The Canon Bath (Social Pub & Kitchen) is the city's most sport-focused pub, covering Premier League football, the FA Cup, Europa League, Six Nations rugby and more on a dedicated setup built around match days. Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen near the station and The Boater by the Rec are the other two names that come up most often, and Young's-run pubs including Bath Brew House and Bath Cider House add extra screens during the Six Nations.
The Canon Bath (Social Pub & Kitchen)
This is the pub to know if sport is the main reason you're going out. It shows Premier League, FA Cup and Europa League football, plus international football, F1, horse racing, rugby union, rugby league and boxing, and it covers every match of the Six Nations rather than just the headline fixtures. If you want a venue built around watching sport rather than one that happens to have a screen in the corner, this is it.
Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen
Ludo sits right next to Bath Spa railway station and runs on a sports-bar format with screens throughout the venue. It's a practical choice if you're arriving by train and don't want to walk far, and it covers major tournaments including the Six Nations on its big screens. For more on what else is near the station, see our Bath Spa station guide.
The Boater
The Boater, next to Pulteney Bridge and overlooking the Recreation Ground, is regularly named one of the best spots in Bath to watch the Six Nations, helped by its location close to where Bath Rugby actually play. It's also one of the city's best beer gardens outside of match days, covered in our rooftop and terrace bars guide, so it works whether or not there's a game on.
The Assembly Inn
The Assembly Inn is a popular choice with Bath's local sports fans, showing games across four large screens. It's a solid option if The Canon or Ludo are busy and you want somewhere a little more low-key for the same fixture.
The Pig & Fiddle
The Pig & Fiddle, on Saracen Street, is a big, multi-room pub with screens spread across several areas, which makes it a good option if your group wants to watch more than one game at once or just wants space on a busy match day.
Young's pubs: Bath Brew House and Bath Cider House
Young's-run pubs in Bath, including Bath Brew House and Bath Cider House, put on extra screens specifically for the Six Nations, making them worth checking if your usual spot is fully booked during the tournament. Expect them to book up on marquee weekends, so arrive early or reserve a table if the pub takes bookings.
Bath Rugby matchdays
If you're actually heading to a Bath Rugby match at the Rec rather than watching elsewhere, that's a different trip entirely: see our Bath Rugby matchday guide for getting to the ground itself. The Boater's location next to the Rec makes it the natural pre or post-match pub for home games.
Comparing your options
| Pub | Best for | Location |
|---|---|---|
| The Canon Bath | Widest range of sport, dedicated setup | City centre |
| Ludo Sports Bar & Kitchen | Convenience if arriving by train | Next to Bath Spa station |
| The Boater | Six Nations atmosphere, beer garden | By Pulteney Bridge / the Rec |
| The Assembly Inn | Quieter alternative, four screens | City centre |
| The Pig & Fiddle | Groups, multiple games at once | Saracen Street |
| Bath Brew House / Cider House | Extra Six Nations screens | City centre |
Looking beyond match day
If sport isn't the main draw every time you go out, our general best pubs in Bath guide covers the wider pub scene, including quieter spots away from the big screens.
Booking ahead for big matches
For marquee fixtures, especially Six Nations weekends and major football tournaments, the venues above fill up fast. Call ahead or book a table where the pub allows it, particularly at The Canon Bath and The Boater, which both tend to be the first choice for Bath's rugby crowd specifically.