Friday marks the kick-off of the 2025 Guinness Six Nations Rugby Championships, as France takes on Wales at the Stade de France in the highly anticipated return of the competition.
In what promises to be a tournament packed with twists and turns, attention then shifts to Saturday’s double-header, as Scotland hosts Italy before reigning champions Ireland begin their quest for a historic third consecutive title against England.
With national pride on the line and fans flocking to pubs to support their teams, sports enthusiasts across the UK looking for the best venues to watch matches from both the men’s and women’s Six Nations championships should check out the MiXR venues listed below for a first-class viewing experience:
- London
- The Three Lanterns
- Sports Bar & Grill Canary Wharf, Farringdon, Old Street
- Famous Cock Tavern Islington London
- Famous Three Kings Fulham
- Minories London
- Fox On The Green Islington London
- Manchester
- The Lost Dene Manchester
- Directors Box Manchester
- Tank & Paddle Manchester Printworks
- Birmingham
- Bristol Pear Birmingham
- Gosta Green Birmingham
- Walkabout Birmingham
- The Brasshouse Birmingham
- Liverpool
- Brookhouse Liverpool
- Yates Liverpool (Queen Sq)
- Hope & Anchor Liverpool
- Bristol
- Anchor Bristol
- The Cider Press Bristol
- Walkabout Bristol
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- Edinburgh
- Chanter Edinburgh
- Finnegans Wake
- Hanover Tap
- Glasgow
- Ark Glasgow
- Walkabout Glasgow
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- Cardiff
- Owain Glyndwr Cardiff
- Walkabout Cardiff
- Woodville Cardiff
Watching the games at MiXR venues in 2025 comes with added excitement, as fans can use their purchasing power to show national pride through the MiXR Pub Nations ‘Mission’.
Pub Nations is a campaign that unites fans to represent their country across both the men’s and women’s tournaments, culminating in the crowning of the first-ever Pub Nations Champion!
Every burger, pint, soft drink, or salad purchased during the Guinness Six Nations earns consumers points on the MiXR app. Each point lifts your nation’s standing, bringing your country closer to victory while unlocking exclusive rugby rewards and bar discounts throughout the championships.
With every scan of the MiXR QR code, your country rises on the MiXR Pub Nations leaderboard, inching closer to the Pub Nations crown.
43% of Rugby Fans dread being stuck in the Pub with England fans during Six Nations
- Data from MiXR, the pub and bar loyalty app, shows that 55% of rugby supporters are most keen to see England beaten in this year’s Six Nations
- 25% of fans support a country in the Six Nations that they have never visited
- 22% say their only connection to the nation they support is their grandparent or great-grandparent
- This year, fans will have the chance to use their in-pub purchasing power to show their national pride through the MiXR Pub Nations ‘Mission’.
Research has revealed that England supporters are the group rugby fans would least like to be stuck with in the pub during this year’s Guinness Six Nations.
In a survey conducted by MiXR, more than two-fifths (43%) ¹ of rugby fans named England supporters as the group they would most like to avoid when heading to their local to watch the tournament.
While escaping them may be a priority, getting one over the Red Roses is even more important. Over half of those surveyed (55%) said that England is the team they most want their nation to beat in the Six Nations, with two-thirds (67%) admitting they would support another nation when they play against England.
As for who they are cheering on themselves, it appears that choosing a team to support in this year’s Six Nations is not always straightforward. More than a quarter (25%) of fans said they supported a nation they have never even visited, while over one in five (22%) said their decision to back a country was based on having a grandparent or great-grandparent from there.
Book Early to Secure Your Spot
Last year, an incredible number of bookings were made at MiXR venues during the Six Nations Championships. With the added intrigue of this year’s tournament and the Pub Nations series, MiXR anticipates record-breaking attendance. Fans are encouraged to book early to secure the best viewing spots for their favourite fixtures.
How to Book
Reserve your place at any MiXR venue via the MiXR Sport app – heading to the rewards section to find the Pub Nations mission
How to take part in Pub Nations
Whilst most of us will never get the chance to play in the Six Nations, MiXR has launched the Pub Nations, an alternative tournament giving fans the chance to represent their nation in the true heartland of rugby, the pub.
During the tournament, the MiXR app will track the points ‘scored’ on food & drink by fans of each nation in 500 pubs nationwide. The nation that racks up the most MiXR points will take the illustrious Pub Nations crown and bragging rights over their neighbours. So, even if your nation doesn’t show up on the pitch, national pride can be restored at the pub!
Anyone who signs up to take part using the MiXR app, will also be rewarded with a free pint of Guinness and unlock exclusive rugby rewards and bar discounts throughout the championship.
Finally, your God-given talent for watching the rugby at the pub has been recognised!