'Edinburgh' and 'rugby' is a match made in heaven. With Murrayfield just a short stroll away from Princes Street, the city welcomes sports fans from across the world by hosting Six Nations games and Autumn International test matches. But away from the main event, the city is also home to some truly amazing pubs, all offering the perfect spot to catch every kick, tackle and try live on TV. Grab a cold pint at the bar, sink into a cosy armchair and watch your team battle it out in Edinburgh's best sports pubs.
Last updated on 24th October 2022
Whereas some pubs would rather offer a relaxed, cosy vibe for anyone wanting to watch rugby, The Three Sisters instead hopes to create the same atmosphere found in rugby stadiums across the UK. With huge screens and glorious pub grub, this haunt won't disappoint.
There's nowhere else you should watch the rugby in Edinburgh than at Belushi's. Just moments from the Royal Mile, it's vibrant and bustling atmosphere hits fever pitch on game nights.
Head over to this Edinburgh party palace for the chance to catch all the action from the big games. Grab the gang and settle into the horror-themed beer hall with a couple of steins and some tasty eats.
Offering one of the best rugby-ready atmospheres in the city, this Grove Street bar and pizza parlour is not just bringing you live screening of all the UK's biggest rugby events, they've also got pool tables, Xbox, retro arcade games, tasty beers and cocktails and delicious stone-baked pizzas.
Where to watch the rugby in Edinburgh? Hanover Tap are a top choice, boasting HD screens that show all the Sky Sports and BT Sports action. What's more, they also house an impressive collection of craft beers, ales and cocktails.
If you're looking for a pub with Sky and BT Sports in Edinburgh, then you've come to the right place. Nestled in the Old Town, The Chanter is a beautiful boozer that boasts numerous HD screens, as well as tasty nosh and a top-quality drinks list.
The Pen & Wig is a long-time Cardiff favourite, offering cosy, traditional interiors and a huge beer garden that really catches the sun. On top of that, it has a mega menu of mouthwatering pub grub and a fantastic selection of drinks on offer.
Showcasing delish burgers, cosy interiors and craft beer, Inn on the Mile Bar is an excellent shout for those after the latest sports fixture. Catch every minute of the rugby all while sipping on craft beer and wolfing down a burger with smoked applewood cheese and fries.
On the hunt for a sports bar in Bruntsfield? Golf Tavern boasts gorgeous interiors, including many large screens dotted about. While you watch, chomp on buffalo chicken burgers, poutine, wings and more, washed down with Scottish whisky or pints.
It may be cute and cosy, but Biddy Mulligans is certainly a great spot to watch the rugby. It boasts two screens on either side of the pub, so settle in to catch the games, with a load of scrumptious comfort food grub and tasty pints up for grabs.
To accompany your rugby viewing with pizza, steak and fish 'n' chips, look no further than heading over to Grosvenor Casino Edinburgh. Aside from the menu, you can expect huge screens and a variety of games to keep you entertained at half-time.
Situated in the trendy neighbourhood of Leith, Season Quayside is a fabulous multi-purpose venue that hosts quite the sports screening. On a massive 98inch screen with surround sound, you can enjoy the fixtures with a bucketload of food and drink to get stuck into.
No venue in Edinburgh quite showcases live sport like the Peartree. Sitting on West Nicholson Street, the famous pub's beautiful beer garden is complete with it own giant projector screen, on which the team show every second of live rugby action. Serving ice cold pints of lager, locally sourced ale and fresh barbecue plates, the team really understand what watching live rugby is all about.
Unlike many of the city's other sports pubs, Doctors on Forrest Road is a more modest venue and instead offers its patrons a welcoming, serene spot to watch live rugby in Edinburgh. Standing out with its traditional decor and living-room homely atmosphere, you won't find a calmer pub in Edinburgh to watch the big match in.
