Best Melbourne Pubs - NFL Week

Best Melbourne Pubs – NFL Week: NFL Week is around the corner and Melbourne’s pubs are preparing for the historic occasion with plenty of football fever, drinks with mates, live music, themed food and more. 

With a variety of venues providing a different backdrop for Game Day, fans are spoilt for choice for where to spend the Friday 11 September. With large screens in every corner, an abundance of cold drinks, relaxed beer gardens and excellent food being served for breakfast, lunch and dinner there’s no shortage of places to settle in and enjoy the action.

 

Best Melbourne Pubs – NFL Week

City

Hopscotch – all week

Ground Floor, 4 Riverside Quay, Southbank

https://hopscotchmelbourne.com.au/events/nfl-week-at-hopscotch-melbourne/ 

  • Budweiser buckets, Bloody Mary’s & Pickleback shots all week
  • Wednesday 9th September: NFL & American themed Trivia Night
  • Friday 11th September
    • Doors open from 7am with FREE coffee
    • Pre-game brekky menu from 9.30am
    • River Terrace package available for $99 including, prime riverside seating, the game live and loud across 2 giant screens, a main meal from the limited American menu, Budweiser bucket in arrival, unlimited chicken wings
    • The game live and loud in the venue and DJs from 8pm until late

Riverland Bar – all week

Federation Wharf Vaults 1-9, Melbourne 

https://www.riverlandbar.com/whats-on/nfl/ 

  • Chomp down on the limited NFL Week Aussie Works Burger while sipping on American beer by the river.
  • Only a short walk from the MCG, making it the perfect pre and post game pit stop.
  • Watch the game live and loud on Riverland’s mega screen.

Quarterhouse

693 Collins Street, Docklands

https://quarterhouse.com.au/events/nfl-watch-party-at-quarterhouse/ 

  • The pub will be open from 9.30am so sports lovers can watch the Rams vs 49ers game live and loud
  • A true game experience with Dons Hot Dogs, face painting and cheerleaders presented by Y Series Wines
  • Post game live music will keep the vibes going

Imperial Hotel Bourke Street (AKA Seahawks House)

2-8 Bourke Street, Melbourne

https://bourkestreetimperial.com/events/seahawks-house/ 

For three action-packed days, The Imperial Hotel is being transformed into a Seattle home base as they cheer on the Seahawks. Including Accenture Super Bowl Trophy Display

  • Thursday 10 September 
    • Official BAM the Mascot unveiling, Seahawks vs Patriots watch party, live DJ, fan meet and greet with Cliff Avril, Seahawks Smarts Trivia
  • Friday 11 September 
    • Rams vs 49ers watch party, live DJ, Seattle Tribute Band 
  • Saturday 12 September
    • Meet & greet with BAM the Mascot

Hickens Hotel

127 Russell Street, Melbourne

https://hickenshotel.com.au/events/nfl-melbourne/ 

  • Doors will open at 7am for pre-game beers
  • VIP experience available for $29 including Carlton Dry on arrival and entry to the exclusive Game Day Zones (choice of Abe’s Sports Bar or Rooftop) with best seats
  • Live music until late

Good Nature

Federation Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne

https://goodnaturehotel.com.au/events/nfl/ 

  • Open from 8am for breakfast, food and drinks before the MCG action kicks off
  • The big game live and loud
  • Entertainment, games and prizes throughout the day

Duke of Wellington

146 Flinders Street, Melbourne

https://dukeofwellington.com.au/events/nfl-at-the-g/ 

  • The Duke will be open early for breakfast to fill up before kick-off
  • Everyone will enjoy the game live and loud on screens throughout 
  • Close to the MCG, the pub is also the perfect pre/post drinks spots for those attending the game

Wharf Hotel

18-38 Siddeley Street, Docklands

https://wharfhotel.com.au/live-sport/ 

  • Breakfast burgers will be served when the venue opens at 10am, full menu from 11am
  • All the MCG action will be live and loud on the screens right on the river
  • Touchdown jugs available all day for $25, Happy Hour 6pm-8pm and live music 4pm-7pm

Garden State Hotel

101 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

https://gardenstatehotel.com.au/events/nfl/ 

  • The pre-game atmosphere will kick off from 7am
  • The NFL will be played live and loud on the mega screen
  • Everyone can stay after the game for live entertainment and great vibes

 

Inner North

Provincial

299 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy

https://provincialhotel.com.au/events/nfl-rams-vs-49ers/ 

  • Open from 9.30am with breakfast served for sports lovers to fuel up
  • Every play of the Rams vs 49ers will be screened live and loud

The Terminus North Fitzroy

492 Queens Parade, Fitzroy North

https://terminus.com.au/Whats-On/melbourne-watch-party/

  • Tickets to the NFL Games Day Watch Party at The Terminus are $49pp.
  • Tickets include Coors cans on arrival, stadium style food, raffles, and exclusive access to the beer garden and its big screen on the day.
  • For a more casual affair, The Craft and Corner Bar will be showing the game live and loud with no ticket required.

 

Inner East

The Swan Hotel

425 Church Street, Richmond

https://theswan.com.au/events/nfl-at-the-mcg/ 

  • Doors will open at 9am before the game is played live and loud
  • Live music 3pm-10pm and DJ from 10pm until 3am
  • Late night happy hour 9pm-11pm

The Bridge Hotel

642 Bridge Road, Richmond

https://thebridgehotel.com.au/live-sport/ 

  • The pub’s doors will open from 7am with breakfast served until 10am
  • American-style specials will complement the full menu from 10am
  • Post game, guests can enjoy live music and a DJ

Richmond Club Hotel

100 Swan Street, Richmond

https://richmondclubhotel.com.au/events/nfl-mcg/ 

  • An all-day destination and only a short walk from the MCG
  • Doors open from 7am and serving breakfast and American inspired favourites
  • Live music and a post-game DJ to celebrate those post-game moments

Prince Alfred

69 Church Street, Richmond

https://princealfredhotel.com.au/events/nfl-mcg/ 

  • Breakfast served 8am-11am
  • Lunch from 11am with American Game Day specials
  • Happy Hour 3-6pm
  • Live acoustic music from 2.30pm and DJ in the beer garden from 9pm until late

Harlow

447 Church Street, Richmond

https://harlowbar.com.au/events/nfl-rams-vs-49ers/

  • The breakfast burger menu will be the perfect way to start the day from 8.30am – either to fuel up before heading to the MCG or to settle in for the game
  • All the on-field action will be played on the big screens live and loud

 

West / North West

Doutta Galla Hotel

339 Racecourse Rd, Kensington

https://events.humanitix.com/49ers-v-rams-at-the-doot

  • Bringing the American Spirit to Kensington, this neighbourhood hub is getting behind Game Day with the Game Day Deal for $49pp.
  • Featuring a bucket of beers for the table to get the party started, an All-American Footy Platter to share, and all the action live and loud on the big screens in the Public Bar, it’s the place to be.

Victoria Hotel Yarraville

188 Hyde Street, Yarraville

https://vichotelyarraville.com.au/events/nfl-rams-vs-49ers/

  • The doors will open at 10am, with American-inspired breakfast being served, including Breakfast Burgers, Chicken Waffles, BBQ Beef Burgers, Pancakes & more
  • Live NFL viewing across the venue

Anglers Tavern

2 Anglers Way, Maribyrnong

https://anglers-tavern.com.au/events/nfl-rams-vs-49ers/ 

  • Breakfast will be served from 9.30am when the doors open
  • The big-screen action will start with the 10.35am kick-off
  • Doors open at 9:30am on Game Day at Anglers Tavern, giving fans time to get in early and grab a good seat. Whether a Rams or 49ers supporter, Anglers Tavern encourages everyone to wear their colours and get into the football spirit.

Inner South

College Lawn Hotel

36 Greville Street, Prahran

https://collegelawnhotel.com.au/events/nfl-melbourne-2026/ 

  • Open early from 8am, serving breakfast until 12pm, then full menu available
  • The game will be screened so those without tickets don’t miss any of the action

Prahran Hotel

82 High Street, Windsor

https://prahranhotel.com/events/nfl-at-the-mcg/ 

  • The doors will open from 9.30am so sports lovers can settle in before the action begins
  • The NFL game will play live and loud, while cold beers and pub feeds are on the menu

The Espy

11 The Esplanade, St Kilda

https://hotelesplanade.com.au/events/nfl-game-day/ 

  • Open from 9.30am with a limited breakfast menu available
  • Sports lovers can grab their seats and settle in to catch all the action on the big screens

 

Mornington Peninsula

Jetty Road Brewery 

12-14 Brasser Ave, Dromana

https://www.jettyroad.com.au/ 

  • For those heading down to the Mornington Peninsula, Jetty Road Brewery, the home of the iconic Jetty Road pale ale, captures everything that people love about the peninsula.
  • On Monday 7th and Wednesday 9th September, visitors can add a guided brewery tour to their plans, taking a look behind the scenes with Head Brewer, Sean Varley.
    • $15 person person (includes a core beer paddle)

The Continental Sorrento 

1-21 Ocean Beach Road, Sorrento

https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/beergardenandthepromenade/nfl

  • The Conti Bar is opening their doors at 10am on Game Day, allowing guests to gather the crew and settle in for a huge day of American Football
  • The game will be live on the big screen.
  • Guests are encouraged to book ahead for a guaranteed seat.

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