Where to watch the 2024 Paris Olympics in Philadelphia
Local bars, restaurants, and venues welcome Philadelphians for two weeks of nonstop sports.
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The 2024 Paris Olympics are officially underway, with 60 Olympians with ties to Philadelphia vying for gold.
On July 26, the Olympics opening ceremony will kick off more than two weeks of elite-level competitions across 32 sports, including gymnastics, track, soccer, basketball, and table tennis.
There are plenty of ways to watch the games online or at home, but those looking to experience the wins and losses with fellow enthusiasts can visit a variety of venues in Philadelphia to watch history unfold. These Philly bars, restaurants, and plazas will have 2024 Paris Olympics viewing opportunities from July 26 to Aug. 11.
Comcast is transforming its Center City plaza into a hub for the 2024 Paris Olympics, including a 20-foot-long Olympic Rings display, an Eiffel Tower replica, and live coverage of the Olympics on a big screen for the duration of the competition.
📍1701 John F. Kennedy Blvd., Philadelphia, Pa., 19103, 🌐 comcastcentercampus.com/olympics
Rittenhouse’s upscale neighborhood bar will deliver lavish steak dinners and premium champagnes alongside a viewing of the Paris Olympics.
📍1907 Sansom St., Philadelphia, Pa., 19103, 📞 267-239-0982, 🌐 thegoatrittenhouse.com
IBG’s huge projector and TV screens will play the Olympic Games throughout the competition.
📍100 S. Independence Mall West, Philadelphia, Pa., 19106, 📞 215-922-7100, 🌐 phlbeergarden.com
Iron Hill will offer $5 King’s Gold pints on any day Team U.S.A. wins gold, with plenty of opportunities to watch the games on the brewery’s TVs.
📍1150 Market St., Philadelphia, Pa., 19107, 📞 267-507-7365, 🌐 ironhillbrewery.com/location/philadelphia-pa
At Sports & Social in South Philly, watch daily Olympic competitions on a 50-foot media wall with American fare, beer, and cocktails.
📍900 Packer Ave., Philadelphia, Pa., 19148, 📞 267-682-7422, 🌐 philadelphia.livecasinohotel.com
This Fairmount spot with Asian-fusion food, local beer and cocktails, and mini-golf is playing the Olympics across 15 TV screens. It is also serving steak frites with Mongolian beef and Sichuan peppercorn sauce and “red, white, and boozy” jello shots.
📍1600 W. Girard Ave., Philadelphia, Pa., 19130, 📞 267-324-3487, 🌐 liberteegrounds.com
Philly’s oldest tavern is celebrating the Olympic Games every day with multiple TVs and projectors, signature cocktails, and food specials.
📍1310 Drury St., Philadelphia, Pa., 19107, 📞 215-735-5562, 🌐 mcgillins.com
The Guinness World record-holding wine bar in Penn’s View hotel is offering two Olympic-themed wine flights and will play the games on TV throughout the Olympics.
📍14 N. Front St., Philadelphia, Pa., 19106, 📞 215-922-7800, 🌐 pennsviewhotel.com/panorama
Inside Center City’s Hyatt Centric, customers can sip on “Firecracker” cocktails paired with a burger or Philly roast pork while watching the games on TV.
📍1620 Chancellor St., Philadelphia, Pa., 19103, 📞 215-985-1234, 🌐 patchworkphilly.com
Grab a seat at Rex’s spacious bar and enjoy the games alongside signature cocktails and appetizers on South Street.
📍1524 South St., Philadelphia, Pa., 19146, 📞 267-319-1366, 🌐 rexphl.com
Every weekday from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., Vernick Coffee Bar, inside the Four Seasons Hotel Philadelphia, will play the Olympics on a 55-inch flat-screen TV. Enjoy a special French-inspired pastry menu with chocolate cherry croissants and lox croissant.
📍1800 Arch St., Philadelphia, Pa., 19103, 📞 215-419-5052, 🌐 vernickcoffeebar.com