The Best Live Sports Pubs in Scotland

Best Sports Bars in Scotland

From Hadrian’s Wall to John O’Groats, the great nation of Scotland is no stranger to sports or great pubs!

Whether you’re enjoying an afternoon in Edinburgh or an evening in Aberdeen, these epic sports bars in Scotland are great places to watch football, rugby, UFC, or anything else. With great atmospheres featuring that classic Scottish craic and more big TV screens you can count, look at our list below.


Best Sports Bars in Scotland - McNasty's Aberdeen

1. McNasty's Aberdeen

A traditional-style boozer in the heart of the Granite City, McNasty’s Aberdeen is a top-quality Scottish sports bar that doubles up as a lively karaoke venue!

Boasting eleven large HD TV screens across the bar, various live sports events play here throughout the day. Inside, you’ll find a stylish and modern décor with plenty of places for you and your mates to get sat down with a pint and a bite to eat.

📌 37 Summer St » | Website »

Best Sports Bars in Scotland - The Ballroom Meadowbank Edinburgh

2. The Ballroom - Edinburgh (Meadowbank)

One of Scotland’s best-loved pool hall chain bars, The Ballroom is a fantastic venue for playing and watching live sports, no matter the time.

Packed with over 20 pool tables offering American and British playstyles, there are also 25 large-screen TVs showing sports across the venue.

Not only that, but this place is also famous for its amazing food menu, an extensive range of drinks and a brilliant modern jukebox you can help yourselves to, just like back in the old days!

📌 25 Jocks Lodge » | Website »

Best Sports Bars in Scotland - The Foundry Perth

3. The Foundry - Perth

At the heart of the idyllic small town of Perth is The Foundry, a brilliant place to catch all the live sports action from around the world.

This spacious and contemporary pub has a New York loft-style décor and plenty of big HD screens. Serving food throughout the day and stocking some of the best beers from around the country and further afield, you can’t go wrong if you’re looking for a classic sports pub experience in this town.

📌 3 Murray St » | Website »

Best Sports Bars in Scotland - The Auctioneers Inverness

4. The Auctioneers - Inverness

A modern and spacious venue, The Auctioneers is a well-loved pub in Inverness, most notably for hosting live sports.

With a large projector screen that takes front and centre at the venue, you’ll find plenty more HD screens dotted across the bar, so you don’t miss anything exciting.

With plenty of places to sit down to enjoy your evening, you won’t be stuck for a great selection of food and drinks here!

📌 28 Church St » | Website »

Best Sports Bars in Scotland - Cold Beer Company Stirling

5. Cold Beer Company - Stirling

In the heart of this idyllic Scottish town is the Cold Beer Company. As you may expect from the name, this is the place to go in Stirling if you’re looking for an eclectic range of weird and wonderful beers from across the globe.

Not only that, but you’ll find three panoramic HD screens suspended above the main bar. With plenty of smaller screens spread across the venue and even hosting a couple of dart boards for the halftime break, you can’t go wrong with the Cold Beer Company.

📌 84 Murray Pl » | Website »

Best Sports Bars in Scotland - The Ballroom Meadowbank Edinburgh

6. Footlights Bar & Grill - Edinburgh

A large and exciting place to drink and watch live sports in the capital, Footlights Bar & Grill is a wonderful Scottish sports bar right in the middle of the city, just on the doorstep of Edinburgh Castle.

Boasting six large HD screens showing all the action across the venue, you will find two large laser projectors for the bigger events. So, whether you want to watch the Scottish League or the Champions League, this is the place to do it!

📌 7 Spittal St » | Website »

Best Sports Bars in Scotland - Grace's Irish Sports Bar Glasgow

7. Grace's Irish Sports Bar - Glasgow

In the middle of the iconic Merchant Quarter, you’ll find the fiercely independent Grace’s Irish Bar. With a huge main floor, this is an awesome fan pub for the biggest live sports events, whether Celtic v Rangers or the World Cup quarterfinals!

Of course, you’ll also find a lively and exciting atmosphere here, as it is a staple with Irish bars! If you don’t want to miss out on all the craic whilst watching the game, then this place is a no-brainer.

📌 16 Candleriggs » | Website »

Best Sports Bars in Glasgow - Sportsters Falkirk

8. Sportsters - Falkirk

A huge modern venue, Sportsters Falkirk is a great, well-kept secret to live sports pubs in Scotland. Inside, you’ll find this place to resemble more of a high-end nightclub, with plenty of floor space and split-level floors… but one big difference you’ll notice is the amount of HD screens showing live sports around the venue!

Upstairs, you’ll find a cosy private area perched above the main bar with three additional screens for your entertainment. Also noted for its fantastic food menu and great range of drinks, this place is a top choice.

📌 8-12 Princes St » | Website »

Best Sports Bars in Scotland - Old Bank Bar Dundee

9. Old Bank Bar - Dundee

As the name suggests, this unique and old-world style sports bar in Dundee is situated in a former bank building, still retaining the typical regal architecture you’d expect to find with high ceilings and spacious rooms.

When it comes to live sports, this place will have you covered, as you can find a big-screen TV showing sports in most corners of the bar. With an extensive range of spirits, beers, cocktails, and food on offer, you can’t go wrong here if you’re looking to enjoy a pint in a historic venue.

📌 34 Reform St » | Website »

Best Sports Bars in Scotland - East Port Bar Dunfermline

10. East Port Bar - Dunfermline

Situated on the town’s busy bar street, East Port Bar is a stylish and vibrant boozer that’s probably the best place to watch live sports in the area.

Boasting two licenses for TNT Sports and Sky Sports, you’ll find HD screens across the venue and plenty of comfy seats so you won’t miss a moment. East Port Bar is a top choice with constant great offers on drinks and a pub-grub menu that’s hard to beat.

📌 7 East Port » | Website »

Best Sports Bars in Scotland - Legends Sports Bar Aberdeen

11. Legends Sports Bar - Aberdeen

A proud, family-run venue situated just off Crown Street is the fantastic Legends Sports Bar Aberdeen, a modern and eclectic venue with plenty of pool tables on offer… 10!

Although, if you’re more of a darts fan, don’t worry; you’ll be covered here, too, with five lanes built in. Legends have both Sky and TNT Sports for live sports, showing all the big pay-per-view events like UFC and more.

📌 23 Crown Terrace » | Website »

Best Sports Bars in Scotland - Platform 8 Inverness

12. Platform 8 - Inverness

Noted for being one of the top places to grab a drink anywhere in the city, The Keg Inverness is a fantastic Scottish sports bar.

With an unassuming exterior, inside, you’ll find a brilliant atmosphere when the sport is on, as well as a well-stocked bar and a stunning stripped-back décor.

With classic pub-style seating and German-style benches, there’s plenty of space to sit down comfortably to enjoy all the action.

📌 38 Academy St » | Website »


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