The Best Sports Bars in Barcelona

A Barceloneta institution with eight screens and a crowd that skews heavily local on matchdays. The terrace fills quickly on warm evenings — arrive 30 minutes before kick-off for a good seat. Bar Celtic does Champions League and Premier League with equal enthusiasm. The tapas menu is solid; the draught selection covers Spanish and international beers without overcomplicating things.

Order: Estrella Damm on draught — ice-cold and appropriate

The most reliable sports bar in Eixample, drawing expats and locals who want Premier League, Six Nations, NFL, and NBA without hunting for a stream. Multiple screens at different angles mean there is no bad seat. The Fastnet manages the Irish pub formula without making it feel like a theme park — the atmosphere is genuine on big match nights.

Order: Guinness on draught — they maintain the lines properly here

A vast, loud, gloriously chaotic bar in El Raval that holds hundreds of people and feels like it. The screens are large and positioned well. Ovella Negra is not precious about itself — the beer is cheap, the crowd is mixed, and the energy during a Barca victory is as close to a street celebration as you will get indoors. Not for quiet evenings; excellent for big occasions.

Order: Voll-Damm — the double malt lager suits the atmosphere

The name is unapologetic and the offering matches it. Premier League, Championship, and EFL fixtures alongside Champions League and international games. The crowd is a reliable mix of British expats and Spanish football fans who want access to the full card. Opens early on weekend mornings for 12:30 and 1pm kick-offs — a genuine rarity in Barcelona.

Order: Peroni on tap — practical and cold

One of Barcelona's better-run Irish bars, showing GAA, Six Nations, and international football alongside the standard Premier League and Champions League slate. Multiple rooms mean the crowd self-selects by sport. The kitchen does decent pub food; the bar staff know their regulars and keep the service moving on busy match nights. Best for Six Nations Saturday sessions.

Order: Kilkenny on tap — the house recommendation

A well-organised sports bar in Eixample that covers the American sports calendar better than most in the city. NFL Sunday Ticket, NBA League Pass, and full European football are all represented. The bar layout is sensible — stools face the main screen, booths have their own screens for split-attention evenings. Opens at 8am for early kick-offs when required.

Order: Craft IPA from the short but decent tap list

A Sant Antoni corner bar that shows matches without making it the entire personality of the place. The terrace is on a good square and the crowd is neighbourhood rather than tourist. Calders is where we go for La Liga fixtures when we want to watch with people who care about the result and talk about something else during half-time.

Order: Vermouth with olives — the correct pre-match order in Sant Antoni

A reliable Gracia fixture with a good screen setup, a terrace for warm nights, and a crowd that represents the neighbourhood's international character. Good for Champions League nights when you want a full atmosphere without the tourist-heavy Gothic Quarter. The food menu is better than average for a sports bar — patatas bravas are worth ordering.

Order: Clara con limon — a cold beer with lemon, practical for long matches

Primarily a beer bar and tapas spot, but screens go up reliably for Barca and major European fixtures. The craft beer selection is the best on this list — 20-plus taps including Catalan and Spanish independents. We recommend it for matches that are important rather than urgent. The food is the main event on non-match days.

Order: Edge Brewing IPA — local Barcelona craft, excellent

A Poble Nou spot that covers African football and international fixtures alongside the standard European leagues — AFCON, CAF Champions League, and African national team qualifiers are all shown here reliably. The atmosphere on African Cup nights is the best sports bar experience in Barcelona for anything outside Spanish or British football. Friendly staff, good beer selection.

Order: Flag Lager — authentic and fitting for the occasion