Grassmarket sports bar The Black Bull is to continue in its role as the official away hub for Edinburgh Rugby as the new season approaches.
With its convenient city centre location, eight high-definition sports TV screens, and space to host up to 260 guests at once, this will be the third year of the partnership between the pub and the local club.
Under the fan hub arrangement, The Black Bull will once again be putting on player appearances and special Q&A events, as well as giving Edinburgh Rugby season ticket holders 20% off their total bill anytime, and offering non-season ticket fans 20% off on match days.
To mark this renewed partnership, the chefs at The Black Bull have created a new Edinburgh Rugby-themed menu, including Ruck & Roll Spice Bag, The Tartan Trophy Pie, and The Full Back Burger.
Alaan Lavety, deputy general manager at The Black Bull, which is part of the Edinburgh-based hospitality group Signature, said: “We’re really excited to be teaming up with Edinburgh Rugby as their official away hub once again.
“We’re aiming to recreate the buzz of Hive Stadium in the Grassmarket, where we’ll be celebrating all things Edinburgh Rugby.
“If The Black Bull knows one thing, it’s sport. We have eight high-definition sports TV screens across the venue and show all the biggest games for rugby fans to enjoy.”
Edinburgh Rugby wing Wes Goosen is the face of the club’s partnership with The Black Bull for 2026/27. He said: “Edinburgh Rugby has enjoyed a fantastic long-standing relationship with Signature Group across several of its city centre venues.
“The Black Bull has become a second home for us over the past year, so we couldn’t be happier to continue making it our official away hub for our supporters into autumn 2026 and spring 2027.
“The Black Bull is undoubtedly one of the best sports bars in the city,” said Woosen. “It’s the perfect place to recreate that unique Hive Stadium atmosphere when the team is playing on the road.”
