Best Sports Bars In Cape Town
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Top Sports Bars In Cape Town

If you’re looking to get in on ALL the LIVE sporting action as you champion & cheer on your favourite team alongside other fellow sport fans, there is no better place than the vibrant & lively Mother City to do just that! Whether you’re a die-hard sports fanatic or simply looking to enjoy great food & drinks in a ‘lekker’ atmosphere full of proudly South African sporting ‘gees’, we’ve rounded up some of the best venues, bars, and restaurants in Cape Town that are sure to satisfy all your sports needs!

Here are the Top Sports Bars In Cape Town to ensure you have the absolute best time as you cheer on your team!

#The Fireman’s Arms

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Are you a sport fanatic? Need some action? LOOK NO FURTHER! As one of the finest & oldest pubs in Cape Town – finding its origins all the way back in 1864 – Capetonians & die-hard sport enthusiasts have been quenching their thirst at Fireman’s Arms in the lively city centre for more than 150 years – Why stop now?! From Rugby and European Football to the Olympics, Grand Prix and tennis (to mention merely a few), this iconic Cape Town pub is dead-set & dedicated to being the ULTIMATE go-to destination when it comes to ALL things sport!

The legendary Fireman’s Arms boasts high-definition viewing on 9 46-inch TVs & 2 big screens with digital sound to match – This means you won’t miss a single second of the sporting action! With multiple screens, delicious pub grub-inspired food, incredible drink specials & top-notch beer on tap – not to mention an epic vibe to match – you’re set to enjoy an unbelievable viewing experience! To top it off, the iconic Fireman’s Arms is not affected by loadshedding.

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#The Toad

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Photo credit: The Toad
  • Location: Toad In The Village: Noordhoek Farm Village, Noordhoek Main Road, Noordhoek, Cape Town | Toad On The Road: Corner of Boyes Drive & Main Road, Lakeside, Cape Town | The Bay: Constantia Sports Complex, Constantia Main Road, Constantia, Cape Town
  • Contact details: Toad In The Village: 021 789 2973 | Toad On The Road: 021 788 1135 | The Bay: 021 054 6338
  • Website: www.thetoad.co.za

There is not batter place to bask in your love of sports than at one of Cape Town’s most famous sport’s bars – THE TOAD! Owned by South African rugby star Bob Skinstad and friend Dougie Boyes, The Toad is made for sports fans, by sports fans – so you better believe it will be filled to the brim with sport fanatics & tons of sporting gees! In addition to the lively atmosphere, the bar boasts five screens – ensuring you don’t miss out on a single second of the action – an epic beer garden, affordable pub grub, and lager on tap – what more could you ask for? When the hunger strikes, The Toad is known for their mouthwatering variety of options, from down-right delicious pizzas and burgers to lamb vindaloo and butter chicken! Not to mention their special Toad Ribs (made of pork of course, NOT toad)!

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#Foresters Arms Restaurant & Bar (Forries)

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Located in the leafy suburb of Newlands – in full view of the mountains – Foresters Arms Restaurant & Bar (fondly referred to by locals as ‘Forries’) is a place of LEGENDS – Undoubtedly making it one of the top sports bars in Cape Town & one of the best places to watch your favourite sport legends LIVE & in action. Wildly popular among locals & sport lovers, this bar dates back to 1852, making it the one of the oldest bars in the country.

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With just about every type of beer on tap – Forries is world-renowned for their impressive selection of ice-cold beers on tap with over 21 draughts for you to choose from -, a delicious & extensive gastro-pub menu & multiple big TV screens placed in almost every corner – ensuring you don’t miss any on-field action – Foresters Arms Restaurant & Bar is EVERY sports fan’s delight! To top it off, its vibrant & welcoming ambiance will only further elevate your experience. **Be sure to book your tables to avoid missing out!

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#Devil’s Peak Taproom

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Best Sports Bars In Cape Town
Photo credit: Devil’s Peak Taproom

Devil’s Peak Taproom is the perfect place to relish in your love for both beer & sport! From the second story of the taproom’s restaurant, you can take in magnificent views of the establishment’s namesake – AKA: DEVIL’S PEAK – while sipping on a proudly South African craft beer as your sports team takes centre stage. The food here is also great! **As it can get pretty full pretty quick, be sure to make a booking ASAP to not miss out!

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#MOJO Market | LIVE SPORT AT MOJO!

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LIVE SPORT AT MOJO – BIG GAME? BIG SCREENS!

MOJO is officially in the game baby! The iconic Mojo Market will be broadcasting all major sporting events on their GIANT SPORT SCREENS throughout the market. With screens in both their upstairs and downstairs area, there’s enough seating for EVERYONE to join in on all the sporting fun & games!

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So, grab a beer, grab some game snacks and enjoy the sporty atmosphere with family and friends. Whether its soccer, rugby, tennis, formula 1, cricket or anything in between, you better believe that they’ll be bringing those epic Mojo vibes!

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#Mitchell’s Scottish Ale House

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Mitchell’s Scottish Ale House is exactly what the name says it is – an authentic Scottish brewery with the best beers in town.  Mitchell’s is situated conveniently on the Victoria & Alfred Waterfront. It is a pub with an amazing & lively atmosphere, friendly staff, a fully-loaded menu ready to satisfy even the biggest appetite, & of course the best specialty beers, both local & international varieties, on draught and by the bottle.

This iconic V&A Waterfront hotspot is a buzzing hub of excitement, from the moment they open up to the early hours of the morning – At Mitchell’s, the party never stops & the beer always flows! It’s safe to say that Mitchell’s Scottish Ale House is definitely one of the best places to kick-back, grab a beer & enjoy a game alongside fellow sport fans.

Mitchells Scottish Ale House is as much a part of Cape Town as Table Mountain itself. As the very first tenant of the V&A Waterfront, they have served generations of locals and tourists alike & look forward to welcoming you into their home with open arms!

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#Woodstock Brewery

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If you’re a hard-core sport fanatic and beer lover, the Woodstock Brewery is where you should be at! Offering easy-does-it comfort food and tonnes of craft beer options on tap – what more do you need to enjoy the big game? Oh, and did we mention Woodstock Brewery’s Beerhall has three TVs and a giant 2.5m x 4m screen which can be spotted from every single table? This means you have absolutely everything you could possibly want and need to enjoy all the action & excitement your sports-loving heart desires.

It’s all this and so much more that has made the ‘lekker’ local Woodstock Brewery one of the ultimate go-to spots for live sports in Cape Town!

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#Rick’s Café Américain

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Photo credit: Rick’s Cafe Americain – Restaurant & Bar, Cape Town

Rick’s Café Américain, situated in the heart of Cape Town’s city centre, is without a doubt one of the top places for locals & tourists alike to come together & root for their favourite sports team! Boasting both a rooftop terrace – with the most amazing mountain views of Cape Town – and a downstairs bar, by far the prime spot at Rick’s to watch your team in full force is its covered rooftop terrace which boasts 2 TV screens, keeping you glued to the action, along with an incredible Cocktail Bar offering an extensive cocktail menu to keep you fully hydrated & loving every second of the game and gees. Probably one of the best stocked bars in South Africa, with over 500 liquor items available for your enjoyment, you will truly be spoilt for choice at the famous Rick’s downstairs bar. The 2 TV screens also ensure you catch every second of the sporting action!

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#The Office Cape Town

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Nestled in the hustle and bustle of Main Road, this swanky restaurant & sports bar in Sea Point has all the right vibes for enjoying an unbelievable sports match / game! Join The Office for some epic action, crazy cheers, and unbelievable sporting moments – perhaps even some for the books!

With four TV screens, The Office DEFINITELY has you covered when it comes to any & all sporting events – Not to mention ice-cold beers, refreshing cocktails, great food (for when the mid-match hunger strikes) & epic drink specials you won’t want to miss! To top it off, their friendly service & relaxed atmosphere will want you coming back for more!

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#Happy Folks

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There’s something for everyone at Happy Folks! You can watch the big game (there are multiple TV screens across the restaurant), challenge your friends to a game of darts during half time, and grab a quick bite to eat in between. There’s a GREAT selection of food and drinks available, including 15 burger options (veggie too), sushi, pizzas, salads, poke bowls, seafood combos & so much MORE!

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#Ferrymans Irish Tavern

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Ferrymans, the Original V&A Waterfront’s Irish Tavern, was one of the first tenants in the Waterfront in Cape Town. This Irish Pub & Restaurant is very popular among locals & tourists alike, owing to its traditional Irish pub fare, excellent range of draught beers, great sports viewing & live bands. Ferrymans also has a safe kids play area – which is always a GREAT perk for families – to keep the little ones entertained & loving life while you sit back, relax, and enjoy everything Ferrymans has to offer!

If you’re an avid sports fan – this is the place to be! Ferrymans regularly screens live sports events on large screens & offers both indoor and outdoor seating, allowing patrons to enjoy beautiful Waterfront views along with incredible Irish pub fare & a refreshing draught beer. So, come in, sit down & enjoy the vibrant & welcoming Irish setting. After all, when in Ireland, do what the Irish do!

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