staff, lip-smacking pub grub and a range of ales, beers and stouts on tap make Flaherty’s a close second to being in the stadium. Located in a quiet square, just off Las Ramblas.
Plaça Joaquim Xirau
www.pflaherty.com

2. Belushi’s Bar

Recently refitted this international bar now boasts 10 HD plasma TVs, and three giant projector screens, bringing you the latest sporting action from America, Australia, the UK and beyond. Bookmark this spot if you want to see the best of the NFL (every Sunday), NHL and NBA, as well as the latest from the worlds of baseball, rugby, cricket and aussie rules. This being one of the world’s most football-crazy cities, naturally there’s plenty of soccer action too, particularly from La Liga, the Premier League and Champions League. All crunch matches, such as play offs, derbies, finals and special events etc, are televised with English commentary… and with plenty of drinks promos behind the bar you can expect a raucous atmosphere to go with the occasion. For those who like to combine game day with a bite to eat, their kitchen offers up a mean burger and fries, along with plenty of tasty salads and wraps if you’re working on your bikini body. Find it a stone’s throw from Placa Catalunya, at the top of Las Ramblas.
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www.belushis.com/barcelona-las-ramblas

3. CocoVail

Looking for the number one place to watch the NFL in Barcelona? You may have just found it! One of the city’s best craft beer bars, this American-style beer hall screens the best match ups from the National Football League every Sunday during the season, with drinks and food promos starting at 7pm. Come down as the mercury rises during the play offs all the way to the Superbowl. It’s not just about gridiron though, CocoVail screens NBA, NHL and MLB on its three large screens, as well as international sports, including big soccer games like El Clasico and the Champions League Final (because who wants to miss them!?). Love college sports? Then you’re in the right place, as they screen college football and basketball including all the mayhem of ‘March Madness’. No wonder US and Erasmus students love this place so much.
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www.cocovailbeerhall.com

4. The Old Irish Pub

When in Barcelona, locations don’t get much more convenient than Las Ramblas, so if you find yourself downtown when the big game is about to kick off, it’s comforting to know The Old Irish Pub will be there to welcome you with a cold pint and a great view of the action. This large, modern pub has 11 high definition TVs mounted around the venue, plus a projector, so wherever you’re seated you will be able to see what’s going on. You can be sure that Premier League, La Liga and Champions League matches will be screened, otherwise just call ahead to check what else they’re be showing. With a wide range of draught beers and ciders available, plus a classic menu of burgers, nachos, wings and ribs, they’ve got all the bases covered.
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www.oldirishpub.es

5. The George Payne

This vast, fun-loving Irish pub is located just by Urquinaona metro station and is another fantastic place for watching live sports on TV, from Premier League to the Six Nations, and everything in-between. An enormous projector screen in the main salon relays the action, as the crowds tuck into buckets of beers, burgers and nachos – or even the notorious ‘Black Out Tray’ (multiple shots, cocktails and vodka-Redbull!). Complementing the projector are 10 high definition TV screens, and you’re guaranteed a great view of the action, wherever you end up sitting (there are some more secluded table areas and booths). Popular with both locals and visitors, you’re all but guaranteed a great atmosphere for big games – just take my advice and get there well ahead of kick off, if you don’t want to be left outside. It can get very crowded, especially for Barça matches.
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www.thegeorgepayne.com

6. Sonora Sports Tavern

A big studenty beer hall with huge screens, Sonora is a great place to watch Barca in action and other La Liga matches and will be a certainty for all Spain games during any World Cup or European Championships year. However call ahead to check what other games and sports events they screen as Sonora mostly caters for locals – and how England are doing in the cricket may not be of much concern to them. Located in between Marina and Bogatell metro stations in Poblenou.
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7. D9

This lively student bar is a notch above most of the boozers in the area and is especially busy during the weekends, as the 18 to early 20s crowd fuels up on cheap beer. They screen all La Liga and Champions League football, but much like Sonora above, they cater mostly for the local crowd, so call ahead if you want to be sure they’re screening Premier League games.
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Watching Sports Live

If you prefer to watch live at the stadium, court or trackside than in the pub, then you can read more about various events in our article on sports in Barcelona.

Obviously the big draw is Barça, and you can find out how to buy tickets to Barcelona FC matches at Camp Nou by checking those links.

Camp Nou is one of Europe’s legendary stadiums

We’ve also written a guide on attending the Formula 1 Spanish Grand Prix, which roars into town every May or June.

And during this August to October 2024, the America’s Cup is coming to Barcelona and sailing fans will be able to watch the regatta live from a boat or in the fan zones!

Location Map

Find all of the above venues on a map. Hint you can also click on the title links in the article, find their individual pages on Barcelona Life and hit “get directions”. You can also find their individual listings here.