We know that finding the perfect spot to see The Ashes or the football can be pretty hard to find. Luckily, Sydney boasts some of the best sports bars in Australia, ranging from chilled haunts serving $10 steak with fabulous happy hours to breweries with extra-wide screens. Here are our top picks for places to watch sport.
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If you're on the hunt for a top-notch spot to watch the cricket or footie, then Beach Road Hotel is a firm choice. Located in the heart of Bondi, this fabulous haunt offers HD screens to cheer the team on, along with a crackin' range of food and drink. Need we say more?
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If you're on the hunt for a sports bar in Sydney where you can actually get in on some of the action, then Bondi Bowling Club is for you. Take to their lawn, sink cold bevvies or chow down on their mouthwatering menu, all while your favourite live sport plays.
Home to a fantastic range of HD TVs, alongside a crackin' menu, you can always rely on the Village Crown for sporting antics with pals. Head inside to catch every try or boot of the ball on the screens, all before quaffing ice-cold pints and mouthwatering eats.
A great pub to watch cricket or horseracing is Forrester's in Surry Hills. They have a variety of screens so you can keep an eye on the game while tucking into their budget-friendly food and drink, from a $10 steak night to their daily happy hour.
If you're not too busy being distracted by the stunning view of Coogee Beach, then be sure to watch the live sport on the big screen at Coogee Pavilion. Feeling peckish? Tuck into their fantastic selection of fresh fish.
One of the best sports bars in Sydney's CBD, York 75 is a homage to fans with its epic range of sports memorabilia. They also have over 20 HD screens and private leather booths for those who fancy a little privacy where you can enjoy their fabulous food and cocktail menu.
East Village is a lively, multi-story venue that boasts a gorgeous rooftop terrace, as well as a bustling sports bar on the middle floor, named the Athletic Club. There are several different screens to choose from here, showing all the latest games and matches across a variety of sports. There are plenty of refreshing beers and cocktails to enjoy while you watch, alongside a menu of steamed dumplings, juicy steaks, poke bowls and much more.
Serving some of the best beer in Australia, 4 Pines Truck Bar is top spot for those craving a refreshing pint while watching the game. This Brookvale haunt is showing a huge selection of games, and has a pretty tempting menu too with juicy Angus beef burgers and house fries.
If you're looking for a sports bar in Sydney's Darling Harbour, then head on over to the well-loved 24/7 Sports Bar. Boasting a huge 50 LCD TVs, and a massive 34m2 LED screen, this is a great spot to watch The Ashes or Rugby World Cup.
One of Sydney's top spots on gameday, The Royal Hotel is set across four storeys and has an awesome sports bar and pub on its ground floor. Screening everything from cricket and ice hockey to basketball and tennis, this is a great place to enjoy a a game or two with a few pints and nibbles.
