Visiting Ireland During the Six Nations?

Here’s Where to Watch the Rugby. Best Pubs, Fixtures & Match-Day Tips

Posted: January 29, 2026

By Meireka Radford

Visiting Ireland During the Six Nations?

Guinness Six Nations

 

The Guinness Six Nations kicks off on 5 February, with Ireland taking on France in Paris at 20:10 local Irish time. Few tournaments bring people together quite like rugby, and whether you’re visiting Ireland for the games or looking for the best place to watch near you, we’ve rounded up some of the top spots across Ireland to soak up the craic, back your team, and enjoy a creamy pint of Guinness. 

Best Places to Watch the Six Nations in Ireland

Searsons, Dublin – A legendary rugby spot near the Aviva Stadium, known for its big screens and unbeatable match-day buzz.

Sinnott’s Bar, Dublin – A lively sports bar with plenty

The Bleeding Horse, Dublin – A historic pub with buzzing energy on rugby days.

An Púcán, Galway – A local favourite, famous for showing all major sporting events across multiple screens.

The Woolshed Baa & Grill, Cork – A true sports bar experience with wall-to-wall screens.

The Courtyard on Sober Lane, Cork – Screens indoors and out make this a great match-day choice

Lavery’s, Belfast – A classic Irish pub that promised to be jam-packed with fans on match day.

Rafter’s Gastro Pub, Kilkenny – Great food, great drinks, and a brilliant rugby atmosphere.

Photo Credit: www.sixnationsrugby.com

Guinness Six Nations Fixtures

Round 1

  • Thu 5 Feb: France v Ireland, 20:10
  • Sat 7 Feb: Italy v Scotland, 14:10 
  • Sat 7 Feb: England v Wales, 16:40 

Round 2

  • Sat 14 Feb: Ireland v Italy, 14:10 
  • Sat 14 Feb: Scotland v England, 16:40 
  • Sun 15 Feb: Wales v France, 15:10 

Round 3

  • Sat 21 Feb: England v Ireland, 14:10 
  • Sat 21 Feb: Wales v Scotland, 16:40
  • Sun 22 Feb: France v Italy, 15:10 

Round 4

  • Fri 6 Mar: Ireland v Wales, 20:10 
  • Sat 7 Mar: Scotland v France, 14:10
  • Sat 7 Mar: Italy v England, 16:40 

Round 5

  • Sat 14 Mar: Ireland v Scotland, 14:10 
  • Sat 14 Mar: Wales v Italy, 16:40 
  • Sat 14 Mar: France v England, 20:10 

Bit of Irish advice? Arrive early! Pubs in Ireland fill up quickly for the Six Nations matches. Bring your pals, settle in, and have the craic. Pubs across Ireland and Northern Ireland truly come alive when the Boys in Green take to the pitch.

Get Match-Day Ready with Carrolls 

Whether you’re heading to the pub or settling in at home, back Ireland in true Irish fashion with Carrolls Irish Gifts. Pick up official Guinness and Ireland rugby gear, along with cosy knits, hats, scarves and glassware, everything you need for enjoy the Six Nations in true Irish spirit.