If you're hoping to get your fill of fresh pints and matchday action, then do we have a roundup for you. Whether you're on the hunt football-loving pubs or rugby-mad drinking dens, this city is packed with places boasting HD screens, cold cider and tasty food. To help you scope out the perfect spot for you, we're pulling together our favourite venues in this guide to the best sports bars in Bath.
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Last updated on 19th November 2025
One of the best bars in Bath with Sky Sports, The Canon is a local favourite among footie fans. With a whole load of HD and projector screens across the venue, the Barton Street pub is making sure you don't miss a minute of the action.
Showing everything from football and rugby to cricket and NFL, The Cork is one of the most dedicated sports bars in Bath. The city centre venue comes alive on game days as fans young and old pour in to take advantage of the spacious seating and affordable drinks.
A welcoming pub in the city centre, the Lamb & Lion is a great spot for watching sports. They show football, Formula One, boxing, cricket and more, with multiple screens dotted around the cosy, traditional venue.
They've got a cracking range of beers on offer, among other drinks, as well as a hearty food menu. Think steak and ale pie, mac 'n' cheese or blue cheese burgers, to name just a few dishes.
A top place for watching football and rugby bar, The Boater Bath is a must for sports fans across the city. Alongside offering TV screens around the venue, the iconic pub turns its beer garden into an open-air viewing station for those big summer matches.
On the hunt for bars showing live sport? Bath Cider House is the place to go. Whether its the footie or rugby, this bustling bar will be hosting brilliant screenings, complete with homemade cider made from local apples, not to mention beautifully prepared pizzas.
Among the top bars in Bath for sports, Bath Brew House is a great spot for viewers and players alike. Game days at the James Street West pub usually involve giant projector screens and electric atmospheres, but did you know the venue also gives out free pints to Bath Half Marathon runners come springtime?
Ludo smashes it when it comes to watching sports. As the ultimate place to see the match in central Bath, it boasts over 30 HD screens, meaning you have the perfect view 24/7. There's also an extensive, freshly prepared menu to tuck into for when the half-time munchies strike.
The New Inn is a stylish bar and kitchen that's always a hit with local rugby and football fans. Across the walls you'll see nods to Bath Rugby, with framed jerseys and other memorabilia scattered around, as well as numerous screens throughout the venue.
