Whether you're a rugby fanatic or just enjoy the buzzing atmosphere around the competition, there are few better places during the two months of these rugby championships than our city. To make sure you don't miss a single tackle or try of this year's competition, we've pulled together a list of all the best bars and pubs in Edinburgh for watching the Six Nations.
From Thursday 5th February to Saturday 14th March 2026
- 7th February at 2.10pm
- 14th February at 4.40pm
- 21st February at 4.40pm
- 7th March 2.10pm
- 14th March at 2.10pm (Super Saturday)
Home to so many HD screens that you'll never miss a second of the action, The Chanter is the place to watch the Six Nations Rugby in Edinburgh's Old Town. To stave off any hunger pangs, get to know the scrumptious menu of affordable grub and tasty tipples.
A boutique hotel, bar and restaurant in the heart of the New Town, Le Monde is a stylish space to watch the Six Nations in. Expect modern, New York-inspired interiors, with plenty of screens to watch the games on.
They'll be showing the biggest matches in their main bar, where you can also enjoy a range of cracking cocktails. And if you're feeling peckish, there's everything from flat iron steak frites to broccoli and lemon gnocchi or baked camembert sharers on the menu.
Malones Leith's 4K Ultra HD screens give you all the big-game atmosphere you could ever need. Grab a pint of Guinness or some of its signature Smugglers gin and vodka, and settle in to cheer every tackle, try and conversion.
If you need some fuel for your fanatics, head chef Ruxi Mirton-Teng, formerly of the Michelin-starred Heron restaurant, serves up a menu of freshly caught seafood and pub classics with an Irish twist. Slainte.
There's no excuse for missing the Six Nations action at Black Ivy. With nine HD projector screens inside and three TVs on the heated outdoor terrace, there's scrums, rucks, tackles and tries everywhere you look.
To ramp up the atmosphere before Scotland's matches, there's free half-time pies and a live piper playing before, during and after every fixture. Whatever home nation you support, perfectly poured pints and pub grub, from steaks to seafood, are on hand to fuel your fanatics.
Sitting proudly on the world-famous Royal Mile, The Mitre brings traditional pub vibes to every big match. With the Six Nations on the big screen, you can expect all the charm of the local with big stadium atmosphere.
Cheering on your team is thirsty work, but don't worry, the bar's got just what you need. We're talking international beers, Guinness and well-cared-for cask ales - as well as some brilliant bar snacks on the side.
Bellfield Brewery & Taproom is located in Abbeyhill, serving up the finest craft beer that happens to be entirely gluten-free. As for the rugby, they will be showing every single second of the Six Nations action across a series of screens, with tables available to book for the games.
The Southsider is a one-stop-shop for all your Six Nations viewing needs. It's got HD screens beaming every second of the action, a sensationally stocked bar and brilliant pub grub at great prices. We're talking a burger and pint for just £7.79.
As if that's not enough to put a smile on your face, there's plenty more favourites up for grabs, from perfectly poured Guinness to creative cocktails and fancy fizz to toast to victory.
Follow every tackle, try and scrum from the Six Nations live at Rose Street Brewery. As the big screens beam out the action, you can soak up the matchday atmosphere with ice cold lager and creamy pints of Guinness.
Feeling peckish around half-time? Fuel up with a hearty pie, beef brisket burger or piled-high sharing platter.
Just a short walk from Murrayfield, Angels Share is the go-to spot for rugby fans. Coming alive on match days, it gives you Six Nations stadium atmosphere with a comfier seat.
Nab yourself a table in the relaxed lounge, order a platter of delicious Scottish dishes and wash it down with tasty tipples while you enjoy the action. Fancy something more exclusive? Book out the Club Room or Devils Cut for private screening of the big matches.
The Six Nations is back at Coyote Ugly. Expect big screens, ice cold beer and amazing atmosphere.
Pull up a pew, bag a booth and tune in for every ruck, scrum, tackle and try. There's all kinds to keep you refreshed along the way, from cocktail pitchers to hot dogs, pizzas and smash burgers.
Located in the heart of the Cowgate, The Three Sisters is a buzzing pub that shows live sports both inside and out on the terrace, thanks to a huge outdoor screen. They'll be showing every single second of the Six Nations action, and you can guarantee a great view of the game here.
Sip refreshing pints or cocktails while you watch, and be sure to check out the food menu too. Think handmade sourdough pizzas, sharing plates or classics like fish and chips.
A lively Irish bar in the West End of Edinburgh, Malones was crowned Scotland's Best Venue to Watch the Match 2025. With two bars, ultra HD screens, projectors and all kinds of atmosphere, it's not hard to see why.
Get down here to cheer on your boys during the Six Nations with perfectly poured pints of Guinness, Tennant's Tank Lager and plenty more brilliant beer from the tap and the fridge. Kicking off with a spectacular Thursday night curtain raiser, it might be an idea to get Friday's work from home excuse in early.
BrewDog knows a thing or two about hosting an epic Six Nations party. Cheer on your team at this Lothian Road spot while tucking into all kinds of delicious American-inspired grub, from buffalo chicken burgers and world-famous wings to loaded fries, washed down with their signature beer.
Finnegan's Wake is a classic Irish pub located in the Old Town. Perfect for sports lovers, there are TV screen aplenty for getting stuck into the Six Nations action at this lively venue. Even better, there's a dancefloor and great tunes to get the party started after the game.
Believe it or not, the team at Frankenstein know how to host an absolutely killer match day. With plenty of space on long tables to settle in with a brew and a bite to eat, this is a fantastic Edinburgh pub to watch the Six Nations.
The Waiting Room in Morningside is a chill spot with a great mix of live sports and relaxed pub vibes. It's decked out with HD screens to catch all the Six Nations action from any seat. To keep you fuelled, the bar offers a variety of brews on tap, cocktails, and spirits, and the kitchen serves up pub classics like burgers, wings, and nachos.
From Thursday 5th February to Saturday 14th March, Hector's is coming alive with big match energy. Expect big screens, perfectly poured pints and all the atmosphere of the stadium.
If you start to flag around half-time, there's hearty pies, beasty burgers and pub grub classics to get you back on the right path. There's no doubt all the action from the Six Nations is coming to Hector's - the question is, are you?
All leather-bound booths, etched glass and statement tiles, The Kenilworth brings traditional pub vibes to Six Nations screenings. Pull up a pew here to watch every game live from 5th February to the 14th March.
When you work up a thirst from cheering every try, there's creamy pints of Guinness and wide variety of cask ales, wines and spirits. The pub grub will put a smile on your face too, from the seafood sharing platters to the hearty pies, steaks and burgers.
Belushi's doesn't stop at towering burgers and huge sharing cocktails, oh no. Fronting massive screens all over the gaff, as well as throwing massive post-game bashes whatever the result, this is definitely one of the best sports bars in Edinburgh.
If you're looking for somewhere a little more low-key to catch all the on-pitch action, head over to American-style bar Marcos. While it's set to screen every match live, it also offers unbeatable drinks and pool table deals to enjoy on those nail-biting game days.
Looking for Edinburgh pubs showing the Six Nations for 2026? The Haymarket is a traditional boozer that's screening each and every one of the games. Book yourself a table to watch the fixtures while delving into the extensive range of ale, gins and tasty pub eats.
One of the best pubs to watch rugby in Edinburgh, Amber Rose can be found in the city centre serving pints and classic pub grub. While taking advantage of its multiple HD screens, you can tuck into a burger and bag a free drink as part of its great lunch deal.
Right in the heart of the Old Town, O'Neill's is a beautifully located boozer that's ideal for watching the Six Nations matches. Here, you can cheer on your team as you gulp freshly poured pints or fun cocktails, partnered with perfect plates of pub grub.
Expect every moment of every match on the big screens, from pre-match build up to post-match analysis. Whether you're cheering on your home nation, backing a rival just to wind up your mates or simply here for the pints and the energy, O'Neill's has got everything you need.
The Six Nations is almost upon us and Nobles by Bellfield is showing every second on its big screen. Tables tend to fill up fast, so be sure to book your spot with a view of the action.
There's plenty to keep your whistle wet as you cheer your home nation to glory. As well as 14 rotating keg lines of Bellfield and guest craft beers, it serves up cask beer and speciality coffee from local independent roasters.
Cool and quirky bar Pilgrim has bags of charm, with interiors showcasing battered suitcases and a 1930s cinema setting. Pop over during the tournament and you can expect a warm atmosphere, friendly locals and a huge range of ales on tap.
As it's located beneath Edinburgh Castle, you couldn't get much more central than this Grassmarket spot. Cold Town House will be screening all the Six Nations matches on the huge projector screen. Plus, there's a menu of mouthwatering pizzas and freshly brewed beers to be had.
Sitting across the road from the prestigious McEwan Hall, Doctors is a popular pub to watch rugby in Edinburgh. And whether you're screaming for Scotland, willing a Wales victory or encouraging England, the warm and welcoming atmosphere here never disappoints.
It might be famous for having the prettiest beer garden in the entire city, but The Pear Tree is also one of the best pubs to watch the Six Nations in Edinburgh. Boasting a humungous outdoor screen and numerous indoor TVs, this buzzing boozer is ideal for all the sports fixtures.
