The Six Nations is a great excuse to get your pals together and head out for some drinks and a cracking game of rugby. Nothing beats the camaraderie of cheering on the home team alongside dozens of other sports fans who are all fired up and willing Ireland to go all the way. Today's top videos Our team at EVOKE has plans to belt out Ireland's Call and throw our support behind the boys in green which is why we did a bit of a deep dive to find out the best spots around town. Here's what we found: Searsons has long been a top choice for rugby fans and with little wonder, the atmosphere is electric on game day. As well as plenty of screens, they've all the usual stuff on tap as well as a cool cocktail menu and some really tasty pub grub. Come for the match but be prepared to settle in. Located just off Grafton Street, Lemon and Duke has a gorgeous food menu to compliment their drinks. It also has a rugby connection as it is co-owned by the same team as the Bridge 1859 in Ballsbridge rugby stars Jamie Heslip and brothers Rob and Dave Kearney. Once the evening sets in, a live DJ is in residence so you could stay on all night if you want. Ask anyone their top pick of Dublin sports bars and chances are Toners will likely make the cut. There's a very comfy and huge heated outdoor terrace and plenty of space to gather around the TV screens. The pizzas are also pretty special, it's definitely a spot where you can kick back and enjoy all the action. The Camden is ideal if you plan on heading out for a bite after the match given its proximity to Dublin's top-rated restaurants and clubs. Giant screens show all the sport- it's like watching the game on a cinema screen- and there's lots of space to move around. The Bath is so close to the Aviva you can actually hear the roars of the crowds. It's pretty much the next best thing to being there in person. This gastropub is full of atmosphere and has some really nice cocktails if pints aren't your thing. A pub co-owned by four ex-Ireland internationals can only be a good omen on game day and The Bridge 1859 is a rugby watering hole through and through. It's a cosy spot with plenty of screens and draws a great crowd. Rody's is a very spacious pub with lots of room at the bar so you won't have to wait too long to be served. It's fairly traditional, with a nice menu and platters if you're into nibbles with your tasty pints. This is a real pub pub. As in, bar stools instead of long couches and plenty of buzz and chances are good of getting a snog at the end of a Saturday night. Mc Sorley's is definitely a spot to consider if you are making a day of it, as a DJ kicks off in the evening playing some top pop classics. Harry Byrnes never fails to deliver a great atmosphere on game days but you'll have to arrive early to nab a seat. If you don't mind standing though there's plenty of space outside with several screens so you won't miss the action. Paddy Cullens is always a popular spot at the weekend but when Ireland is playing the punters are regularly spilling out onto the street with pints. It's really close to the stadium too so it's usually pretty packed before and after the game. Slap bang in the city centre, The Old Stand is a great pub for any sport really. It's a traditional bar that regulars love for a creamy pint of the black stuff. It goes down very well when celebrating a winning try. Great service, a good beer menu and a lovely Guinness, sure what more could ask for except maybe a Tripple Crown or Grand Slam? Mary Macs is an intimate spot with space at the bar and a nice comfortable smoking area. You have to get there early if you want to get a good spot to watch the game, but there's a reason The Wool Shed is so busy- the food and drinks menu is really good and there are plenty of screens to watch the action. The Merry Cobbler is another great shout if you're looking for a place to watch the game. Rumour has it that Andy Farrell, whose young son Gabriel is also following in the family's sporty footsteps, has been known to pop in for a pint of two over the years as well! The Swan on Augier Street is a legacy rugby pub. It was formerly owned by Sean Lynch who played for Leinster, Ireland, and the only Lions team to beat New Zealand. It's also crammed with memorabilia to set the mood on the day, it is also the favourite watering hole for trainee doctors from the nearby College of Surgeons. It's impossible to pull together a Six Nations viewing list without mentioning 'Ireland's number one sports bar.' The Living Room on Cathal Brugha Street has no less than 50 screens so watching the match here typically means no more straining your neck to see around the crowds and the cocktails are none too shabby either. Happy days! The Barge always goes big for the Six Nations but can also accommodate a big crowd so you won't feel as rammed as in other bars. The pub which sits on the water's edge on Charlemont Street also typically runs promotions throughout the tournament including limited edition sharing platters that are a game changer. That's our list, Let us know your top picks and c'mon Ireland!1) Searsons, Baggot Street
2) Lemon and Duke, Duke Lane
3) Toners, Baggot Street
4)The Camden, Camden Street
5) The Bath, Bath Avenue
6) The Bridge 1859, Ballsbridge
7) Rody Bolands, Rathmines
8) McSorley's, Ranelagh
9) Harry Byrnes, Clontarf
10) Paddy Cullens, Ballsbridge
11) The Old Stand, Dublin 2
12) Mary Macs, Ballsbridge
13) The Woolshed, Parnell Street
14) Merry Cobbler, Irishtown Road
15) The Swan
16) The Living Room
17) The Barge
