The Best Places in Melbourne to Watch the 2018 FIFA World Cup
Catch the big games on the big screens at these local pubs.
The 2018 FIFA World Cup has kicked off in Russia. And the first few days have been filled with upsets and, even, earthquakes. Even those who aren't hardcore soccer fans would've heard rumours of Messi's missed penalty — and Argentina's ensuing draw with underdog Iceland — and Mexico's unexpected win over Germany, which (maybe) led to an earthquake caused by excessive revelry back on home turf.
Australia unfortunately lost its first match to France (in a narrow 2–1 defeat), but we have two more chances to prove ourselves, taking on Denmark and Peru in the following weeks.These are games you don't want to miss, and there's no better place to watch them than in your local pub, pint in hand.
Australia will take on Denmark at 10pm (AEST) Thursday, June 21, and Peru at 12am (AEST) on Wednesday, June 27.
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BarPrince Alfred Hotel, Carlton
191 Grattan Street, Carlton
An old Carlton favourite has reopened with a sleek new interior that honours its colourful past.
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BarWelcome to Thornbury
520 High Street, Northcote
A permanent food truck park boasting a rotating menu of street food snacks.
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BarCollege Lawn Hotel
36 Greville Street, Prahran
Relax on the astroturf and enjoy cheap pub grub along with ice-cold beers at this no-frills local.
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BarWaterside Hotel - CLOSED
508 Flinders Street , Melbourne
The historic building features five separate hospitality spaces, including a Champagne lounge and a craft beer bar.
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BarThe Great Northern Hotel
644 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North
A pub for pub-lovers in Carlton North.
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BarThe Silverlake Social
198 Chapel Street, Prahran
A Prahran bar sporting a pool table, Buffalo wings and an extensive back bar of hard-to-find American booze.
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BarPrahran Hotel
82 High Street, Prahran
Enjoy good old fashioned pub food from the comfort of a concrete pipe.
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BarThe Corner Hotel
57 Swan Street, Richmond
A Richmond live music institution with a banging rooftop.
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RestaurantUnion Club Hotel
164 Gore Street, Fitzroy
A local's pub hidden in the backstreets of Fitzroy.
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BarHoly Moly - CLOSED
660A Glenferrie Road, Melbourne
Hawthorn's 24-hour club now has a late-night pizza joint.
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BarForester's Beer & Music Hall - CLOSED
64 Smith Street, Collingwood
50 beers on tap and 32 different craft brews from around the world, and around the corner.
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BarThe Boatbuilders Yard
23 South Wharf Promenade, South Wharf
Located right on the harbour at South Wharf, this is the place to go if you like your drinks served with a view.
