Watching the 6 Nations in Bristol - recommended venues
Posted on: 05 Feb 2016OK the Rugby World Cup was disappointing with them Southern Hemisphere chumps dominating the tournament - now though it's time for what really matters with the return of the 6 Nations.
The 2016 6 Nations tournament kicks off on Saturday 6th February with matches continuing (almost) weekly through until 19th March. The opening weekend sees France face Italy in Paris and Scotland v England at Murrayfield on Saturday and then Ireland v Wales on Sunday afternoon. Whilst there are lots of venues to watch the rugby in Bristol we have picked out some of our recommendations for you. #Dontendupsomewherepants.
City Centre
Pranj's Bar, 41 Corn Street, Bristol, BS1 1HT. Tel: 07532 488458 if you want to reserve the VIP area. It's gonna be busy!
Seamus O'Donnells, 13 St Nicholas Street, Bristol, BS1 1UE. Tel: 0117 925 1283. Proper Guinness at Bristol's Irish Pub!
The Ship Inn, 8 Lower Park Row, Bristol BS1 5BJ. Tel. 0117 925 9459. Brilliant pub food and huge selection of drinks.
Golden Guinea, 19 Guinea St, Bristol, BS1 6SX. Tel. 0117 987 2034. Awarded the title Bristol's Best Back Street Boozer!
The Lanes, 22 Nelson St, Bristol BS1 2LE. Tel. 0117 325 1979. If the rugby not going your teams way take it out on the ten pin bowling alley.
Clifton
Clifton Wine Bar, 3-5 Richmond Terrace, Queens Road, Bristol, BS8 1AB. Tel: 0117 973 2069. Table bookings available.
Alma Tavern, 18-20 Alma Vale Rd, Bristol BS8 2HY. Tel. 0117 973 5171.
Cotham
Cotham Porter Stores, 15 Cotham Road South, Cotham, Bristol, BS6 5TZ. Tel: 01179 423546. The Rugby Pub in Bristol!
Gloucester Road
Bubalu, 79 Gloucester Rd, Bristol BS7 8AS. Tel. 0117 9245381. The healthiest place to watch the rugby in Bristol and child friendly too!
Henleaze and Horfield
The Gloucester Old Spot, 138-140 Kellaway Avenue, Horfield, Bristol, BS6 7YQ. Tel: 0117 924 7693.
Hotwells
The Bear, 261 Hotwell Road, Hotwells, Bristol, BS8 4SF. Tel: 0117 987 7796.
Merchants Arms, 5 Merchants Road, Hotwells, Bristol,BS8 4PZ.
Shirehampton
The Lamplighters, Station Road, Bristol, BS11 9XA. Tel: 0117 279 3754. The pub with one of the best views in Bristol
Knowle
Charlie's Bar, 304 Wells Road, BS4 2QG. Tel: 0117 9771116. Sports pub on the Wells Road.
AROUND BRISTOL
Regil/Winford
Join Frank who knows everything about rugby at The Crown, Regil, Winford, Bristol, BS40 8AY. Tel: 01275 472388.
Pilning
A great local serving terrific food! The Plough Inn, Pilning Street, Nr Pilning, Bristol, BS35 4JJ. Tel: 01454 632556.
East Harptree
A village pub with great food, excellent wine and good beer! The Waldegrave Arms, Church Lane, East Harptree, BS40 6BD. Tel: 01761 221429.
Keynsham
The Crown Inn, 63 Bristol Road, Keynsham, BS31 2WA. Tel: 01179 862150. The Rugby Pub in Keynsham!
Saltford
Watch the rugby down by the river at The Riverside Inn, Saltford Marina, The Shallows, Saltford, BS31 3EZ. Tel: 01225 873862.
2016 RBS 6 NATIONS FIXTURE LIST
Round 1
Saturday 6 February 14.25 France v Italy
Saturday 6 February 16.50 Scotland v England
Sunday 7 February 15.00 Ireland v Wales
Round 2
Saturday 13 February 14.25 France v Ireland
Saturday 13 February 16.50 Wales v Scotland
Sunday 14 February 14.00 Italy v England
Round 3
Friday 26 February 20.05 Wales v France
Saturday 27 February 14.25 Italy v Scotland
Saturday 27 February 16.50 England v Ireland
Round 4
Saturday 12 March 13.30 Ireland v Italy
Saturday 12 March 16.00 England v Wales
Sunday 13 March 15.00 Scotland v France
Round 5
Saturday 19 March 14.30 Wales v Italy
Saturday 19 March 17.00 Ireland v Scotland
Saturday 19 March 20.00 France v England
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Born and raised in the suburbs of Swansea, Jimmy moved to Bristol back in 2004 to attend university. Passionate about live music, sport, science and nature, he can usually be found walking his cocker spaniel Baxter at any number of green spots around the city. Call James on 078 9999 3534 or email Editor@365Bristol.com.
