Sports bars in Singapore
It doesn’t matter what your sport is – rugby, football, tennis, or the F1 – nothing is more frustrating than searching for a sports bar showing the game and not being able to find one. Well, this list of best sports bars in Singapore might just help solve that.
Table of Contents
- Sports bars in Singapore
- 1. Al Capone’s Sports Bar & Dining
- 2. Brew House Sports Bar
- 3. BQ Bar
- 4. Lion Brewery Co Taproom
- 5. Dallas Restaurant & Bar
- 6. Brewerkz Riverside Point
- 7. Charlie’s Restaurant & Bar
- 8. Muddy Murphy’s
- 9. Hogs Bar
- 10. Harry’s
- 11. The Penny Black
- 12. Hannibal
- 13. Patro’s Sports Bar & Restaurant
- 14. Boomarang Sports Bar
1. Al Capone’s Sports Bar & Dining
Image credit: @alcaponesg via Instagram
With 14 locations around Singapore, it’s no surprise that many of us have been to Al Capone’s Sports Bars & Dining at least once in our lives. The place is known for their affordable beer, with rates going at $9.50 for a full pint of Guinness and $45 for a 3L Heineken tower. Pair this with the TV screens that are blasting the latest football match and you’ve got a fun-tastic night.
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Full list of Al Capone’s Sports Bars & Dining locations.
2. Brew House Sports Bar
Here’s one for Northies who don’t want to travel too far to catch the match and have a pint. Brew House Sports Bar is located in Sembawang, just 10 minutes from Springleaf MRT station along the Thomson-East Coast Line. You’ll be able to find their screening schedule on the Brew House Sports Bar Facebook page.
Image credit: Brew House Sports Bar via Facebook
They regularly run deals on beer buckets, so be sure to invite friends along to watch the game with you. They’re currently running a $33 promo on 5 bottles of your choice.
3. BQ Bar
If the game is right after work, then BQ Bar at Boat Quay is where you’ll want to head to. They show a number of matches across different sports, including the AFL, Wimbledon, and the upcoming Olympics in Paris.
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When there aren’t any live games to watch, BQ Bar has a DJ spinning music like reggae and motown. Feel free to dance away, or even take your drinks outside to admire Singapore’s scenic skyline – the bar is right by the river.
4. Lion Brewery Co Taproom
Lion Brewery Co may already be a familiar name to those among us who enjoy craft beer. The made-in-SG beer brewery produces pale ale, lager, and IPA right on our shores. Now you can enjoy one of their draughts at the Lion Brewery Co Taproom.
Image credit: @lionbreweryco_taproomsg via Instagram
Of course, the beer will be almost secondary when you find out they also screen football, rugby, and other sports matches here, 7 days a week. The crowd here take their games seriously, and will come dressed in their team’s jerseys to show support.
5. Dallas Restaurant & Bar
There are 2 locations for Dallas Restaurant & Bar but it’s their Boat Quay outlet that plays F1 races, AFL matches, and other sporting events on their large screen TVs. The American bar serves mostly Tex-Mex cuisine; load up on tacos (from $20 for 2) filled with chicken schnitzel or ribeye beef, or get a plate of fajitas (from $28) while you cheer on your team.
Image adapted from: Max Worsley via Google Maps
Games are always better watched with fellow fans and friends. Get the Quesadillas Platter (from $22) which comes with guacamole, sour cream, and salsa as toppings. Otherwise, The Dallas Platter (from $30) comes with wings, jalapeno croquettes, and calamari and can feed up to 4.
6. Brewerkz Riverside Point
Already a popular gathering spot for those in need of a drink for those in Clarke Quay, Brewerkz Riverside Point also screens live matches from the TVs that are hung up on almost every corner of the bar. Do note that some of their screenings require paid entry, like their recent showing of the SuperBowl 2024.
Image credit: Brewerkz
Otherwise, come by for a glass of their locally brewed craft beer, made at their own brewery at Kampong Ampat.
7. Charlie’s Restaurant & Bar
There’s also a whisky bar above the restaurant.
Image credit: Charlie’s Restaurant & Bar via Facebook
We know, the best view is when your team scores the winning goal. But at Charlie’s Restaurant & Bar, you’ll also be treated to the serene sights of the Singapore River. Besides screening the usual sports like football, rugby, and F1, the place also shows cricket, UFC, and tennis matches.
8. Muddy Murphy’s
Image credit: Muddy Murphy’s via Facebook
Following the theme of Irish Pubs, Muddy Murphy’s is a much cosier, more intimate space, helping to create one of those environments you just can’t match when live football is being shown. With 6 big screens to catch all the best live sports, if there’s a game on, chances are it’ll be showing here.
Team this live football with unbeatable traditional pub food and UK favourites such as Strongbow Cider, and you’ve got the recipe for the perfect night out. It’ll be so fun, you may not even care if your team doesn’t win.
9. Hogs Bar
Image credit: Hogs Bar
Found in the converted Peranakan House on Joo Chiat Road, Hogs Bar is everything a beer drinking sports fan could dream of. From pool and foosball tables to beer gardens and a menu serving only the best Western food, this is home to everything you could possibly desire.
Live sport is what Hogs Bar revolves around, showing almost every sport you can think of, as well as being more than willing to cater for your personal sporting needs. Just let the staff know if you have a favourite event live on TV, and they’ll try to ensure that you get to see it!
10. Harry’s
Although not specifically known for being a sports bar, Harry’s is still home to many sports fans tired of watching football at home alone. With 20 bars across the island, sleep soundly knowing that there’ll always be a Harry’s relatively nearby.
Check out their online calendar which shows what sport is on, so you have no excuse to ever miss your favourite game again. It also lets you know what bars will be showing the game and which won’t.
Full list of Harry’s outlets and opening hours.
11. The Penny Black
Image credit: @nusc.sg via Instagram
If you’ve ever watched a live game in a UK pub, you’ll know that it’s an experience tough to beat. Thankfully, The Penny Black Victorian London Pub lets us all enjoy the next best thing, having been designed and built in England and shipped piece-by-piece all the way over to Singapore, where it was then re-assembled. Keep an eye on The Penny Black Instagram, where they update weekly on their screening schedule.
12. Hannibal
Image credit: Hannibal via Facebook
With the vibe of a European Cafe but the booze of one of Singapore’s best clubs, Hannibal is a bar you can’t afford to miss. Huge projector screens show all the best live sports, creating an exciting environment for the party goers it attracts. From expats to local young professionals, make yourself cosy and settle into one of the best spots around for live sports.
13. Patro’s Sports Bar & Restaurant
Image credit: Patro’s Sports Bar & Restaurant via Facebook
A little different from regular sports bars, Patro’s is a Mexican-North Indian fusion restaurant. An open-concept beach restaurant facing the South China Sea, this place is a great spot for football lovers to come with family. With a cosy sports bar interior, delicious fusion food, and the beach only a stone’s throw away, you won’t even mind that you’re nowhere near the game itself!
14. Boomarang Sports Bar
Image credit: Boomarang
Aussie food and beer combined with live international sports on impressive HD large screen TVs will always be a recipe for success. Showing favourites like cricket and football to even horse riding, Boomarang Sports Bar is the place to go with your pals. Keep an eye on their Facebook page to see what games will be on and when.
(Temporarily closed) The Drunken Poet
Image adapted from: @thedrunkenpoetsg via Instagram
The Drunken Poet is where you’ll get the best craic on the latest sports news. This authentic Irish pub is located conveniently at Orchard, and you can expect loud roars of cheering whenever a football match is going on. And if you’re one to munch on grub while watching a game, you’ll be thrilled to know that their kitchens open till 1am from Tuesdays to Saturdays.
(Closed) Mischief, Esplanade
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Nothing complements a rousing English Premier League screening quite like hearty nosh, affordable drinks and a lively crowd of fellow football fanatics. Situated at Esplanade Mall, Mischief is the perfect destination for avid fans from all over the world to gather.
(Closed) Coq & Balls
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As well as having an intentionally hilarious name, the Coq & Balls is the trendy bar that cements Tiong Bahru as a hipster’s haven. Built in memory of a “local legend”, this beautifully decorated bar is the perfect combination of classy meets fun, with craft and premium draft beers awaiting your arrival.
Where to watch football in Singapore
It doesn’t matter if you’re a football fanatic, rugby junkie, or F1 follower. Heck, you don’t even have to be a sports lover. Instead of staying at home and watching the game alone, consider dropping by one of these sports bars with the gang. You’ll get to soak in the thrilling atmosphere as you scream in excitement with everyone in the bar.
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Cover image adapted from: @nusc.sg via Instagram, Charlie’s Restaurant & Bar via Facebook
Originally published on 20th May 2016. Last updated by Shannon Lee and Raewyn Koh on 19th July 2024.
