BAaD
54 Calton Entry
Both event space and courtyard bar, BAaD shows most of the Scottish and English men’s football, some women’s games, and Formula 1. Bench-style seating makes it particularly suited to big groups, while burgers, shawarmas and pizzas from sister venue Nonna Said should appease most appetites. Check socials before heading down. 

Bag O’ Nails
165 Dumbarton Road
A rowdy Westender that jumps into everything headfirst. Major rugby and football plays on the big screens; an even bigger one rolls down from the ceiling for the biggest of matches. The menu stays abreast of food trends, and dishes like an impressive birria beef mac and cheese and lamb gyros prop up the nachos and pizzas. 

The Corona
1039 Pollokshaws Road
One to watch. This long-time Shawlands Cross boozer changed ownership at the end of 2023 and their food offering (particularly the weekly specials) are heading towards a quirky trajectory of gochujang chicken bao and meatball subs. The pub is big, with lots of nooks, crannies and alcoves to watch your team in a less rambunctious atmosphere. 

St Luke’s & The Winged Ox
17 Bain Street
Pretty close to what watching sport in a North American dive bar would be, with TV screens amid neon signs, showing soccer, rugby, major golf, Wimbledon and the Olympics. Expect decent craft beers from the likes of Tiny Rebel and Stone, and a menu of dependable Americana where ribs are sticky, burgers are smashed, and portions are hefty. They’ll be showing Scotland’s Euro games all over the huge venue. 

The Tap Yard
17 Bell Street
A genuine sports bar in the Merchant Square, showing all sorts of different events, at the same time if necessary. There are loads of large screens plus individual ones at bookable tables (you can get your own beer tap as well). Football will always dominate during major games, but if you pop in during the day you’ll see badminton, cricket or athletics, which bodes well in this Olympic year.