As the heart of Aussie Rules beats loud and proud, Melbourne transforms into a vibrant cauldron of energy and excitement with the AFL Grand Final weekend.
It’s that electrifying time of year when die-hard fans and casual observers alike come together to celebrate the pinnacle of Australian football. Whether you’re a passionate supporter of the teams battling for glory or just in it for the thrill of the spectacle, there’s no shortage of spots around Melbourne to catch every high-flying mark and goal. From boisterous pubs where the roar of the crowd echoes with each play to intimate bars offering a more relaxed vibe, and even sprawling venues boasting giant screens for that stadium-like feel, Melbourne has got you covered. So grab your mates, don your team’s colours, and dive into the local scene to experience the AFL Grand Final in true Melbourne style.
Newmarket Hotel – Bottomless package and after party
34 Inkerman St, St Kilda
- 11am-2pm: $5 Irish coffees
- 2.30pm-5.30pm: Three hour bottomless package with select drinks and a meal, $99pp
- In house tipping competition including first goal scorer and Norm Smith
- Cellar bar open plus DJ from 7pm for the after party
Prahran Hotel – 3 hour footy package
82 High Street, Windsor
- 2pm-5pm: Footy Package with a three hour beverage package (beers, wines, spritzes and soft drinks) and roaming footy snacks, $125pp
- Live entertainment will start after the game
Garden State Hotel – Beverage package and after party
101 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
- From 2pm until the final whistle: The ultimate footy celebration with a beverage package (tap beer and house wines) and halftime nibbles, $135
- 5.30pm-3am: The party will continue after the siren sounds with DJs and live music
Terminus Hotel Abbotsford – Annual Grand Final Day Block Party in Flockhart Street
605 Victoria St, Abbotsford
- The biggest street party in Abbotsford with the Terminus Hotel’s annual Grand Final Block Party!
- Flockhart Street will become a destination for an epic AFL experience
- 12pm-2pm: Live music
- Siren to Siren: Tiered packages available from $109pp including bottomless bevs, roaming canapes and all the action on the mega screen
- 5.30pm until late: Live music followed by DJs
Hopscotch – Beverage and snacks package
4 Riverside Quay, Southbank
- Prime spot riverside with game viewing on the big screen
- Siren to Siren: Bottomless drinks and a delicious spread of savoury snacks, $109pp
Hotel Esplanade ‘The Espy’ – Gershwin Room – Bottomless drinks & roaming snacks
11 The Esplanade, St Kilda
- Guests will not miss any of the action in the iconic Gershwin Room
- 2pm-5pm: Three hours of bottomless drinks and roaming snacks, $110pp
Hotel Esplanade ‘The Espy’ – Louey’s – Italian feast and beverage package
11 The Esplanade, St Kilda
- Doors open at 12noon
- 2pm: An Italian feast and beverage package including house-made focaccia, rare roast prime rib and limoncello tiramisu, $140 for adults, $80 for children
- All the excitement of the big game played on the screen
Village Belle Hotel – Siren to Siren package and after party
202 Barkly Street, St Kilda
- Siren to Siren: Footy beverage package including schooners, house wine, sparkling and all non-alcoholics, $55pp
- All the game action live and loud
- DJs after the final siren to keep the party going
Imperial Bourke Street – Breakfast with Dane Swan, afternoon game viewing
2-8 Bourke St, Melbourne VIC 3000
- 9am-1pm: Breakfast with drink on arrival, plus guaranteed best seats to watch the game on level 1, $65pp
- Option to upgrade to a meet and greet with Hall of Fame legend and Brownlow Medalist Dane Swan – breakfast package plus guests can grab a photo with Dane Swan, $95
- Regular bookings available and all areas available for bookings to watch the footy
Fargo and Co – Pre-game sunset session and Bottomless bevs & roaming snacks for the game
216 Swan St, Richmond
- Grand Final Eve, 6pm-8pm: Two hours of bottomless bevs (incl. select cocktails) and share plates and DJ tunes, $89pp
- Grand Final Day, 2.30pm-5.30pm: Bottomless bevs and roaming snacks, $99pp
- DJs will start spinning the tunes after the game to keep the party going into the early hours