The Crafty Pig, Manchester
Whichever nation you're cheering on, The Crafty Pig have a table waiting for all your viewing needs. Don't miss a moment on the screens, all while you're also grabbing pints, bottomless brunches, burgers, pizza and more.
One of the highlights of the rugby calendar, this is the time where the best teams across Europe come together. Make the most of your viewing experience thanks to these bars or pubs showing every try, tackle and kick, with plenty of comfort food and booze to boot. No matter where your allegiances lie, check out our guide on where to watch the Six Nations in Manchester.
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Last updated on 8th April 2024
Whichever nation you're cheering on, The Crafty Pig have a table waiting for all your viewing needs. Don't miss a moment on the screens, all while you're also grabbing pints, bottomless brunches, burgers, pizza and more.
If you need bars in Manchester to see the Six Nations, BrewDog are on-hand with craft beer and full feasts to accompany. If you pre-book for four or more people to eat during a game, then you'll get your first round of Black Heart stout totally on the house too. Winner winner.
Yates is always a solid game day choice thanks to its many screens, pig-out worthy food menu and top selection of drinks. Secure a comfy booth or pull up a chair as you enjoy the buzzing atmosphere and bevs ranging from cocktails to beers and fruity G&Ts. Grub includes small plates, wings, burgers and more.
Need a perfect venue for those rugby antics with pals? Then venture to O'Neill's Manchester in Printworks. This popular Irish boozer has a plethora of top-notch screens dotted about the venue, alongside a crackin' food menu to fill up on while catching every try and tackle.
The Director's Box Manchester is a favourite of sports bars in the city, attracting friendly crowds to catch all kinds of games across its TVs. And for the Six Nations? You'll get the same stellar experience of beers, grub and rugby viewing.
A sprawling Deansgate bar where sport comes first, Box is one of the best places to watch the rugby in Manchester. Stop by for a menu of kebabs, loaded fries and juicy burgers to enjoy with all the live sports viewing. After the games? Try out the shuffleboards, darts areas and karaoke machines.
After Manchester pubs showing the Six Nations? The Waldorf is a top pick, thanks to great ales, plenty of screens and the hearty grub to match. So when you're spending a whole afternoon watching the rugby, you can bet you'll be well taken care of here.
The English Lounge is inviting punters and sports fans alike to its live screenings, where they'll be covering all the matches right up until the champions are crowned. Cheer on your team among charming interiors and fill up on grub from the extensive food menu. There's also plenty of cocktails to choose from.
This Oxford Road haunt's real talents lie in showing all the best sporting action on its two super-sized screens. A converted theatre and cinema, The Footage still has the vintage balcony that over looks a massive projector screen behind the bar, ensuring you don't miss a moment.
Looking for an affordable bar to hunker down in for the big games? Turing Tap is just the spot to watch the Six Nations 2025 in Manchester, as it's fronting pub grub and cheap pints to keep you feeling refreshed throughout the live sporting action.
Though Piccadilly Tavern is much-loved for its fantastic selection of affordable food and drinks, it's also a haven for sports lovers. So if you're looking for somewhere to catch the Six Nations matches, make a beeline for this one and plonk yourself in front of the screens for one helluva watching experience.
The Lost Dene is a classic gastropub serving hearty grub and all kinds of booze – perfect for a a big group with different tastes. Cocktails, ciders, beers and wines will be keeping you refreshed while small plates, wings and British pub classics keep you energised throughout the game.
Make a whole day of it with classic Manchester boozer The Sawyer Arms, which not only promises top live streams of games, but regular deals on food and drink. So get yourself a crisp, cold pint at the bar, knowing you'll be fed and watered to your heart's content here.
Head to the heart of Spinningfields to watch all the Six Nations fixtures at this vibrant spot. The Lawn Club is buzzing with atmosphere, with an outside garden covered in foliage as well as multiple TVs so you won't be short of a good view. On Sundays between 5pm and 9pm you can get 2-4-1 on cocktails, so it's worth sticking around to sip on your favourites for less.
Head down to this lively Aussie sports bar to catch the best of the rugby this year. Take some mates and enjoy a cold pint with plenty of platters available, as well as a menu of hearty comfort food for those who don't feel like sharing.
The drinks are incredibly cheap, the atmosphere is expectedly rowdy, and the terraces are filled with chanting, shouting and getting stuck right into all the action. Join Manchester's Bierkeller for pure Six Nations fun, with plenty of Bavarian food to boot.
A great sports bar in Manchester, this watering hole shows plenty of live games and is a great place to make sure you watch every try and kick in this year's tournament. Don't forget about their great range of beers either, which come from plenty of local breweries.