While we might not be able to get over the Channel for the big event, that doesn't mean we can't enjoy all the action of this huge tournament. Waving the Welsh flag, these top picks of sports bars and pubs showing the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Cardiff are making sure you don't miss a single try or tackle. Bread of heaven, bread of heaven...
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Last updated on 16th January 2026
Found just a short walk from Cardiff stadium, this Irish pub is a killer spot to watch the Rugby World Cup. Not only does O'Neill's offer a bucketload of TVs across its venue, but also game day grub and great Guinness. Not nearby? There's also a Trinity Street location.
To see all the Wales Rugby World Cup fixtures in 2023, get Beverley Hotel on your radar. This Pontcanna drinking den is making sure you don't miss a moment, while also ensuring you're well fed and watered.
Settle in for an exciting day watching the Rugby World Cup matches in Cardiff over at the Pen & Wig. This cosy pub is one of the best places to watch sports, thanks to its HD screens, delicious food and fabulous selection of booze.
You'll get a prime view of the action wherever you go at Mackintosh Hotel, thanks to its abundance of plasma screens and pull-down projector. But that's not all, as this joint also slings out mouthwatering food and tip-top tipples.
Right in the heart of the city, Ludo is the ultimate match day spot. Just a short stroll from the Principality Stadium, it's got big screens everywhere you look.
As you settle in to follow every ruck, tackle and try, there's plenty to keep you refreshed. We're talking ice cold pints and curious cocktails along with pizzas, burgers, steak and pub grub classics.
After the best places showing the Rugby World Cup in Cardiff this 2023? Owain Glyndwr is a classic rugby-mad boozer in an old 18th century ale house. But don't worry, it's been given the modern treatment with loads of screens to boot.
Waving the dragon-adorned flag for our great rugby nation? It's got to be Brewhouse, which is widely known as one of the best sports bars in Cardiff. Plus, there are 2 for 1 deals on Asahi while every Wales game is shown live.
Wanna screen every moment of the tournament? The Eli Jenkins is the perfect location. Come rain or shine, this drinking den flaunts indoor and outdoor screens, alongside a crackin' menu to boot. Think cocktail deals, jerk chicken burritos and much more.
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Hearty dishes and great beer have made Brewhouse & Kitchen Cardiff its name. Not far from the Glamorgan Cricket (Swalec Stadium) and Sport Wales National Centre, the space is dotted with screens, so that you won't miss a single tackle or try when the tournament rolls around.
Need Rugby World Cup 2023 plans? Yup. Then pop on by to Peppermint Cardiff on Saint Mary Street to watch every try, tackle and scrum across its gorgeous screen-adorned space (that's nine inside and two outdoors). There are also a range of food and drink packages, including a burger with a pint for £14.
From the Wales Rugby World Cup groups for 2023 to the games beyond, The Philharmonic has fans of the game covered. There are dedicated sports tables in front of screens inside and TVs on rooftop terrace too.
Wondering where to watch the 2023 Rugby World Cup live in Cardiff? Aussie-inspired bar Walkabout is a great choice. Not only are there TVs at every turn, but refreshments are affordable and they're known for hosting great after-parties too.
Swap your 2023 Rugby World Cup tickets in Cardiff for a semi-private screening at Zerodegrees. Pair fresh pizzas and pints from the brewery with HD screens at this cool city centre sports destination.
BrewDog Cardiff has their fan zones at the ready for the Rugby World Cup 2023, showing all the fixtures while promising mega deals and beer towers. If you book for a group of 6 or more and order food, you'll also nab a Black Heart stout each on the house.
You can always depend on Spoons. The Gatekeeper is an oldie but a goodie with TV screens, affordable lager, and whopping plates to get you in the mood for some Rugby World Cup action. Settle is for every try, scrum and tackle as we cheer on the lads in France.
Known for showing the whole Rugby World Cup 2023 schedule in Cardiff, Gassy's is a favourite sports pub pick. Expect projectors as well as screens, alongside a Cathay location and pub grub ranging from fish 'n' chips to wings.
A homage to all things rugby, The Old Arcade is stuffed with game memorabilia and more, while also screening all the rugby games. Nab a spot and fill up on pub grub like sharing plates of nachos, breakfast plates and beefed-up burgers.
