While there are plenty of options for watching sporting events on a screen these days, nothing beats the atmosphere of a sports bar for the big game. Happily, Hong Kong has its fair share of great spots where you can meet like-minded fans of rugby, football, motor racing, cricket and more. Throw on the team jersey, order a cold beer, and enjoy live broadcasts of some epic tournaments. A lot of the Rugby World Cup 2023 timings are in the early hours of the morning for HK viewing, but there are still a few fixures where you won’t need to be up at 2am! Here’s our roundup of top Hong Kong sports bars.
McSorley’s Ale House
McSorley’s is a truly fun destination – well-known for its menu, spacious interiors, and of course, its sports coverage. The Facebook page is regularly updated with screening info, plus menu specials and more.
Elements: R001, Civic Square, Elements Mall, 1 Austin Road West, TST
G11A-1, DB Plaza, Discovery Bay
Delaney’s
Opened in August 1994, Delaney’s was the first Irish pub in Hong Kong serving the city’s first draught Guinness. There are branches in TST, and in The Arcade in Cyberport. What you see is what you get here – expect loud men shouting at screens and good old-fashioned Irish charm! Most major sporting events are shown along with British, European and American sports.
Basement, Mary Building, 71-77 Peking Road, TST
The Spire at the Arcade, Cyberport, Pok Fu Lam
The Globe
The Globe boasts lots of space, lots of beer (including plenty of great craft options) and lots of cheering. It’s a top place to start if you want to continue the night in Central – and the sort of place you can go alone and end up with a new group of friends within an hour.
Garley Building, 45-53 Graham Street, Central
White Stag
An old favourite in the heart of the city, White Stag has five screens showing sport of every variety. There are also popular quiz nights on Sundays and Mondays. You’ll know when something good is on, as the punters spill out onto the street when it’s busy.
54-62 Lockhart Road, Wan Chai
The Blind Pig
This sports pub in Sai Wan Ho offers televised sports, craft beers and a pub grub menu you can enjoy in comfy leather seats. There’s a generous happy hour from 3pm to 8pm along with daily deals and promotions.
45 Tai Hong St (on the Lei King Wan waterfront), Sai Wan Ho
Like this? See our Living in Hong Kong section for more!
