Best Pubs and Bars Showing Live Irish Sports

Philomena's is a huge favourite in central London. The secret to their popularity is their buzzing atmosphere and the fact that they have four sky boxes meaning they can have four different sports on at once. Decent food, some decent beer and super friendly staff make this a cracking place to head whenever Ireland are playing on the box.

Down in Fulham, McGettigans is always a hive of activity when London Irish are playing on TV. They're big fans of Gaelic footy here as well, making it well worth a visit during the GAA finals.

This family run pub is very popular locally and plays some of the more niche Irish offering. For example if you're after a bit of hurling or say some action from the Setanta Cup, check the Oxford Arms' listings and head down. They've five screens in the main bar and are always busy on weekends. Head down early to avoid disappointment!

Nottingham's favourite Irish bar and club venue. Sport on TV - check. Traditional Irish music nights - check. Less traditional music nights (Irish reggae?!) - CHECK. The Raglan's a real institution, well worth a visit!

The Sheephaven Bay shows all Gaelic sport as a priority! They've seating for over 100 people meaning you can always watch the game in comfort whilst enjoying delightful food from our extensive menu. Noted for their fine Guinness, they stock a wide range of products from the Emerald Isle, giving you that home from home feel. With live Irish music every Friday night and all the sporting action shown on 7 plasma screens, The Sheephaven has a true Irish feel!

Whether it's Celtic, rugby union or GAA you're after, the Four P's in Coventry is an Irish institution. Well worth a visit if you're dying for a decent drop and somewhere to watch the game in the Midlands.

Cracking old Irish pub in Finsbury Park. After the Arsenal, Gaelic sports get next top billing with GAA regularly showing on their multitude of screens.

This modern bar, overlooking the large grounds on which it sits, boasts multiple widescreens and loads of comfy seating. It also serves up some top-notch food for when hunger bites.

A massive open-plan space which is perfect for fostering that big game energy. The atmosphere in this place is second to none and there is loads of seating so you can always find a space.

This charming, classic old pub has lots of little corners for those seeking some privacy. But rest assured, as quaint as it looks, on gameday the atmosphere inside the place really ramps up.

A cosy oldie-worlde haunt that's been a firm favourite of GAA fans for years.

This traditional Irish pub is the perfect place to watch a GAA match. There's plenty of space to stretch out and they serve up some of the best food in town.