Where to watch the Lions Rugby Tour 2021

Rugby fans, the wait is over - the countdown to the British Lions tour of South Africa is officially on. Leave the hosting to us and book one of our best rugby pubs showing all the matches this summer.

Best pubs to watch the Lions Rugby Tour 2021

Summer 2021 will see the hotly-anticipated return of The British and Irish Lions rugby tour and where better to enjoy the action than at one of South England’s best rugby pubs?! 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 Lions Tour matches live on our screens. 

All you need to know about this year’s British Lions Tour:

The British Lions will play eight epic matches in their tour of South Africa, culminating in three Tests against the reigning world champion hosts. On 26th June, the team had a warm-up game against Japan (result: 28-10 to Japan) on home soil at Murrayfield before the South Africa tour kicks off the following week. 

Lions’ rugby head coach Warren Gatland has named an expanded 37-man squad to scrum off against Super Rugby sides DHL Stormers, Cell C Sharks and Vodacom Bulls before the three Tests. There will also be matches against an Emirates’ Lions side and a South Africa A for the squad to face, led by Wales captain Alun Wyn Jones.

As if that didn’t sound exciting enough, we have collated the ultimate list of the best pubs to watch the British Lions Rugby Tour 2021. So search below to find the best spot or screen for each of the British Lions rugby matches live and join your fellow fans to enjoy every scrum, line-out and kick of this year’s tour.

Make sure you book your table early to ensure you don’t miss any of the Lions Tour action or unbeatable pub atmosphere.

Find the best pubs to watch the Lions Rugby Tour 2021

Few things capture a rugby fan’s attention like watching the British Lions Tour from the comfort of one of the best rugby pubs. So, whatever you do this summer, don’t stay at home. Check out our top recommendations of where to watch the British & Irish Lions this summer.

Watch the Lions Rugby in North London

Our fantastic selection of North London pubs offer delicious food and a superb selection of real ales. From Camden to Kings Cross and beyond, get stuck into a proper pub feast as you watch all the action.

Watch the Lions Rugby in East London

East London is synonymous with great, traditional boozers updated for modern times. Explore the East to be delivered an amazing atmosphere, delicious drinks and top-notch food to boot.

Watch the Lions Rugby in West London

They say that ‘West is Best’, especially when it comes to rugby. So from Twickenham to Teddington and from Chelsea to Chiswick, head to our West side pubs for the rugby action this summer.

Watch the Lions Rugby in South London

South London pubs cater for a wide range of different tastes with venues boasting a vast selection of craft beers, local ales and classic cocktails. Plus they’ll be showing every minute of the Lions Tour on one of their huge screen TVs.

Watch the Lions Rugby in Central London

We, better than most, appreciate it can be tricky finding great pubs to watch the rugby at in Central London. We have taken some time picking out some cracking central spots showing the Lions Tour that will offer an amazing atmosphere come kick-off.

Watch the Lions Rugby in Sussex

Join us at our super selection of rugby pubs in Sussex for all the live Rugby action on BT, Sky Sport and Channel 4. Book now to enjoy sharing the highs and the lows of this year’s epic tournament in the company of equally passionate rugby fans.

Watch the Lions Rugby in Surrey

With so many Surrey pubs showing the sport this summer, the options are endless. View the match fixture lists below and find a Surrey pub showing the games you most want to see – accompanied by great drinks, fab food and unbeatable atmospheres.

Watch the Lions Rugby in Kent

Rugby with a view you say? There aren’t many places more pleasant than the Garden of England and what’s more, the county hosts a fantastic selection of great pubs showing the best of the British Lions games this summer.

Watch the Lions Rugby in Oxfordshire

Oxfordshire is a British county with a long brewing history and if you, like us, can’t think of anything better than catching every moment of the summer’s rugby action at one of its best pubs then read on.

Watch the Lions Rugby in Bristol

Now we can officially tuck into a fantastic feast of rugby action, we have our best pubs in Bristol ready and raring to show the British Lions tour matches this summer. 

Watch the Lions Rugby in Berkshire

From a vibrant atmosphere guaranteed, to locally brewed ales, join us at one of Berkshire’s best rugby pubs for a game-day experience you won’t forget.

Watch the Lions Rugby in Exeter

Rugby is kind of a big deal at the home of the Chiefs and Exeter has no shortage of great pubs showing the Lions tour this summer.

Key dates for the Rugby Lions matches

Sat 3 July Lions v British & Irish Lions (5pm, Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg)

Wed 7 July Sharks v British & Irish Lions (7pm, Emirates Airline Park, Johannesburg)

Sat 10 July Bulls v British & Irish Lions (5pm, Loftus Versfeld, Pretoria)

Wed 14 July South Africa A v British & Irish Lions (7pm, Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town)

Sat 17 July Stormers v British & Irish Lions (5pm, Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town)

Sat 24 July First Test – Springboks v British & Irish Lions (5pm, Cape Town Stadium, Cape Town)

Sat 31 July Second Test – Springboks v British & Irish Lions (5pm, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg) 

Sat 7 Aug Third Test – Springboks v British & Irish Lions (5pm, FNB Stadium, Johannesburg)

All of our pubs showing the Lions Rugby Tour

There we have it – the ultimate scrum-down of some of the best rugby pubs in London and the South of England. With so many pubs near you showing The Lions Rugby Tour live on TV, with Sky Sports and BT Sport, what are you waiting for?!

Book your table now at one of our rugby pubs showing all of the Lions Tour matches and enjoy great drinks, fabulous food and an unbeatable atmosphere. Grab a pint of your favourite beer, ale or other and settle down to support the British Lions squad, surrounded by fellow rugby fans.

We look forward to welcoming you!

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