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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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.
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.
Fronting a plethora of HD screens and 2-4-1 cocktails during the week and Sunday, The Court is always a winner. Settle into the venue and catch all the latest greatest rugby matches while nabbing a Gordon's passionfruit tipple.
Get on down to The Doric Arch for a fabulous day watching all of the fixtures. When you can tear yourself away from the screen? Get stuck into the classic menu of pub grub, from mussels and chips to steak and ale pie, paired with boozy bevvies aplenty.
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.
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.
Head to Soho Zebrano's virtual sports bar if you'd prefer to hear the full commentary as the action unfolds. With burger and drink deals throughout, as well as special group packages available on request, there's plenty of reasons to pick this spot.
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If you can't contain your excitement over the invasion of some of the world's biggest and beefiest blokes srcumming, tackling and trying their way through summer then The Oyster Shed will be your perfect host. Watch all the live action from this gastro pub and never miss a pass.
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.
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.
Don't miss out on catching all the action, including the final, over at Tap Tavern. This bustling boozer in Richmond will make sure it's quite the experience, boasting a fabulous range of elevated nibbles and tasty tipples for you to enjoy while you watch.
Not sure where to cheer on your favourite team? Make your way over to West London's Antelope. The characterful pub dates back to the 17th century, offering you a warm and cosy ambience for when you're watching the rugby.
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.
For the best places to watch the Rugby World Cup in the City of London, snap up a seat at Chamberlain Hotel. The stylish spot isn't just a treat for the eyes, with intimate lighting and an abundance of plants, it also whips up a top-notch selection of food and drinks.
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.
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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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Wondering where to watch the Rugby World Cup in Ealing? Plough Inn is the traditional pub that's going to be electric on game days thanks to its cosy interiors, thirst-quenching drinks and mouthwatering menu of British grub.
Situated on the first floor of Paddington station, Mad Bishop & Bear is a bustling boozer that knows a thing or two about electric sports screenings. Head along to soak up the scintillating action while delving into pub grub and cracking quaffs.
There's three floors to this King's Cross hangout so picking a prime viewing spot isn't an issue, and there's an array of comfort food and booze for half-time refreshment. Looking for an even better rugby experience? Enjoy their selection of sports packages and private rooms.
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 burgers from Perk'd Up, like the Espresso Junkie, made using 40-day dry-aged British ex-dairy beef and an espresso plum jam.
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.
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.
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.
Fronting two projectors and five HD screens, The Alexandra is the perfect plot to watch any and every sports fixture. Check out all the rugby matches this season and get stuck into fabulous fare, freshly brewed beer and a round of darts in between breaks.
Flaunting Norfolk chicken wings and plant-based nachos, Drayton Court Hotel is a beaut find if you're looking to watch the rugby games. While tucking into pub grub and sipping on a pint, you can cheer on your favourite team.
Whether it's a steak and seafood dinner or crafty selection of local beers, this south London boozer has it all. With a cracking menu of drinks and dishes, you can get cosy and watch all the live action with some decent pug grub to tuck into.
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.
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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
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.
Nestled in Wembley, White Horse is an elegant pub fronting chandeliers, leather booths and luscious foliage. Make your way over to get stuck into the rugby action, all while chomping on British classics with a twist alongside sarnies and Sunday roasts.
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.
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.
Covent Garden and Stratford's Bat & Ball knows a thing or two about hosting sports events, and it's no different for the Rugby World Cup. Head inside, where you'll be able to pick up an ice-cold pint at the bar, before nabbing a table to watch all of the action on the HD screens.
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.
You won't find a cooler place to watch the fixtures than Wolfpack, which has venues in Queens Park, Fulham and Hampstead. Head along to catch the games on the big screen, all while necking delicious craft beers and chowing down on hearty fare.
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.
When it comes to places to watch the Rugby World Cup, it doesn't get any better than Goldwood Sports Pub & Kitchen. The venue has 20 different HD screens scattered throughout, alongside a wide range of drinks and scrumptious scran to boot.
You can't go wrong with a trip to Turk's Head in Richmond, especially when the rugby is on. Plonk yourself in front of the huge pull-down projector screen to lap up all of the nail-biting action while diving into all of the British classics you could ever want.
Get on down to The Leyton Star to cheer on your favourite team in cosy surrounds. This trendy pub will not only be screening the rugby on its TVs, but also slinging out California chilli cheeseburgers, buttermilk chicken tenders and tip-top tipples.
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.
On the lookout for a City spot? Check out Broadwood; the atmospheric watering hole located in Tower 42. Not only will you find beers by the tank-load and a slinky brasserie, but there's also a sports lounge and private room with 7 plasma screens.
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.
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.
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.
Looking to watch the rugby matches in South London? White Horse Beckenham is the ideal boozer. Providing the holy trinity for sports viewings (burgers, beer on tap and HD LED screens), the venue will be screening all the action live.
Thanks to copper tanks filled with freshly brewed craft beer, a wood-fired pizza oven and innovative cocktails, Westwood Sports Pub & Kitchen is already a top destination. There's also a whopping 13 screens dotted around for when you need to catch the rugby.
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 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.
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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.
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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.
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.
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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.
Smart Indian restaurant Brigadiers at Bloomberg Arcade are teaming up with Guinness for the ultimate match day experience. Join them nice and early on Saturday as they cook up a weekend breakfast, alongside free flowing wine or cocktails.
Going for a foray into Fulham this Rugby season? Then we've just the location to catch the best of the World Cup games. A heralded hangout thanks to their up to date sports roster and selection of 12 large screens, Frankie's brings you burgers, boozing and the best action.
Nestled in Ealing, The Castle is one of the area's most sought-after pubs, thanks to its traditional interiors, friendly vibes and epic sports screenings. While you get stuck into the rugby? Chow down on cracking pub grub paired with local ales.
