Alongside being the home of legendary outlaw, Robin Hood, Nottingham is also famous for its attractive selection of world-class sporting facilities, so what better place to pop into a sports bar than this historic city?
Boasting impressive sporting arenas including The City Ground, Trent Bridge Cricket Ground, the National Watersports Centre, and the National Ice Centre, there’s no question that Nottingham is a hotspot for show-stopping sport.
However, if you prefer to enjoy your live sport in a comfy seat with a refreshing pint and great coverage (rather than sitting on the sidelines!), we can help.
With countless pubs and bars to be explored across the city, finding the best sports bar in Nottingham can be a tricky task.
Fortunately, the friendly team at Bierkeller have done the legwork for you – discover five of the top sports bars in Nottingham here!
Top five sports bars in Nottingham
Regardless of whether your idea of the best sports bar in Nottingham is a bar that boasts a lively atmosphere or a bar that serves up a wide range of deliciously crispy and salty snacks, we can help!
Simply carry on reading to learn more about some of the very best sports bars that call this energetic city home.
The Blind Rabbit
For a live sports viewing experience that’ll make you feel as though you’ve been transported into the heart of a bustling New York city bar, choose The Blind Rabbit.
This quirky grill and sports bar in Nottingham boasts a first floor Club House that comes with no less than 11 Ultra HD screens (ranging in size from 55-85”) to ensure optimum viewing from every angle.
Passionate about everything from football and rugby to cricket, NFL, ice hockey, and boxing, you can watch it all here while enjoying juicy burgers, mountains of wings doused in Frank’s signature hot sauce, and, of course, a refreshing cocktail or beer of your choice!
The Southbank Bar
This cool bar is situated on Friar Lane and has become a hotspot for live sport viewing thanks to the 24 4K TV screens that are dotted across the venue and massive 155” HD rear view projector.
Complete with private screens in each and every booth, weekly offers on a range of lip-smacking dishes, and even live music if you want to blow off a little steam after a tense game, what more could you want?
Well, if you’re searching for something a little more sophisticated, check out The 1998 Club. An homage to the original Southbank Bar on Trent Bridge, this premium sports bar experience can be found below The Southbank Bar and is an ideal space to hold big live sport viewing events.
The Bierkeller (Shooters Rack ‘n’ Roll bar)
There’s no way that we could create a list of the best sports bar in Nottingham without including The Bierkeller – conveniently located in the heart of the city on Friar Lane and complete with three separate bar spaces and a suntrap biergarten.
If you’re looking for live sport, then head to our Shooters Rack ‘n’ Roll bar – The Bierkeller’s American sports bar. Featuring no end of TV screens and a huge projector screen, we can show up to three live sporting events at once!
If a day of entertainment has left your stomach rumbling, you won’t be able to resist our tasty Bavarian-inspired dishes. From wunderbar soft sourdough pizzas to sauerkraut-topped bratwursts and super-sized pretzels, every dish makes the perfect addition to a refreshing stein of haus bier!
Alongside serving up endless steins of haus bier, you can also wet you whistle with our range of inviting cocktails (naturally, also served up in steins), party-starting shots, and low-alcohol options.
Faradays
On the lookout for a sports bar in Nottingham that’s based in the creative quarter of Hockley? At Faradays Nottingham, you can get your fix of live sport from both Sky Sports and TNT Sports on fantastic HD screens.
Regardless of whether you want to watch the Premier League, boxing, or a Rugby Union match, this family-friendly and atmospheric bar is a popular spot for catching up with pals over a pint – all without missing a moment of the action!
Plus, this beloved bar also boasts an inviting beer garden that’s perfect for soaking up some sun while getting your dose of live sport. Just a stone’s throw from public transport and several hotels, you’ll find Faradays conveniently located on Pelham Street.
BOX Nottingham
For something a little livelier that’ll see you from a daytime drink to the early hours, choose BOX Nottingham.
Showcasing all the best major sporting events that Sky, TNT, and Box Office have to offer, you’ll be kept up to date on every result thanks to the incredible 35 HD screens set up across the venue.
On top of lashings of live sport, why not host your own friendly competition with your mates? At BOX Nottingham, you can enjoy with a game or two of shuffleboard or even electric darts.
Topped off with live music (any fancy karaoke?) and a party-starting atmosphere, this sports bar in Nottingham is well worth a visit!
Enjoy Oktoberfest all year round – book The Bierkeller!
There’s no question that Nottingham provides everything you need for a night of live sport that you’ll never forget, but what makes The Bierkeller worth a visit more than your other fantastic options?
Between our unmistakeable Bavarian buzz, high-quality screens, and mouth-watering food and drink menus, you won’t find a more welcoming or immersive sports bar in the city!
Alongside being a beloved live sports bar in Nottingham, we’re well-known for our famous Bavarian Oompah-inspired show; The Bierkeller Live.
Whether you’re celebrating a long-awaited win or cheering yourself up after a loss, this knees-up will stick a smile on your face!
If live sport and electric entertainment isn’t enough for you and your pals, why not spend halftime in a match of your own? At our Nottingham venue, you’ll find dartboards, pool tables, and beer pong galore to satisfy your craving to get involved in the action.
With all three of our bars (The Bierkeller bar, the Lodge bar, and the Shooters Rack ‘n’ Roll bar) serving up no end of food and drink, you can rest assured that you won’t go thirsty or hungry with our generous approach to Bavarian hospitality!
Keen to book The Bierkeller sports in Nottingham? Speak to our friendly team today to reserve your spot on the bench!