Are you planning on tuning in to the 2024 Guinness Six Nations Championship? Bars across Galway will be screening these matches live throughout the tournament and running special match day offers to keep you cheering on Ireland! Discover where to watch the Six Nations in Galway right here…
Taking place over the course of February and March, the rugby tournament will kick off on Friday 2nd of February with France hosting Ireland. For more information on the complete tournament schedule please tap here.
Below are a few picks of places that are going all out to provide you with an amazing 6 Nations watching experience, however don’t forget about the rest of the fantastic sports bars in Galway who will all be streaming these games live! Check out our favourite sports bars in Galway here.
EYE Cinema
Want to see all of Ireland’s Six Nations matches on the biggest screen in Galway? Well, thanks to Eye Cinema you can do just that! They’ll be broadcasting live all of the Irish games of the tournament in a family-friendly environment - where a cheeky drink is allowed. Tickets are €10 for an Adult including a Large Popcorn Combo and €5.50 for a Child (Under 13) including a Kids Tray. Tickets can be pre-booked through their website for all of the Irish games. Tap here to pre-book these matches as Ireland progresses in the tournament.
above: photo of Eye Cinema
The Cellar
Get ready for an epic Six Nations showdown! Join The Cellar Bar as they bring the passion, the cheers, and all the live action of Ireland's matches straight to you. As well as some pretty unmissable monthly drink specials and delicious food served daily. Don't miss a moment – grab your crew and let's make every match unforgettable!
Busker Brownes
Busker Brownes are going an extra mile to help you support Ireland in this year's Six Nations championship by giving you the chance to win big! Join Busker Brownes for live coverage of every Six Nations match and simple buy a pint of Guinness during one of these games and be entered into a competition to win 2x Tickets To Ireland V Wales Feb 24th Aviva Stadium and Overnight B&B Accommodation In The Newly Refurbished 4* Schoolhouse D4. Let the games begin! Throughout February they are also running two amazing food and drink offers between Sunday and Friday, 5-9pm; hot 'n' spicy wings + pint of Heineken for only €14, and gourmet burger + pint of Heineken for €16.
Glynn's Bar
If you haven't already been to see a match live on the screens in Glynn's Bar, this is the perfect opportunity to! They're known for their buzzing atmosphere on big match days and you'll spot a few signed Ireland and Connacht Rugby jerseys up on their walls. They also had Bundee Aki in pulling pints before he headed off to join the squad so take that as a sign of approval from one of the best! So, come along and cheer on Ireland with a pint in hand and a delicious wood-fired pizza from Urban Fire, as you watch the action unfold on the big screen.
above: photo courtesy of Glynn's
McGettigan’s
Throughout the entire tournament, McGettigan’s Galway will be streaming every game live across 17 large TVs over two floors. McGettigan’s are gearing up to take care of all your match day needs with the bonus of offering their top floor as a private room for groups wanting to watch the game together.
Harry's Bar
Harry’s Bar is without a doubt one of the best bars in Galway for watching the match. Screening all the action on their big screens, just pull up a chair and let the cheering commence. During the Ireland games they also are offering a free pint of Guinness with every burger and side order purchased.
MP Walsh
Drop into this cosy Westend boozer for front row seats to all the matchday action! For all of the Six Nations games you can rub shoulders with fellow rugby fans over quality pints of Guinness and cheer on Ireland as one. With an earlier opening time of 2pm throughout the week, MP Walsh is the best spot for a pre, mid and post match pint.
above: photo of MP Walsh, by Ado Lyons
The Sliding Rock
Proud supporters of the Irish rugby team, The Sliding Rock are running a fabulous special offer of a Burger + Pint for €15. This is available on the match days when Ireland are playing. With screens dotted throughout the bar, simply cosy up by the fireplace and get ready to cheer on Ireland!
Tom Sheridans Bar & Restaurant
Don't miss out on any of the Six Nations action by visiting Tom Sheridans Bar on match day! They've got screens throughout the bar that will all be screening these games live and rest assured you'll be in great company as you cheer on Ireland. As you watch the games enjoy their full bar menu which includes everything from cocktails to premium Irish whiskey, along with the ‘Galway Gold IPA’ that's brewed exclusively for the bar.
above: photo courtesy of Tom Sheridans Bar
The Dáil Bar
Great craic, delicious food options and a vast drink selection, you're certainly in for a treat when you and your pals end up at The Dáil Bar on a Six Nations match day. With food served daily from 12pm, you'll have plenty of time to fill up on pre-game dishes and get ready for cheering along Ireland on the big screen.
The Skeff
Featuring; 9 screens, 6 bars, a large drink selection and an unbeatable atmosphere for every game The Skeff is going to be Six Nations Central! During every Ireland game, they are giving you the chance to win a free pint of Guinness and all you have to do is split the G! Do you think you have what it takes?
above: photo courtesy of The Skeff
Seven Bar
During the tournament matches, Seven Bar will be making their The Loft venue the prime watching venue. They will be bringing the thrill of Ireland's 6 Nations games to life on the big screen, as well as offering some fantastic monthly drink specials and of course the perfect match meal- their famously delicious chicken wings. Don't miss a moment – COYBIG!
The Front Door
All Six Nations games are being screened live at The Front Door. They have large HD TV’s throughout the venue and are also the proud supporters of Bundee Aki. Spread across two floors with five bars, this bar is always a hive of activity and is also home to Sonny Molloy’s Whiskey Bar & Tigh Nora Gin Bar so you can be sure you'll have a great spot for watching the matches no matter where your seated.
Merchants Bar at Eyre Square Hotel
Catch all the Six Nation tournament action on the big screen at Merchants Bar at Eyre Square Hotel. With a 12ft x 9ft projector screen, four TVs, and an electric matchday atmosphere, this is going to be the place to cheer on Ireland. The pints will be flowing, cocktails ready to be served and a delicious food menu to enjoy. To ensure yourself a table please tap here to book.
above: photo courtesy of Merchants Bar at Eyre Square Hotel
Porterhouse
This spot has a killer reputation as a sports bar so naturally we have to recommend Oranmore’s Porterhouse! Throughout the match days they’ll be busy pulling pints of Guinness and serving up delicious bar food, the perfect pairing for tuning into the games on their big screens. Their spacious upstairs area can accommodate groups with ease so if your friends group is making an event of it, this is a fabulous option.
The Thatch Bar
Streaming all the top Six Nations games on screens throughout the bar and beer garden, The Thatch Oranmore is another phenomenal option come game day. Simply pull up a stool and join in the craic. This is the perfect place for a pint and for getting chatty with the locals while the game plays on the big screen.
Taylor’s Bar & Beer Garden
This Westend bar and beer garden is the ideal venue for groups to get together and cheer on Ireland. Taylor’s Bar & Beer Garden has two massive screens in their heated and covered beer garden and five more inside, so no matter where you end up sitting you will have an incredible seat for all the action.
Donnelly’s of Barna
Donnelly’s of Barna is the perfect bar for watching all games in the Six Nations championship. They will be serving up a pretty amazing Six Nations Special of a burger and a pint for only €16! Meaning that they are the perfect match spot to rub shoulders with fellow supporters and rugby enthusiasts. If you want to make an event of it they also can cater to large groups with private areas available to book.
An Púcán
On match day, the atmosphere at An Púcán is always electric! We highly recommend paying this bar a visit during the Six Nations tournament because it is going to be an experience you will never forget. Get ready to cheer along with the crowd as the room reacts as one, to all of Ireland’s successes.
above: photo courtesy of An Púcán
Feature photo courtesy of An Púcán
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