Best Sports Bars and Pubs showing Live Rugby

This page is your one-stop-shop for the very best rugby pubs the UK has to offer. With so much going on from Six Nations to European Champions Cup and Aviva Premiership to the Rugby Championship and coverage spread across a variety of channels, finding a venue that caters to all your rugby needs can be tricky. That's where we come in. Browse the list or search by location to see which great rugby pubs we recommend in your area.

Pubs & Bars

Horseshoe Bar

Glasgow

Awesome sports pub in Glasgow that gives you plenty of bang for your buck. A firm favourite with locals.

The Errigle Inn

Belfast

The home of rugby in Belfast, The Errigle is a hive of activity no matter what's on the box. Whenever there's a big Pro 14, Heineken Cup or Six Nations game on, expect a particularly belting atmosphere.

West End House

Leeds

This traditional pubs has 150 years worth of history and boy can you feel it when you're there. They have a number of bog screens for the rugger, as well as real ale, cider and some great grub.

Costigans

Cork

A great place to catch the game, Costigan's stands out for its exceptional selection of Irish whiskeys and gins. 5 screens to catch the action on mean you'll never be stuck for a view of the match no matter how packed the pub gets.

The Orange Tree Inn

Manchester

Fantastic, traditional pub in Altrincham to watch the rugby at. Loads of TVs, a pool table and a dartboard to combat that half-time boredom. Loads of beers available and a cracking atmosphere too.

Belushis Bath

Bath

Melbourne Arms

Northampton

Traditional pub in the suburbs of Northampton, with a wide range of drinks on offer. The locals in the area are massive rugby fans, so there's always a cracking atmosphere at the Melbourne Arms when the big games are on. There's a fantastic beer garden out the back, too, for the sunny days.

Belushis Edinburgh

Edinburgh

Right by Waverly station, this place is a godsend for people desperate to catch a bit of the action before they hop on a train.

Seven Oaks

Manchester

Located in the heart of Manchester, Seven Oaks has got you sorted if you're looking to watch the rugby. A projector screen, 4K screen and the ability to show a bunch of games at once means you can watch every scrum, ruck and tackle.

Shakespeare

Manchester

Located slap bang in the heart of Manchester city centre, this amazing old building rumoured to date back to 1770s is a firm favourite. Wood panelled on the inside, they boast 6 screens over two floors and it's always packed for big international clashes.

O'Neills

Oxford

What self respecting Irish bar wouldn't be heaving when there's rugby on the box? O'Neill's is predictably a hoot whenever there are big international games taking place. Great value grub and drink complete the package.

Six Bells

Oxford

Fancy a glorious Sunday roast to plough through whilst you watch the rugby? There are few places better than the Six Bells. Excellent value food and drink make this a real favourite with sports fans and families.

O'Neills

Birmingham

A firm favourite with sports fans in Birmingham. Expect excellent service, great value for money, dozens of screens and a belting atmosphere during the Six Nations.

The Alma

Cambridge

THE place to go for rugby in Cambridge. The Alma guarantee to show every Aviva Premiership, European and international game live on their big screens and plenty of the action from the Pro 14 and Super Rugby whenever they can. Always packs a belting atmosphere for international games.

The Old Market Tavern

Cardiff

Great value watering hole located in the shadow of the Millenium Stadium. Boasting a cracking drop down projector to watch games on, The Old Market Tavern is an absolute hive of activity when rugby's on the box.

Eli Jenkins

Cardiff

Located down in Cardiff's dockland Eli Jenkins draws big crowds whenever Wales are playing any sport, especially rugby. Heaps of screens and a huge patio area make this a popular haunt at any time of the year.

O'Neills Glasgow

Glasgow

A major player in Glasgow's sports bar scene, O'Niell's is one of those glorious places that'll feed and water you from dawn till dusk. There are few better places to catch international rugby on a big screen in Scotland.

Original Oak

Leeds

No matter what you're after the Original Oak has it - sports, live comedy and great student offers. The finest sports pub on the Otley Road, the Oak's always packed for big rugby games. And whilst you might not want watch the Six Nations outside, the Oak's massive outdoor screen marks the beer garden out as the very best in Leeds come summer.

Crabtree

London

Perched on the banks of The Thames in Fulham, The Crabtree is an incredible pub for all things, not least of all watching rugby. With loads of screens and the option to enjoy it with some truly world-class food and drink - they are few places better to enjoy the best sport out there.

The Old Hat

London

Cosy pub that specialises in two things - exceptional roast dinners and Irish sports. Expect a cracking atmopshere whenever the's GAA or rugby playing on their multiple TVs.

O'Neills

London

Nestled away in Soho, O'Neill's Carnaby Street packs all the service, value and atmosphere you'd expect. Committed to showing all the biggest games from the Aviva Premiership, Pro 14, European cups and all international games, there are few better rugby venues in London.

Duke of Wellington

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Newcastle's city centre's finest real ale pub, the Duke is a cracking place to find yourself whenever England or the Falcons are on the box.

The Rushmere

London

With 5 big screens, The Rushmere should be the only place you have in mind to watch the rugby if you're in Wimbledon. Backed up by some great food and an extensive ale and wine list, it's a real treat before and after the match as well.

THE THOMOND BAR

Cork

This rugby-mad venue is a the spiritual home of Munster fans in Cork. Expect a cracking atmosphere no matter whether it's Pro 14, Six Nations or Lions showing on TV.

Alma

London

Exceptional gastropub in Wandsworth that rightly has a reputation as one of the best rugby spots around. Almost always open for those big southern hemisphere kickoffs, expect a cracking atmosphere on any major gameday.

Merchant

London

If you want loud commentary, cheers and boos in equal measure and above all a fantastic atmosphere, The Merchant is the pub for you. Give it a visit and you'd find out how impossible it is to not get swept up in the action.

Anchor

Cambridge

The Anchor in Cambridge is about as picturesque as possible for a pub to be. Why does it make this list though? That's because it's a top-of-the-line option for enjoying the rugby - big screens and an even bigger atmosphere. If you're in the area make sure you check it out.

The Bear Inn

Bath

The Bear Inn is a historic ex-brewery located in Bath's city centre. There's really no place better to grab a drink and enjoy some top-class rugby.

Broadleaf

London

Ideal spot for those of you city-slickers looking to catch the game without having to leave the square mile.

Westwood

London

One of the capital’s hottest new sports bars. Don’t bother risking rush hour delays and missing kick-off. Plot up in here and enjoy some epic drama that only rugby provides.

Long Arm Pub and Brewery

London

If you're looking for the perfect place to catch the game in the city after work, look no further. Two whopping great projector screens mean you can't fail to catch a great view of the action. On tap is a great selection of beers brewed in the very same building and tasty food platters fly out of the kitchen. What more do you want from a sports bar?

Greenwood

London

London's newest and slickest sports bars literally a pop pass away from the platform at London Bridge railway station. Travelling on the railways shouldn't rule you out of watching the action. With more T.V's than you can count and an atmosphere you'll remember for a while to come..

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Manchester

Stack

Newcastle

Stack, partnered with GUINNESS, is located in the heart of the Newcastle. This unique space offers up the perfect place to watch the GUINNESS Six Nations and Women’s Six Nations on a large screen surrounded by tonnes food vendors and a number of bars to keep you entertained.

The Pear Tree

Edinburgh

The Pear Tree is one of Edinburgh’s largest outdoor pubs gardens right in the hub of the city. All GUINNESS Six Nations matches will be shown on the huge screen for all to enjoy. Plus a GUINNESS Stoutie machine will be on offer to keep consumers entertained

Flat Iron Square

London

Watch every scintillating moment of the Guinness Six Nations at the best sports venue in South London.

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