Best bars for live sport in Glasgow

Merchant City is home to some of Glasgow's best bars and pubs, making it a great place to catch live sport while enjoying the city's food and nightlife scene. O’Neills is a large pub on Albion Street that’s popular with locals during major sports matches. They have full access to Sky Sports, giving them the ability to screen most Premier League, UEFA Champions League and Europa League matches. They also screen various other sports including darts, Formula 1 and rugby. Learn more and book your table at O’Neills.

Committee Room 9 is located on John Street and has an outdoor seating area where you can soak up the sun before and after the game. It combines old fashion charm with a great selection of live sports screenings. You’ll find Scottish Premier League, Tour de France and Six Nations fixtures among other sports. See what’s coming up at Committee Room 9.

For a more modern, trendy atmosphere Home comes with stylish interiors and a great food menu. They show most major football and rugby matches, as well as boxing and Formula 1. They’re one of the best options in Glasgow for watching the Women’s Super League and also regularly show NFL matches for those interested in American sports. Book ahead at Home.

Campus is an American frat house-style bar on Sauchiehall Street. It’s popular with students, so better with a younger crowd, and is a relatively inexpensive option. They screen most major football matches and also offer in-house events like beer pong and pub quizzes. You’ll need to phone up to book a booth in advance, details can be found at Campus.

One of Glasgow’s largest Irish bars, Waxy O’Connors is a sprawling pub packed with seating and with screens showing sport in every room. They have an excellent food menu featuring typical Irish pub classics. Alongside football and rugby they also screen GAA matches. Check upcoming events at Waxy O’Connors.

Australian bar Walkabout has large HD screens throughout the venue. Their burgers are popular with patrons and they have a wide selection of drinks. They regularly show men’s and women’s cricket and football, as well as major rugby matches and boxing. Book your visit at Walkabout Glasgow.

The Raven offers a wide drinks selection, elevated pub grub and premium seating - including cinema style seats facing the big screens. Between games they offer live music and electric darts, keeping you entertained through the night. Find out what they have coming up at the Raven.

Hope and Vincent is one of the newest sports bars in Glasgow. They have large HD screens around the bar, with some sporting booths also having their own smaller screens. For major fixtures they also have a large projector to make sure everyone can keep up with the game. Between games you can also use their pool table and enjoy their food menu. Book ahead - including one of their sporting booths - at Hope and Vincent.

Located right next to Buchanan Galleries, the Clubhouse offers a more luxurious experience. Themed around a traditional clubhouse, it comes with modern interiors and well-crafted drinks. They show most major sporting fixtures - particularly the main Scottish football leagues and golf majors. Find upcoming screenings at the Clubhouse.

Down in the Southside you’ll find sports bars that offer a more local experience. The Granary is one of the most popular pubs in the area thanks to their food and drink deals and lively atmosphere. You’ll find football, cricket and rugby alongside other popular sports events. Book in advance at the Granary.

Just outside Queen’s Park on trendy Pollokshaws Road, Sweeney’s On The Park is an upmarket pub with a traditional vibe. They offer 10 large HD screens and a projector screening Scottish and European football, racing and rugby. They also offer live music and karaoke. See what’s coming up and promotional offers at Sweeney’s On The Park.

Clockwork is a brewpub - meaning they’re home to a microbrewery serving beers on tap. Only a stone’s throw away from Hampden Park it’s a popular destination with football fans that missed out on tickets for the stadium. They have a simple and inexpensive food menu and can also have a rowdy atmosphere during game days. Find out more on their Facebook page.

The Park Bar (Am Bàr na Pàirce) is a Highlands & Islands style pub that’s popular with Glasgow’s Gaelic speaking community. They host popular trad musicians as well as regular ceilidhs. They also screen live sports, with football, shinty and golf featuring regularly on their big screens. They often show multiple sports at once, making it a good option if you have a few games you want to keep up with. Find out more at the Park Bar.

Over on Byres Road, Tennent’s Bar is a popular destination for west end residents looking to keep up with their favourite sport. They have some great meal and drink offers as well as student deals. They have full access to Sky Sports and TNT Sports, so head to their website to see what’s coming up.

Brass Monkey is a Scottish pub chain known for comfortable seating and a friendly atmosphere. Their Glasgow pub is based in the West End and has regular screenings for football and rugby. They also offer traditional live music and DJs between sporting events. You’ll need to phone them to book a space, with information available on their Instagram.

The BrewHaus is a tourist attraction in its own right - it was featured in Trainspotting. Film fans can enjoy a piece of movie history whilst sipping on craft beers and trying their wood-fired pizzas. With access to BT Sport they regularly show football, tennis and golf - and there’s a screen in the beer garden if you want to enjoy the sun. They’re also dog friendly. More info at the BrewHaus.

WEST Brewery is a microbrewery and pub in the east end. They have a large beer garden that spills out onto Glasgow Green and regularly screen live sport. They have set menu deals throughout the week and a £15 fish Friday offer. See what they have coming up at WEST Brewery.

Just opposite the Barras, the Gate is a typical Scottish pub with a modern twist. They specialise in Scottish produce with a huge selection of whiskies from across the country. It gets quite busy so we recommend booking in advance, which you can do at the Gate.

Barras Art and Design (BAaD) is a collection of spaces offering food, drink and events. The large beer garden is surrounded by different food businesses, giving you a selection of different cuisines. They show major sporting events on their large screens in the beer garden. See what they have coming up at BAaD.

Saint Luke’s and the Winged Ox is a Glasgow institution with a packed events calendar. The Winged Ox is their bar and kitchen with screens showing live sports throughout the year. For major tournaments they will also host watch parties in Saint Luke’s. Find out more on their website.

Redmond’s of Dennistoun is located right in the heart of one of the east end's most popular neighbourhoods. As a vinyl bar they regularly have a DJ spinning records on-site. They offer an eclectic mix of international cuisine and craft beers. You can also watch live sport from the many screens available throughout the venue. Learn more at Redmond’s.