Best Verified Sports Bars in Dublin, Ireland

2024 update

Dublin, known for its lively pubs and rich cultural history, also has strong ties to American culture. The city has hosted American football games in the past, like the College Football Classic, and has a growing fanbase for NFL and other American sports. Whether you’re cheering for your favorite NFL team or enjoying a Guinness while catching a rugby or soccer match, Dublin’s sports bars are the perfect places to experience the game-day energy.Here’s our guide to the best verified sports bars in Dublin, ideal for NFL fans and more.

Explore the best sports bars in Dublin to watch NFL, NBA, soccer, and more

Updated: Jan 05, 2025

The List

1Buskers on the Ball

Bars
  • 4.2 (3k reviews)

  • Fleet Street, Temple Bar Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
  • Closed

2The Woolshed Baa & Grill

Sports bars
  • 4.3 (3k reviews)

  • Parnell Street, Rotunda Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
  • Open until 23:30

3McGowan’s of Phibsboro

Bars
  • 4.2 (2k reviews)

  • Phibsborough Road Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
  • Closed

4The Living Room

Sports bars
  • 4.2 (6k reviews)

  • Cathal Brugha Street Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
  • Open until 23:30

5The Back Page

Sports bars
  • 4.4 (3k reviews)

  • 199 Phibsborough Road Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
  • Closed

6The Bleeding Horse

Pubs
  • 4.3 (4k reviews)

  • 24 Camden Street Upper Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
  • Closed

7Sinnotts Bar

Sports bars
  • 4.3 (3k reviews)

  • South King Street Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
  • Open until 23:30

8The Camden

Sports bars
  • 4.1 (2k reviews)

  • Camden Street Lower Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
  • Closed

9O’Neill’s Bar & Restaurant

Irish pubs
  • 4.2 (8k reviews)

  • 2 Suffolk Street Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
  • Open until 23:30

10Murray’s Bar

Irish pubs
  • 4.5 (6k reviews)

  • 33-34 O'Connell Street... Dublin, Leinster, Ireland
  • Closed

Conclusion

Dublin’s sports bars celebrate both its Irish heritage and growing ties to American sports like the NFL. From the buzzing atmosphere of Buskers on the Ball to the cozy charm of Toners Pub, there’s a venue for every fan. Whether you’re visiting Temple Bar or exploring Phibsborough, these bars ensure you won’t miss a moment of the action. We are in the early stages of refining our database of great sports bars around the world. As an American who spends part of the year in Europe, I am constantly researching new places to watch the NBA, NFL, and other U.S. sports leagues. Let us know if you have a favorite spot we missed or feedback on our initial suggestions, and we’ll include it in our next guide to the best sports bars in Dublin! Contact us here.