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Top 5 sport bars

Looking for the perfect spot to catch the game with some friends and enjoy a beer? Look no further than the vibrant city of Gent, where you'll find a range of sports bars to suit every taste and preference.

So without further ado, get ready to discover the top 5 sports bars in Gent! We hope this list will help you find your new favorite spot for watching sports and enjoying great company🍻.

A pool-table in located in the middle of a bar with tv-screens

 

Gent have everything from cozy pubs to trendy bars, you'll find a range of venues to choose from. We have helped you by listing our five favorite sport bars, and listed them bellow:

The top 5 best places to drink beer and watch sports in Gent🍻⚽: 

  • O'learys
  • Overpoort Bowl
  • Woody's
  • Celtic towers
  • VICI Sportsbar

 

1: O'learys

People eating and drinking while watching snooker on tv-screens

Price on 50cl beer: 4,4€🍺
Number of TV-screens: 80📺
Atmosphere rank: 8🎉

 

O’learys is an sportsbar that offers a great atmosphere, a good selection of food and drinks. What makes this sportsbar special is that the sports bar has 80 TV-screens, broadcasting the best sports events.  

The warm and friendly atmosphere of O'Learys greets you as soon as you step in. Large screens broadcasting live sporting events from around the world are spread throughout the spacious area.

At O'Learys, you can take your love for sports to the next level with a variety of activities to choose from. Get ready to sing your heart out in the karaoke boxes, where you can choose from an extensive collection of songs to fit any mood. And for those looking for a little friendly competition, hit the bowling alleys and challenge your friends to a game or two🎳.

But let's not forget about the main attraction - sports. With 80 TV screens strategically placed throughout the bar, you can catch all your favorite games in high definition. Whether it's football, basketball, or hockey, you won't miss a single play. And to make the experience even better, O'Learys offers a wide selection of drinks and food, including salads, burgers, and pub food, to keep you fueled throughout the game🍻🍔.

O'Learys is the perfect spot to kick back, relax, and indulge in all things sports have to offer. If you like to play sport here are the top 5  sports to do in Gent.

 

09 310 30 10

✉️ Welcome@olearysgent.be

Dook-Noord 7/301 - 9000 Gent

Opening Hours:

  • Monday 16:00 - 00:00
  • Tuesday 16:00 - 00:00
  • Wednesday 14:00 - 00:00
  • Thursday 16:00 - 00:00
  • Friday 16:00 - 02:00
  • Saturday 12:00 - 02:00
  • Sunday 12:00 - 00:00

 

2. Overpoort Bowl

2 girls talking to each other and drinking beer while a football game is showing on a large screen behind them

Price on 50cl beer: 4€ (two beers for 6€)🍺
Number of TV-screens: 4📺
Atmosphere rank: 9🎉

 

Overpoort Bowl is a popular sports bar located in the busy street Overpoortstraat. It is a great spot for anyone looking to enjoy a night out with friends while catching the latest sports action⚽. The atmosphere at Overpoort Bowl is vibrant and welcoming, with friendly staff and a lively crowd. In terms of music, the sports bar offers a range of tunes to suit different tastes, with everything from classic rock to pop hits playing in the background. The beer cost 4 Euro and if you order two at once you get them for 6 euros making it one of the cheaper places to grab a drink in Gent🍺. 

 

Overall, Overpoort Bowl is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a lively sports bar experience in Ghent. With great food, a fun atmosphere, cheap beer and a convenient location, it's no wonder that it's a popular spot for locals and visitors alike.

📞 +32 9 220 60 00

✉️ info@overpoortbowl.be

Overpoortstraat 38, 9000 Ghent

Opening hours:

  • Monday 10 am–3 am
  • Tuesday 10 am–3 am
  • Wednesday 10 am–3 am
  • Thursday 10 am–3 am
  • Friday 10 am–3 am
  • Saturday 2 pm–2 am
  • Sunday 2 pm–2 am

 

3.  Woody's 

Two persons sitting in a bar while drinking beer

Price on beer 50cl: 5,20 Euro🍺
Number of TV-screens:  3📺
Atmosphere rank 1-10:  6🎉

 

Woodys Sports is a popular venue located in the heart of Gent's city center, offering an experience for both sports and music enthusiasts. With its cozy and friendly atmosphere, this bar is the perfect place to enjoy your favorite sports game, live music performances🎶, or a selection of local and international beers. 

Woodys Sports features large TV screens that broadcast all major sporting events. Whether you're a fan of football, basketball, rugby, or any other sport, you won't miss a single game here. In addition, the bar offers a large beer selection🍻, so you can enjoy a cold pint while cheering for your favorite team.

 

0496 74 92 03

📍 Hoogpoort 53, 9000 Gent

✉️ woodysbargent@gmail.com

Opening Hours:

Monday        Closed
Tuesday        15–02
Wednesday  15–02
Thursday       15–02
Friday             15–03
Saturday        13–03
Sunday           14–03

4. Celtic Towers

people sitting at tables and watching football on three different screens

Price on beer 50cl: 6 Euro🍺
Number of TV-screens: 10📺
Atmosphere rank 1-10: 8🎉

 

The Celtic Towers is a lively Irish pub and restaurant located in the heart of the historic city of Ghent. As soon as you enter, you are transported to an authentic Irish experience with traditional Irish decor and warm hospitality.

The menu boasts a variety of classic Irish dishes such as hearty stews, fish and chips, and bangers and mash. There's also a great selection of Irish beers, whiskeys and other drinks to enjoy while you soak up the friendly atmosphere.

Sports fans will also feel at home at The Celtic Towers with several large TV screens strategically placed throughout the venue to showcase all major sporting events⚽️ live. You can catch the latest games while enjoying great food and drinks with friends and family.

Whether you're looking for a fun night out, a place to watch the game, or just a cozy spot to enjoy some Irish comfort food and drinks, The Celtic Towers is the perfect spot. If you want a dinner in gent check out our top 5 food in Gent.

 09 223 02 65

📍 Sint-Michielshelling 5/6, 9000 Gent

Opening Hours : 

Monday        11–01

Tuesday        11–01

Wednesday 11–01

Thursday      11–01

Friday            11–01

Saturday       11–0

 

5. VICI BAR

An empty bar disk with a beer tap and tv-screens

Price on beer 50cl: 4,2 Euro🍺
Number of TV-screens: 4📺
Atmosphere rank 1-10: 7🎉

 

VICI BAR is a newly opened sports bar located on Oude Beestmarkt that has undergone a stunning transformation from an old pool cafe into a stylish and modern venue. Olivier Deschacht⚽️, former Anderlech football player, invested in the business and is a regular face at Vici.

When you step into Vici, you will be amazed by the stylish decor and the perfect blend of modern and vintage elements. The pool tables are still the centerpiece of the bar, as they were in the old pool cafe. However, there are now large TV screens that will display non-stop sports action. Whether you're a football, cycling or tennis fan, you'll find something to watch.

Vici also features a beautiful dart room🎯, where you can challenge your friends to a game of darts while enjoying some great drinks from the bar. The bar menu offers a range of snacks and small dishes to complement your drinks.

What makes Vici stand out is the warm and welcoming atmosphere, which is open to everyone.

 

 

✉️ info@vici.gent

📍 Oude Beestenmarkt 3, 9000 Gent

Opening Hours :

Monday         Closed
Tuesday         11–01
Wednesday   11–01
Thursday        11–01
Friday              11–01
Saturday         11–01
Sunday           09–01


If you aren't the biggest fan of sports but still enjoy drinking beer, there are other bars you can visit! 

 

 

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