OZ Sports Bar
Oz Hotel and Sports Bar sits on Pastor Díaz Avenue in the center of Jacó and runs as a full American sports bar with a pool, restaurant, and regular live shows. The bar area is loaded with flat screens showing NFL, MLS, soccer, and whatever else is on, and the kitchen serves food from breakfast through late evening. It draws a mix of sports fans, expats, and beach tourists who want something more relaxed than a nightclub. The outdoor pool area comes into its own during afternoon happy hours.
What to Expect
A reliable American sports bar in a beach town. Not glamorous but competent at everything it does: cold beer, multiple screens, decent food, and a friendly crowd.
Laid-back and sociable. Livens up considerably during big sporting events.
Background pop and sports TV audio
No code. Beach attire is fine.
Sports fans, expats, and anyone who wants to watch a game without fuss.
Cards and cash (USD and CRC accepted)
Price Range
Beer $3-5, cocktails $6-10, food mains $8-15
≈ €3-14 / CRC 1,600-7,800
Hours
Daily from 7 AM to late; kitchen serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Insider Tip
Happy hour runs in the late afternoon and cuts prices noticeably. Book ahead for big NFL or Champions League games when the bar fills completely.
Full Review
Oz Hotel and Sports Bar delivers exactly what the name promises: flat screens covering every major league, a pool, a restaurant, and a bar that keeps the beer cold from breakfast through late evening. The space is built around the viewing experience, with screens positioned so you won't miss a play from any seat. The outdoor pool area shifts the mood during afternoon happy hours.
The kitchen runs all day, from breakfast through dinner, serving American sports bar standards: burgers, wings, and pub food that hits the mark without reaching for anything ambitious. The crowd mixes sports fans, expats who've settled on the Pacific coast, and tourists who want a familiar format. Service is casual and friendly. Major games bring genuine energy to the room.
Oz fills the sports bar niche in Jaco cleanly. It's not competing with Le Loft or Republik for the nightclub crowd. It serves people who want to watch a game, eat decent food, and drink cold beer without dealing with a nightclub environment. The pool adds a dimension that most sports bars lack.
Happy hour in the late afternoon cuts prices noticeably. Book ahead for major NFL or Champions League matches when the bar fills to capacity. The pool area is the better call during hot afternoons. Beach attire is fine; this is not a dress-up venue.
The Neighborhood
Oz sits on Pastor Diaz Avenue in central Jaco, providing the beach town's most dedicated sports viewing venue. It serves the expat community and visiting sports fans who need a screen and a cold beer.
Getting There
Central Jaco on Pastor Diaz Avenue, within walking distance of most beach hotels. Street parking available along the main strip.
Where to stay in Jaco
Compare hotels near the nightlife districts. Free cancellation on most properties.
Other Venues in Calle Pastor Diaz
Le Loft
Jaco's main late-night club inside Crocs Resort & Casino. The only venue in town licensed to stay open past 2:30 AM, with international DJs spinning house, reggaeton, and EDM across a large dance floor.
Republik
Pool club by day, disco by night. Open Friday and Saturday from 10:30 PM, drawing a mixed crowd of tourists and locals with DJ sets, creative cocktails, and a stylish interior.
Orange Pub
Open-air bar on the Pastor Diaz strip known for its big layout, DJs playing reggaeton and Latin beats, and a loyal locals' crowd. Monday locals' night is a Jaco tradition here.
Crocs Casino
Full gaming floor with table games, slots, and a dedicated poker room inside the Crocs Resort. The attached bars serve late into the night and draw a steady crowd between club sets.