6 min readThe Six Nations is back, keeping rugby fans on the edge of their seats over five weekends from 31 January to 15 March 2025. Unless you’re lucky enough to be watching inside one of the six host stadiums, the next best thing is the atmosphere at a packed-out pub or bar.
Our handy round-up of places showing the tournament is here to ensure you don’t miss a single try, with some scrum-ptious food and drink offers thrown in for good measure.
Bristol Bears star forward Ellis Genge will be representing England in the tournament.
- Heading to Principality Stadium for one of the games? Get from Bristol Temple Meads to Cardiff Central station in as little as 46 minutes with GWR.
Ashton Gate Sports Bar
Eyes will be glued to the enormous indoor pub screen (the largest in the country) at Ashton Gate's Independence Sports Bar. Tables of four, six and eight as well as standing space are available to book.
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Allstars Sports Bar
Watch the games on 75” inch 4k ultrasound TVs at this sports bar near the top of Park Street. They're open from 10am and allow you to request your choice of broadcast, so if you pop in and can't see the game on the screen, just ask! Book a table for up to six people in front of their 5 metre screen for any of the England games for £20.
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Bambalan
Bambalan is screening the Six Nations matches on their big anti-glare screens, as well as giving you the opportunity to hear opinions and analysis from some of rugby's biggest ever names.
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Racks Bar and Kitchen
Watch at Racks and enjoy rugby the right way by taking advantage of their large flatscreen TVs and delicious deals. Racks take a £10 deposit that can then be used against food or drink. Take adventage of their 2-4-1 Mains offer, which is available all day from Monday to Saturday. Bookings are coming in thick and fast for Bristol's favourite sports bar. Racks always encourage bookings to secure your spot, though walk-ins are always welcome.
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King Street Brew House
This buzzing urban pub and microbrewery has five big screens that you can catch all Six Nations games on. As always there’ll be an eclectic range of cask and keg ales behind the bar, plus burgers and loaded friess on the menu if you're hungry. There's no need to book, just head down early to get your seat.
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The Whitmore Tap
Catch all the Six Nations action in this cosy Butcombe Brewery pub on Whiteladies Road. Expect a cracking atmosphere, delicious match day food offers, and plenty of Butcombe beer at the bar. Catch all of the Six Nations action in their Bristol pubs, which also include The Ostrich and The Cottage in the harbour, or Ring o' Bells in nearby Chew Valley.
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Wiper and True, The Old Market Taproom
Wiper and True will be screening all England Six Nations rugby matches on their big projector screen. Enjoy freshly brewed beer, alongside delicious pizzas, and all the sporting action! There's also an excellent range of wine, cocktails, alcohol-free beer and soft drinks too.
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Sixes
Six Nations at Sixes! Watch every game at this great harbourside location. With their 100-inch screen, you’re guaranteed a good spot. Food and drink packages are available. Booking is recommended, however, walk-ins are welcome.
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New Bristol Brewery Tap Room
Head down to the New Bristol Brewery Tap Room to experience all the Six Nations games live their two big screens, and a pint from one of their 22 taps! To accompany world class rugby, you can also fill up on tacos from I Scream Taco. No bookings, so just show up, and dogs are welcome!
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Lock Keeper
Not only can you watch all of the games at this riverside pub in Keynsham, the kitchen are also running a special burger menu during the games - will you go for the England burger (beef burger, salad, ale chutney, and Davidstow cheddar), the Scotland burger with black pudding, or the Wales burger with rarebit?
The Bank Tavern
One of the city's most beloved pubs, The Bank will be screening all of the games both inside and outside in their outdoor Sports Pavillion.
The Old Fish Market
This large ale pub on Baldwin Street in the city centre always has plenty of standing room if you can't nab a seat to watch the games.
Steam Bristol
Hire one of the large rugby tables inside or outside at Steam in Clifton, or if you're in a large group you can even a party bus! All games will be shown on their big screens, with jugs of beer or cider available alongside their regular drinks selection.
The Flyer
Head to one of Gloucester Road's largest pubs to watch your favourite team. Six Nations food & drink bundles are available during the games, and you can even pre-order your food when you book your table.
Green House
Book your table ahead of time at this popular sports pub on Park Street, which not only has TVs throughout, but also a huge projector screen to watch the action.
The Mall
A large pub in Clifton set across two floors, there's plenty of options when it comes to finding a seat to watch this year's games! Tables are available to book ahead of time via their website.
Coyote Ugly
Table and drinks packages are available for every game at this harbourside saloon bar, book via their website.
O'Neills Bristol
Book your table at this sports bar on Clare Street in the Old City, with seating preferences and drinks poackages available.
Walkabout Bristol
Walkabout on Corn Street will be showing all of the games during the tournament. Why not pre-order a drinks package and save yourself a trip to the bar? You can also order eight-pint beer tower and Matchday sharing platters (including chicken wings, garlic dough balls, onion rings, fried chicken, halloumi skewers and cheesy BBQ beef topped nachos).
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