Where to watch the Summer Internationals 2023
Best pubs to watch the Summer Internationals 2023
Rugby fans, the wait is over – the countdown to the Summer Internationals 2023 is officially on. Leave the hosting to us this year, round up your mates and book one of our best rugby pubs to watch all the matches this August.
Rugby fans from far and wide will no doubt welcome the hotly-anticipated Summer Internationals in the warm up to the Rugby World Cup. Where better to enjoy the action than at one of the best rugby pubs in the South?! With a line-up of some of the most famous rugby pubs, we can’t wait to welcome you to enjoy every second of the Summer Internationals 2023 matches live on our HD-screens.
All you need to know about the Summer Internationals series 2023.
The England rugby squad will play four Test matches with two of they being played at Twickenham Stadium this summer 2023 and each match has its own history, action and edge.
Head coach Steve Borthwick and his team kick off their Summer Internationals campaign on Saturday 5th of August against arch-rivals Wales at Principality Stadium, Cardiff and the following weekend will see them scrum-off against each other again at Twickenham Stadium.
On the 19th of August, will see England face cross rivals Irelands.
The final match of the Summer Internationals 2023 series on August 26th will see England face Fiji at Twickenham Stadium.
As if that didn’t sound exciting enough, we have collated the ultimate list of the best pubs to watch the Summer Internationals 2023. So read on to source the best spot and screen for each of the Summer Internationals 2023 matches live and join your fellow sport fans to enjoy every kick, scrum and lineout of this summer’s series.
Make sure you book your table early to ensure you don’t miss any of the Summer Internationals action in the midst of our unrivalled pub atmosphere.
Bull & Gate
Kentish Town, London NW5 2TJ
Parties
The pub, formerly known for live music, was a major player in the 1980s music scene, with iconic bands including Coldplay, Blur, and Oasis playing there.
Duchess of Kent
Islington, London N7 8PR
Parties
In the heart of Islington and just a short stroll from Highbury and Islington station, a gem of a pub slightly off the beaten track just off Holloway Road.
The Castle
Islington, London N1 9HF
Parties
Standing pride of place on Pentonville Road, we're the perfect retreat from bustling Islington and only a short walk from Upper Street.
Adam & Eve
Fitzrovia, London W1T 3QQ
Parties
The lively party destination pub found in the bustling hub of Soho, between Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road.
One Tun
Fitzrovia, London W1T 4ND
Parties
Stroll along Goodge Street and you’ll find Fitzrovia’s favourite boozer. Old school dartboard and six large TV screens showing sport from all corners of the world.
The Albion
The City, London EC4V 6AA
Parties
A traditional pub in the heart of the City of London, just a few minutes walk from St. Paul’s Cathedral, Fleet Street and Blackfriars Station.
The Lockhouse
Paddington, London W2 1AZ
Parties
A vibrant pub in Merchant Square, with picturesque views overlooking Paddington Basin and offering a delightful ambiance.
Alexander Pope
Twickenham, London TW1 4RB
Parking
EV Charging
Bedrooms
Parties
Weddings
A beautiful pub with rooms, set on the banks of the River Thames in Strawberry Hill and within walking distance of Twickenham.
Brewer's Inn
Wandsworth, London SW18 2QB
Parking
Bedrooms
Parties
One of the original five Young’s pubs in Wandsworth, this iconic pub with rooms has been feeding and watering guests for almost two centuries.
Clapham North
Clapham, London SW9 9BT
Parties
An iconic pub opposite Clapham North station. Decorated, with neon's and boasting 2 bars over 2 floors.
Coach & Horses
Kew, London TW9 3BH
Parking
Bedrooms
Parties
A much-loved, historic Georgian coaching inn, that’s a firm favourite with Kew residents who love to pop in for a pie and a pint.
Coat & Badge
Putney, London SW15 1NL
Parties
Situated a 5 minute walk from Putney station away from the hustle and bustle of Putney high street.
Dog & Fox
Wimbledon, London SW19 5EA
Bedrooms
Parties
Weddings
An iconic pub with rooms in the heart of Wimbledon Village, originally commissioned by The Lord of the Manor, Earl Spencer, in the late 1700s.
Hope & Anchor
Brixton, London SW2 5UA
Parties
In between vibrant Brixton and trendy Clapham, a lively bar with London’s best pub garden out back.
Manor Arms
Streatham, London SW16 6LQ
Parties
Locals pub in the heart of Streatham, perfect for live sport and private hire.
Old Ship
Richmond, London TW9 1ND
Parties
Based in the heart of Richmond High Street, a traditional British pub that is suitable for any occasion.
Orange Tree
Richmond, London TW9 2NQ
Bedrooms
Parties
This beautiful pub with rooms sits proudly on the edge of Richmond High Street and is home to 13 bespoke bedrooms.
Rose & Crown
Wimbledon, London SW19 5BA
Parking
Bedrooms
Parties
Landlady Nicky welcomes you to her traditional village pub with rooms standing proudly by Wimbledon Common.
The Alexandra
Wimbledon, London SW19 7NE
Parties
A welcoming atmosphere, a cluster of loyal regulars, a squad of avid sports fans, well-cared for beers, wines from all around the world, and the most delicious pub classics.
The Alma
Wandsworth, London SW18 1TF
Bedrooms
Parties
Standing proudly in the heart of Wandsworth Town, this iconic green-tiled British pub with rooms is famed for their celeb-inducing Sunday roasts.
The Northcote
Battersea, London SW11 1NT
Parties
Located in the heart of Clapham Junction a vibrant pub for dining, entertainment, sports and nightlife experiences.
The Park
Teddington, London TW11 0AB
Parking
Bedrooms
Parties
This grand, nothing-short-of-iconic Grade-II listed Victorian pub boasts 44 bedrooms in the heart of Teddington.
The Windmill
Clapham, London SW4 9DE
Parking
Bedrooms
Parties
An iconic pub proudly perched on the edge of Clapham Common, a handy 5-minute stroll from Clapham Common and Clapham South tube stations, with bar, restaurant and 42 bedrooms.
Trafalgar Arms
Tooting, London SW17 0RT
Parking
Parties
Just a short walk away from Tooting Broadway tube station, and a couple of stops on the Northern line from Clapham and Wimbledon.
Brook Green Hotel
Hammersmith, London W6 7PB
Bedrooms
Parties
A stylish pub with rooms proudly stood on the corner of Brook Green in Hammersmith, West London.
Duke of Clarence
Kensington, London SW5 0BE
Parties
Located between Earls Court and South Kensington tube stations, and just a short walk from Kensington Olympia, bustling pub known for live sport.
King's Arms
Chelsea, London SW10 9PN
Parties
A traditional pub showing live sport, situated in a relaxed corner of Fulham Road serving delicious great British food, local craft beers, and seasonal cocktails.
Cherry Tree
Dulwich, London SE22 8EQ
Parties
Only a 2-minute walk from East Dulwich station and only a 15-minute walk from Peckham Rye station.
Dial Arch
Woolwich, London SE18 6GH
Parties
Weddings
Set in the heart of Woolwich, a gem of a pub near Woolwich Arsenal station and the DLR.
The Cow
Stratford, London E20 1GL
Parties
Located a short walk from Stratford station, overlooking the London Stadium and the Queen Elizabeth park.
The Crown
Lee, London SE12 0AJ
Parking
Parties
Weddings
The heart of the local community of Lee, serving our loyal locals and wonderful patrons of South-East London.
The Elgin
Notting Hill, London W11 1PY
Parties
It is situated between Ladbroke Grove and Holland Park, proudly at the top of Portobello Road and its world-famous market.
Duke's Head
Wallington, Surrey SM6 0AA
Parking
Bedrooms
Parties
An iconic local proudly overlooking Wallington Green since 1830. With stylish décor in the elegant restaurant and a lively outside terrace.
Hand & Spear
Weybridge, Surrey KT13 8TX
Parking
Bedrooms
Parties
Weddings
Ideally located near Weybridge train station, and just 30-minutes from Central London, Heathrow Airport, and Gatwick Airport.
Penny Black
Leatherhead, Surrey KT22 7AX
Parties
In the heart of Leatherhead in a grand, old Post Office.
The Bear
Esher, Surrey KT10 9RQ
Parking
Bedrooms
Parties
This pub with rooms stand proudly (and prettily) at the top of Esher High Street and has welcomed travellers and locals alike for over 300 years.
The Bridge
Chertsey, Surrey KT16 8JZ
Parking
Bedrooms
Parties
Perfectly perched along the banks of the River Thames with a stunning backdrop of the seventh-grade arch Chertsey bridge, home to 47 characterful bedrooms.
The Crown
Chertsey, Surrey KT16 8AP
Parking
Bedrooms
Parties
Located in the heart of Chertsey, Surrey, this charming pub with rooms will quickly become your favourite local.
The Foley
Claygate, Surrey KT10 0LZ
Parking
Bedrooms
Parties
True to its history as a 16th-century coaching inn, this newly refurbished (and simply stunning) traditional pub with rooms is wonderfully cosy and welcoming - to locals and travelling guests alike.
The Greyhound
Carshalton, Surrey SM5 3PE
Parking
Bedrooms
Parties
A Grade-II listed pub with rooms just a few minutes from Carshalton train station and overlooking Carshalton Ponds.
City Gate
Exeter, Devon EX4 3RB
Bedrooms
Parties
Weddings
A charming pub with rooms just a hop, skip and jump away from Exeter’s historic city centre and Central train station.
The Grove
Exmouth, Devon EX8 1BJ
Parties
Perfectly positioned along the seafront in Exmouth where the River Exe meets the sea.
Hollow Bottom
Guiting Power, Gloucestershire GL54 5UX
Parties
Located in the rural Cotswolds village of Guiting Power known as the best racing pub in the Cotswolds.
The Tavern
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL50 3DN
A smart community pub in the heart of Cheltenham, serving great beer, ales and seasonal food for sports enthusiasts, music-lovers and locals alike.
Bull's Head
Chislehurst, Kent BR7 6NR
Parking
Bedrooms
Parties
Weddings
A traditional British pub to enjoy a few pints or iconic afternoon tea feeling as if you’ve been transported straight into a quintessential London hotspot.
Red Lion
Radlett, Hertfordshire WD7 7NP
Parking
Bedrooms
Parties
A beautifully restored traditional pub with rooms standing proudly in the heart of Hertfordshire's Radlett Village since the 1900's.
The Lamb
Hindon, Wiltshire SP3 6DP
Parking
Private Dining
Bedrooms
Parties
A 12th - century coaching inn, perched in the chocolate box village of Hindon, which has all the quirks and qualities a country pub with 14 rooms needs to be unforgettable.
Summer Internationals 2023 Fixtures
All kick-off times are shown in UK & Ireland time (with local time in brackets, where applicable).
WEEK 1
Saturday 29th July 2023
Scotland v Italy
BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Kick-off: 3:15pm
WEEK 3
Saturday 12th August 2023
England v Wales
Twickenham Stadium, London
Kick-off: 5:30pm
France v Scotland
Stade Stade Geoffroy Guichard, Saint-Étienne
Kick-off: 8:00pm (9:00pm local)
WEEK 5
Friday 25th August 2023
New Zealand v Argentina
Twickenham Stadium, London
Kick-off: 7:30pm
Saturday 26th August 2023
England v Fiji
Twickenham Stadium, London
Kick-off: 3:15pm
Scotland v Georgia
BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Kick-off: 5:30pm
Ireland v Italy
Stade Jean-Dauger, Bayonne
Kick-off: 8:00pm (9:00pm local)
Italy v Japan
Venue TBC
Kick-off: TBC
Sunday 27th August 2023
France v Australia
Stade de France, Paris
Kick-off: 4:45pm (5:45pm local)
WEEK 2
Saturday 5th August 2023
Scotland v France
BT Murrayfield Stadium, Edinburgh
Kick-off: 3:00pm
Wales v England
Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Kick-off: 5:30pm
Ireland v Italy
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Kick-off: 8:00pm
Argentina v South Africa
Jose Amalfitani Stadium, Bueno Aires
Kick-off: 11:10pm (7:10pm local)
WEEK 4
Saturday 19th August 2023
Wales v South Africa
Principality Stadium, Cardiff
Kick-off: 3:15pm
Ireland v England
Aviva Stadium, Dublin
Kick-off: 5:30pm
France v Fiji
Stade de la Beaujoire, Nantes
Kick-off: 8:00pm (9:00pm local)
Italy v Romania
TBC
TBC
There we have it – the ultimate scrum-down of some of the best rugby pubs in London and the South of England to watch the best of the sport this summer. With so many pubs near you to visit during the Summer Internationals 2023, what are you waiting for?!
So, book your table now at one of our rugby pubs to enjoy great drinks, fabulous food and an unbeatable game day atmosphere. Grab a pint of your favourite beer, ale or other and settle down to cheer on your home side surrounded by fellow rugby fans.
We look forward to welcoming you!