Looking for the best places to watch the rugby in Birmingham? Whatever team you're backing, these Birmingham bars have a space for you in front of the screen, and they've got plenty of food and drink to keep you fuelled up into overtime. Grab your pals and a pint, then settle in for all the nail-biting action at one of these excellent rugby pubs.
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Last updated on 26th January 2024
One of the best places to watch the rugby in Birmingham, Walkabout is bringing you HD screens and a whole load of atmosphere. Head down to the Australian-inspired haunt and cheer on your team with help from cold pints and tasty food.
A traditional pub in Birmingham city centre, The Trocadero is a great place to catch a scrum or two. With TV screens dotted around the venue, this Temple Street favourite is a top spot for rugby viewings and cosy pints.
Always a go-to for rugby screenings in Birmingham, Bierkeller and its in-house sports bar Shooters offer coverage of all major fixtures. Whether you're gearing up for Six Nations, a Lions tour or a bit of world cup action, this Bullring spot has it all.
A fun and relaxed rugby pub in Birmingham, The Old Royal promises traditional interiors and a great selection of ales. Eschewing fancy screens in favour of a great atmosphere, you'll find lively crowd crammed into this city centre bar come matchday.
Broad Street sports bar O'Neill's is a must-visit when rugby season rolls around. The Irish bar transforms into the ultimate fanzone, offering drinks deals and comfort grub aplenty, alongside giant screens showing all the action.
A fun and friendly bar in the Jewellery Quarter, The Button Factory is always a vibrant place to be on game days. Offering relaxed viewings of all major rugby matches, alongside football and other sports, it's a great spot for a lively weekend with friends.
One of the best rugby pubs in Birmingham, The Distillery brings you big screen action from their sunny courtyard. Setting up a giant projector screen, the canalside bar offers the ultimate alfresco viewing experience, complete with tasty food and craft pints.
A cosy rugby pub in Birmingham city centre, The Windsor is keeping things cheap and cheerful for your next matchday meetup. Grab the gang and head to Cannon Street where this charming old boozer is serving up affordable pints and gourmet burgers.
A classic Birmingham rugby pub, The Old Contemptibles is a bar for those wanting a more traditional viewing experience. The city centre boozer is a favourite with locals and out-of-towners alike thanks to its old school interiors and friendly staff.
A fun and friendly pub in the city centre, The Shakespeare is bringing together cosy pints and plenty of rugby action at their Summer Row location. Head over on matchdays for excellent grub, alongside a range of affordable craft beers and ales.
Favoured by locals and students alike, Gosta Green is a fun rugby pub in Aston. Close to the universities, this relaxed location offers one of the best beer gardens in the area, alongside plenty of space for sports screenings, inside and out.
A top sports bar in Birmingham, Felson's is always a reliable source of rugby screenings in the city. Head in for scrums, tries and tasty pints, but stick around for their lineup of pool, shuffleboard and other half-time approrpriate activities.
Make sure you don't miss out on the rugby by heading over to Grosvenor Casino Birmingham Hill Street. This bustling bar will be showing all of the matches, with multiple screens throughout the venue. And if you're hungry? There's a tasty menu to get stuck into.
Don't miss out on the hottest rugby matches of the year by grabbing a table at O'Neill's Harborne. While you glue your eyes to the HD screens, chow down on gourmet burgers or tasty pizzas accompanied by a refreshing pint of the good stuff.
From the huge projector to plenty of other big TVs dotted throughout, The Goose Selly Oak makes sure every direction has a view of live sport. You won't miss a single try, kick or scrum here, all while you get stuck into cheap pints and food too.
Top student bar Bristol Pear is the ultimate destination for affordable food and drinks in Birmingham – paired with a social environment and buzzing sports screenings. Watch live rugby as you play pool, devour £6 tacos and make your way through a plethora of cocktails from pornstar martinis to margaritas.
The Railway is a traditional boozer where sports fans can skip the fuss and focus on the game with a pint in hand. Leather seats and carpet make for cosy interiors and a great place to spend a relaxed weekend. Serving food from breakfast to dinner, expect classics from fish and chips to stone-baked pizzas and gourmet burgers loaded with fillings. You can also grab two cocktails for £11.50 from Sunday to Thursday.
A family-run bar in Digbeth, Hennessey's is renowned city-wide for being one of the best places to watch the rugby in Birmingham. Setting up a huge projector screen in their covered outdoor area, the fun and relaxed bar is a top spot for alfresco screenings come rain or shine.
