Ice cold beers. Mouth-watering bites. Live games on the big screen. All that and a whole lot more is exactly what you can expect at the best sports bars in Brisbane.
Whether you’re into goals, tries, points, or the winner takes all, we’ve found the bustling spots in town where you can gather with your crew and cheer on your team. From the local’s favourite pubs to diners slinging wings and grins, you’ll find big screens and bigger thrills at these joints.
Grab your jersey and post up on the edge of your seat at our pick of Brisbane sports bars:
Fat Angel Sports Bar & Grill
Eagle Ln, Brisbane City
As Brisbane’s go-to for unrivalled coverage of sports from all over the planet, choose from eight big screens broadcasting every must-see game at . Take advantage of their daily specials like $1 wings on Wednesdays or $1 tater tots on Fry-days, with American bites and brews serving as their specialty. Got a game you want to see live? The team here is more than happy to take requests.
The Sporting Globe
Westfield Chermside, Gympie Rd, Chermside
This dedicated sports bar is the place where fans, friends and families can gather and celebrate a love of the game—no matter the sport. Boasting over 50 screens including private booths with touchscreen TVs, and a mouth-watering selection of food and drinks, jam-packed line-up also includes daily specials to sweeten the deal.
The Star Brisbane’s Sports Bar
Level 5, 33 William St, Brisbane City
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Catch the game live, large and loud at The Star Brisbane’s dedicated space for anyone who lives and breathes sport. While the purpose-built boasts top-tier views of the Brisbane River from the floor-to-ceiling glass windows, it’s the two 12m mega LED screens that’ll likely catch your eye—featuring stadium-like sound quality to give you the best seat outside the stadium. Want to up the ante? Book one of their three exclusive VIP booths, large enough to fit an NRL team.
Regatta Hotel
543 Coronation Dr, Toowong
You can expect the best local and international games streamed live at , from AFL to NRL and everything in between. Don’t worry about missing a moment of the action here, because you can order from your phone and have your food and drinks delivered straight to your table. Simply pick from their wide selection of draught beers, ciders, local brews, and premium drops, as well as bar bites, hearty burgers, and pub classics.
Winghaus
45 King St, Bowen Hills & 1/144 Edward St, Brisbane City
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Wings, beers, and sports are always on the cards at —the place to be for live games from around the world on massive screens every day of the week. On the menu here, you’ll find a smattering of classic sports bar snacks, including burgers, nachos, pretzels, and potatoes in many forms to pair with the epic selection of beers on tap. Whether you’re sitting on a bar stool or kicking back in a booth, strap yourself in for non-stop action.
The Prince Consort Hotel
230 Wickham St, Fortitude Valley
Known for hosting an eight-in-one experience within its historic walls, invites you to catch a game like a royal punter, with sports streaming live across the Garden Bar and the expansive stadium-size screen. With plenty to sip, bite and celebrate, score bonus points with The Prince Consort’s many daily specials like two-for-one mains on Mondays or $16 rump steaks on Wednesdays.
QA Hotel
64 James St, New Farm
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Don’t The lush spot on James Street fool you—this pub likes its games live and loud with a dedicated sports bar streaming AFL, UFC, NFL, NRL and more every week. Grab a bite as you grab a game with delicious pub fare all week long and all-day pizza on Fridays and Saturdays. Big sporting events also often get the VIP treatment here, accompanied with chef specials and loads of prizes to be won.
BrewDog
235 Brunswick St, Fortitude Valley
Conveniently located directly across the Fortitude Valley train station, is set across three levels with all your favourite sporting events on the three stadium screens. The best seat in the house is basically a guarantee in the heritage beer hall, with 20 taps to keep you quenched. You’ll also find shuffleboards, pinball, and epic farm-to-table junk food (with 50% of the menu plant based) to keep you busy.
The Jubilee Hotel
470 St Pauls Terrace, Fortitude Valley
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Sprawled across two levels, this heritage-listed icon doubles as the perfect place to watch all the latest in local and international sports. In particular, has partnered with the Queensland Rugby Union to offer a clubhouse-like environment where you can catch rugby games with fellow fans and a whole lot of character to boot.
The Caxton Hotel
38 Caxton St, Petrie Terrace
Caxton Street’s iconic watering hole isn’t just the best pit stop before or after a visit to Suncorp Stadium—it’s *the* pub for sports fans. Championing a love of sport in a historic setting (oh the stories those walls could tell), offers a hefty live sports schedule to enjoy amongst its multiple bars and dining areas. As for State Of Origin night, there’s simply nowhere better to be.
Crown Hotel
446 Lutwyche Rd, Lutwyche
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Lutwyche’s local has everything you want when you’re catching a game at the pub, from live streams to bites and beers you can order without leaving your table. Whatever your sport of choice, you’re likely to find it on the schedule paired with an unbeatable atmosphere and lush spaces.
Port Office Hotel
40 Edward St, Brisbane City
Tucked in the heart of the CBD, the likes their sports live, loud and large. Grab a drink and pull up a chair at the Public Bar, as the friendly crew keeps you fueled up with hearty pub classics and bespoke dishes. Whether it’s the Super Bowl, a round of UFC, or Magic Round, gather your team and enjoy all the action.
Everton Park Hotel
101 Flockton St, Everton Park
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For the sports bar that’s got it all, look no further than the . Featuring a traditional beer garden, ten big screens, and prime sports as well as access to three Fox Sports channels, ESPN, and Sky Racing, this bustling spot also offers weekly raffles to up the ante. Hungry? You won’t be for long with a full lunch and dinner menu all week.
Royal Hotel Nundah
1259 Sandgate Rd, Nundah
Post up at the thumping public bar in the for live sports, flavourful fare, and a wide selection of beverages. Broadcasting rugby, AFL, NRL and more, this is the perfect spot to meet your mates for an action-packed session where all your cravings are covered—after all, it’s Nundah’s local since 1888.
The Plough Inn
29 Stanley St Plaza, South bank
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There’s always something on at , and that includes live sports just the way you like it. Book a table in the beer garden and catch every goal on the big screens, with an electric atmosphere and prime location by the South Bank gardens. Live music and delicious bites also makes this a great spot for a pre- or post-game sesh.
Stock Exchange Hotel
166 Charlotte St, Brisbane City
Enjoy live sports, a friendly atmosphere, and a well-poured pint of beer at the Stock Exchange Hotel in the heart of the city. Kick back on the rooftop and soak in the mammoth 100” projector, streaming all the major games—we’re talking AFL, the A-League, Super Rugby, NRL, Cricket Australia, UFC, Major League Basketball, the NBA, and American football.
The Lord Alfred
68 Petrie Tce, Brisbane City
This Caxton Street icon offers the ultimate sports bar experience, only 500m from Suncorp Stadium. Watch your must-see games on the massive 7 x 2 metre LED screen at that will transport you into the heart of the action, while also allowing you to catch multiple games at once. Throw in ice-cold drinks and mouth-watering eats, and you’ve got the recipe for a visit to remember.
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