15 Best Sports Bars in Vienna

Belushi’s Vienna is a sports bar on Columbusgasse 16 with a lively, welcoming setting for watching major football fixtures. The programme includes the Premier League, Champions League, Serie A and other international competitions, alongside a specialist burger menu.

It suits group nights and celebrations, but booking ahead is wise when a match or event is likely to draw a crowd.

Munchy The Urban Kitchen am Schottenring is a central sports bar opposite the Schottenring underground station, pairing live sport with smashburgers and late-lunch or evening dining. The warm welcome and flexible approach to changing group sizes make it practical for match-day gatherings, although booking ahead is sensible for busy fixtures.

Open daily from noon until midnight, it also works for a relaxed meal between central Vienna plans.

Hendricks is a sports bar inside Bahnhof Praterstern, with unusually convenient transport connections and a relaxed setting for watching games, meeting friends or extending an evening. Beer, cocktails and tasty food cover the basics, while the long opening hours—until 2 am on most days—make it useful beyond train travel.

The Aperol Spritz is a polished choice for a lighter drink, served with ice and citrus.

Champions Sports Bar & Restaurant occupies the Vienna Marriott Hotel on Parkring, offering big screens and a comfortable setting for football and other live sport. It is best approached as a place for drinks, conversation and the match itself, with the atmosphere likely to build later in the evening.

Reservations are worth arranging ahead for major fixtures, and opening begins at 4 pm on weekdays and 1 pm at weekends.

MEINZ Sportsbar is built around live sport, with multiple screens and different areas that help groups follow the match they actually want to watch. Cold draught beer, burgers, chicken wings, cocktails, and generous fries round out the menu, while clean facilities and attentive service keep the focus on the game.

For major fixtures, reserving a table ahead is the sensible move. It is open from 6 pm Tuesday to Saturday.

ADMIRAL Arena Prater is a large sports bar near Messe Wien, designed for major fixtures with plenty of screens, seating and a dedicated live-sports calendar. Beer and substantial food support longer match-day visits, while the broad opening schedule starts at noon on weekdays and 10 am at weekends.

It can accommodate spontaneous viewing at quieter times, but reserving ahead is the safer choice for major events.

THE LIZARD Pub & Billiards is an English pub on the Burggasse–Kirchengasse corner, built around well-kept pool tables, darts and a broad drinks selection. Its darts room and open tournaments add a competitive edge, while the compact layout keeps the atmosphere focused around the games.

Evening hours run from 5 pm, often until 2 am, making it a natural choice for pool, darts and late drinks.

Ascot - ADMIRAL Sportsbar on Invalidenstraße offers a polished setting for watching sporting events, with around twenty screens and comfortable seating. Friendly service, affordable drinks and snacks make it suitable for a quieter match or an extended evening, while its gambling facilities mean the venue is restricted to adults aged 18 and over.

It opens daily from 8 am to 11:30 pm.

BillardLounge on Gaußplatz is an evening sports bar with an easygoing atmosphere, attentive service and a natural focus on social drinks. It suits groups looking for a relaxed place to meet after work or continue the night, with opening from 3 pm daily.

Friday through Wednesday hours extend to 2 am, while Thursday closes at 1 am, giving the venue a dependable late-evening rhythm.

Rapid Kantin is a sports bar on Keißlergasse shaped around SK Rapid match days. The concept opens three hours before and remains open three hours after each home game, while away matches can also be watched there.

Its friendly, cozy character and moderate prices make it a natural meeting place for supporters, particularly when following Rapid at home or on the road.

ADMIRAL Sportsbar at Vienna Central Station is a practical stop for beer, live sport and a game of foosball or pool while travelling through the city. Its lively atmosphere and friendly staff make it worth considering even when no train is involved, with opening daily from 8 am to 11:30 pm.

The station location is the main advantage for short breaks, casual matches and convenient evening drinks.

Jetzt Bar+Entertainment is a lively Vienna bar at Parhamerpl. 16 in Hernals, a little beyond the city centre. Its relaxed, mixed crowd and atmospheric setting make it suited to casual drinks, late evenings and social meet-ups.

Dogs are welcome, adding to its easy-going neighbourhood character.

HinteraIm is a late-opening bar on Wimmergasse with a strong drinks focus, an atmospheric setting and service that feels attentive and personal. The menu includes a broad bar selection and occasional snacks, making it better suited to cocktails, conversation and an unhurried night than to a full meal.

It opens from 8 pm and runs until 4 am on Friday and Saturday, with earlier closing on other open nights.

Pappala Pub is a cozy bar beneath the railway arches on U Bahn-Bogen 156–157, with a broad drinks choice and a welcoming pub atmosphere. A large TV, darts board and foosball table make it suitable for sports viewing, birthdays and informal group occasions, while the adjoining event space adds flexibility for celebrations.

Evening opening varies by day and extends until 4 am on Friday and Saturday.

Open World - eSport Eatery & Bar on U Bahn Bogen 185 is built for social gaming, with PC games, board games, pub quizzes, karaoke and a pinball machine alongside food and drinks.

Generous portions and a versatile menu with vegan options make it suitable for longer group sessions, while reserving ahead is sensible for popular activities. Evening hours run Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.