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Best Sports Bars in Vienna

A proper sports bar in Vienna must first settle the screen question. Twenty is the minimum for serious venues; anything less signals casual interest. Second, the beer must flow correctly, which means understanding the local Ottakringer and Schwechater alongside global imports. Vienna's sports bars that succeed understand their neighbourhood demographic and programme accordingly.

  1. 01

    Sports Bar 1st

    Schottengasse 4, Innere Stadt · $$$

    Vienna's flagship sports venue commands the Austrian Bundesliga viewing scene. Twenty-four screens blanket the walls, Champions League fixtures dominate matchdays, and reserved booths guarantee prime seating for major tournaments. The draught Ottakringer flows alongside imported pints in this cathedral of sport.

  2. 02

    Legends Vienna

    Mariahilfer Strasse 85, Mariahilf · $$

    Two floors, thirty screens, and comprehensive coverage of everything from the Premier League to Formula 1. American-style bar food includes excellent wings. This is where the serious multi-sport enthusiast comes to watch. Never a dead moment on gameday, and the energy reflects the global sports calendar.

  3. 03

    The Goalkeeper

    Favoritenstrasse 22, Favoriten · $

    Working-class football bar where Red Bull Salzburg loyalists gather. Matchdays are loud, passionate, and authentically Viennese. Cheap Schwechater beer keeps the mood light and the wallets lighter. No pretense, just football and the people who live for it.

  4. 04

    Corner Kick Vienna

    Burggasse 44, Neubau · $$

    The Neubau neighbourhood's answer to sports bar sophistication. Young crowd, rotating beer list, and wood-fired pizza create a casual atmosphere that works for both League nights and Champions League finals. The vibe is energetic without veering into rowdy.

  5. 05

    Sportbar Donauturm

    Prager Strasse 61, Floridsdorf · $$

    North Vienna's premier sports bar brings fifteen screens and a winter ice hockey focus. The grill menu delivers credible bar food beyond standard chips and nuts. Location near the Donauturm means northern Vienna's sports fans have a proper gathering place.

  6. 06

    Bix Sport

    Servitengasse 9, Alsergrund · $$

    An art-deco interior converted into a modern sports bar creates an aesthetic advantage. Formula 1 Sundays draw crowds who appreciate the historical setting. The bones of the building speak to old Vienna while the screens speak to the present.

  7. 07

    Red Bull Bar Wien

    Landstrasser Hauptstrasse 12, Landstrasse · $$

    The energy drink brand's own bar tilts toward MMA and extreme sports. Younger crowd, modern aesthetic, and programming that goes beyond traditional football. For those seeking alternative sports coverage, this delivers.

  8. 08

    Sportsman's Club

    Wiedner Hauptstrasse 30, Wieden · $$

    English expat sports bar where the Premier League commands respect. Sunday roast tradition adds proper food credentials. Expect familiar accents and authentic British pub energy paired with Austrian hospitality.

  9. 09

    Goalpost Wien

    Thaliastrasse 40, Ottakring · $

    Local's bar with loyal FK Austria Vienna supporters who make this their pre-match gathering point. The crowd dictates the atmosphere, and football passion runs deep. Ottakring feels the energy on matchdays.

  10. 10

    Penaltybox

    Quellenstrasse 80, Favoriten · $

    Small but passionate sports bar mixing Croatian and Turkish football alongside the Austrian Bundesliga. International crowd brings global sports perspective. Size creates intimacy during big matches.

  11. 11

    The Offside

    Josefstädter Strasse 35, Josefstadt · $$

    Relaxed sports bar suited for afternoon games rather than evening intensity. Large summer terrace offers alternative viewing experience. Good for casual match-watching without the matchday roar.

  12. 12

    Screen & Drink

    Schönbrunner Strasse 60, Margareten · $

    Twenty screens cover multi-sport bases with affordable drinks across the board. Film screenings on quiet sports nights add programming variety. Margareten's multi-purpose bar for serious and casual viewers alike.

  13. 13

    Café Offside

    Wieden · $$

    Cafe Offside shows live matches on Paulanergasse in the fourth district. The neighborhood spot pairs a cafe and restaurant setting with screens for football.

  14. 14

    Hendricks Café und Sportsbar

    Leopoldstadt · $$

    Hendricks Cafe und Sportsbar sits inside Praterstern station in the second district. It runs from morning to midnight, pours a wide beer list, and shows football.

  15. 15

    The Lizard Pub

    Neubau · $$

    The Lizard Pub and Billiards sits at the corner of Burggasse and Kirchengasse in the seventh district. The English-style pub keeps pool tables, a darts room and open tournaments.

  16. 16

    Red Lion

    Landstrasse · $$

    Red Lion runs as an English-style pub on Lowengasse in the third district. Several screens carry live sport, and the kitchen leans on pub plates.

  17. 17

    Shebeen Irish Pub

    Neubau · $$

    Shebeen sits on Lerchenfelder Strasse in the seventh district. The Irish pub carries live sport, comedy and quiz nights and runs late on weekends.

We recommend prioritizing bars that treat staff well and that show pride in their space. The best sports bars in Vienna feel lived-in rather than sterile. They're places where regulars have claimed their seats and newcomers feel welcomed. That balance is where excellence lives.

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