The Phoenix Victoria
The Phoenix Victoria is throwing open its doors for the the Rugby World Cup, and it's got one helluva offer in store when you do. If you also dine with them while you watch, you'll get a free round of Guinness on the house.
Need help discovering RWC screenings in London? No fuss, our guide keeps you right up to speed with the bars and pubs showing the Rugby World Cup 2027 action as France welcomes the globe’s sporting heavyweights to its shores. From pop-up viewings in London, to big screens, we've got the cream of the crop right here!
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Last updated on 5th February 2025
The Phoenix Victoria is throwing open its doors for the the Rugby World Cup, and it's got one helluva offer in store when you do. If you also dine with them while you watch, you'll get a free round of Guinness on the house.
With HD TVs, British pub grub and craft beer, The Railway Blackheath has everything you need for a rugby watch party. No matter who you're rooting for this year, it's the perfect pub to check out. Need a quick break? Saunter to its cool and quaint outdoor seating.
Boasting a scenic beer garden and lip-smacking fare, Vine is serving as one of the best plots to watch the Rugby World Cup. Enjoy everything from HD screens and messy Buffalo wings to freshly pulled pints aplenty.
Situated in Hammersmith, Distillers is a beaut boozer for all the rugby matches this year. Catch every play and tackle go down while enjoying glasses of wine and scrumptious pub grub. Our pick? Nab one of Fuller's award-winning pints.
A traditional pub in Paddington, The Swan boasts stylish seating and quirky frames, as well as top-notch HD projectors. While rooting for your favourite rugby team, you can wrap your fingers around a lip-smacking sandwich or classic burger.
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Tokenhouse is the Moorgate pub with seriously chic interiors, from the industrial pipe ceilings to the earthy colour scheme. Plonk yourself down in front of the big screen to immersive yourself in all of the exhilarating action this rugby season.
Keep searching for 'pubs showing the rugby near me'? White Hart Southwark is the beautifully put-together drinking den with classy furnishings and tall windows. Book a spot here to enjoy watching your favourite team go head-to-head.
Lord Napier & Star, nestled in the heart of Hackney Wick, is the perfect place for rugby lovers this season. The trendy pub will be showing all of the fixtures and is bound to have an electric atmosphere. Plus, there's also lip-smacking Thai food and Sunday roasts.
Whether you're going to be cheering on England or have another team to support, Maquess of Anglesey is the spot to do it. The traditional Covent Garden boozer is amping up your watching experience with plenty of screens, tasty pub grub and a welcoming atmosphere.
A wonderfully warm and inviting Putney local, The Coat & Badge's fine spread of comfort food and ale sets rugby fans up with everything they could need come match day. Sibling pubs The Chelsea Ram, The Fentiman Arms, The Half Moon and The Northcote are also on hand.
A gorgeous gastro pub with antique pictures lining the walls, velvet seats and gleaming chandeliers, Trafalgar Tavern is a bit of a beaut. But that's not all it's good for, as it'll also be screening all of the Rugby World Cup matches, complete with delish food and cracking happy hours.
The 2027 Rugby World Cup means Redwood is calling you, a London Bridge sports bar with state-of-the-art audio-visual equipment sitting alongside craft pints that are fresh out the copper tank. Not only that, but there's sports packages on drinks if you really want to push the boat out.
Located in Southwark, The Lord Clyde is the perfect plot to watch all the rugby action while cheering on your favourite team. Settle into the traditional British boozer and nab a freshly pulled pint, alongside an array of beer on tap.
Where else to enjoy the high and lows of the tournament than in London's favourite sports bar? Head to Belushis where they'll be bringing you all the action from the Rugby World Cup alongside burgers, bar snacks and affordable drinks deals.
Located in Barnes, The Sun Inn is a fabulous watering hole to catch all the rugby action. Fronting a menu filled with pan-seared scallops and racks of lamb, the venue has superb gastro grub to hold you over while watching every single play and tackle.
Get on down to The Alma Wandsworth for an electric atmosphere whenever a match is on. Grab yourself a pint and settle in front of one of the many screens and cheer your country on to victory. There's even a menu of tasty grub if you get peckish.
Fancy catching the Rugby World Cup 2027? Head to World's End and get ready for a fabulous affair. You'll get to enjoy innovative eats such as mushroom arancini and beef cheek nuggets while slinging back a pint and enjoying every match.
For a sports pub in Shoreditch with hella stylish interiors, it's gotta be Beechwood. Settle into one of the booths or bar tables, each of which has a prime view of the screens, and watch the Rugby World Cup final with scrumptious food and drink to hand.
Make sure you don't miss some of the most important rugby matches of the year by trundling over to one of O'Neill's' pubs. Found across London, these boozers flaunt numerous HD screens, alongside one helluva menu of food and drinks to boot.
Blackbird is a great shout if you're looking to catch all the Rugby World Cup action in a cosy space. Along with a selection of lagers and ales, the venue boasts HD screens and scrumptious beef burgers so you can settle in and watch every single second.
Can't catch the fixtures in the flesh? The Cow is the next best thing, offering a range of specially designed packages and dedicated areas to watch in the shadow of the stadium itself. If Stratford doesn't suit, check out The Crown, The Owl and Pussycat and The Princess of Wales.
Steak and Company are coming in hot with an epic Rugby World Cup special. While catching every last second of the match, you can tuck into a lunch or theatre menu, complete with freshly pulled pints and juicy cuts of meat.
One of our favourite happenings this sports season? The Rugby World Cup of course. And The Bull is a must-visit if you're looking for pints aplenty, scrumptious scran and wide screen TVs so you watch every single second.
Head to this 18th-century, Grade II-listed pub to enjoy all of the rugby matches broadcast live in the main bar, or if you fancy something more exclusive? The George also offers private rooms. Topping off the experience are match day platters and perfectly poured pints of Guinness.
Local Lee favourite Lord Northbrook will be screening the Rugby World Cup this year so you don't have to miss a thing. As you enjoy the matches? Get stuck into comforting, freshly prepared fare washed down with a drink or two.
Westfield's number one gastropub keeps you up to speed with every point scored and they've set aside a number of bookable spaces for you to enjoy the twists and turns in the company of your mates. The Bulls Head, The Elgin, The Eagle, The Three Bells and The Curtains Up are also stellar choices.
Situated in Leyton, The Heathcote and Star is a pretty pub featuring velvet seating, neon signs and hanging foliage - not to mention numerous HD TVs. Set yourself up for a day watching the sports fixtures by snapping up a table at this best-loved boozer.
For those of you not sure where to watch the Rugby World Cup in Hammersmith, head on over to Hand & Flower. This brilliant boozer isn't just as cosy as can be, it also boasts multiple screenings alongside a cracking menu of food and drinks.
Found yourself in the City of London without a place to watch the rugby? Hydrant is here to save the day. Get on down to the best-loved boozer to enjoy all of the fixtures in quirky surrounds while getting to know the stellar menu of gastro grub and local ales.
It's all kicking off during the Rugby World Cup 2027, and if you don't want to miss a single thing? Swing by Euston Flyer in Central London. The best-loved boozer lures people in with its traditional interiors, huge screens a cracking menus.
The Junction already offers cheap lunch deals and happy hours, but did you know it also happens to have a huge HD screen? Get stuck into the venue and expect everything from a bustling atmosphere and scrumptious tapas to freshly pulled pints and more.
Situated in West Hampstead, The Black Lion has plenty to offer come game day. From a brilliant beer garden to stylish interiors and all the grub to match, you'll be set to catch every single second of the rugby. Thirsty? Nab a pint of Guinness or lager.
Situated in the heart of Richmond, The Rising Sun is a top-tier watering hole, perfect for catching any rugby game during the World Cup season. Enjoy British gastro dining, an amazing beer selection and plenty more at this fantastic spot.
Pilot Chiswick is a brilliant shout for any and every sports fixture. If you're clamouring to watch the Rugby World Cup, we recommend checking out the stylish pub for some delicious pub grub, alongside a freshly pulled pint or two.
Wondering where to watch the Rugby World Cup in East London? The Star by Hackney Downs, a brilliantly laid-back boozer, will be showing the matches on its screens. While you catch the fixtures, tuck into juicy burgers and steaks paired with craft beers.
While we may not know who goes through to the final just yet, one things for sure: you won't miss a single second of the action over at The Star In Shoreditch. While you catch the fixtures, chow down on hot dogs, wings and loaded fries.
Fancy catching every try, tackle and conversion of the Rugby World Cup 2027? Look no further than Northwood in Angel. This best-loved boozer boasts a fantastic range of UHD screens across the space, alongside a lip-smacking drinks menu to boot.
When it comes to places to catch all the Rugby World Cup fixtures, The Island Queen has most places beat. Enjoy everything from cauliflower fritters and calamari to freshly pulled pints and comfy interiors to settle into.
Located in the heart of Shoreditch, Long Arm Pub & Brewery is in perfect position if you're looking to watch the rugby in east London. Soak up lagers, IPAs and craft brews as you catch every punt, pass and scrum across 2 huge projectors.
Your top pick for sports bars in Victoria, this southwest spot is all about mouthwatering bar snacks, delicious pizzas and ice cold beers. Catch every try and tackle as Greenwood shows all the action across a whopping 19 screens. There's even a sports lounge with a state-of-the-art video wall.
One of Chelsea's best-loved boozers, The Cadogan Arms, is making sure you don't miss a single game this season. Not only will there be live screenings (in the main bar and private rooms), but also mouthwatering match day platters for just £20 per head and delish pints of Guinness.
Having a hard time finding somewhere to watch the World Cup? Minutes away from St Paul's station is The Albion, a pub complete with big plasma screen TVs, delicious restaurant grub and a casual environment over two stylish floors.
This West End gem has a wide selection of World Cup packages, and they'll throw in a complimentary bottle of Heineken if you book your space more than 48 hours before kick-off. Catch the action at Adam & Eve's sister sites The Betjeman Arms, The Oyster Shed, The Castle and more.
When it comes to pubs showing the Rugby World Cup 2027 in Central London, Wellington Waterloo has got you covered. Make your way over to the charming boozer to watch the matches while diving into an indulgent menu of British bites.
Fancy cool pubs to watch all the latest sports fixtures? Check out The Albany for lip-smacking scran and freshly brewed beer aplenty. Plus, there will be a giant projector and multiple screens to see every rugby moment go down.
With eight HD TVs and a fabulous sound system, Rocket Euston is a bit of a no-brainer for a Rugby World Cup viewing in style. You'll get to enjoy snack nachos and wings and if you head here during happy hour, you can nab £4 drinks.
If you're in Hampstead, stop by The Gallery, a charming whisky pub that will be screening a huge selection of the matches, all the way up to the final in November. When you're not analysing the player's antics, peruse their list of tipples, which includes more than 100 different whiskies.
Toting more screens than you can shake a stick at, there's no doubt that Pavilion End is going to be a popular City of London pub during the Rugby World Cup. And when the final is on? This joint will set you up for one helluva sports watching experience.
Head to the heart of London to watch the Rugby World Cup Final at the Scandinavian-themed hotspot, Nordic Bar. Just off of Oxford Circus, touch down with a range of beers, wine and cocktails while watching the match on towering screens. Tuck into some Swedish meatballs and try your best to not make a mess.
Snap up a seat over at Seething Lane Tap in the city of London to catch all of the matches. While in the laid-back, stylish surrounds of this trendy boozer, kick back with a tipple and watch as the action unfolds before your eyes in the epic tournament.
For those of you who fancy quirky yet traditional pub interiors while watching the game, head over to The Princess of Wales. Here you'll be able to enjoy the matches, all the while getting stuck into the fabulous menus of British fare and tipples.
Wondering where to watch the Rugby World Cup in Battersea? Northcote Records will be broadcasting the matches on the big screen. And if it couldn't get any better, it'll also be slinging out a rugby special where you can nab a pint and a pizza for just £15.
If you're looking for a beautiful pub to watch the big game, Barrowboy & Banker is certainly going to be popular. Shimmy over to the bustling boozer and set your eyes on the screens to lap up the most important match of the season.
If you're keen to book your own space in a gem of an east London boozer, The Star of Bethnal Green is calling. There's delicious burgers to feast on and locally brewed beers to get you set up nicely. Watch the action on one of the venue's big screens, then hit the karaoke room for a post-match singalong.
Bbar will be screening each and every game throughout the season, with huge TVs all around the shop, not to mention a private screening room with a cinema-style projector. Complete the experience by adding one of their brilliant food and drink packages too.
Don't miss out on any of the fixtures by bagging your table at BrewDog. With outposts across the city, including Soho, Clerkenwell, Ealing and so much more, you'll never be far from a bar with big screens, saucy wings and huge beer towers.
The Railway is a great Putney boozer for watching the rugby across this huge tournament, as the space serves everything from craft beer to artisanal cocktails to accompany your viewing. But that's not all, as while you catch all the action on the screens, there's classic or seasonal pub grub to boot.
The Star By Liverpool Street is the place to go for watching live sports, and of course the Rugby World Cup is no different. Make your way over to this bustling boozer to enjoy the on-pitch performances, all while delving into delish dishes from Hotbox.
A cool and quirky boozer with bucketloads of personality, Tap On The Line is the perfect place to catch all of the action. As you do so? Get stuck into the enticing menu of gastro grub and small plates, not to mention all of the tasty tipples up for grabs.