admin April 16, 2026
Play Two-Up This ANZAC Day: Melbourne pubgoers looking for a place to play Two-Up this ANZAC Day will find venues across the CBD and suburbs hosting rings throughout the day, with many also screening the Essendon vs Collingwood clash live and loud. ANZAC Day is a day to remember and honour those who have given so much, but also a time to gather with loved ones and friends in doing so.
Play Two-Up This ANZAC Day
Imperial Hotel Bourke Street
2-8 Bourke Street, Melbourne
www.bourkestreetimperial.com/events/anzac-day
Open from 7am. Breakfast available. Two-Up runs throughout the day. Essendon vs Collingwood live and loud from 3:20pm. Live music from 6pm to 10pm.
Hopscotch
Ground Floor, 4 Riverside Quay, Southbank
www.hopscotchmelbourne.com.au/events/anzac-day
Open from 7am. Breakfast available, with a free coffee with any breakfast item, plus $15 Espresso Martinis and $10 Rum & Milk until 11am. Two-Up runs throughout the day and is walk-ins only. Live music from 11am to 3pm and 6pm to 9pm. Essendon vs Collingwood live and loud at 3:15pm. DJ from 9pm until late.
Garden State Hotel
101 Flinders Lane, Melbourne
www.gardenstatehotel.com.au/events/anzac-day-2up
Two-Up in the Beer Garden, walk-ins only. Essendon vs Collingwood live and loud on the mega screen from 3:15pm. Bookings available for the game.
Hickens Hotel
127 Russell Street, Melbourne
www.hickenshotel.com.au/events/anzac-day
Open from 8am. Breakfast available. Two-Up runs throughout the day. Footy shown live and loud before, during and after Essendon vs Collingwood.
Melbourne Public
11 Dukes Walk, South Wharf
www.melbournepublic.com.au/events/anzac-day
Two-Up from 12pm. Footy live and loud throughout the day. Live music from 5:30pm to 11pm.
Auburn Hotel
85 Auburn Road, Hawthorn East
www.theauburnhotel.com.au/events/anzac-day
Open from 11am. Two-Up debuts at Auburn Hotel this year. Essendon vs Collingwood with premium viewing packages available. DJ post-game. Bookings available for the footy.
BrewDog Pentridge
E-Division, 1 Champs Street, Coburg
www.brewdogpentridge.com.au/events/anzac-day
Open from 11am. Two-Up debuts at BrewDog Pentridge this year. Essendon vs Collingwood on screen, followed by live music into the night. Bookings recommended.
Gardiner Hotel
84 Glenferrie Road, Malvern
www.gardinerhotel.com.au/events/anzac-day
Two-Up on the terrace from 11am, hosted by the East Malvern RSL. Footy live and loud in the sports bar. Bookings recommended.
The Posty
90 Swan Street, Cremorne
www.theposty.com.au/events/anzac-day
Two-Up runs throughout the day alongside cold drinks and a classic pub atmosphere.
Swan Hotel
1/425 Church Street, Richmond
www.theswan.com.au/events/anzac-day
Open from 9am. Two-Up from 10am. Swan Hotel is hosting its first-ever ring this year. Footy live and loud on the big screens.
The Duke of Wellington
146 Flinders Street, Melbourne
www.dukeofwellington.com.au/events/anzac-day
Open from 8am. Quick breakfast bites and coffee available for those heading to the parade. Two-Up runs throughout the day, with footy live and loud in the afternoon.
The Rochey
202 Johnston St, Fitzroy
The Fitroy local is open to the community from 12-11pm on ANZAC Day. Traditional Two-up will be hosted by Local Brewing in the Beer Garden from 1pm until 6pm in 30 min intervals. Donations can be paid by card at the bar. ANZAC deals will include $10 Balter pints and $20 jugs. Plus, ANZAC pies will be available. A raffle will be held at 4pm and, in the evening, a DJ will keep the vibes going.
