Here are some of the best pubs in Scotland’s capital showing the Six Nations, when it kicks off this month.
Scotland kick off their 2025 Six Nations campaign against Italy in Rome at 2.10pm, after which they take on England on Saturday 14 February at Murrayfield at 4.40pm where Scotland will be hoping to win back the Calcutta cup.
The 2026 fixtures kick off with France vs Ireland on 5 February at 8.10pm followed by England vs Wales on 7 February at 4.40pm and Ireland vs Italy on 14 February at 2.10pm
Scotland take on Wales in Cardiff on 21 February at 4.40pm before heading back home to Edinburgh to play France on 7 March at 2.10pm
Finally Scotland will play Ireland on 14 March at 2.10pm in Dublin.
If you're looking to catch all the action, here are some of Edinburgh’s best watering holes where you can watch the Six Nations matches.
Brewhemia will be showing all the Scotland six nations games including the much anticipated Scotland vs England game.
You can enjoy the game on three big screens with tank fresh pints in the Beer Palace.
You can also book to dine at the Beer Palace as well as going just for drinks to enjoy all the rugby action.
For more information and to book, click here.
The Peartree is another great pub in which to watch all the rugby action.
The historic pub is a popular venue all year round and during the Six Nations is no exception.
Fin out more and book a table here.
Malones is another pub to visit for a Six Nations fanzone.
Malones has a huge selection of draught beer plus live music, food by Pizza Geeks and takeaway pints for home games (14 Feb and 7 March).
Inside the Irish bar, fans can catch every dramatic pass, kick and try as the six nations battle it out for the title.
With 4K Ultra HD screens on every wall, the Six Nations Fan Zone at Malones will be a place fans can immerse themselves in the action.
Find out more and book here.
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This Old Town institution will be open for every game of the tournament, and have a dedicated fanzone with four different spaces and more than 30 screens throughout the venue.
The pub has a 225 inch screen in the courtyard, and three huge projector screens to watch the games in the Live room.
Find out more and book here.
This busy Irish bar always fosters a lively atmosphere with customers sharing its long wooden tables to watch the rugby.
Alongside the TV sports, the venue also regularly plays host to live bands, and offers student discounts.
Find out more and book your spot here.
This trendy New Town watering hole regularly shows sporting events on its big screen.
The Tap also offers a range of cocktails alongside its craft beers.
Find out more and book here.
With umpteen screens and a projector, Belushi’s Bar is better equipped than most to screen sporting events, and the Six Nations is no exception.
Find out more and book here.
Belushi's Bar on Market Street.
The Mitre guarantees a good atmosphere for any Scotland fixture and this year should be no different.
The centrally located pub will screen games in glorious HD throughout the tournament.
Find out more and book here.
Formerly The Tron pub, Rugby fans can gather at this newly opened O'Neill's to watch all Six Nations games in this centrally located bar.
Booking is recommended so you can secure a good spot, you can do so here.
This bustling and dog-friendly little street corner pub is a perfect refuge from the cold winter weather and an ideal spot to watch the games.
It serves cocktails alongside a good range of draught beers.
Find out more on their Instagram page.
The Earl of Marchmont in Marchmont Crescent.
This Jekyll and Hyde bar offers something for everyone.
Watch the match and chat away over a few pints in the warm, dog-friendly atmosphere of the Argyle at street level, or else head down to the Cellar for a relaxed cocktail or three in a more intimate setting.
Frankenstein bar is a quirky gothic venue with three bars over three floors and an eclectic menu for anyone deciding to make a day of the sporting action.
Find out more and book here.
This bar and hotel in Bruntsfield has a whopping nine HD projector screens in which to soak up all the Six Nations action.
There's also a live piper after the game, free half time pies and fresh tank beer plus, if the weather is decent, you can catch all the action on the TV on the heated outdoor terrace.
This trendy hotel has a modern restaurant and bar decorated with images of Scottish celebrities.
Enjoy the rugby while tucking into a contemporary three course meal.
This rustic wood-panelled pub serves hand-pulled ales, and and array of eclectic food and wines.
Its warm atmosphere is perfect for watching the rugby during another cold and wet weekend.
This cosy pub down by the Leith docks specialises in whiskies and beer, and will be showing all the Six Nations rugby live when it kicks off.
Find out more and book here.
Watch the rugby and enjoy a lunch or dinner of burgers, wings and vegan options in this cosy little bar tucked away on St Vincent Street in the capital’s New Town.
They also have a great selection of cask ales and cocktails.
Find out more and book here.
St Vincent in St Vincent Street.
Famed for its Scottish dining, live music and ceilidhs, Ghillie Dhu is a spacious and lively spot for watching Scotland, and could be perfect for a round of post-match celebratory cocktails.
A casual bar that covers multiple floors of its Grassmarket home, Cold Town House serves pizza with creative toppings along with its craft beers, and has one of Edinburgh’s best skyline views of the castle from its rooftop terrace.
The perfect setting for a large group of friends to get stuck into a weekend of sport.
This bustling real ale local has warm Victorian decor that provides a comfortable backdrop when watching the rugby.
With lots of small niches and booths, Doctors is great for small groups or couples looking for somewhere to watch the Six Nations action.
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