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Home Food Restaurant Reviews Recipes Drink Distilleries Whisky Gin Craft Beer Locations Scran Podcast Here are some of the best pubs in Scotland’s capital showing the Six Nations rugby action. Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Share on WhatsApp Share on Email Here are some of the best pubs in Scotland’s capital showing the Six Nations, when it kicks off in February. Scotland kick off their 2025 Six Nations campaign against Italy at Murrayfield at 2.
15pm, after which they take on Ireland on Sunday 9 February at Murrayfield at 3pm. Before that, at 8pm on Friday 2 February, France played Ireland, followed by Italy vs England at 2.15 on Saturday 3 February.
Scotland vs England, where Scotland will be playing to keep the Calcutta cup for a record breaking five years in a row, is taking place on Saturday 22 February at Twickenham from 4.45pm. Finally Scotland will play Wales on 8 March at 4.
45 and then France on 22 March at 8pm. If you're looking to catch all the action, here are some of Edinburgh’s best watering holes where you can watch the Six Nations matches. Brewhemia Brewhemia we will be showing all the Scotland six nations games including the much anticipated Scotland vs England game.
You can enjoy the game on three big screens with tank fresh pints in the Beer Palace. You can also book to dine at the Beer Palace as well as going just for drinks plus all the rugby action. For more information and to book, click here .
The Peartree The Peartree is another great pub in which to watch all the rugby action. The historic pub in the Grassmarket is a popular venue all year round and during the Six Nations is no exception. Fin out more and book a table here.
Malones Malones is another pub to visit for a Six Nations fanzone. Malones has a huge selection of draught beer plus live music, food by Pizza Geeks and takeaway pints for home games (1 Feb, 9 Feb, 8 March). Inside the Irish bar, fans can catch every dramatic pass, kick and try as the six nations battle it out for the title.
With 4K Ultra HD screens on every wall, the Six Nations Fan Zone at Malones will be a place fans can immerse themselves in the action. Find out more and book here. Three Sisters Photo: Three Sisters Facebook This Old Town institution will be open for every game of the tournament, and have a dedicated fanzone with four different spaces and more than 30 screens throughout the venue.
The pub has a 225 inch screen in the courtyard, and three huge projector screens to watch the games in the Live room. Find out more and book here. This Old Town institution will be open for every game of the tournament.
The pub has a 225 inch screen in the courtyard, and three huge projector screens to watch the games in the Live room. Find out more and book here. Finnegans Wake This busy Irish bar always fosters a lively atmosphere with customers sharing its long wooden tables to watch the rugby.
Alongside the TV sports, the venue also regularly plays host to live bands, and offers student discounts. Find out more and book your spot here. Hanover Tap This trendy New Town watering hole regularly shows sporting events on its big screen.
For the more refined clientele, the Tap also offers a range of cocktails alongside its craft beers. Find out more and book here. Belushi’s Bar With umpteen screens and a projector, Belushi’s Bar is better equipped than most to screen sporting events, and the Six Nations is no exception.
Find out more and book here. Belushi's Bar on Market Street. The Mitre The Mitre guarantees a good atmosphere for any Scotland fixture and this year should be no different.
The centrally located pub will screen games in glorious HD throughout the tournament. Find out more and book here . The Tron Rugby fans can gather to watch all Six Nations games in this centrally located bar.
Booking is recommended so you can secure a good spot, you can do so here. The Earl of Marchmont This bustling and dog-friendly little street corner pub is a perfect refuge from the weather this weekend, and serves cocktails alongside a good range of draught beers. Find out more on their Facebook page.
The Earl of Marchmont in Marchmont Crescent. The Argyle Bar This Jekyll and Hyde bar offers something for everyone. Watch the match and chat away over a few pints in the warm, dog-friendly atmosphere of the Argyle at street level, or else head down to the Cellar for a relaxed cocktail or three in a more intimate setting.
Frankenstein Frankenstein bar is a quirky gothic venue with three bars over three floors and an eclectic menu for anyone deciding to make a day of the sporting action. Find out more and book here. Black Ivy This bar and hotel in Bruntsfield has a whopping nine HD projector screens in which to soak up all the Six Nations action.
There's also a live piper after the game, free half time pies and fresh tank beer plus, if the weather is decent, you can catch all the action on the TV on the heated outdoor terrace. Angels Share This trendy hotel has a modern restaurant and bar decorated with images of Scottish celebrities. Enjoy the rugby while tucking into a contemporary three course meal.
Teuchters This rustic wood-panelled pub serves hand-pulled ales, and and array of eclectic food and wines. Its warm atmosphere is perfect for watching the rugby during another cold and wet weekend. Teuchters Landing This cosy pub down by the Leith docks specialises in whiskies and beer, and will be showing all the Six Nations rugby live when it kicks off in February.
Find out more and book here. St Vincent Watch the rugby and chow down on burgers, wings and vegan options in this cosy little bar tucked away on St Vincent Street in the capital’s New Town. They also have a great selection of cask ales and cocktails.
Find out more and book here. St Vincent in St Vincent Street. Ghillie Dhu Famed for its Scottish dining, live music and ceilidhs, Ghillie Dhu is a spacious and lively spot for watching Scotland, and could be perfect for a round of post-match celebratory cocktails (should the need arise).
Cold Town House A casual bar that covers multiple floors of its Grassmarket home, Cold Town House serves pizza with creative toppings along with its craft beers, and has one of Edinburgh’s best skyline views of the castle from its rooftop terrace. The perfect setting for a large group of friends to get stuck into a weekend of sport. Doctors This bustling real ale local has warm Victorian decor that provides a comfortable backdrop when watching the rugby.
With lots of small niches and booths, Doctors is great for small groups or couples looking for somewhere to watch the Six Nations action. Food Drink Recipes Producers Whisky Gin Craft Beer Vodka Rum Announcements Jobs Public Notices Must Read Buy a Photo Directory Reader Shop Conferences The Scotsman Archive.
