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Best Sports Bars in Port Harcourt — 2026 Rankings

Looking for the best sports bars in Port Harcourt? We've ranked the top 20 sports bars in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, based on Google ratings, customer reviews, photos, profile completeness, and our proprietary ranking algorithm.

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20 results
  • Editor's Selection#1 in the city
    1
    ESCO🍸BAR — photo

    ESCO🍸BAR

    79.0/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars2.3k reviews₦₦

    phase 2, 86 Woji Road, GRA, Port Harcourt 500271, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Known for having the best suya in Port Harcourt according to the boss.

    • great suya
    • cheerful staff
    • serene environment
    • karaoke
    • snooker
    • reserved seating issue
    Why ranked #1? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency65
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment74
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Ogechi A. ★★★★ I don't like,that we have to buy chips different,buy salad diff when buying barbecue
    • Angel Q. ★★★★★ Service topnotch but the club there is a particular short dark guy with dread that only keep seat for his friends, like I will come to buy drinks with my money, seat is vacant but I cnt sit because its reserve for a certain group of people that finally didn't sit, too bad.
  • 2
    Casablanca Restaurant and Sports Bar — photo

    Casablanca Restaurant and Sports Bar

    78.7/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars830 reviews₦₦

    Abacha Road, Rumueme, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #2? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume97
    • Review recency70
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment85
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Paha G. ★★★★★ I am always happy every time I visit this restaurant. This is one of the best restaurant in our city, the rates are excellent, and I have always been pleased with their service.
    • clifford I. ★★★★★ I tell you of a fact , it was a good place for relaxation and feel at home foods .
  • 3
    Sky Bar PHC — photo

    Sky Bar PHC

    77.0/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars576 reviews₦₦

    Sky Bar, 3rd Floor, RXFW+J4R Genesis Center, Opposite Market Square, Tombia St, New GRA, Port Harcourt 500272, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Multi-purpose venue combining bar, lounge, restaurant, sports bar, club, and rooftop.

    • good music
    • rude bouncers
    • slow service
    • serene environment
    • varied vibes
    • good food
    Why ranked #3? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume92
    • Review recency59
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment56
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Deondria M. ★★★★ So we all got there you can not bring any other drinks or food inside, but the music was bomb I mean lit Loved the vibe...than the worse part kicked in..... we made our order and they told us food was coming out that was in 30mins, than they came out again said another 15 mins there gas was going out....I asked please bring us bread somthing to eat and than they brought out more peanuts now at this point we are pissed we was told another 15 mins that turned into and hr so we waited over 2hrs no lie, because of this I would never come back and spend my money until they get that fixed and provide better service.
    • Folarin O. ★★★★★ Lovely and amazingly serene environment with class. Good food, good ambiance, good service, excellent security. It's located in the heart of GRA in Portharcourt. Outdoor and indoor bar with a sky overview of Port-harcourt. The Outdoor may not be children friendly. Good car park with security system l.
  • 4
    Sok Lounge, Nightclub And Restaurant — photo

    Sok Lounge, Nightclub And Restaurant

    74.8/ 100
    4.14.1 out of 5 stars1.4k reviews₦₦

    No 99 Woji Road, New GRA, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Known for Kemi's Afang soup and fish barbeque with live music.

    • afang soup
    • fish barbeque
    • live music
    • serene environment
    • slow service
    • crowded
    Why ranked #4? ▾
    • Google rating77
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency60
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment71
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Dike D. ★★★★ Locate Kemi’s kitchen and order her Afang soup, you’ll love it.
  • 5
    Beer Barn — photo

    Beer Barn

    74.6/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars1.3k reviews₦₦

    phase 2, 76 Evo Road, GRA, Port Harcourt 500272, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Known for its hype atmosphere, good DJ, and tight security, but drinks are considered expensive.

    • chill spot
    • good dj
    • tight security
    • expensive drinks
    • affordable prices
    • young crowd
    Why ranked #5? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency47
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment74
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • okosun V. ★★★★ Nice and cozy place to drink, hangout and have fun
    • Heaviez ★★★★★ Fantastic experience as always. The crowd are young to middle age and generally well behaved though usually full to the brim at the weekends. They've got a good selection of drinks and their beers are usually chilled while their menu is rich. Prices are also affordable while the ambience is awesome. Great place to hand out at the weekend.
  • 6
    The 411 Lounge — photo

    The 411 Lounge

    73.9/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars1.2k reviews₦₦

    Phase 2, 75 Woji Road, GRA, Port Harcourt 500271, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Multiple distinct sections including a club, upper room, and outdoor sit-outs.

    • multiple sections
    • affordable prices
    • good ambiance
    • salty suya
    • outdoor sitting
    • limited menu
    Why ranked #6? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume100
    • Review recency9
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment71
    • Verification0

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  • 7
    Tapout Bar & Grill — photo

    Tapout Bar & Grill

    71.4/ 100
    3.93.9 out of 5 stars932 reviews₦₦

    R2QV+JF2, Woji Rd, Obia, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Shawarma criticized for excessive sauce and bone pieces, but ambiance and fish praised.

    • loud music
    • slow service
    • good fish
    • shoddy shawarma
    • lively crowd
    • good location
    Why ranked #7? ▾
    • Google rating69
    • Review volume99
    • Review recency47
    • Profile completeness100
    • Review sentiment53
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Grace ★★★★ Shawarma review. 2/10. The two is for the bread. One point for the manufacturer of the nice flatbread & one point for the lovely toasting of the flatbread. The inside? A mess. Unbalanced. Excessive sauce. Sauce full everywhere with scanty salad to match. Add more cabbage and carrot! 🤦🏾‍♀️ Meagre chicken. I chewed on chicken bone pieces. Bone! plus gristles 🥺. Inside shawarma! Why was the hot dog in pieces? To carry the excessive sauce? *sigh Shey the reviews dey hail their grilled fish & chips - wey I never try. Na me go turn face make another choice. It is well with me.
  • 8
    Pappachinos bar & resto (Indoor hangout spots, live music & romantic places, lounges) — photo

    Pappachinos bar & resto (Indoor hangout spots, live music & romantic places, lounges)

    68.2/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars81 reviews

    1 Centenary Avenue, Castles and Green Estate, Eneka Link Rd, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Known for excellent pepper sauce and Arabian tea, but inconsistent food quality.

    • great atmosphere
    • good music
    • spicy goat meat
    • arabian tea
    • cocktail ingredients missing
    • overpriced goat meat
    Why ranked #8? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume64
    • Review recency38
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment78
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Kingsley O. ★★★★ The spicy goat meat is really good. I noticed your cocktail does not have the ingredients used to make any of them. You can include this as part of continuous improvement because you will save both the waitress and customer more than 50% of their time and improve customer satisfaction. Great place to chill overall.
    • Kingsley O. ★★★★ The spicy goat meat is really good. I noticed your cocktail does not have the ingredients used to make any of them. You can include this as part of continuous improvement because you will save both th
  • 9
    D Phantom Arena — photo

    D Phantom Arena

    65.9/ 100
    4.84.8 out of 5 stars17 reviews

    28 Ada-George Road, Mgbuoba, Port Harcourt 500272, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #9? ▾
    • Google rating93
    • Review volume42
    • Review recency68
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • sandy O. ★★★★★ I would call it sports bar.. I went on a week day, they were not many food options. But it was packed with football lovers. The ambience is good. There are snooker and Ping-pong tables there to keep you entertained.
    • CEO P. ★★★★★ So happy to be among de phantom arena staff
  • 10
    n12 LOUNGE — photo

    n12 LOUNGE

    65.7/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars140 reviews

    36 Clement Ave, Rumuola, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #10? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume72
    • Review recency63
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment65
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Edema S. ★★★★★ Nice place and good location , no good screen for washing ball.
    • okah P. ★★★★★ I love eating and watching them play football in the evening hours
  • 11
    Bennies Restaurant and Lounge — photo

    Bennies Restaurant and Lounge

    64.1/ 100
    4.34.3 out of 5 stars71 reviews₦₦

    22 Stadium Rd, Rumuola, Port Harcourt 500001, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Affordable drinks and delicious barbecued fish in a lively atmosphere.

    • affordable drinks
    • barbecued fish
    • good music
    • great service
    • fun atmosphere
    Why ranked #11? ▾
    • Google rating83
    • Review volume62
    • Review recency16
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment88
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Onyinyechi E. ★★★★★ When I want to chill. Have fun or relax, this is my go to place. Good music, great service, delicious and affordable food. Their barbecued fish...yum.
  • 12
    GRAND FINGERS RESTAURANT & BAR — photo

    GRAND FINGERS RESTAURANT & BAR

    64.0/ 100
    4.24.2 out of 5 stars207 reviews₦₦

    3 King Perekule St, Elechi, Port Harcourt 500272, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Uses handwritten daily menu on paper instead of printed menu.

    • good customer service
    • nice ambience
    • no printed menu
    • affordable pricing
    • good for groups
    • photo spots
    Why ranked #12? ▾
    • Google rating80
    • Review volume77
    • Review recency4
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment78
    • Verification0

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  • 13
    Cheers Bar — photo

    Cheers Bar

    63.4/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars356 reviews₦₦

    Link Road, Off Woji Road, GRA Phase 111, Abacha Road, Elechi, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    European pub ambiance with British elegance, popular among expatriates.

    • european pub
    • quiet atmosphere
    • affordable drinks
    • good food
    • expat crowd
    • cozy
    Why ranked #13? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume85
    • Review recency23
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment88
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Simeon A. ★★★★★ The indoor bar is quite classy with a touch of British pub elegance. Quite a mature setting to hang out.
  • 14
    De AWESOMES sports Bar — photo

    De AWESOMES sports Bar

    60.3/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews

    Wenenda junction, by Enarco road, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #14? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume16
    • Review recency66
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Pabod B. ★★★★★ Very amazing place to Chill with friends, their services are classic
    • Kamaldeen F. ★★★★★ Awesome place to be... Exactly as the name signifies 👍🏻😊
  • 15
    New Trafford Arena — photo

    New Trafford Arena

    59.3/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars2 reviews

    Km4 Ahoada East - West Rd, beside Jephthah, Mgbuoba, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #15? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume16
    • Review recency59
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Olivia L. ★★★★★ Nice place to relax and sit out to have fun
  • 16
    BANDITOS LOUNGE, SPORTS BAR/RESTAURANT — photo

    BANDITOS LOUNGE, SPORTS BAR/RESTAURANT

    59.3/ 100
    4.54.5 out of 5 stars16 reviews

    44 E - W Rd, Eligbolo Street, Aligbolu, Port Harcourt 500102, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Beer served extremely chilled, described as 'chilled as heavens'.

    • friendly staff
    • good setting
    • football matches
    • chilled beer
    • natural environment
    Why ranked #16? ▾
    • Google rating88
    • Review volume41
    • Review recency5
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment86
    • Verification0

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  • 17
    Lemonblaq Lounge & Sports Bar — photo

    Lemonblaq Lounge & Sports Bar

    56.7/ 100
    5.05.0 out of 5 stars4 reviews

    3 Abacha Road, New GRA, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Combines lounge, sports bar, and nightclub with a highly praised chef.

    • good chef
    • lounge
    • nightclub
    • chill with friends
    • big boys
    Why ranked #17? ▾
    • Google rating95
    • Review volume23
    • Review recency37
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment68
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • Mohammed N. ★★★★★ Very good restaurant. The chef is so good in fact one of the best around. They operate a lounge and a nightclub.
  • 18
    BLUE RICHLAND SPORTS BAR AND LOUNGE — photo

    BLUE RICHLAND SPORTS BAR AND LOUNGE

    53.3/ 100
    3.93.9 out of 5 stars57 reviews

    10 Eneka Link Rd, beside Lindengates Academy, Rumuowha, Umuola 500272, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #18? ▾
    • Google rating69
    • Review volume59
    • Review recency10
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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  • 19
    D'Embassy Lounge and Bar — photo

    D'Embassy Lounge and Bar

    51.2/ 100
    3.93.9 out of 5 stars47 reviews₦₦

    45 Evo Road, New GRA, Port Harcourt 500101, Rivers, Nigeria

    Review analysis

    Outdoor bar with snooker table and catfish peppersoup.

    • good food
    • poor service
    • outdoor bar
    • snooker table
    • friendly staff
    • affordable menu
    Why ranked #19? ▾
    • Google rating69
    • Review volume56
    • Review recency16
    • Profile completeness33
    • Review sentiment61
    • Verification0

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    Recent reviews

    • mercy R. ★★★★ Rubbish!!!!! I’m boiling, it’s not all about setting up a place. Your poorly trained staff will ruin your business! This is why it’s important to have HR in ever establishment. I ordered and paid for a sharwama and I never got it, using to dispatch service provided by your staff, even though I provided my preferred ride and now all I get is sorry ma!!!!!! Sharwama I no see, my money I no see!!!
  • 20
    LOBOH SPORTS BAR — photo

    LOBOH SPORTS BAR

    50.4/ 100
    4.04.0 out of 5 stars22 reviews

    Km 17 Airport Road, Rukpokwu, Rukpokwu, Port Harcourt, Rivers State 500102, Rivers, Nigeria

    Why ranked #20? ▾
    • Google rating73
    • Review volume45
    • Review recency0
    • Profile completeness67
    • Review sentiment50
    • Verification0

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Frequently asked questions

What is the highest-rated sports bars in Port Harcourt?

ESCO🍸BAR is currently ranked #1 with 4.1 stars from 2312 Google reviews.

How many sports bars are in Port Harcourt?

We currently track 20 sports bars in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.

How are these sports bars ranked?

Our composite score combines Google rating (40%), review volume (25%), review recency (15%), profile completeness (10%), verification (5%), and paid placement (5%).

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