It's no secret that this town is mad for its sports - wouldn't you be if Brighton & Hove Albion were your local football team? Lucky for fans, this seaside paradise is packed full of great venues to watch all the big games. From designated viewing spots to old school boozers and big-screen extravaganzas, check out our guide to the best sports bars in Brighton.
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Last updated on 2nd December 2025
You can't move in Font Brighton without coming face to face with a screen. This popular haunt is not only known for its non-stop drinks deals and big plates of globally-inspired snacks, but they also have great vibes and music for post-match antics with pals.
The Poets Ale and Smokehouse isn't just a smokehouse paradise; it's also a great place to watch the game. The main bar and upstairs snug feature screens for a full roster of sports coverage, while a new pool table upstairs keeps everyone entertained between matches.
Wash down smoked chicken wings, crispy cod cheeks, loaded tortilla nachos or Poet's buffalo chicken burgers with a draught beer, ale or cocktail, and you've got the perfect mix of sport, smokehouse food and community vibes in Hove.
Flauting top-notch screens across the venue, The Hampton is a firm choice when it comes to World Cup antics in the town. Gather your pals and catch all the action with a pint in hand. And if you've worked up quite the appetite? Explore the mouthwatering Indian menu.
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The Lion and Lobster is one of the most iconic bars in Brighton, and has always got your back when it comes to catching all the match-based action. Offering delicious pub grub, and extensive coverage, it's a cool, chilled-out spot for all fans' sporting needs.
Searching for pubs in Brighton with Sky Sports? The Black Lion is a firm choice. This haunt is great for anyone who likes their post-match cool-off with a side of hearty food, craft beers and late-night DJs.
Comfy, cosy and bringing one of the best matchday atmospheres in town, this great Brighton boozer is a one-stop shop for excellent food, a strong craft beer selection, a gorgeous garden, and a very good option if you're into dog spotting.
Whether you're looking to play or watch, LA Pool Club & Sports Bar has your back. As well as big screens beaming out live sport, there's all kinds of bar games and epic entertainment.
The jewel in its crown, a state-of-the-art billiards setup with 15 professional-grade Rasson tables for English, American and Chinese pool, is the first of its kind in the UK. You can bash balls across the baize from just £12 an hour.
This pub and brewery are evangelical about their rugby. Treating it almost like a national holiday, you'll find one of the best atmospheres in town, alongside some of the most interesting and varied beer selections.
A good old fashioned real ale pub in Hove, it's only natural that, alongside tasty grilled grub and slap-up roasts, you can find most football fixtures being shown here. Thought it couldn't get any better? The Exchange also boasts a giant projector screen and 3pm - 8pm happy hour.
With ten screens, you'll be hard-pushed to find a game that's not being shown at New Unity. Should there be something not advertised on their lineup though, get in touch with the team and they'll provide you with your own space - it's like your living room, but better.
One of the best pubs with Sky Sports in Brighton, The Fitz Regent also has you covered in the food and booze department. Think bottomless pizza brunches with free-flowing fizz and Guinness, a mix 'n' match tapas menu, and plenty of classic pub grub like steak pie.
Boasting lots of large screens showing live sports, Freemasons is a cool sports bar and pub that spans across two floors. Cheer on your team from their plush leather booths, surrounded by exposed brickwork, low-hanging lampshades and large windows letting in lots of natural light.
They've got a South African menu from kitchen residents Bunny to keep you fuelled, featuring everything from bacon cheeseburgers to biltong and pumpkin fritters. Plus, this historic spot offers craft beer and cocktails to wash it all down.
If you like your spirits high and your Guinness prices low, then Fiddler's Elbow Brighton is the spot for you. You can catch everything from horse racing to the Six Nations while sipping on a pint of Guinness that costs you less than £3. Is there any sweeter taste?
Ready to bring you all the most exciting fixtures, this charming Brighton haunt also fronts some very tasty grub, a stunner of a craft beer selection and a big sprawling beer garden for the ultimate match day afternoon.
