Scotland may have fallen short of winning the Triple Crown following last weekend's defeat to Ireland, but Gregor Townsend men will want to finish their Guinness Six Nations campaign on a high with victory over the Azzurri in Edinburgh on Saturday (March 18).
The Italians last visit to the Scottish capital ended in a 52-10 defeat. Last year’s match, in Rome, also went the way of the Scots with Townsend’s troops winning 33-22.
For those not lucky enough to have tickets for big match, which kicks off at 12.30pm, we’ve compiled a list of the 15 best Edinburgh pubs to watch the action unfold.
. Where to watch the match
We’ve compiled a list of the 15 best Edinburgh pubs to watch this weekend's rugby action unfold. Photo: Third Party
. The Tron
The Tron in Hunter Square, just off the Royal Mile, is a student-friendly pub guaranteed to have a good atmosphere when the rugby is on. They also boast a huge menu, including gourmet burgers, steak, and pizza. Photo: Google Streetview
. The Mitre
The Mitre is situated in High Street, in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. It is a traditional 19th Century pub serving up traditional pub grub and streaming the Six Nations on its HD screens. Photo: Google
. Teuchters Landing
Teuchters Landing in Dock Place, Leith, is a busy bar with a cool dockside seating area, delicious food, and a huge selection of beers and whisky. This place is a lively destination to watch the Six Nations rugby, with five screens to choose from. Photo: supplied
. Finnegan's Wake
Finnegan's Wake in Victoria Street, Old Town, is a lively Irish bar which always has a great atmosphere when the Six Nations is on. Photo: Finnegan's Wake Facebook
. Footlights Bar and Grill
Footlights Bar and Grill in Spittal Street is a great choice for the Six Nations rugby - or indeed any other sport - with two giant laser screens and six large TVs. If you're feeling peckish, they serve tasty Scottish pub grub, including burgers. Photo: Google Streetview
1. Where to watch the match
We’ve compiled a list of the 15 best Edinburgh pubs to watch this weekend's rugby action unfold. Photo: Third Party
2. The Tron
The Tron in Hunter Square, just off the Royal Mile, is a student-friendly pub guaranteed to have a good atmosphere when the rugby is on. They also boast a huge menu, including gourmet burgers, steak, and pizza. Photo: Google Streetview
3. The Mitre
The Mitre is situated in High Street, in the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town. It is a traditional 19th Century pub serving up traditional pub grub and streaming the Six Nations on its HD screens. Photo: Google
4. Teuchters Landing
Teuchters Landing in Dock Place, Leith, is a busy bar with a cool dockside seating area, delicious food, and a huge selection of beers and whisky. This place is a lively destination to watch the Six Nations rugby, with five screens to choose from. Photo: supplied