The Six Nations is back, keeping rugby fans on the edge of their seats over five weekends from 2 February to 16 March 2024. 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

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. There'll be food, drinks, and giveaways too. Admission is free for all non England games with seats available on a first come first served basis so pre-booking is strong advised! Tickets for England matches are availabe for £5 per person and include a beer – book yours here before they sell out. 

Interior and tables at Bambalan

Image credit: Bambalan

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. They will be showing all Six Nations games! 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. Book your table now

People watching rugby

Image credit: Racks 

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 pizzas on the menu if you're hungry. There's no need to book, just head down early to get your seat. 

Bar at King Street Brew House

Image credit: King Street Brew House

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 The Pelican and Ring o' Bells in nearby Chew Valley. Butcombe Beer Club returns for loyalty club members for the duration of the tournament. Buy 5 pints of Butcombe and get the 6th pint free!

Butcombe brewery
 

Bristol Beer Factory

Watch the tournament unfold with a Bristol-brewed beer in hand at Bristol Beer Factory's tap room on North Street in Southville.

Bristol Beer Factory Tap Room
Image credit: Bristol Beer Factory

The Wave

This year when the games are on, The Wave will be screening the games live. No need to choose between staying at home and catching some waves! The Wave are offering buy one get one free on all drinks between 14:30 - 16:40 every day.

The Wave - Surf rugby

Image: The Wave

New Bristol Brewery Tap Room 

Head down to the New Bristol Brewery Tap Room to experience all the Six Nations games live on the big screen, and a pint from one of their 22 taps! To accompany world class rugby, Dead Wingers will also be serving up their legendary New York style buffalo wings (with vegan options available too!). 

Image credit - New Bristol Brewery 

Ashton Gate Stadium

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. 

The big screen at Ashton Gate Stadium's sports bar

Image credit: Ashton Gate Stadium

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.

Browse our What’s On pages to find other sporting events and search for more food and drink offers here. 

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