As the second-largest city in Britain, Birmingham boasts endless sporting attractions including leading football teams, a world-renowned cricket stadium, and impressive golf courses.
It’s therefore no wonder that sports fans from across the world flock to this bustling city, but where’s the best place in Birmingham for them to pull up a pew, enjoy some live sporting action, and sink a refreshing pint?
With hundreds of pubs and bars dotted across the city, finding the best sports bar in Birmingham isn’t straightforward.
Luckily, we’ve highlighted five of the top sports bars you’ll find in thrilling Brum.
Top five sports bars in Birmingham
No matter what you look for in a sports bar in Birmingham (be it close proximity to a train station or a tasty selection of snacks), we’re here to help. Discover some of the very best sports bars this quirky and creative city has to offer below!
O’Neill’s
Looking for some good craic before the big game? Look no further than O’Neill’s. Situated on bustling Broad Street (an infamous strip in Birmingham lined with bars and clubs), O’Neill’s provides fantastic sports coverage, showing both Sky Sports and BT Sport games.
Showing everything from Premier League matches to the Europa Leage, this sports bar in Birmingham is undoubtedly a beloved venue for footie fans, but it also shows the latest rugby, F1, cricket, darts, and boxing fixtures, so every sports fan is welcome!
Their selection of food is particularly inviting, offering something for everyone with mix and match tapas dishes that are perfect for sharing with mates, as well as juicy steaks and gourmet burgers.
To wash it all down, you can choose between a glass of fizz, craft beer, classic cocktails, and even a range of refreshing shots if you really want to celebrate in style!
Gosta Green
A popular spot for students, Gosta Green is just a stone’s throw away from Aston University campus, but is kitted out to impress sport-loving customers of all ages.
Focusing on the three core elements of any good sports bar (beer, burgers, and sport), this venue shows a wide range of key sporting events on HD screens including The Euros, Premier League games, Six Nations, and Cheltenham Festival.
Also featuring a sizeable beer garden, table tennis, cocktail menu, and tasty selection of food (from stone-baked pizzas to small plates and sweet sensations), this sports bar in Birmingham is a fond favourite.
The Bierkeller
We might be a tad biased, but almost everyone agrees, there’s no better place to get your fix of live sport than The Bierkeller.
An exciting Bavarian-themed sports bar, The Bierkeller Birmingham has proved itself to be a live sport hotspot thanks to countless TV screen and even a huge projector screen (in our Shooters Rack ‘n’ Roll sports bar) that allows us to show up to three live sporting events at once!
No matter how much time you spend at The Bierkeller, you can rest assured you won’t go hungry. Our friendly team serve up a wide range of Bavarian-inspired dishes including sauerkraut-topped bratwursts and a selection of sides and wings that are perfect for snacking!
Plus, we wouldn’t be much of a bar without plenty of refreshing tipples to choose from. At The Bierkeller, you can enjoy everything from a revitalising stein of haus bier to a range of temping cocktails, weine, and even low-alcohol options for the teetotallers.
Walkabout
We’ve had Irish and Bavarian-themed sports bars on our list so far, but what about Australian? If huge HD screens, build-your-own burgers, and wings and bottomless bevvies appeal to you, there’s no need to head down under.
Instead, simply take a walk to a spacious bar located on lively Broad Street and you’ll find welcoming Walkabout.
This popular sports bar in Birmingham shows a variety of live sporting events including The Euros and Premier League games, the Six Nations, and infamous racing event, Cheltenham Festival.
Alongside serving up unmissable live sport, they also dish up a selection of small plates made to share with your pals (we’re talking mini nachos, cheesy garlic bread, and sticky sausage bites) – delicious!
Alternatively, you can enjoy mountains of chicken and cauliflower wings that can all be washed down with a cocktail, shot, bottle of beer, or glass of wine of your choice.
Hennessey’s
When it comes to not just watching live sport in Birmingham, but feeling like a part of the action, you simply can’t forget about Hennessey’s.
Boasting no less than 20 high-quality screens throughout five rooms as well as a massive outdoor screen in their beer garden, Hennessey’s mimics the electric atmosphere of a real sporting stadium.
This allows them to show up to five different live sporting events at once, so you’ll never have to choose between the football and the cricket again.
To quench your thirst, they offer up a range of draught and craft beer, while ensuring you don’t go hungry with their packed menu which features loaded fries, grilled kebabs, and cheese toasties.
Don’t wait until Oktoberfest – book The Bierkeller today!
Bursting with countless pubs, clubs, bars, and restaurants, Birmingham is an undeniable hotspot for individuals seeking entertainment, so why should you visit The Bierkeller?
Unlike many other traditional sports bars in Birmingham, The Bierkeller boasts a Bavarian spirit that’s warm and welcoming, while also creating an electric atmosphere that makes you feel as though you’re in the midst of the sporting action that you’re watching.
Despite being a Birmingham-based sports bar, it wouldn’t be The Bierkeller without our famous Bavarian Oompah-inspired show, The Bierkeller Live. This unmissable knees-up will have you up out of your seats and eager to spend all evening sinking steins and celebrating!
If you’d rather stick to lapping up the live sport, then you’re in luck. Alongside fitting the venue with endless TV screens, The Bierkeller’s Shooters Rack ‘n’ Roll sports bar also boasts an immersive projector screen, so we can show three live sporting events at once.
On top of offering both live sport and oompah show entertainment at this venue, you can also reserve a spot for you and your pals at the dartboard, pool table, or beer pong table – whatever tickles your fancy!
With steins of ice-cold haus bier as well as delicious Bavarian food such as traditional sauerkraut-topped bratwursts and frankfurters, there’s a variety of food and drink to sink your teeth into.
To book The Bierkeller sports bar in Birmingham in time to watch the next big game, talk to our friendly team today.