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Five best pubs in Dublin to watch football

The top five leagues in Europe have resumed following Euro 2024, and the European competitions will start in mid-September. This includes the League of Ireland’s Shamrock Rovers, who will participate in the Europa Conference League.

Here are some of the best pubs in Dublin for people visiting the Irish capital to watch football.

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Shamrock Rovers will play Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in the Europa Conference League – Photo by Icon Sport.

Best pubs in Dublin to watch football

The 51 Bar

This venue is located near the Aviva Stadium, where both the Ireland rugby and football teams play their home matches. Inside, there are 11 screens showing a range of live sport, including the biggest football matches of the day.

According to ‘The Irish Pub Guide’, “One of the big draws here is the big screen outside for big sporting occasions, which makes it an ideal place to go watch a match on a sunny afternoon.”

There are a range of draught and craft beers on offer at The 51 Bar, with an award-winning carvery that is served on Monday-Friday and on Sunday.

The Living Room

The Living Room is especially busy this summer as it also has a 40ft outdoor screen showing live sport. Across the venue, there are over 50 screens, making it the perfect destination to watch a big match.

The food menu ranges from burgers, loaded fries, and pizzas, along with popular beers, stouts, and cocktails.

On their website, it is described as ‘Ireland’s number 1 sports bar and party venue amidst the hustle and bustle of Dublin City'.

The Camden

This venue is located in Dublin city centre and is a sports fan's dream. With over a dozen TVs, including “Europe’s largest indoor 4K screen,” The Camden is the perfect place to go when multiple games are going on at the same time.

When all 18 Champions League matches are played simultaneously on Wednesday, 29 January 2025, this bar is definitely worth visiting.

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The Champions League has been expanded from 32 to 36 teams for the 2024/25 season – Photo by Icon Sport

The food and drink selection is also worth noting. Seven days a week, delicious pizzas are available, as are beers, stouts, and cocktails.

Sinnott’s

Sinnott’s has 14 screens and is undoubtedly one of the best sporting pubs in Ireland. It is a traditional Irish pub dating back to the 18th century. Like The Camden, multiple sports and games are shown on different screens simultaneously.

The high-quality food menu is always popular and includes traditional fish and chips and the ‘Sinnott’s Bar Pie of the Day’. For someone looking to take in the best of Irish culture and watch live sport in a premier venue, this is the place to visit.

The Back Page

The Back Page is a pub that has something for everyone. There are large screens, board games, quizzes, a wide range of beers, and a delicious food menu that includes handmade pizzas.

It is worth trying out one of the pizzas, which are named after sporting heroes from Ireland and internationally. The ‘Katie Taylor’ and ‘Ayrton Senna’ are often popular.

It is worth booking a enquiry, especially if you’re visiting the venue for a high-profile sporting event.