09/08/2011 - Best Sports Bars in Vancouver - Part II
Our list of sports bars in Vancouver continues with more downtown establishments plus a few in other neighbourhoods, including South Main/E.Broadway, Kitsilano, UBC and the North Shore.With so many venues televising sports across this city, we've likely missed a few local favourites, so if you've got any recommendations, we welcome your comments along with the best sports to watch at your local.
The Forum Sports Bar - Granville Street, Downtown
The Forum is a sports bar that by late night becomes a popular nightclub and
entertainment venue. Its exposed brick walls are plastered with HD
televisions along with a large projection screen, and it's best known for its
Vancouver Canucks/NHL, NFL/Monday Night Football and UFC fights night events and
specials, which include football pools and jersey giveaways.
The Score on Davie Street - West End
This GLBT-friendly sports bar is one of the top-rated in Vancouver.
Renovated in 2006, the establishment has strategically-placed televisions throughout
and a 71" plasma screen in the main room. With televised Vancouver
Canucks/NHL, MLB (Toronto Blue Jays & Seattle Mariners), UFC, NFL and CFL games.
Burger, wings and Granville Island beer specials during every featured game.
Smiley's Public House - West Pender Near Burrard, Downtown
We know of a few people who sneak away for "coffee breaks"
and "lunch meetings" to take in the latest English Premier League, UEFA
Champions League and rugby match scores at this pub in the heart of the
Vancouver business district. A modern and
inviting establishment, Smiley's often posts matches and specials for that day
on a sandwich board that you will see positioned right outside their entrance, so
you won't miss it. Smiley's also shows Vancouver Canucks/NHL and other big games.
Local Public Eatery - Kitsilano
There's more to Local than its famous patio across from Kits Beach. This is
also a prime spot for watching sports in the Kitsilano neighbourhood.
With HD televisions surrounding the establishment, there are plenty of vantage
points for watching Vancouver Canucks/NHL, CFL and NFL games while taking in
the always-busy social atmosphere in this restaurant/bar. Nightly food
and drink specials.
Black Bear Neighbourhood Pub - Lynn Valley Road, North
Vancouver
This award-winning pub is a destination for residents of
North Vancouver and tourists visiting the area. HD televisions are positioned
throughout the bar and there is a projection TV on the veranda. Its warm neighbourhood atmosphere attracts a
full house for Canucks games and also features televised NFL/Monday Night
Football, CFL, Whitecaps/MLS, EPL and UEFA football games, NBA and PGA Tour Golf.
Mahony & Sons - University of British Columbia & Downtown Vancouver
Think you've seen every sport available to watch in this city? Well, Mahony & Sons just might have you beat. Hurling and other Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA) events are broadcast at this popular Irish pub and live music venue, in addition to EPL/international football, NFL, Vancouver Canucks/NHL and World Cup rugby. The pub sometimes opens early for big matches.
By no means are these the only places to watch sports in Vancouver. You can find these and more under the Bars tab on our website, which has its own sub-category of 20 televised sports venues in the city and links to their websites.
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