Pranjal Shah
07-Aug-2025
With big screens, bold flavours, and the thrill of the game, these bars know how to host a spirited match night.
The striker races past defenders, eyes locked on the goalpost. One final challenge remains in the goalkeeper. A swift shot, a blur of motion—and it is in! The crowd around you erupts in thunderous roars. No, you are not in a stadium; you are in a sports bar, surrounded by fellow fans who live and breathe the game just as much as you do.
Whether it is cricket, football, racing or tennis, the right bar can turn every match into a communal celebration. From beer-soaked shout-alongs to edge-of-your-seat finales, here is a handpicked list of some of the best sports bars across India where every match can be turned into a happiness ritual.
1. Underdoggs Sports Bar & Grill, Multiple Locations
With outlets across Delhi, Vagator, Ludhiana, Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Noida, Dehradun, and Indore, this fast-growing sports bar franchise is a must-visit. The bar features HD screens streaming live games, walls lined with sports memorabilia, and a curated selection of craft beers and cocktails. Whether it’s the ICC World Cup, FIFA, IPL, or a tennis grand slam, this venue is the best place to get together with your friends and celebrate the thrill of sport. Add to that great food, a buzzing crowd, and attentive service, and you’ve got the perfect match-day destination.
2. Quoin at Novotel, Delhi
Located in the heart of Aerocity, Quoin at Novotel stands out as one of India’s best sports bars and the only one that’s open 24x7 in the area. This high-energy hotspot brings together big-screen match screenings, Foosball, Pool, and classic board games. The place has an extensive cocktail and drinks menu and delicious bar bites.
3. The Irish House, Multiple Locations
Live screenings with Irish whisky may not beat the stadium atmosphere but they certainly come close. With a drive to integrate pub culture and game-day buzz and outlets in Mumbai, Pune, Kolkata, Chennai, Bengaluru, Belagavi, and Delhi, this is the perfect hideout for a spirited evening.
4. Dave and Buster’s, Bangalore
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Combining arcade games, bowling alleys, VR experiences, and multiple giant screens, Dave & Buster’s turns every match night into a multi-sensory sporting event. With vibrant locations in Bengaluru this is the go-to spot for catching a match while diving into games, good food and
5. The Studs Sports Bar & Grill, Multiple Locations
A franchise of upscale sports bars with an aim for authenticity and numerous outlets in Mumbai, Bengaluru, Nainital, Chennai, Ranchi, and one in Canada, this one has made it global. With a dedicated interior, strategically placed screens, themed game nights, and hearty bar grub, it delivers a plush yet lively sports-dining experience for fans of all games.
6. Buffalo Wild Wings, Hyderabad
With promotional match-time events, wall-to-wall screens, a dedicated page for sports schedules and easy reservations, it is as much known for its wings as for its active sports involvement. Its multiple outlets in Hyderabad and Bengaluru have fostered a community of fans for every sport.
7. 3 Wise Monkeys, Mumbai
Live sports screenings coupled with an energetic crowd, pocket-friendly drinks and a buzzy pub vibe, 3 Wise Monkeys is a favourite haunt, especially for football fans in Mumbai, to catch the action in full swing.
8. Yes, Minister, Delhi
With bowling lanes, pool, table tennis, air hockey, and multiple screens broadcasting live matches, Yes Minister delivers a high-energy, sports-centric hangout perfect for cheering on your favourite team with friends.
9. Zero40 Brewing, Hyderabad
One of Hyderabad’s beloved microbreweries with branches in Jubilee Hills and Financial District, it is known for combining craft beer, live screenings and seasonal delights to create an overall festive atmosphere around sports.
10. Arbor Brewing Company, Bangalore
It is a craft brewery fashioned in the American style which operates in Bengaluru and Goa. Artisanal beers on tap and a spacious setting with sports screenings make Arbor ideal for fans looking to enjoy their game with flair and favour.
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