There are two types of sports fans: those who watch the game at home and those who know that the real action happens at the bar. While you can catch the game anywhere, certain Kelowna spots elevate the experience with perfect sightlines, craft beer on tap, and wings that deserve their own highlight reel. That’s why we’ve scouted the city’s best sports bars where every seat feels like the best in the house.
Rusty’s Sports Lounge
$$ | (250) 762-6033 | WEBSITE
Perhaps best known for the action-packed pool tables and accommodating staff, Rusty’s Sports Lounge is a fun and welcoming sports bar in Kelowna. The menu is straightforward but satisfying, spanning from their Canadian burger to beefdip sandwich. The restaurant doesn’t take reservations, so be prepared to wait during peak hours, but we really like to grab a seat at the bar, our go-to spot to unwind after work.
Match Eatery & Public House
$$ | (250) 980-2065 | WEBSITE
The bar at Match Eatery & Public House in Kelowna is one of the best sports-watching destinations in the city, especially during game nights when there’s rarely more than one seat open at a time. Match also has some of the friendliest staff around, so even if you’re eating some fish and chips or sticky pudding by yourself—the menu includes crowd-pleasing classics—you’ll probably end up knowing one of the bartenders’ entire life stories by the time you leave.
And if that’s too much interaction for you, just ask for a small table away from the screens instead.
Boomers Bar & Grill – Kelowna
$$ | (250) 764-1688 | WEBSITE
Tucked away in a lively stretch of Kelowna, Boomers Bar & Grill is an effortlessly welcoming sports bar and casual eatery. The main dining area is bright and energetic—accented with flat-screen TVs, sturdy wooden tables, and vintage sports memorabilia—while the bar area feels like a neighborhood hangout, where you can enjoy a long, drawn-out conversation with friends about which game to watch next.
But when you’re not catching the latest match, we like to grab a spot at the long counter and order a cold beer and an excellent poutine, with its dark, thick gravy and generous serving of cheese curds.
PNB – Pretty Not Bad
Show up to PNB – Pretty Not Bad during a game night, and the whole place feels like a fun, buzzy scene from a show about sports fans living in Kelowna. Show up just about any other afternoon, and you can usually snag a seat on the patio and grab a couple of beers and a pizza. Or just get the beef dip. One of our favorites in town, it’s refreshingly perfect in every way—savory, with tender beef and au jus on a soft roll.
Mickie’s Pub
$$ | (250) 979-4548 | WEBSITE
One of our favorite weekend traditions is to settle in with a cold pint and a hot plate of fish and chips. And when that craving hits, we like to do both of those at Mickie’s Pub, in Kelowna, where the friendly waitstaff can walk you through the daily specials (and maybe even recommend a drink pairing, if you ask). Grab an order of their signature mountain burger or the very good fish and chips, then start watching the game on one of their big screens.
The Canadian Brewhouse & Grill (Kelowna)
$$ | (250) 980-4521 | WEBSITE
Sports bars are a great place to watch the game. If you’re with friends, you can cheer together so you won’t end up second-guessing your choice of hockey over football later on. Some nights, though, you just want to drink a pint and eat some wings in peace. When that’s the case, head to The Canadian Brewhouse & Grill in Kelowna.
The patio is good for catching some air when the weather is nice, but we also like to grab a spot at the bar and chat with the staff about whatever new beers they just got in.
Dakoda’s Sports Bar & Grill / Dakoda’s Pub
$$ | (250) 860-9500 | WEBSITE
In a lot of ways, Dakoda’s is the perfect neighborhood sports pub, especially if you happen to live anywhere near Kelowna. The food’s just a little better than it needs to be, and it’s consistently busy, but never crowded, even during the biggest game nights. Grab a table or a seat at the bar, order some wings or a beef dip, and enjoy the relaxed and casual atmosphere it’s all in.
WINGS Kelowna
$$ | (236) 420-0320 | WEBSITE
WINGS Kelowna captures all the energy of a classic sports bar, without ever feeling like some corporate chain trying to capitalize on game-day hype, where you can grab a seat at one of the barstools looking out across the many TVs. It’s especially popular on Wing Nites, so plan to catch a hockey game here with some Korean Wings or an order of Calamari bigger than your plate. They have that lively yet comfortable vibe perfect for watching NHL games, but we’re partial to the trivia nights.
