Best budget-friendly pubs in Rugby
Rugby boasts a good selection of pubs serving a wide range of affordable drinks and regular promotions and offers. Whether you prefer a quaint pub with a cosy fireplace, outdoor beer gardens or a vibrant venue bustling with energy, Rugby’s pubs cater to all tastes. Explore the town’s lively pub scene where friendly faces and welcoming spaces create the perfect backdrop for enjoying conversations over perfectly poured pints.
A short walk from the famous Rugby School, this pub has has a L shaped bar. The pub has been re-branded a Craft Union Pub with a wide range of real ales on offer. The pub always offer a range of drink promotions to entice customers which come from a wide range of customer groups, both young and old. Televised sport from BT Sport and Sky is shown. Outside seating is available at pavement tables at the front.
1. The Bull
Where:
28 Sheep St, Rugby CV21 3BX
The Black Swann is a character pub at the heart of Rugby’s social scene, bringing customers value prices all day, every day. The Black Swan serves Heineken, Bier Moretti, Kronenbourg 1664, Fosters, Carling, J Smiths, Strongbow, and various cask ales. Free Wi-Fi is available. The pub has a large rear garden offering various seating areas all with heaters and outdoor TVs. Enjoy watching Sky Sports, BT, & Racing Channels. At the weekends they sometimes have entertainment on too, with DJ and karaoke.
2. The Black Swan
Where:
2 Chapel St, Rugby CV21 3EB
The Crown is a great British pub at the heart of the Rugby community. On tap they have a good choice of beer, cider and ale brands, poured perfectly every time. There is also a fantastic wine list including fizz and seasonal cocktails and they also serve a great choice of low or no alcohol options. Whether you are lookinkg to meet friends for drinks to watch the match with fellow sports fans, there is a warm welcome and friendly atmosphere, guaranteed.
3. The Crown
Where:
25 Market Pl, Rugby CV21 3DU
Found on Drury Lane, The Prince of Wales is a traditional pub with a wide choice of drinks and offers. Relax with a refreshing pint of your favourite lager in hand and a great atmosphere. There is karaoke on Friday nights and Live music on Saturday nights, and the pub enjoys a large outdoor courtyard seating area.
4. The Prince of Wales
Where:
7 Drury Ln, Rugby CV21 3DA
What’s better than gathering around the table with great food and drinks flowing as freely as the chatter? After all, it’s what the British pub experience is all about, and with their friendly staff and welcoming atmosphere, that’s exactly what you get every time you visit. Come and enjoy drinks and delicious food with your furry friend at your side - they are also welcome into the at The William Webb Ellis.
5. The Webb Ellis
Where:
22 Warwick St, Rugby CV21 3DN
Located near the Clock Tower, The Windmill Inn is a warm and friendly real ale public house. They are very knowledgeable about the beers and ciders, and there are plenty of them. They have lots going on during the week. Darts, quiz nights, tap take overs, live music. They have delicious rolls, scotch eggs, sausage rolls and other snacks. Well worth a visit when you're in Rugby.
6. The Windmill Inn
Where:
1 North St, Rugby CV21 2AB
7. The Rupert Brooke (JD Wetherspoon)
Situated on Castle Street, The Rupert Brooke is a JD Wetherspoon pub serving a wide range of drinks, including real ales, craft beers, gins and soft drinks at affordable prices. The pub is open for breakfast until 12 noon and offers free refills (all day every day) on tea and Lavazza coffee. For lunch and dinner, there are lighter bites, with deli deal options and vegetarian choices, gourmet burgers and freshly made pizzas. Table service is available via the Wetherspoon app, using our unlimited free Wi-Fi. This pub has step-free access and a small outdoor courtyard seating area.
Where:
8-10 Castle St, Rugby CV21 2TP