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Six London pubs for the Six Nations

With this Friday marking the start of the 2025 Guinness Men’s Six Nations, db rounds up of some of the best pubs in London to go and watch the rugby at.

According to data from hospitality tech provider Zonal, bookings in pubs and bars for match times this Six Nations are already 38% above the same period last year. With that in mind, here are six London pubs showing the rugger which might be worth booking…

One Over The Ait

One of the pub partners of London Irish, this Brentford boozer is an old Victorian warehouse that is now operated by Fuller’s as a rather big pub. Although its relatively proximity to the Fuller’s Griffin Brewery probably doesn’t enhance the quality of the pints being poured, it can’t hurt them either.

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The Shack 68

While not exactly the best-known pub near Twickenham Stadium, that honour must surely go to The Cabbage Patch, The Shack 68 has a strong link to rugby union, having been founded by ex-Harlequins and ex-England player Ugo Monye. The pub’s Instagram bio reads: “We aren’t the most famous, but we are the best fun” – and that attitude, combined with a crowd-pleasing menu of nachos, burgers and wings, make it well worth the visit.

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The Admiral Nelson

England expects every man to do his duty, and some England fans are expecting the country to win its first Six Nations title since 2020. Also near Twickers, The Admiral Nelson will be showing all of the games, and has the added advantage of serving Thai food – khao soi chicken can make up for whatever disaster you see on the pitch.

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The Sheephaven Bay

Ireland emerged as the tournament’s winner last year, and the year before, and the Wolfhounds will be hoping to make it a treble this year too. There is no shortage of Irish pubs in London, but The Sheephaven Bay in Camden wins by the sheer number of scarves on its ceiling and the character of its bar.

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The Faltering Fullback

Also Irish leaning, The Faltering Fullback in Finsbury Park has to feature on every London rugby pubs roundup, thanks in a large part to its name. But, clearing away the fog of hype surrounding the pub, it is still one of the hot spots for the Six Nations, provided you’re prepared to brave the crowds.

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The Parcel Yard

This pub’s location within King’s Cross Station is its key asset – if you happen to be watching the match with fans of a rival nation, and your side happens to be losing said match, then it provides a good place to beat a hasty retreat from, just make sure you have a ticket for the correct train.

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