With Australia’s most viewed sporting event just around the corner, it’s time to start planning where you are going to spend our first official public Grand Final day holiday! There is no shortage of pubs, bars and restaurants that will have massive screens set up to watch the game and it’s no doubt the crowds will be massive, but for those die heart fans, there are some pretty killer packages available to make the most out of the 2015 Grand Final event.
For the die heart fans:
Bridge Hotel – Doors open @ 10am, Breakfast BBQ from 10am-12pm, Jumbo Tron TV streaming the game, bookings available in the bistro from 12pm which include a 2 course menu for $50pp. Richmond. Website
Prahran Hotel – Doors open @ 11am, grab a table in the restaurant for a 2 course menu for $50pp. Upton Bar is offering a 4hr drink and canape package for $100pp. 20 screens available streaming the game. Prahran. Website
The Exchange – Doors open @ 11am, BBQ lunch + 4hr drinks package for $90pp. Screens set up in main bar area, live entertainment on the upper levels until closing time. Port Melbourne. Website
Richmond Club Hotel – Doors open @ 8am, Breakfast + 3hr drinks package for $85pp, full pub fare available from 11am, 17 flat screen TV’s streaming the game, live acoustic music and DJ after the game. Richmond. Website
Terminus Hotel – Doors open @ 11am, 2 course for $55pp, 17 screens streaming the game, DJ playing after the game. Abbotsford. Website
Young and Jackson – One of Melbourne’s most iconic pubs, Doors open @ 10am, 102 inch TV & projector screen streaming the game, footy tunes, pub fare, outdoor terrace, rooftop bar. Live entertainment & DJ kicks off after the game. CBD. Website
Portland Hotel – Doors open at 12pm, drink on arrival/pie at 1/2 time + guaranteed seat in front of a screen for $20pp, or drink on arrival + 3 course menu for $65pp. CBD. Website
College Lawn Hotel – Doors open @ 11am, 16 screens streaming the game, pub fare, live music after the game. Prahran. Website