The Best Bars to Watch Sports in Santiago
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Winter baseball, the NBA, MLB or the Champions League: five spots in Santiago with screens, cold beer and a crowd that cheers every play.
In Santiago, sports are lived out loud. This is the home of the Águilas Cibaeñas, and when the Dominican winter league gets going, from October to January, half the city plans its week around the schedule at Estadio Cibao. The rest of the year the talk is MLB, the NBA and European soccer, and there is always a game worth getting together for.
If you could not get a ticket, or the game is thousands of miles away, these five places are the next best thing: screens in plain sight, ice-cold beer and people who celebrate with you. All of them are listed on Google as good for watching sports and are among the most reviewed spots in town. For a big game, an Águilas–Licey classic or a final, get there early: tables facing the screens go fast.
TGI Fridays
You know the format: a long bar, screens everywhere and a menu made for sharing while the game is on. Wings, ribs, burgers and big cocktails. It is the safe bet when the group is mixed and not everyone came for the match.
Ahí-Bar Café & Grill
A classic of the Monument district, one minute from the Monument itself. It has a terrace, parking and a vibe that picks up on weekends. The bar food does what a game calls for: BBQ wings, croquettes and grilled plates. A good place to watch the match and keep the night going without leaving the area.
Puerta del Sol
One of the busiest places in the city, with extended hours that save the day when the game is on the West Coast and ends late. A broad menu, from breakfast to dinner, and room for big tables.
Gordo Prieto Ribs And Beer
The name says it all: ribs and beer. A relaxed atmosphere, generous portions and the highest rating on this list. It is the plan for anyone who knows a good game is better with BBQ sauce on your hands.
Los Socios Sport Bar
The neighborhood sports bar of the list: a terrace, screens and a crowd that came for the game. Less production, more ballpark atmosphere, which is exactly what some games call for.
So you do not miss the game
- Call or message on Instagram to confirm they will show the game you want, especially if it is not baseball.
- During the winter season, Águilas games fill any place with a screen: arrive early.
- If you are drinking, leave the car: a ride-hailing app is cheaper than a scare.
See also all the bars and clubs in Santiago.
