Best Bars to Watch World Cup 26 in Melbourne

If you can’t be at the game, then The Pub at Crown is the next best thing. With a 7.2m x 3m LED Mega screen and private booths with surround sound for Sports watching makes this the place to be for all major sporting events! Enjoy drinks and pub food, competitions, giveaways and events, featuring appearances by your favourite sports stars. Check out our live sports schedule for the full line-up of upcoming sports events at Crown Melbourne.

If you can’t be at the game, then the Sports Bar is the next best thing. With 18 screens to choose from and TAB facilities in the bar, get together with your mates, and make Sports Bar your home away from home. Enjoy drinks and bar food, competitions, giveaways and events, featuring appearances by your favourite sports stars Check out our live sports schedule for the full line-up of upcoming sports events at Crown Melbourne.

Jackpot bar is open 24 hours a day 7 days a week and is the prime location for a catch-up with friends, colleagues and family, anytime of the day. Enjoy a local tap beer or bottles brew or sit back and relax with a glass of wine or cocktail. Jackpot Bar is the perfect spot to catch- up on your latest sports fix with most major games played on the various screens around the venue. Located right in the middle of the main gaming floor.

Over its 140 years in South Melbourne, O’Connell’s Hotel has been at the forefront of modern Australian pub dining. Some of the city’s most renowned chefs have presided over the O’Connell’s Hotel kitchen over the course of their celebrated careers, including Greg Malouf, Cath Kalka, and Adrian Richardson.

Established in 1853, the Golden Gate Hotel is an iconic pub that offers a contemporary dining experience with the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of a traditional pub. Whether you’re after the place to catch up for a casual drink, party with friends or hold that special occasion, our team are dedicated to providing you with a memorable experience.

When it comes to non-stop sporting action Bells Hotel has you covered. Why watch at home, when you can experience your favourite sports LIVE on the big screens at Bells!

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The Middle Park Hotel offers dining in the bar and restaurant, with seasonal menus championing the best of Victorian produce. Our diverse autumn menu boasts intricate meals including salted mixed baby beets, four-point lamb rack, lemon tart and more.

Perched on the banks of the Yarra River, The Wharf Hotel is superbly located within the modern WTC Wharf precinct. With premium areas both indoors and outdoors, The Wharf Hotel enjoys the unique combination of a friendly local pub with stunning city views and waterfront ambience. Did we mention we’ve got some of the finest local musos on stage every weekend and 8 big screens showing all the latest sporting action from around the globe? So sit back, relax and say cheers with us!

Found on Southbank overlooking the city, Hopscotch is an Urban Beer Bar more like your dream backyard, complete with 30 flavours of beer on tap. The craftiest of them all are the unique batches made by Frank, the custom microbrewery. The riverside terrace plays host to social gatherings, soaking up the city atmosphere. Food-wise, Hopscotch is all about a quick, quality hand full of fun so you can balance your drink in the other hand.

Ludlow is a modern riverside pub with a laid back and lively atmosphere situated on Melbourne’s beautiful Southbank. With a public bar, dining room and huge beer garden terrace overlooking Melbourne. Serving up great food & wine, cold beers & cool cocktails.

P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub located in the heart of Southbank. Open 7 days a week from midday, offering traditional pub meals, live music and the best pint of Guinness in town.

Located on Port Melbourne’s Bay Street, The Exchange is an award-winning pub offering bar, restaurant and function room facilities in a relaxed and friendly environment. Whether you’re catching up for a drink with friends, enjoying a meal from our acclaimed menu or hosting a special event, our team are dedicated to making your experience a memorable one.