The Best Pubs To Watch The Six Nations in Edinburgh
The Six Nations is well underway in the City of Edinburgh, and many locals will be heading to Murrayfield to watch some of the games. If you don’t find yourself as lucky, we’ve compiled a list of some of our favourite pub stops for you to enjoy the match.
Sit back, relax and let us do the planning.
Malones
Located in the West End of Edinburgh, not too far from our Haymarket Apartments, is Malones. Malones is one of the most popular pubs in Edinburgh for pints, live music and of course, sport. Being in the heart of the West End means you’ll be getting the full local experience, with many heading to watch the game at Murrayfield when it is hosted there.
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The bar had access to four 4K screens and projectors across both of its floors, creating a unique atmosphere for watching the game. With the pub being famously Irish, they, of course, they have Guinness on tap. Or if you prefer, they also have Tank Tennents freshly poured on demand.
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The pub also has two fantastic vendors at its Edinburgh location.
Pizza Geeks - Freshly made pizzas for all year round. They offer classic pizza toppings as well as uniquely themed toppings surrounding games, films & pop culture.
Ola Kala - An award-winning restaurant famous for their Greek Gyros and Souvlaki.
Teuchters
Teutcher’s has two locations in the City, one in the West End of Edinburgh and Leith, if you fancy a trip away from the city centre. This cosy atmosphere makes it the perfect location to watch the game in a unique setting. While the top floor offers a local traditional pub, Head down to the bunker for a table and a good spot by the TV.
This pub is also child-friendly, allowing children until 10 pm outside of the immediate bar area. If you’re lucky enough to be heading to the game, grab yourself a pint pre or post-game with only a short walk to the tram that will take you directly to the stadium.
The Three Sisters
This fantastic pub, located in Cowgate, is housed in a former historic brewery site famed for its non-stop party atmosphere.
While you’ll often find live performances in this venue, particularly during the Fringe Festival, it’s also a great spot to watch the game amongst the other supporters.
The venue often hosts ticketed events for upcoming rugby games and events so make sure to check ahead of time.
The Queens Arms
Located on Frederick’s Street, The Queens Arms offers a traditional atmosphere in the heart of the city centre.
Not only does this pub hold an abundance of Scottish Heritage, it also hosts every game of the Six Nations.
If you’re after a great, local pub to enjoy the game, head over to Frederick’s Street and grab yourself a pint.
Stay With Us
After an afternoon and evening celebrating the game, perhaps you should treat yourself to a night in the city? That’s where we come in.
Our fantastic Haymarket Apartments, located in the West End of Edinburgh is the perfect destination for retiring after the Six Nations. Our Georgian Aparthotel is family-friendly and only a short walk from Princes Street and the wider city.
You can discover more about our apartments and book your stay here.