The Rugby World Cup starts this weekend (October 10th) in Australia.So, if you can’t bear to miss the England, Wales, Scotland and Ireland games, and you find yourself in Madrid at this time, find yourself an Irish pub.

In Madrid, the Irish pubs are dotted all over the city – and don’t forget, the Spanish bars are not likely to show any games. My favourite Irish bar is Finnegan’s, located near Metro Alonso Martínez , but here is a listing of all the others. If I have missed any out, please let me know.

Finnegan’s – Plaza de Salesas 9 – Metro: Alonso Martínez – Tel: 91 319 8716
Finbars – c/ Marqués de Urquijo 10 – Metro: Argüelles/Moncloa – Tel: 91 548 3793
O’Neill’s – c/ Príncipe 12 – Metro: Sevilla – Tel: 91 521 2030
The Quiet Man – c/ Valverde 44 – Metro: Tribunal – Tel: 91 521 4181
Kitty O’Sheas – c/ Alcalá 59 – Metro: Banco de España – Tel: 91 575 4901
Irish Rover – Avda de Brasil 7 – Metro: Santiago Bernabéu – Tel: 91 597 4811
La Fontana de Oro – c/de la Victoria 2 – Metro: Sol – Tel: 91 531 0420
Moore’s – c/Barcelo 1 – Metro: Tribunal – Tel: 91 532 6331
Moore’s – c/Felipe – Metro: Sol – Tel: 91 365 5802

You can find the Madrid Metro map here.