It might be down to the lack of successful football teams in the South West, but rugby regularly feels like the bigger sport in these parts. So of course we’re excited to see the return of the biggest event in our sporting calendars this year. The Six Nations is officially back on February 2 and, luckily for us Bristolians, there are plenty of places to watch it with mates over the coming weekends. Pull up a seat in front of the big screen, order a beer and relax with our guide to where to watch the Six Nations this year in Bristol.
1. Bambalan
Bambalan will host a huge fan zone in Bristol, giving fans the perfect place to watch the Six Nations 2024. For all England games, Bambalan will treat fans to an incredible fan park experience with giant anti-glare screens, a world-class sound system, and all the classic food and drink you need to fuel your celebrations. You’ll need a ticket to enter, however, which costs £5– but includes one free drink of your choice. All non-England games will be shown on their covered terrace for free too. To learn more head here.
Bambalan, Beacon Tower, Colston Street, BS1 4XE
2. King Street Brewhouse
A much-loved brewery found by the Floating Harbour, King Street Brew House serves up cold pints with plenty of space to watch the footy – and they’re screening the Six Nations matches this February and March. One of Bristol’s top taprooms, guests can expect tons of beers on tap, as well as tasty pizzas (good match food, if you ask us). The brewery will be showing the matches with several screens dotted throughout the venue, so you can enjoy the sights and sounds of the taproom while watching the games live.
King Street Brewhouse, 13 Welsh Back, BS1 4RR
3. Racks Bar & Kitchen
More than 12 screens are running throughout the Clifton sports bar, Racks. Make sure to book a seat in front of one of the flatscreen TVs with a £10 ticket – that you can use against food or drink. Walk-ins are always welcome, but this is the best way to settle into the game without a worry – except for whether your team will win or lose, of course. All Six Nations games will be played at the popular party hotspot. To learn more head here.
4. Steam
One of the city’s thriving venues, Steam frequently screens live sports – with big TVs to accommodate rugby fans – and its weekend brunches aren’t to be sniffed at either. You can watch the Six Nations either indoors or outdoors in Steam’s heated, covered terrace. You can also book one of our popular beer/cider jug tables for all the England matches, with 4-pint jugs perfect for sharing. At Steam, you can enjoy cold pints of craft beer or continental lagers alongside a selection of burgers and fries with the rugby – the perfect combination in our eyes. Learn more here.
Steam, Clifton Down Station, Whiteladies Road, BS8 2PN
5. Ashton Gate’s Independence Sports Bar
Home of the Bristol Bears, it’s only right that Ashton Gate Stadium screens the matches of this popular rugby tournament. Ashton Gate’s Independence Sports Bar is home to the largest indoor pub screen in the country and will show every England game of the 2024 Guinness Six Nations. Tables of four, six and eight are available to book, as well as standing space, and you can secure your spot with a £10 deposit which can be used against drinks.
Ashton Gate, Ashton Rd, Bristol BS3 2EJ
6. Bristol Beer Factory
One of Bristol’s iconic taprooms is getting involved in the Six Nation action. The Bristol Beer Factory Taproom is well known for screening live rugby. It is showing all the games on its 80” projector, and maybe wheeling out more screens for the bigger games. Bristol Beer Factory’s kitchen will be open and slinging out burgers and wings too!
291 North St, Southville, Bristol BS3 1JP
7. Wiper and True
Sick of weak watery pints while watching the rugby? The Bristol brewery, Wiper and True, will be showing all of Six Nations at their Old Market Taproom. Extending their hours to show the games, they’ve got a gigantic TV, some of the tastiest beers in Bristol, and delicious food from Eatchu and Pizza Crush. It’s free entry too!
Unit 11, City Business Park, St Jude’s, Bristol BS5 0SP
8. The Crafty Cow
A gem on Gloucester Road where you watch the Six Nations at The Crafty Cow. There’s nothing quite like a pint of beer and a sub whilst watching the rugby and luckily this gastropub has got us covered. You can munch on a hog roast whilst shuddering at high tackles as they are taking bookings to watch the tournament via their website. To add to the cow vibe, you can sit yourself down on one of their cow print stools outside under their canopy whilst having your post-match analysis.
The Crafty Cow, 635 Gloucester Road, BS7 OBJ
9. Hort’s Townhouse
The newly refurbished Hort’s Townhouse, just a stone’s throw from Bristol’s city centre, is showing every kick, tackle and scrum on their three screens this February and March. The Grade-II listed building adds just a touch more elegance to the rugby fever – with a menu boasting the best of seasonal British produce.
49 Broad Street, Bristol, BS1 2EP
10. O’Neill’s
The Irish pub might seem like an obvious choice when it comes to watching the Six Nations. But if you want to be surrounded by diehard rugby fans, this is the pub for you. O’Neills should be your top choice if you are supporting Ireland as well – who we think is in with a shot this year of winning. Designed for big sporting events like this, you’ll catch every last scrum, tackle and drop-kick over the next six weeks. The pub is getting properly stuck into this tournament too by offering plenty of drinks packages.
7-9 Baldwin St, Bristol BS1 1RU
When are the England games at the Six Nations 2024?
- Saturday, 3 February 2024 (14:15): Italy v England, Stadio Olimpico
- Saturday, 10 February 2024 (16:45): England v Wales, Twickenham
- Saturday, 24 February 2024 (16:45): Scotland v England, Scottish Gas Murrayfield
- Saturday, 9 March 2024 (16:45): England v Ireland, Twickenham
- Saturday, 16 March 2024 (20:00): France v England, Parc OL