GIO Stadium, Canberra - Your Matchday Guide

Nestled in Australia’s capital, GIO Stadium will host the Lions’ clash against the ACT Brumbies on July 9. With a proud rugby league and union legacy, it offers a more intimate yet intense game-day experience. While GIO Stadium is located in Bruce, a suburb of Canberra, the city's pub scene offers a range of options, particularly in areas like Civic and Braddon. You'll find a mix of traditional pubs and modern bars, providing comfortable settings to enjoy a drink and discuss the match.

Best Guinness Venues Near GIO Stadium

Edgar’s Inn, Ainslie

If you’re in Ainslie, you already know Edgar’s Inn is the local. It’s not just a pub, it’s three venues in one, each with its own vibe. You can catch every match of the British & Irish Lions Tour here, including the ACT Brumbies vs the Lions match on July 9.

Even better? It falls on their $25 schnitzel night, so you can settle in with a perfectly cooked schnitzel, a cold Guinness, and a cracking atmosphere. Whether you're in the beer garden at Mama Dough, upstairs at The Inn, or tucked into Wakefield’s with a wine and live music, there’s no better place to soak up the Lions spirit.

King O'Malley’s, Canberra

King O’Malley’s knows just how big the British & Irish Lions Tour is, and they’re pulling out all the stops. When the Lions take on the ACT Brumbies, it won’t just be a match, it’ll be an all-day event. Doors open bright and early, and they’re keeping the party going all the way through ‘til 4am.

Expect roaring fans, flowing Guinness, and the kind of atmosphere you only get when rugby fever takes over the capital. So whether you're in for the full day or just dropping by for the final whistle and a celebratory pint, King O’Malley’s is where the Lions spirit will be in full swing, long past the final siren.

Public Manuka, Griffith

Public Manuka is turning it on for Lions week in Canberra with two cracking nights of rugby, Guinness, and top-notch pub feeds. Wednesday 9 July is one for the rugby fans. It’s steak night and the ACT Brumbies are taking on the British and Irish Lions. Juicy steaks cooked just how you like them, pints of Guinness pouring all night, and the match live on screen. It’s the kind of midweek night out you don’t want to miss.

Assembly – The People’s Pub, Braddon

If you're heading to GIO Stadium for the Lions Tour, Assembly should be your first stop. Just minutes from the action, it’s the kind of place that does matchday right, whether you're in for the pre-game build-up or sticking around to watch it all unfold on one of their three massive screens.

Bottomless brunch before the first Wallabies clash? Sorted. Guinness on tap and wall-to-wall coverage? Of course. Prefer to roll in late, grab a seat, and soak up the crowd? Easy. Assembly’s got the space, the pints, and the rugby crowd to make every match feel like a big one.