
The Six Nations is officially back from January 31, running right up until March 15, which means two solid months of international rugby, and luckily for us Mancs there are plenty of places to watch it with mates, from food hubs to sports bars. Pull up a seat in front of the big screen, order a beer and relax with our guide to where to watch the Six Nations 2025 in and around Manchester.
1. The Director’s Box

Screening all Six Nations games this January, February and March, The Director’s Box will be providing quite a luxe, laid-back space for guests to enjoy the matches – with craft beer, along with a range of small plates, sharing dishes and hearty grub as well as a bottomless brunch offering.
đThe Directorâs Box, 37 Booth St, M2 4AA.
2. Walkabout

Rugby fans will be able to retreat to Walkabout for all of February and most of March to watch the Six Nations games, with the Manchester Printworks venue serving beer in two pint-sized glasses. If that wasn’t all, you can grab yourself a burger and a beer to enjoy with your chosen Six Nations match.
đWalkabout, 27 Withy Grove, M4 2BS.
3. BOX

Sports bar on Deansgate, BOX, will be screening the Six Nations this season – with every match available to watch live. Plus, you won’t go hungry here as there’s an extensive menu filled with the likes of pre-match kick-off snacks, sharers, wraps, subs, pizzas, kebabs, burgers and loaded fries.
đBOX, 125 Deansgate, M3 2BY.
4. Freight Island

Popular Manchester street food and entertainment hub Freight Island is getting in on the rugby action by screening all of the Six Nations games up in the UK’s biggest fan zone. Doors open at 4pm on Fridays and from 12pm on the weekend, giving you plenty of time to grab some food and drinks pre-match from Freight Islandâs many vendors. Or why not indulge in Pattersons American Buffet for the Sunday games? Nothing beats a bit of comfort food, whether youâre team is winning or losing. There are also 20,00 free pints and prosecco being given away.
đFreight Island, 11 Baring Street, M1 2PZ.
5. BrewDog Outpost

The Six Nations will screen at BrewDog’s Outpost bar on Oxford Road this season, starting with round one on January 31. Mini Kegs are available to order for your table, and the game will be shown on BrewDog’s own big screen for optimum viewing quality. Plus if you’re a big rugby fan, BrewDog Outpost is even hosting a Six Nations quiz, written by the legendary rugby players and hosts of For The Love Of Rugby podcast, Dan Cole and Ben Youngs, will have you compete with people at BrewDog bars all across the country.
đBrewDog Outpost, 144 Oxford Rd, M13 9GP.
6. Bierkeller/ Shooters

One of the Printworksâ thriving venues, the Manchester Bierkeller will most definitely be showing the Six Nations matches â with over twenty screens, three projector screens and a massive LED superscreen to watch the action on, the only decision you need to make is what drink to have. Enjoy cold beers, steins and pitchers, as well as 8-pint beer towers, stein cocktails and more.
đManchester Bierkeller, The Printworks, Withy Grove, M4 2BS.
7. Shack

Shack NQ is set to screen the Six Nations from January 31 until March 15 when the tournament ends. The sports bar is set to boast a thriving atmosphere, with 17 screens and snacks galore. Gorge on hot dogs, fries and nachos in comfy booths as you watch every tackle, scrum, kick and line-out. Private TV booths require a reservation but walk-ins are welcome.
đShack NQ, 69 High St, M4 1FS.
8. Brickhouse Social

From terrace to taproom, pool hall to plates and beats from the Brickhouse Social basement, this venue has it all. Kicking off from January 31 the competition will start with France hosting Wales at 8:15pm with Englandâs first game against Ireland scheduled for February 1. The bar features an impressive rooftop terrace, a selection of pool tables, 12 huge screens with a specially designed sound system, an unrivalled atmosphere as well as a bottomless brunch menu on a Saturday. The venue will also be served from the legendary Late-Night Slice as well as a DJ on specific match days. Book your tables via emailing reservations@brickhouse.social.
đBrickhouse Social, 11-13 New Wakefield Street, M1 5NP.
9. The Woodstock Arms

If you’re after somewhere to watch the Six Nations outside of Manchester city centre then head to The Woodstock Arms in Didsbury. Here you can watch every thrilling match and cheer on your team from a comfy seat in the pub. With an electric atmosphere, delicious food, and perfectly poured pints, it’s a great spot to catch every try, tackle, and triumph. The Woodstock Arms serves up British pub classics like fish and chips, steak and ale pie, and steak and chips, to name a few, so you won’t go hungry in front of the screen.
đThe Woodstock Arms, 139 Barlow Moor Road,
10. The Beech Inn

From a Friday night lights kick-off in Paris to the Super Saturday showdown, if youâre wondering where to watch six nations, The Beech Inn in Chorlton will be screening all Six Nations fixtures live. You can even kick off the biggest rugby tournament in the Northern Hemisphere with their Icons Brunch consisting of two hours of bottomless Guinness and Espresso Martinis (or other drinks if those arenât your vibe) while you catch every moment live on the big screens. Plus, with huge screens and some sharers ranging from 1kg of wings to nachos to loaded fries to tackle with your mates, you might want to scrum on down.
đThe Beech Inn, 72 Beech Road, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, M21 9EG.
11. Tank and Paddle

Another Manchester Printworks spot where you can watch the Six Nations rugby championships is MiXR venue, Tank and Paddle. The bar comes with some added excitement too as fans can use their purchasing power to show national pride through the MiXR Pub Nations âMissionâ. Every burger, pint, soft drink, or salad purchased during the Six Nations earns consumers points on the MiXR app. Each point lifts your nationâs standing, bringing your country closer to victory while unlocking exclusive rugby rewards and bar discounts throughout the championships. Plus, anyone who signs up to take part using the MiXR app, will also be rewarded with a free pint of Guinness – cheers to that!
đTank and Paddle, Unit 10, The Printworks, 27 Withy Grove, M4 2BS.
12. Seven Bro7hers

If you’re after a wide selection of locally-made craft beer alongside somewhere to watch the Six Nations 2025 in and around Manchester, then Seven Bro7hers is a great shout. You can head to either their Ancoats or Media City locations to grab a brew, some food and enjoy all the rugby games on the big screen. For Ancoats customers, you can tuck into beer snacks, burgers and succulent wings from the Super Fry Guys, and even Yorkshire pudding wraps for those Sunday matches.
đSeven Bro7hers, 39 Blossom St, Ancoats, M4 5AF |Media City, Orange Building, Salford, M50 2HE.