Seven Melbourne Venues Screening the Super Bowl for NFL Superfans
If you're looking to tune in to the biggest event in American sporting, do it right at these spots around town.
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Aussies love a good ball game. And though we might prefer a local game of NRL or AFL to the likes of the American NFL, there's a place for all sports fans in our nation. And besides, the Super Bowl is a big deal no matter how you spin it. Whether it's the sporting thrill for the fans watching the culmination of the NFL season, the always-viral halftime show or even the debut of hotly anticipated movie trailers mid-commercial break, we can all find a reason to tune in.
So, when the Super Bowl LIX touches down on Monday, February 10 (in our local timezone), secure your annual leave (or chuck a potentially risky sickie) and get the most out of the game by making a booking for a game day special at one of these Melbourne venues.
The Terminus Hotel, Abbotsford
Never missing the chance to get it on for a big sporting event, the Termo has set the stage for one hell of a touchdown with a special offer for game day. With doors opening at 9am ahead of the 10.30am kickoff, you can get in early to secure the best seats in the house.
Once you're situated, grab a cold Coors Light ('tis the day for it) and join in on a team jersey raffle. Make the most of the occasion and order some options off the special American-themed menu — think: loaded fries and double cheese and bacon cheeseburgers.
Imperial Hotel, Bourke Street
Super Bowl LIX is taking place at Caesars Superdome, the home stadium of the New Orleans Saints, so the Imperial is taking notes from the Crescent City. Starting at 9am, you can get face painting to support your team and enjoy some NFL-themed games before kickoff.
The menu will be inspired by the flavours of New Orleans, and come halftime — this year's performance will be headlined by Kendrick Lamar — cheerleaders will back the performance with a rooftop show. The fun will keep going once the game is done, too, when a live band takes over at 3pm to keep festivities going well into the evening.
The Exchange Hotel, Port Melbourne
If you're planning more than just a quick lunch to watch the game, make a booking at The Exchange to make the most of a bottomless package for the day. For $89pp, you'll get guaranteed prime seats to watch the game, four hours of bottomless house beers and wines and your choice of an item off the American-themed menu. Doors open at 9.30am, so don't delay ahead of the game.
The Local, Port Melbourne
The Local is also going all out for game day, with celebrations spread across two floors and two tiers. If you'll have the day free, splash $75 and enjoy a four-hour Super Bowl package on level one. That's 240 minutes of bottomless house beers and wines and a complimentary item off the themed menu between 10.30am and 2.30pm.
If you can only duck out for a quick viewing on your lunch break, the ground floor is accepting standard bookings and walk-ins; just be prepared for limited space.
College Lawn Hotel, Prahran
For those looking to go absolutely all-out, the College Lawn is offering a mega four-hour booking for $140pp. Any seat is prime viewing since the venue boasts two big screens and 16 TVs scattered throughout, and you'll be able to enjoy the action with all beers on tap, house wines, soft drinks and an American-inspired eight-piece canapé platter. How's that for a game day viewing party?
Melbourne Public Hotel, South Wharf
Meanwhile, at Melbourne Public, there are more than a few options for bookings, depending on how you want to spend your day. At the base level, entry will be $20 on the day and includes a schooner of Coors Light (first in, best dressed for tables), or you can book the brekkie bundle for $35 — that'll secure a table and a schooner of Coors plus a brekkie burger and three wings.
If you're looking to splash a bit more cash, the $120 VIP package is your biggest option. That will land you entry and the best seats in the house, unlimited beers from 10.30am and an American meat platter to fuel you until the game is through.
Brewdog Pentridge
Finally up in the old Pentridge Prison (oddly the perfect space for a sporting spectator event), there's a multi-tier offering for any absolute NFL diehards. It starts at $10 general admission (and a schooner of Quarterback Draught) or $35 gold admission that includes a schooner, brekkie burger and three wings.
Or grab the VIP ticket you deserve for $120pp, which will get you entry and the best views of the game, a BBQ meat platter and unlimited beers from 11am.
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