The Best Live Sport Pubs in Cardiff
A city known for its sporting achievements, Cardiff has no shortage of spots to catch live sport, especially when the rugby's on.
If you're in the Welsh capital and not sure where to watch the action, these sports bars have you covered, from a big UFC fight to the latest Ashes test. Bringing a group to town? Pencil in bubble football in Cardiff before you settle in for the game. Cardiff also features in our guide to the best stag do destinations in the UK.
Cardiff Sports Bars: Quick Guide
- Elevens Bar & Grill: Gareth Bale's sports bar
- Walkabout Cardiff: Six Nations atmosphere
- Boom Battle Bar Cardiff: axe throwing and shuffleboard
- O'Neill's St Mary Street: Irish pub, late weekends
- Rileys Sports Bar Cardiff: pool, snooker and darts
- Ludo Sports Bar & Live Lounge: F1 and live music
Cardiff's Best Bars for Rugby and Football
Elevens Bar & Grill
Castle StreetGareth Bale's sports bar
Founded by Welsh football legend Gareth Bale, Elevens is one of the best spots in the city for any sport. Screens all round, table ordering by QR code and the Bale Ale on tap make it an easy choice.
Walkabout Cardiff
St Mary StreetSix Nations atmosphere
Known across the country for its party atmosphere, Walkabout Cardiff shows all kinds of live sport, especially the Six Nations and the Super Bowl. It has deals on food and drink and stays open later than many bars nearby.
Boom Battle Bar Cardiff
Old Brewery QuarterAxe throwing and shuffleboard
For a different kind of sports bar, try Boom Battle Bar. The games run from electric darts and shuffleboard to axe throwing, and you'll still catch the big games on the screens.
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Start the day with bubble football in Cardiff: five-a-side where every player is zipped into an inflatable ball, and falling over is the main skill.
Bubble Football in Cardiff DetailsO'Neill's St Mary Street
St Mary StreetIrish pub, late weekends
Part of the Irish bar chain, O'Neill's on St Mary Street has fair prices on food and drink and big screens showing rugby, football, cricket and more. Late opening at weekends means you can carry on after the game.
Rileys Sports Bar Cardiff
City centrePool, snooker and darts
Rileys is a no-frills sports bar for pool, snooker and darts, with the big games on screens across two floors and membership deals for regulars.
Ludo Sports Bar & Live Lounge
St Mary StreetF1 and live music
Ludo is a sports bar and live music lounge on St Mary Street, good for race days and big matches alike. Get in early for the best spot.
Bubble Football in Cardiff Before the Rugby
You'll get a referee and a run of bubble games, British Bulldog included, which makes it a hit with stags and work groups alike. On a hen do? Go with Bubble Mayhen in Cardiff. You'll also find Bubble Mayhem in Cardiff and the Cardiff Sports Megamix for something different.
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