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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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Pier Nine is a great sports bar in Brighton for footie antics. From mega screens to HD TVs, they're screening the best, from football to cricket. Pouring cold pints alongside karaoke and casino options once the game's over, it's a premium all-rounder.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
Walkabout Brighton knows a thing or two about hosting big gameday matches. Whether it's football or rugby, you can expect a tonne of deals on cocktail pitchers, beers and spirits, along with HD TVs showing Sky and BT Sports.
Don't let the casino-front of Rendezvous fool you, this Kemp Town favourite knows how to keep sport on the agenda, promising screenings of all major matches, from football and rugby to Wimbledon in the summer months.
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.
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.
