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Top Sports Bars in Liverpool

A guide to the finest sports bars in Liverpool, featuring dockside venues, advanced multi-screen setups, and spacious outdoor terraces.

Top Sports Bars in Liverpool

By Emily Smith, Hospitality and local culture desk researcher

Updated |4 min read

Key Takeaways at a Glance

2026 Editorial Summary
  • Market Scope:Curated selection of top-rated bars and pubs serving clients across Liverpool.
  • Price Benchmark:Pints from £4.50-£7.00; Craft cocktails from £9-£15; Bar food & sharing plates from £8-£18.
  • Featured Spotlight:Features historic heritage pubs, award-winning craft beer taprooms, and rooftop cocktail lounges.
  • Key Advice:Check weekend booking requirements, outdoor seating availability, and late-night opening hours.

Watching a major sporting event alongside fellow supporters provides an atmosphere that home viewing rarely replicates. The collective anticipation, shared celebrations, and matchday discussions are central to the viewing experience.

Liverpool is home to several high-quality sports bars that elevate the standard pub viewing layout. Ranging from dockside screens to private viewing snugs and landscaped gardens, this guide highlights the premier sports venues in the city.

Best in Britain Data Intelligence:Liverpool Nightlife & Pub Market: ~380 licensed venues across Liverpool

The Long Shot Bar

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Business details

Address

Unit 3, Britannia Pavilion, Albert Dock

Contact details: +44 151 438 6799

Operating hours:

  • Monday to Wednesday: 3 pm to 12 am
  • Thursday to Sunday: 12 pm to 12 am

Price: £

Set across two levels at the Albert Dock, The Long Shot Bar is equipped with 13 large 4K screens and a substantial projector, ensuring excellent visibility from all angles. The interior features exposed brickwork and modern industrial styling, establishing a sophisticated setting for matchdays.

In addition to live broadcasts, visitors can access pool tables, cornhole, and gaming consoles. A large outdoor seating area provides space to enjoy drinks adjacent to the historic waterfront.

Pro tip: Midweek beverage offers are available until 7 pm, and from 7 pm on Sundays, featuring competitive prices on craft beers, selected cocktails, and prosecco.

The Bierkeller Liverpool

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Business details

Address

6-8 Thomas Steers Way

Contact details: +44 800 054 8179

Operating hours:

  • Monday to Thursday: 12 pm to 1 am
  • Friday: 12 pm to 2 am
  • Saturday: 10 am to 2 am
  • Sunday: 10 am to 1 am

Price: ££

With multiple HD screens, a large projector, and digital LED displays, The Bierkeller Liverpool offers an immersive, stadium-like environment. The technical setup allows the venue to broadcast up to three separate live events concurrently.

Social games such as darts and beer pong are available alongside the sports coverage. The menu features sourdough pizzas, classic pub fare, and traditional German bratwurst, designed to complement the venue's selection of draught beers served in steins.

Pro tip: Table bookings can be upgraded to include pitch-side packages with pre-ordered drinks, whilst executive box packages are available for private group events.

Dicey Reilly’s Liverpool

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Business details

Address

Wolstenholme Square

Contact details: +44 151 374 0916

Operating hours:

  • Monday to Thursday: 3 pm to 11 pm
  • Friday to Saturday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 11 pm

Price:

Situated in Wolstenholme Square, Dicey Reilly's is a contemporary Irish sports bar. The venue holds ten Ultra HD screens alongside a three-metre main screen on the ground floor, hosting up to 170 patrons in a lively communal setting.

For groups desiring privacy, the venue offers four traditional snugs, each fitted with its own screen. The kitchen prepares classic pub dishes, including handmade pies, loaded wedges, and a popular Sunday roast with slow-cooked beef and rich gravy.

Pro tip: The private snugs host up to eight people and should be reserved in advance for groups wishing to watch games away from the main bar area.

Fletcher’s Sports Bar

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Business details

Address

Allerton Rd, Allerton

Contact details: +44 151 428 7490

Operating hours:

  • Monday to Thursday: 12:30 pm to 11 pm
  • Friday to Sunday: 12 pm to 11 pm

Price: ££

Located within the grounds of Allerton Manor Golf Club, Fletcher's Sports Bar provides a refined alternative to city-centre sports venues. The site features multiple screens, including a large, heated marquee used for major sporting fixtures and live music events.

A key attraction is the garden terrace, allowing visitors to enjoy food and drink in a parkland setting. This setup offers a more relaxed viewing experience, attracting local sports fans looking for a premium environment.

Pro tip: A smart-casual dress code is enforced; tailored jeans, golf wear, and clean trainers are permitted, whilst sportswear and tracksuits are not allowed.

Source: Best in Britain Data Intelligence

Liverpool Licensed Pubs, Bars & Nightlife Market Statistics

Updated: July 2026

Licensed Pubs & Bars

785

Active venues in Liverpool

FSA 5-Star Hygiene Ratio

87.5%

Rated 5 (Very Good)

Sector Hygiene Average

4.7 ★

FSA audit benchmark

Annual Nightlife Spend

£220M

Beverage & pub market

Top Nightlife & Pub Districts in Liverpool

  • L1 (City Centre Pub District)46% focus
  • L2 (Creative Quarter & Bars)30% focus
  • L3 (Suburban High Street Inns)14% focus
  • L4 (Waterfront & Wharf Venues)10% focus

Venue Types & Bar Specialisms

  • Traditional Pubs & Historic Inns40% of venues
  • Craft Beer & Specialty Taprooms28% of venues
  • Cocktail Lounges & Late Bars18% of venues
  • Live Music & Performance Venues14% of venues
Classification: Food Standards Agency Hygiene Register & SIC 56302Regional Hospitality Base: Liverpool Nightlife Index
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Emily researches and compiles editorial guides for restaurants, bars, cafes, event venues, hotels, galleries, and city leisure.

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