Looking for the best pubs to watch the rugby in Dublin? Whether you're rooting for Ireland or favour a Union team, the city has you set with huge HD screens, freshly pulled pints and scrumptious scran to keep you fuelled. So grab your fellow rugby fanatics and get ready for all the nail-biting action at these cool watering holes.
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Last updated on 9th July 2025
One of the best sports pubs, Searsons has everything you need for your Six Nations pleasure. Chow down on scrumptious rotisserie half chicken or truffle pasta while sipping on a pint or glass of wine.
Catch the games on the big screens, while kicking back on plush leather seating. What's more, they've got over 150 kinds of whiskey here, as well as a cracking cocktail menu.
Vintage bar The Rag Trader is enticing thirsty Dubliners with signature cocktails, craft beers and over 100 varieties of whiskey. Cosy up by the fireplace and enjoy everything from live music to rugby screenings on the weekend.
If you're on the hunt for the best rugby pubs in Dublin city centre, you've got to check out Dtwo. Along with 20 screens scattered throughout the space, the venue has a cool beer garden and underground club for some post-game celebrations.
Located in the Mont Hotel, The Sin Bin is a brilliant choice for rugby fans. Nab a unique cocktail and get comfy in one of their booths as you catch every match on one of their HD screens or projector. And if you're peckish, dig into a wood-fired pizza.
A sports bar in Dublin showing rugby that also happens to have shuffleboard, pool and foosball? We're of course talking about Buskers On The Ball. Watch live sports on the city's largest indoor video wall while tucking into pizzas and combo meals including pulled pork baps and Southern fried chicken wraps. There are also lots of deals on throughout the week – on Tuesdays you can even bag a burger and beer for €12.95.
One of the best rugby pubs near Aviva Stadium in Dublin, The Bath Pub is a must-visit for all you Ireland fans. The venue is ideal for grabbing an Irish coffee and munching on award-winning pizza while cosying up by a toasty fireplace.
If you're after more traditional boozers to nestle into, then The Palace Bar is the perfect plot for all the rugby fixtures. Maintaining much of its Victorian decor, the pub boasts Guinness and a beaut gin collection, ideal for any viewing experience.
The Bleeding Horse is another fabulous shout for where to watch the rugby in Dublin this weekend. While getting stuck into the games, you can head outside in their beer garden for a quick breather or crack on with scrumptious scran at the bar. And if Ireland pulls out the win, you and your mates can party into the early hours.
