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Sports Bar In Manchester

Manchester is a city that lives and breathes sport, making it the perfect destination for fans looking to catch the action in a lively and vibrant atmosphere. This page provides an extensive list of sports bars in Manchester, from the city centre to the outer boroughs of Greater Manchester. Whether you’re a die-hard football fan, a rugby enthusiast, or just looking for a great venue to watch live sport, we’ve got you covered.

Use the map to explore sports bars manually or refine your search by entering a place name or postcode. Finding the best sports bars in Manchester has never been easier—whether you’re searching for a cosy pub to cheer on your team or a lively venue with giant screens and an electric atmosphere.

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Best Sports Bars in Manchester - Walkabout Manchester Printworks

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Walkabout Manchester Printworks

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0.3 km

manchester

Welcome to Walkabout Manchester at the Printworks! Come in and enjoy our laid back Australian feel that sets us apart from other bars with a massive 10 screen video wall adorned with imagery from beach scenes to under water sea life. Not only this, but our 60' TV screens are perfect for catching the latest sports fixtures, as well as an authentic Aussie food and drink menu for you to enjoy.

Wide range of sports

Best Sports Bars in Manchester - Directors Box Manchester

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Directors Box Manchester

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0.5 km

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Craft beer, sports, and late-night vibes define Directors Box. Located in Manchester, we’re the go-to spot for live sport. Our menu boasts mouthwatering burgers, and our gin selection is top-notch. Catch all the action on our screens, and don’t forget, we’re dog-friendly too!

Best Sports Bars in Manchester - Genting Club Manchester

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Genting Club Manchester

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0.8 km

manchester

Genting Casino Manchester is perfect for all your live sporting needs. Join us in our stylish new bar which houses several large HD TVs, a huge video wall and perfect surround sound. With the option to dine from our bar menu or enjoy the atmosphere in our authentic Chinese restaurant, sit back and enjoy the action as it happens in football, boxing, rugby, cricket, F1, UFC, NFL and much much more. 18+ | http://begambleaware.org

Best Sports Bars in Manchester - The Grosvenor

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The Grosvenor

1.6 km

manchester

Unwind, play and make memories in The Grosvenor - a venue that’s as historic as it is hip. From stage to screen, cue to cork, we’ve always been at the heart of Manchester’s vibrant culture. We've also got Manchester's biggest screen for live sport too!

Best Sports Bars in Manchester - Old Wellington

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Old Wellington

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The Old Wellington is conveniently located in Manchester city centre, only a three-minute walk from Manchester Cathedral, Cathedral Gardens, Victoria Street Station, The Printworks, The Corn Exchange, Exchange Square, and a mere 4-minute walk from Manchester Victoria Train Station.

Best Sports Bars in Manchester - BrewDog Doghouse Manchester

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BrewDog Doghouse Manchester

0.2 km

manchester

Our downstairs ground-floor BrewDog Bar is pouring 30 taps of epic craft beer alongside a mouth-watering menu of burgers, wings, salads and brunch. Join us for Wings Wednesdays and a regular line-up of exciting showcases from our favourite guest breweries. Head upstairs to our rooftop bar for more amazing craft beer, signature serves and our amazing summer menu

Best Sports Bars in Manchester - O'Neills Printworks

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O'Neills Printworks

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0.2 km

manchester

A warm welcome awaits you here at O'Neills. We're set in the heart of Manchester in The Printworks, and our well-known for being a fantastic place to watch sport. We've got loads of screens around the pub, and show Sky Sports along side TNT Sports, so you can watch any sport you like. Premier Sports has now joined the party too, so we have all bases covered. Great food, great drinks and great craic - just what you would expect from an Irish bar.

Huge screen

Family friendly

Best Sports Bars in Manchester - Bierkeller Manchester

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Bierkeller Manchester

0.3 km

manchester

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Boasting an atmosphere that rivals any sports venue, The Bierkeller’s Shooters Rack ā€˜n’ Roll sports bar features a massive projector screen and more TVs than you can count! From opening to closing, we broadcast a wide range of sports, with up to three live events playing simultaneously!

Best Sports Bars in Manchester - Sawyers Arms

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Sawyers Arms

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0.4 km

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Sawyers Arms is one of the oldest pubs in Manchester, filled with tradition and a cracking atmosphere. We show live sport every week, as well as serving delicious food and ice cold beers.

Real ale

Craft beer

Beer garden

Best Sports Bars in Manchester - The Lost Dene Manchester

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The Lost Dene Manchester

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0.4 km

manchester

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We are serious about sport. We have 3 sky boxes and 10 screens so you get a good view of your sport anywhere in the pub. If there's no live sport you will always find Sky Sports News and Racing UK filling out screens. We are passionate about all sports, so if it's on TV, just ask, we'll usually be able to show it! If you want the best atmosphere in town for the football, this is the place to be!

Best Sports Bars in Manchester - BOX Deansgate

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BOX Deansgate

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0.4 km

manchester

BOX is a game-changing high-quality sports bar which is the best and newest spot to eat, drink, view, play and party. We are all about giving people a place to have a fantastic all-round experience under one roof, with great food and drink, fantastic sports viewing experience, top notch entertainment and lively party atmosphere. BOX Deansgate promises to bring all of the best aspects of BOX Leeds City Centre - winner of the Best New Bar Publican Award in 2019.

Huge screen

Best Sports Bars in Manchester - Grosvenor Casino Soames

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Grosvenor Casino Soames

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0.6 km

manchester

Grosvenor Casino Soames is the perfect place to come and enjoy all the big games. We have a state of the art HD TV with full surround sound. We’ll be showing all the major games, including Premier League, Champions League, the Championship & Football League, Rugby, Cricket, Boxing, Formula One and much more. We’re open 24 hours so stop by anytime.

Beer garden

Best Sports Bars in Manchester - BrewDog Manchester Peter Street

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BrewDog Manchester Peter Street

0.6 km

manchester

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BrewDog Manchester pours from 28 taps of super-fresh craft beer, with ciders and spirits on hand too. Fuel up with a legendary burger, such as the vegan Beyond Meat, or our world-famous Buffalo wings, and then enjoy everything Manchester has to offer.

Where Are the Best Places to Watch Sports in Manchester ?

Looking for the best place to catch live sport in Manchester? Whether you're after a lively city-centre venue or a cosy local pub, these top neighbourhoods offer a fantastic selection of sports bars to watch the big game with a great crowd. Explore the best spots in and around Manchester below!

Sports Bars in Ashton-under-Lyne

Located east of Manchester, Ashton-under-Lyne has a strong local sports culture with friendly pubs and bars showing football, rugby, and more. Expect a welcoming atmosphere with passionate fans and great pints.

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Located east of Manchester, Ashton-under-Lyne has a strong local sports culture with friendly pubs and bars showing football, rugby, and more. Expect a welcoming atmosphere with passionate fans and great pints.

Sports Bars in Bolton

A town with deep football roots, Bolton is home to plenty of classic sports pubs where locals gather to watch Premier League, EFL, and international matches. The lively bar scene ensures a great matchday experience.

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A town with deep football roots, Bolton is home to plenty of classic sports pubs where locals gather to watch Premier League, EFL, and international matches. The lively bar scene ensures a great matchday experience.

Sports Bars in Bury

Bury offers a mix of traditional pubs and modern bars, perfect for catching live sport while enjoying the area's famous market and hearty food scene. The town’s passionate sports fans make for a brilliant atmosphere.

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Bury offers a mix of traditional pubs and modern bars, perfect for catching live sport while enjoying the area's famous market and hearty food scene. The town’s passionate sports fans make for a brilliant atmosphere.

Sports Bars in Chorlton-cum-Hardy

Chorlton-cum-Hardy offers a relaxed vibe with cosy pubs and trendy bars, perfect for enjoying live sport with a friendly crowd.

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Chorlton-cum-Hardy offers a relaxed vibe with cosy pubs and trendy bars, perfect for enjoying live sport with a friendly crowd.

Sports Bars in City Centre

The beating heart of Manchester, the City Centre is packed with lively sports bars and pubs featuring HD screens and electric atmospheres. Popular streets like Deansgate and Spinningfields are go-to spots for catching Premier League games or any big sporting event.

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The beating heart of Manchester, the City Centre is packed with lively sports bars and pubs featuring HD screens and electric atmospheres. Popular streets like Deansgate and Spinningfields are go-to spots for catching Premier League games or any big sporting event.

Sports Bars in Didsbury

For a more relaxed and suburban feel, head to Didsbury. This charming area offers a selection of cosy pubs and stylish bars where you can enjoy the game with friends or family. Perfect for those who prefer a quieter but still lively atmosphere.

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For a more relaxed and suburban feel, head to Didsbury. This charming area offers a selection of cosy pubs and stylish bars where you can enjoy the game with friends or family. Perfect for those who prefer a quieter but still lively atmosphere.

Sports Bars in Northern Quarter

Trendy and vibrant, the Northern Quarter offers an eclectic mix of independent bars and pubs perfect for fans looking for a unique matchday experience. The laid-back vibe, craft beer options, and welcoming crowds make it a favorite among locals.

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Trendy and vibrant, the Northern Quarter offers an eclectic mix of independent bars and pubs perfect for fans looking for a unique matchday experience. The laid-back vibe, craft beer options, and welcoming crowds make it a favorite among locals.

Sports Bars in Oldham

A proud football and rugby town, Oldham’s sports bars bring together dedicated supporters in welcoming venues with plenty of screens and great local beers. A solid choice for a game-day pint outside the city centre.

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A proud football and rugby town, Oldham’s sports bars bring together dedicated supporters in welcoming venues with plenty of screens and great local beers. A solid choice for a game-day pint outside the city centre.

Sports Bars in Rochdale

Rochdale’s sports pubs provide a mix of laid-back, community-focused venues and lively bars for matchdays. A great place for enjoying football, rugby, and other live sports with a friendly northern crowd.

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Rochdale’s sports pubs provide a mix of laid-back, community-focused venues and lively bars for matchdays. A great place for enjoying football, rugby, and other live sports with a friendly northern crowd.

Sports Bars in Salford

Just outside the city centre, Salford offers a mix of traditional pubs and modern sports bars, catering to passionate fans of football and rugby alike. The area’s proximity to Salford Red Devils’ and Manchester United’s grounds adds to its charm.

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Just outside the city centre, Salford offers a mix of traditional pubs and modern sports bars, catering to passionate fans of football and rugby alike. The area’s proximity to Salford Red Devils’ and Manchester United’s grounds adds to its charm.

Sports Bars in Stockport

South of Manchester, Stockport combines classic British pubs with trendy bars, offering a vibrant sports-watching experience. Whether you're after a cosy spot or a buzzing matchday atmosphere, you'll find it here.

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South of Manchester, Stockport combines classic British pubs with trendy bars, offering a vibrant sports-watching experience. Whether you're after a cosy spot or a buzzing matchday atmosphere, you'll find it here.

Sports Bars in Trafford

Home to Old Trafford, the Theatre of Dreams, Trafford is a must-visit for football enthusiasts. On matchdays, the area comes alive with fans, and its pubs and bars offer the perfect pre- and post-match atmosphere for cheering on your team.

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Home to Old Trafford, the Theatre of Dreams, Trafford is a must-visit for football enthusiasts. On matchdays, the area comes alive with fans, and its pubs and bars offer the perfect pre- and post-match atmosphere for cheering on your team.

Sports Bars in Wigan

Wigan is famous for its rugby league passion, and its bars reflect that energy with dedicated venues showing all the biggest games. Football and boxing fans will also find plenty of spots with great pints and big screens.

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Wigan is famous for its rugby league passion, and its bars reflect that energy with dedicated venues showing all the biggest games. Football and boxing fans will also find plenty of spots with great pints and big screens.

What Sports & Teams Can You Watch in a Bar in Manchester ?

Find your favourite sports, competitions, and teams to cheer them on in a Manchester bar.