Where to watch the Summer Internationals 2023

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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.

Great for sport

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.

A lively pub

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!

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