One of the highlights of the rugby calendar, this is the time where the best teams across Europe come together. Make the most of your viewing experience thanks to these bars or pubs showing every try, tackle and kick, with plenty of comfort food and booze to boot. No matter where your allegiances lie, check out our guide on where to watch the Six Nations in Manchester.
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Last updated on 4th June 2025
While best-known as a simulation shooting bar, the other half of Point Blank Shooting's basement venue is kitted out as a great sports and cocktail bar. Featuring big leather booths and TVs to watch the Six Nations, you're guaranteed a screen view when you book.
Though Piccadilly Tavern is much-loved for its fantastic selection of affordable food and drinks, it's also a haven for sports lovers. So if you're looking for somewhere to catch the Six Nations matches, make a beeline for this one and plonk yourself in front of the screens for one helluva watching experience.
Whichever nation you're cheering on, The Crafty Pig have a table waiting for all your viewing needs. Don't miss a moment on the screens, all while you're also grabbing pints, bottomless brunches, burgers, pizza and more.
Make a whole day of it with classic Manchester boozer The Sawyer Arms, which not only promises top live streams of games, but regular deals on food and drink. So get yourself a crisp, cold pint at the bar, knowing you'll be fed and watered to your heart's content here.
If you need bars in Manchester to see the Six Nations, BrewDog are on-hand with craft beer and full feasts to accompany. Pre-book for four or more people to eat during a game and enjoy a delicious round of Black Heart to get the good times going.
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Head to the heart of Spinningfields to watch all the Six Nations fixtures at this vibrant spot. The Lawn Club is buzzing with atmosphere, with an outside garden covered in foliage as well as multiple TVs so you won't be short of a good view. On Fridays from 12pm 'til 4pm, you can enjoy a main and a drink for lunch for just a tenner too.
Need a perfect venue for those rugby antics with pals? Then venture to O'Neill's Manchester in Printworks. This popular Irish boozer has a plethora of top-notch screens dotted about the venue, alongside a cracking food menu to fill up on while catching every try and tackle.
A sprawling Deansgate bar where sport comes first, Box is one of the best places to watch the rugby in Manchester. Stop by for a menu of kebabs, loaded fries and juicy burgers to enjoy with all the live sports viewing. After the games? Try out the shuffleboards, darts areas and karaoke machines.
The go-to spot for sporting fun, Courts Cub is the quirky Spinningfields venue that's home to a bookable basketball and tennis court. They also boast a massive indoor screen that'll be showing every single second of the Six Nations action, with plenty of seating space inside. While you're here, enjoy tasty eats like toasties and gyros, paired with refreshing pints or soft drinks.
Tucked away in the heart of Manchester, Freight Island is a vibrant food and drink hub that brings together the best of local and global flavours. With an industrial setting, this unique venue combines street food stalls, quirky bars, and entertainment into one amazing space.
You can catch the Six Nations here across February and March as part of the UK's biggest Fanzone experience - better yet, tickets are free and also include a free pint on arrival. With an exciting collaboration with Blackeye Gin, founded by England rugby legends James Haskell, Mike Tindall, and broadcaster Alex Payne, the fanzone will have even more to offer, including a quality music lineup. From Friday the 31st of January to Saturday the 15th of March, Freight Island will transform into a lively destination, perfect for both rugby enthusiasts and those looking to enjoy a fun social experience.
After Manchester pubs showing the Six Nations? The Waldorf is a top pick, thanks to great ales, plenty of screens and the hearty grub to match. So when you're spending a whole afternoon watching the rugby, you can bet you'll be well taken care of here.
The drinks are incredibly cheap, the atmosphere is expectedly rowdy, and the terraces are filled with chanting, shouting and getting stuck right into all the action. Join Manchester's Bierkeller for pure Six Nations fun, with plenty of Bavarian food to boot.
Yates Piccadilly is now the only Yates in the city centre. Still going strong, its easy-going vibes and affordable price points make it a firm favourite for groups seeking a budget-friendly time watching sports. TVs are plentiful, a projector features and there's even a screen in the beer garden too.
A great sports bar in Manchester, Tib Street Tavern is a watering hole that shows plenty of live games and is a great place to make sure you watch every try and kick in this year's tournament. Don't forget about their great range of beers, which come from plenty of local breweries.
The Lost Dene is a classic gastropub serving hearty grub and all kinds of booze – perfect for a big group with different tastes. Cocktails, ciders, beers and wines will be keeping you refreshed while small plates, wings and British pub classics keep you energised throughout the game.
Just off Deansgate, you'll find classic old boozer The Oxnoble making sure you're sorted for Six Nations screenings. Established in 1804, it's as historical as it is laidback, while also including cosy open fires and menus of affordable pub grub to keep you fed.
With both TVs in individual booths and big screens throughout, The English Lounge is a fantastic sports pub to make sure you get prime viewing of the rugby this year. On the edge of the Northern Quarter and opposite the Arndale too, it's in easy access of local transport links like Shudehill and Manchester Victoria.
