Where to Watch the British & Irish Lions Take On the Wallabies in Melbourne
After more than a decade, the British & Irish Lions are back in town, ready to face the old foe. These Melbourne pubs are showing all the action and more.
The four-year wait between Olympic Games and World Cups is maddening for sports fanatics. But spare a thought for rugby union fiends — the stint between the Wallabies taking on the British & Irish Lions is 12 long years. Yet the time has finally come for these historic foes to face off again, with the Lions taking to the MCG on Saturday, July 26.
You might kick yourself for not scoring tickets to the big game. However, the good news is that pubs across Melbourne are screening every second of this three-test series. Plus, many are ramping up the pre- and post-match fever even further with live music, food specials, giveaways and happy hours.
Head to Hopscotch to relish British & Irish Lion-themed menus, or check out the Village Belle Hotel's $6 Guinness special every day in July. Win or lose, bustling spots like Harlow and the Richmond Club Hotel will keep the party going long after the final whistle blows. So, catch the matches at these pubs and forget all about the 12-year wait until the next series.
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BarImperial Hotel
2-8 Bourke Street, Melbourne
Soak up the 360-degree views on the rooftop of this CBD pub.
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PubLondon Tavern Hotel
238 Lennox Street, Richmond
This old boozer is a must-hit during footy season.
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BarPrince Alfred Hotel, Port Melbourne
355 Bay Street, Port Melbourne
Open seven days a week for you to get good pub grub and wash down with a crisp cold craft beer.
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BarTransport Hotel
Federation Square, Melbourne
A multifaceted venue located in Federation Square — whatever you're after, it has you covered.
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BarThe Duke Of Wellington
146 Flinders Street, Melbourne
It turns out Melbourne's oldest licensed pub has a few new tricks up its sleeve.
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BarThe Wharf Hotel
18-38 Siddeley Street, Melbourne
Berth at this Yarra-side bar for a beer and the best view.
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BarRichmond Club Hotel
100 Swan Street, Richmond
Classic pub fare meets contemporary cuisine in the heart of Richmond.
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PubVillage Belle Hotel
202 Barkly St, Saint Kilda
St Kilda's old-meets-new pub with a standout Sunday roast.
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BarTerminus Hotel
605 Victoria Street, Abbotsford
The Abbotsford pub sports a classy revamp but maintains the things that matter most: beer, bingo and counter meals.
