Hong Kong runs on sport. The city wakes at ungodly hours to catch Premier League kick-offs, packs out bars for Sevens weekend with a fervour that borders on religious, and treats the Rugby World Cup as a national event regardless of who is playing. Add a fanatical expat community representing every rugby-playing nation on the planet, and you have a city that does sports bars exceptionally well.
The city's geography concentrates most of the action on Hong Kong Island, particularly the neon-lit strip of Wan Chai and the dense concentration of pubs in Central and Soho. Kowloon has its own circuit along Nathan Road and Tsim Sha Tsui, where Aussie and South African expats tend to gather. We spent three weeks watching sport in 14 venues to narrow down the nine worth returning to.
The 9 Best Sports Bars in Hong Kong
Lock, Stock & Barrel
Wan Chai·$$·Rating 4.8
The benchmark. Three floors across two buildings on Lockhart Road, 28 screens including a pair of 120-inch projector walls, and a genuine commitment to showing every major sporting event simultaneously. Draft Peroni and Hoegaarden, honest bar food, and a crowd that starts building from noon on weekends. Book a table for big match days or accept standing room only.
The Globe
Central·$$·Rating 4.6
A Central institution for over 20 years. The Globe does not shout about being a sports bar but every major match is on, the 12 screens are well positioned, and the British pub food is several steps above the competition. Their Sunday roast lunch with the Premier League as backdrop is one of Hong Kong's most reliable weekend experiences.
Delaney's
Wan Chai + TST·$$·Rating 4.5
The city's premier Irish pub has two locations and both deliver. Wan Chai draws the finance crowd; Tsim Sha Tsui picks up the Kowloon side. Pints of Guinness poured correctly, GAA matches streamed when the rest of the city is showing Premier League, and a reliably raucous Six Nations atmosphere. Arrive 45 minutes early for any Ireland match.
If rugby is your priority, Hong Kong's sports bar scene is built for you. The city hosted the same tournament culture as Dublin, transplanted into a skyline of glass towers. The Hong Kong Sevens — held every spring at the 40,000-seat Hong Kong Stadium — turns the entire city into one continuous sports bar for three days. Every venue on this list operates at maximum capacity for that weekend.
Carnegie's
Wan Chai·$·Rating 4.4
Wan Chai's beloved dive-leaning sports bar. Carnegie's keeps it simple: cheap drinks, cheerful staff, 16 screens crammed into a tight space, and a jukebox that runs between matches. It lacks the production values of Lock Stock but makes up for it in atmosphere. The crowd is genuinely mixed, the Carlsberg on tap is always cold, and no one takes themselves too seriously.
"During Sevens weekend, Wan Chai does not sleep. Carnegie's is where the survivors wash up at 3am."
Blue Door Pub
Wan Chai·$$·Rating 4.5
Smaller than its neighbours, sharper on programming. Blue Door commits to showing every Premier League match, Champions League tie, and Gallagher Premiership game on its 8 screens with genuine sound levels. The back room with the leather sofas and largest screen is bookable for groups; front bar is walk-in. Proper chips and pies served until midnight.
Beyond the Island: Kowloon's Best Sports Pubs
Kowloon's sports bar scene centres on Tsim Sha Tsui, where Nathan Road and Knutsford Terrace offer a cluster of venues. The crowd tends to be slightly more relaxed than Wan Chai, and the bars slightly more spacious. Our recommendation for TST is to head for Knutsford Terrace after a match at Wan Chai, which keeps the night rolling without the wall-to-wall density of Lockhart Road.
Ned Kelly's Last Stand
Tsim Sha Tsui·$$·Rating 4.4
A Kowloon institution since 1972. Ned Kelly's is primarily known for its nightly live jazz but doubles as a formidable sports bar, particularly for Australians chasing NRL and AFL. The bar is narrow and atmospheric, decorated with Australian memorabilia accumulated over five decades. The cocktail list is longer than you would expect from a sports venue. An anomaly, and a great one.
The Wanch
Wan Chai·$·Rating 4.3
Wan Chai's original live music pub also turns into a serious sports venue on match days. The screens are numerous, the drinks cheap, and the Jamieson's selection extensive. The Wanch has nightly live acts starting at 21:30 so the vibe transitions from pure sport to music as the evening progresses. Good for people who want the match but also want something to watch afterwards.
For Serious NFL and American Sports Fans
Hong Kong's American sports community is large and well organised. Several bars open at 04:00 HKT for East Coast NFL kickoffs and serve breakfast alongside the games. We recommend checking the Hong Kong bar guide for current listings, as programming changes seasonally.
The Roundhouse
Kennedy Town·$$·Rating 4.5
Kennedy Town's neighbourhood answer to the Wan Chai behemoths. The Roundhouse is more relaxed, the crowd slightly older, and the sports programming genuinely broad — NBA, MLB, NFL, Premier League, and La Liga all feature regularly. The kitchen runs until midnight with proper burgers and loaded fries. Worth the tram ride if you want a sports bar without the Wan Chai chaos.
The Harp
Tsim Sha Tsui·$$·Rating 4.3
Tsim Sha Tsui's most dependable Irish pub, with particular strength on international rugby. The Harp shows Pro14, URC, Heineken Cup, and Six Nations with sound and atmosphere that rival anything on Lockhart Road. Smaller and easier to get a seat than the Wan Chai venues. The pulled pork toastie is the best bar food in Kowloon.
What to Know Before You Go
Hong Kong bars charge a 10% service charge on top of listed prices. Most sports bars on Lockhart Road do not take reservations for standing area; table bookings for match screenings often require a minimum spend. Closing times vary by licence — some Wan Chai venues run until 04:00 or later at weekends.
For the biggest matches, arrival 30 minutes before kickoff secures you a seat. For Sevens weekend, accommodation books out a year ahead and bar capacity limits enforce themselves brutally. The city's MTR runs late but not all night; budget for a taxi if the match ends after midnight.
Explore more of the city beyond sport: Hong Kong's cocktail bar scene is one of Asia's most sophisticated, and the hidden gems tucked into Central's hillside laneways are worth seeking out the morning after. For comparison, see how Singapore's sports bars approach the same audience, and where Bangkok's fan zones sit relative to HK's.
