Barcelona is a football city first, but its game-day bars cover far more than La Liga. The international crowd means giant-projector pubs near Placa Catalunya show the Premier League, Champions League, Six Nations rugby, Formula One, and even the NFL on a Sunday night. What separates a great game-day bar here from an ordinary one is screen reach, whether the sound goes on for your league, and whether the room fills with fans who care. These ten are ranked for exactly that.
The big-screen pubs near the center
For the marquee match with a crowd and full sound, the international pubs around Placa Catalunya and Las Ramblas are the reliable choice, built around projectors and rows of HD screens.
01
The George Payne
Arc de Triomf$$Projector + 10 HD Screens
The George Payne runs a giant projector in the main salon plus ten HD screens, and it shows the Premier League, Champions League, and La Liga alongside rugby, Formula One, NFL, and NBA. Recognized as the city's best Irish bar since 2006, it puts the sound on for the marquee match and draws a deep international crowd.
Game-day tip: Book a table for big Champions League nights; the main-salon projector seats go first.
02
Las Ramblas$14 HD Screens / Projectors
At the top of Las Ramblas by Placa Catalunya, Belushi's runs 14 HD screens plus projectors and a schedule that spans football, cricket, NFL, and Formula One. The international hostel crowd makes it loud and mixed, with the sound on the biggest match and DJ nights filling the gaps between fixtures.
Game-day tip: Arrive early for Premier League noon kickoffs; the screens nearest the bar have the best sightlines.
03
The Old Irish Pub
Las Ramblas$11 HD TVs + Projector
A large modern pub a short walk from Placa Catalunya, The Old Irish Pub mounts 11 HD TVs around the room plus a projector, so wherever you sit the game is in view. It is a dependable choice for Premier League and Champions League fixtures, with sound on the main match and space to handle a big crowd.
Game-day tip: Good for groups; the spread of screens means you can seat a party and still all see the game.
Barcelona sports bars: the full guideBeyond game day, our Barcelona sports bar guide covers where to watch every league across the city.
See Barcelona sports barsIrish and English rooms for every league
Barcelona's Irish and English pubs are the engine of the city's multi-league coverage, from the Premier League and rugby to the NFL, with the sound usually on for the away support that fills them.
04
CocoVail Beer Hall
Eixample$$NFL Sundays / Craft Beer
CocoVail screens an extensive soccer schedule across six TVs, with Premier League and Eurocup action on weekends and Monday evenings, then dedicates Sunday nights to the NFL. The craft-beer focus sets it apart from the standard pub, and the American ownership means the football slate is taken as seriously as the soccer.
Game-day tip: Sunday night is NFL night here; come for the RedZone-style coverage and the craft list.
05
Michael Collins Irish Pub
Sagrada Familia$$Multi-League / Local Mix
Steps from the Sagrada Familia, Michael Collins is a long-running Irish pub with wide sports coverage and a welcoming mix of locals and visitors. It reliably carries the major football fixtures and rugby, with the sound on the headline match and a room that fills steadily rather than all at once.
Game-day tip: A calmer alternative to the Ramblas pubs; easy to get a seat for midweek European nights.
06
Flaherty's
Placa Reial$$Traditional Pub / Football & Rugby
On Placa Reial in the Gothic Quarter, Flaherty's offers reliable football and rugby coverage in a traditional Irish setting. The square location makes it a natural meeting point, and the room runs the major leagues with sound on the marquee fixture and a steady, sociable crowd rather than a rowdy one.
Game-day tip: Use the square seating for the build-up, then move inside for kickoff and the sound.
Weekly editorial
The bars worth going to, weekly.
One email per week. The bars our editors recommend right now, across 72 cities.
Free. Unsubscribe anytime.
Local rooms and specialist screens
Beyond the center, these rooms mix neighborhood character with reliable coverage, including craft-beer halls that dedicate nights to specific leagues.
07
Dunne's Irish Bar
Via Laietana$$Many Screens / Born & Gothic
Sitting on Via Laietana between the Born and the Gothic Quarter, Dunne's shows major sporting events across its many screens, which makes it a convenient stop whichever side of the old city you are exploring. Coverage centers on football, with the sound following the biggest match of the day.
Game-day tip: Central enough to combine with a walk through the Born; check the board for that day's featured match.
08
The Fastnet
Barceloneta$$Relaxed Pub / Sea-Side
Down in Barceloneta near the L4 metro, The Fastnet is the relaxed, beach-adjacent option for watching the game, popular with visitors for its easy atmosphere and full menu of pub food. It carries the main football fixtures and gives you a sea-side base for a slower game day rather than a packed center-city room.
Game-day tip: Combine a beach afternoon with an evening kickoff; the kitchen runs late into the night on weekends.
09
The Bullman
City Center$$4 HD Screens / Six Nations
A central Irish bar built around live sport, The Bullman runs four HD screens showing Premier League, La Liga, and Champions League, plus Six Nations rugby, golf, and boxing. The smaller screen count means a more focused room, with the sound reliably on the single biggest event of the day.
Game-day tip: Best for one-match focus; the room rallies around the featured fixture rather than splitting attention.
10
The Philharmonic
Eixample$$Sky Sports / English Pub
An English pub on Carrer de Mallorca, The Philharmonic carries live Premier League, Champions League, and La Liga plus rugby, NFL, NBA, and more on its big screen, drawing on a wide range of broadcast feeds. Sunday roasts and English beers make it the spot for an all-day English-style game day.
Game-day tip: Combine an afternoon Premier League match with the Sunday roast; English ales are the move here.
How we picked these bars
We rank Barcelona game-day bars on screen reach and sightlines, whether the sound goes on for your league, which competitions each room reliably shows, the crowd, and how each handles a packed European night. Every bar here was cross-checked against its own current listing and at least one independent local source. For the wider picture, see our Barcelona sports bar hub and our guide to the best cities for sports bars.
Frequently asked questions
Which bar in Barcelona shows the Premier League?
The George Payne, Belushi's, The Old Irish Pub, The Philharmonic, and CocoVail Beer Hall all reliably show Premier League fixtures, with The George Payne's projector and CocoVail's weekend slate among the most dependable for English football.
Where can I watch the NFL in Barcelona?
CocoVail Beer Hall dedicates Sunday evenings to the NFL, and Belushi's, The George Payne, and The Philharmonic all carry American football among their wider coverage.
What is the best bar for Champions League nights in Barcelona?
The George Payne is the standout for big European nights thanks to its main-salon projector and ten HD screens, with The Old Irish Pub a strong large-capacity alternative near Placa Catalunya.
Are Barcelona sports bars busy for big matches?
Yes. The international pubs around Placa Catalunya and Las Ramblas fill well before kickoff for marquee fixtures, so booking a table or arriving early is worth it for Champions League and big Premier League games.
