Sports Bars In Nottingham

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By Marcus Sanigar Food, Drink & Events Writer, DesignMyNight Food, drink and events writer with a decade of experience covering the UK hospitality scene. Has written for Expedia, Trainline and more. Last updated on 29th April 2026

Whether lively football pubs, relaxed boozers or sleek watering holes are more your thing, this city has somewhere you can catch all the live sport action. From watching Forest's games on the big screen and catching every try in the rugby, to all the summertime cricket action at Trent Bridge and beyond, we've rounded up the very best sports bars in Nottingham.




Industry

Whether you're looking to catch the football, ruggers, boxing or any other big sporting event, Industry has got your back. With big screens in every direction, you can follow every second of the action wherever you pull up a pew. 

There's plenty to keep you refreshed along the way. We're talking ice cold pints, creative cocktails and top notch pub grub, from wings and wraps to sharing boards, burgers and pizza.

Lillie Langtry, Nottingham

Sometimes, nothing quite beats watching the latest sports fixtures than from the comfort of a traditional pub. That's where Lillie Langtry comes in. Not only does this boozer boasts huge plasma screens and plenty of speakers, but it also has a lineup of tipples and food to keep you refreshed throughout the games.

Embankment

Not only is gorgeous pub Embankment ideally located for sporting fans visiting both Nottingham football grounds and Trent Bridge cricket, but it's also boasting bookable tables to catch all of Forest's games. Head over for loaded fries, burgers, hot dogs and more, all while you watch.

Faradays, Nottingham

On the hunt for pubs in Nottingham showing football? Faradays are a fair bet, as they're streaming all the major sporting fixtures on the HD screens dotted around their sleek space. To top it off, their affordable menu is brimming with breakfast favourites, burgers and British bites, all washed down with real ale on tap.

Box Nottingham

Located right in the heart of the city, Box is one of the biggest and best sports bars around. It's housed inside a historic Victorian building, maintaining many of its original features like high ceilings and gold gilding - as well as some more modern touches like quirky neon sings and disco balls.

There are a whopping 35 HD screens here, where you can watch all the biggest sporting events live. They also offer live music, interactive darts and shuffleboard, and there are even private karaoke rooms available to book. Sip refreshing cocktails from the bar, while munching on tasty eats like Neapolitan pizzas or American-style hotdogs.