Grand Final Day Melbourne is so popular that the state government made the Friday a public holiday. Melbourne is known as the sporting events capital and the MCG is the home of the AFL Grand Final. So Melbourne will be buzzing all Grand Final Week starting with the Brownlow Medal at the start of the week. Then a Grand Final Parade on Friday through the main streets with both teams soaking up the atmosphere that Melbourne turns on.
Come Saturday from breakfast to closing it will be wall to wall AFL Football in Melbourne anywhere you turn!
We have some great Melbourne venues and ideas for your Grand Final Experience! Enjoy!
Grand Final Day Melbourne Ideas
With a selection of Melbourne's best pubs, clubs, restaurants, hotels and events over the Grand Final weekend we've got loads of ideas for fun things to do to get your fill of footy fever.
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Wharf Hotel
Melbourne / 03 9810 0097Website | EmailGrand Final Day LIVE & LOUD
Right on the Yarra the Wharf will be open all Grand Final Weekend with Footy Fever special and fun. Music and Mega Screens. A great place to enjoy the footy finals fun all weekend.
Drink Specials | 8 Plasma + Large Riverside Screen
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Hopscotch
Southbank / 03 9810 0099Website | EmailFooty Fever: Grand Final Weekend
Grand Final Day will be live at Hopscotch. All the action on 2 Mega Screens. Specials all day and live tunes after the final siren. Plus DJ's on decks to party into the night.
LIVE Music All Weekend | AFL Grand Final LIVE
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The Boatbuilders Yard
South Wharf / 03 9686 5088Website | EmailAFL Grand Final Party
AFL Grand Finals live on the Big Screens. Refreshing drink specials, fab food and competitions. Come and play! Catch the action form the Rugby World Cup after the Big Game Presentations.
Megascreen | $99 BBQ meat platter (Serves 4)
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Pilgrim
Melbourne / 03 9654 9575Website | EmailAFL Grand Final at Pilgrim
Watch the BIG game LIVE on the BIG screens this Grand Final Day at Pilgrim! Enjoy Pilgrims signature toasties and wedges. Take in the view of the Yarra while you cheer on the teams at the MCG.
Reserve your spot in front of the Big Screens
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The General Assembly
South Wharf / 03 9682 6007Website | EmailAFL Grand Final Day
Book your table Yarra Side and enjoy the AFL Grand Final live on our 8 screens. Drink and food specials including Colonial Draught Buckets and Grand Snack Platter. Plus the chance to win 5 cases of Colonial Brewing Co. Beer.
Grand Snack Platter $80 (Feeds 4)
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Garden State Hotel
Melbourne / 03 8396 5777Website | Email | TicketsAFL Grand Final Day
Centrally located Melbourne hotel with awesome Grand Final options for you an your friends. Cheer on the teams in the Public Bar for free or Enjoy a Food and Drink package from 2pm to Final Siren in the Rose & Beer Gardens. All the big screens will have the game live.
VIP Food & Drink Package: $85
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Riverland
Melbourne / 03 9662 1771Website | EmailAFL Grand Final Pre-Game & After Party
Gather your crew for Pre Game Entertainment Live & Loud in Riverland's Beer Garden. Plus all your favourite footy bites and a huge After Party with DJs and a Riverland's famous Pig on a Spit after the medal presentations.
Pre and Post Game Entertainment
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P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub
Southbank / 03 9686 5011Website | EmailGrand Final Long Weekend
The whole Grand Final Long Weekend is covered at PJ O'Brien's from Thursday to Sunday. With a public holiday in Melbourne on the Friday it will be fun, fun, fun at this great venue located in Southbank. Specials and all the action live on the big screens!
LIVE AFL & NRL | Drinks Specials
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Temperance Hotel
South Yarra / 03 9827 7401Website | EmailAFL Grand Final Long Weekend
Enjoy a Big Weekend Lineup this Grand Final Long Weekend at the Temperance Hotel in South Yarra. Party on Thursday Night. Continue the party though Friday. On Saturday watch the AFL Grand Final LIVE & Loud and then dance the night away Plus FURPHY Megajugs & drink specials all weekend.
No Cover Charge | Food & Drink Specials
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Amora Hotel Riverwalk
Richmond / 03 9246 1200Website | EmailFooty Accommodation Package
In town over the Grand Final Weekend and need a place to stay? Why not enjoy Amora Riverwalk's Footy Package. Deluxe Accommodation for 2, Buffet Breakfast plus complimentary parking and all close to the MCG. What more could you ask for?
Stay Close to the Action...
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Stamford Plaza Melbourne
Melbourne / 03 9659 1000Website | EmailGrand Final Weekend Accommodation
In Melbourne for the Grand Final? Check into the Stamford Plaza for some great accommodation packages. They offer many different suite options to suit your needs. Plus amazing facilities and a prime CBD location not far from the MCG.
Book Now for Grand Final Accommodation
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Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
Southbank / 03 9699 1676Website | EmailGrand Final Live & Loud with Ludlow
You'll love September at Ludlow. Catch the Grand Final live and loud on the big screens. Enjoy the tastes from the kitchen or join in with Grand Final BBQ plus to help you celebrate every goal Furphy Mega Jugs. Make you Grand Final Day one to remember at Ludlow.
Game LIVE | BBQ | Furphy Mega Jugs
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Hophaus Euro Bar Grill
Southbank / 03 9682 5900Website | EmailFinals Footy LIVE at Hophaus
Drink in the Melbourne atmosphere over the Footy Finals at Hophaus. Catch all the Finals and Grand Final LIVE & Loud. You'll be set with great food and some of the best bier on offer plus superb Yarra view. Going to the game? Pop in before and after with the Melbourne Water Taxi to the 'G leaving right out front.
AFL Finals and Grand Final LIVE
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Turf Sports Bar & Grill
Melbourne / 03 9670 1271Website | EmailGrand Final Weekends
It's blockbuster action at Turf Bar. Watch the 2 BIG Games LIVE and Loud at Turf over the Grand Final Weekends. The AFL weekend kicks off with a special happy hour on the Thursday followed by the parade on Friday culminating in AFL decider on Saturday. Then come back the week after for the NRL.
Both BIG Games LIVE | Drink Specials
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Terminus Hotel
Abbotsford / 03 9427 0615Website | EmailGrand Final Day Party
A footy fabulous day awaits with options of a Footy package of 5hrs food and beverages. The big screens will be on the AFL Grand Final. Be quick and book in now.
Punters Food & Beverage Package
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The Bridge Hotel
Richmond / 03 9429 5734Website | EmailGrand Final at Bridge
Kick goals with this 5hr package of footy food and drinks. And then shepherd your way to the dance floor later until the final siren. This will sell out so get your friends sorted quickly.
Upstairs: Roaming Food & Drink Package
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Woolshed Pub
Docklands / 03 8623 9641Website | EmailVIP Grand Final Day Experience
Watch the Grand Final LIVE on the Big Screens in VIP style at the Woolshed. Choose from 2 exclusive VIP packages featuring food, drinks and special guests. Or book a table and watch the game from the Woolsheds main bar.
VIP Grand Final Day Experiences from $125
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Holliava
Richmond / 03 9421 5155Website | EmailGrand Final Day
Swan Street will be pumping on Grand Final Day and as one of the closets venues to the 'G Holliava will be one of the places to be. Enjoy $6 pints, $6 glasses of wine and $6 loaded BBQ item from first bounce to final siren! Grand Final BBQ all day!
Pre-Match BBQ
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Posty
Richmond / 03 9428 6674Website | EmailAFL Grand Final Boozy Brunch
Kick things off early on Grand Final Day at Posty. With only a short walk to the 'G prep yourself for the big game with a boozy brunch. With espresso martinis, bloody marys, fresh apple juice with vodka, schooners & wine on the menu you'll put a spring in your step.
3 Drinks & Breakfast Pizza: $50
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Fargo & Co
Richmond / 03 9810 0077Website | EmailGrand Final Weekend
Options galore for Footy Finals Fun. Enjoy Bottomless Brunches across the weekend plus a Lunch and Drinks Package on Grand Final Day with the game live and loud across 7 BIG screens. Be quick to check all the options for this fabulous venue
Post Match DJ | Grand Final LIVE over 7 Screens
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Hotel Esplanade
St Kilda / 03 9534 0211Website | EmailGrand Final Day at the Espy
Head on into the Iconic Espy Hotel in St Kilda this Grand Final Day and catch the game LIVE and Loud. It'll be first in best dressed so make sure you claim your spot early. Plus following the game kick on with DJ's from 5pm.
Free Entry to Main Pub Area | DJ's Post-Game
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Harlow
Richmond / 03 9810 0082Website | EmailGrand Final Long Weekend
Celebrate the Grand Final Long Weekend at Harlow with $7 Happy Hours Thurs, Fri & Sun. Plus join the crew on Saturday for the Grand Final Live and Loud over 3 Level and 7 Big Screens with DJ Music after the game.
$7 Happy Hours | Grand Final LIVE & LOUD
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Fishers Craft Beer Bar
South Melbourne / 03 9681 9429Website | EmailAFL Grand Final Day
Catch all the Grand Final action on the last Saturday in September at Fishers in South Melbourne. Watch the game LIVE on the big screens and enjoy the all day food and drink specials.
$12 Pizzas & $12 Sliders All Day
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BearBrass
Southbank / 03 9682 3799Website | EmailAFL Grand Final LIVE
Enjoy the big game from one of the best locations on the Yarra at BearBrass. Drink in the atmosphere that Grand Final Day brings to Melbourne. Going to the game? Try BearBrass' Eat, Drink, WaterTaxi package and arrive in style.
Book Now for the Best Seats in the House
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The Smith Prahran
Prahran / 03 8563 0044Website | EmailGrand Final Weekend
The Smith is set for the Grand Final Weekend. On Thursday knock off work, wind down and enjoy Steak Night with extended Happy Hour and DJs from 7pm. Kick back and relax on the Friday Public holiday before catching all the of the Grand Final Clash on Saturday.
Grand Final LIVE & Loud on 3 Screens
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Provincial Hotel
Fitzroy / 03 9810 0042Website | EmailAFL Grand Final Day
The Provincial has it all across 3 levels this Grand Final Day. On the Ground Floor book a table and grab something off the menu while you watch the game. Enjoy the Level One Bash with Footy Fave Platters and Bottomless Drinks or head to the Rooftop to catch all the action on the massive screen.
LIVE and Loud on 3 Levels | Level One Bash $60
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Imperial Hotel Bouke St
Melbourne / 03 9810 0062Website | EmailGrand Final Day: Party on the Rooftop
Wath the big match from the rooftop at the Imperial on Bourke St. You'll catch all the action on the massive rooftop jumbotron. Get in early on the day to secure your place.
Game Day Action LIVE & LOUD
All the AFL and NRL footy and non footy ideas for things to do in Melbourne with friends and family keep coming this Grand Final Weekend. We've tabled a quick version to help you and your friends get out and about on these Big Days.
Melbourne Grand Final Day Things to Do
Here is our Melbourne Grand Final Day summary guide of things to do. Ideas for the weekend, the day, the eve. Ideas for breakfast, lunch and dinner in great Melbourne restaurants, hotels, pub and venues to help celebrate this awesome September Grand Final Day!
| LOCATION | VENUE | EVENT | COMMENTS |
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| Docklands | Platform 28 | AFL Grand Final | Experience all the Grand Final action at Platform 28. Great food and your favourite footy. The football fun is guaranteed with BIG screens to watch all the action LIVE & LOUD. Great access from Southern Cross station. |
| Southbank | Hopscotch | It's Footy Fever at Hopscotch | Get caught up in the Finals Footy Fever at Hopscotch on Grand Final Weekend. Watch the BIG Game on Saturday followed by LIVE Music. On Sunday enjoy some LIVE music and then take in the other BIG Game. |
| Southbank | BearBrass | AFL Grand Final Live | Catch the BIG game LIVE with sound at a great Melbourne riverside location. Ensure you have one of the best seat in the house to watch the AFL decider by calling to reserve your seat close to the screens and soak in the Grand Final atmosphere. |
| Melbourne | The Wharf Hotel | Grand Final Day | Catch all the action of the AFL Grand Finals LIVE & LOUD at the Wharf. Watch the big games on the BIG Screen throughout the venue. Enjoy the food and drinks specials and our half time fun. Stay on after the final siren for some LIVE tunes. |
| Docklands | Woolshed | VIP Grand Final Day | Enjoy all the action of the BIG Game on Woolsheds 2 giant plasma screens with a VIP bar package featuring beer, wine, juice and soft drinks plus footy themed canapes from the Fireside Mezzanine. After the match enjoy some LIVE entertainment into the evening. |
| Southbank | PJ O'Brien's | Grand Final Day Weekend | The whole Grand Final Long Weekend is covered at PJ O'Brien's from Thursday to Sunday. With a public holiday in Melbourne on the Friday it will be fun, fun, fun at this great venue located in Southbank. Specials and all the action live on the big screens! |
| Southbank | Hophaus | Finals Spring Functions | Hophaus at Southbank is a sensational venue for your next function this Spring. Amazing food with a Munich tilt and such a special space, it will make the perfect choice for your next work meeting or function. Great location and easy access to transport for participants on road, tram, rail and water. Give the Hophaus team a call for Finals type Spring Function. |
| Melbourne | Campari House | Grand Final Day at Campari House | This Grand Final Day catch all the Grand Final festivities live from the MCG at Campari House. Watch the big game LIVE and enjoy celebration drink Specials. Fill up on an Aussie BBQ whilst you cheer the teams on to victory. |
| Melbourne | Young & Jackson | AFL Grand Final Live and Loud | The Young and Jackson Hotel will have all the action of the Grand Final live on the big screens. Great iconic location to be a part of the action but a little more relaxed! |
| South Yarra | Temperance Hotel | AFL Grand Final Weekend | Enjoy a Big Weekend Lineup on Grand Final Long Weekend at the Temperance Hotel in South Yarra. Party on Thursday Night. Recover on Friday with a hearty pub lunch. On Saturday catch the AFL Grand Final LIVE & Loud and then dance the night away. |
| Melbourne | European Bier Cafe and Aer Rooftop | Grand Final Day | Footy finals live on the screens at Euro and Aer Rooftop. Sports mad Melbourne will be well satisfied with sports sports sports shown live and 4 levels of entertainment at Euro on Saturdays you will find your footy or non footy level! Go on take a screamer up in the Aer Rooftop! |
| South Wharf | Melbourne Public | Grand Final Week | All the AFL finals action live on the big screens during the Grand Final Weekend. Melbourne Public has multiple big screens throughout the venue ensuring that you'll always have the best seat in the house to watch all the Footy action at this superb South Wharf location. |
| Richmond | Precinct Hotel | Finals Day Sports Screens | Grand Final Day will going off at the Precinct Hotel in Richmond. The venue has great sports screens to watch all the action. They also have good food and plenty of options on celebratory drinks. |
| Southbank | Ludlow | AFL Grand Final Day | Watch the the AFL Grand Final Live on the Ludlow big screens on last Saturday in September. Open from 11am for Brunch, Lunch and Dinner. Fun for all located right on the Yarra River, Southbank! |
| Melbourne | Turf Bar | Grand Final Weekends | It's blockbuster weekend at Turf Bar. Watch the 2 BIG Games LIVE and Loud at Turf on Grand Final Weekends. Start the AFL weekend off with a special happy hour on the Thursday followed by the parade on Friday culminating in all the atmosphere of the AFL decider. Then follow it up the week later for the NRL decider. |
| Melbourne | Riverland | AFL Grand Final Pre-Game & After Party | Right on the Yarra River just down from the MCG. The atmosphere will be super come Grand Final Day and Melbourne's Riverland is kicking goals with Waterfront Views, Pre-Game Entertainment and an After Party all to add to your AFL Grand Final Day Experience. |
| South Wharf | The General Assembly | Grand Final Day | Great atmosphere at this Waterfront Pub in South Wharf. Get into the Grand Final Day spirit with all the action on 8 screens with super Food & Drinks Specials including $30 Colonial Draught Buckets, $80 Grand Snack Platters & much more. Plus a chance to win 5 cases of Colonial Brewing Co. Beer. |
| Melbourne | Pilgrim | A Pilgrim's Grand Final Day | Watch the BIG game LIVE on the BIG screens this Grand Final Day at Pilgrim! Enjoy Pilgrims All Aussie Food and Drinks Menu and siren to siren Carlton Draught drinks special. Take in the view of the Yarra while you cheer on the teams at the MCG. |
| Southbank | Eureka 89 | Spring Fun Up High | Get out and about this Grand Final Day and take a Speccy up at Eureka Skydeck. |
| Richmond | Amora Riverwalk | AFL Grand Final Day Lunch | Great for families and accommodation available. Grand Final Day Lunch in the Lobby Bar. Large HD screens. |
| St Kilda | Robarta | AFL Party | Don't miss any of the action of the AFL Grand Final by watching it on the big screens at Robarta. Enjoy some great food and drinks and then stay on to party the night away at the after party over 2 floors until 8am. 5 hr Food and Beverage Package (1pm - 6pm) - $70 per person |
| Southbank | The BoatBuilders Yard | AFL Grand Final | Right on the Yarra this awesome venue will be footy alive with and AFL Grand Final. Enjoy the perfect footy watching food. Watch the game live on the Mega Screen and then follow it up after the game with music to continue the party into the night. |
| Melbourne | The Duke of Wellington | AFL Grand Final | Get into the spirit of the occasion and watch the Big Game just a stones throw from the MCG at the Duke. The Duke is a great spot to catch all the Grand Final Action LIVE & LOUD! |
| Melbourne | Terra Rossa | Grand Final Eve Dining | If you are in town for the AFL Grand Final then eating and drinking well is a necessity. And if you need to carbo load for the big day it will be a good idea to head to the Italian inspired Terra Rossa on Grand Final Eve for one of their fantastic pasta meals. And wash that down with an ale or two. |
| Melbourne | Garden State Hotel | AFL Grand Final | Awesome CBD venue where you can get away from the footy crowds. Try a pre game brunch or book for lunch in the Observatory. The main bar will have footy specials. And all rooms will have live screens to watch the big match. |
| Abbotsford | Terminus Hotel | AFL Grand Final Day | Get you footy fix with live coverage of the AFL grand final on all the Big Screens. Food and beverage packages and fun for all. |
| Richmond | The Bridge Hotel | AFL Grand Final | Options galore at this great venue to watch the AFL Grand Final. Upstairs they will have a footy function with the Grand Final live and loud and a ticketed package of drinks and food! Grab your friends and head to this |
| Prahran | Prahran Hotel | AFL Finals Live | Various grand final day packages. Casual main bar to restaurant bookings and Upton Bar special grand final packages. All the TV screens will be on the big game. |
| Melbourne | Waterside Hotel | Finals Fun | Great Melbourne venue that also has a fabulous rooftop. So watch the game and then enjoy some refreshments at half time inside outside! Settle in for a big cheer this Grand Final Day. |
| Richmond | Richmond Club Hotel | Footy Footy Footy | Book a table for a footy breakfast and start kicking a few goals early. A great venue right in Richmond and always popular. Lunch and Dinner bookings are also available for the Grand Final, but be quick! |
| Richmond | Holliava | Footy Finals BBQ | Right in the action in Swan Street Richmond very close to the MCG. A great venue that will be having a Footy BBQ on Grand Final Day and always has drink specials. All the screens will be tuned in to the finals. |
| Richmond | The Posty | AFL Grand Final | Magnificent pizza and beer venue that also has so much more. On GFD it will be super with outdoor giant TV screens on the finals. And just a short walk to the MCG if you're heading to the game. |
More Big Days of fun in Melbourne
All done with Grand Final Day for the year? Now is the time to start looking towards the next of the BIG days, Melbourne Cup Day. Over at CupDay.com.au we've got the details of all the Hot Events happening in Melbourne over the Cup Day break. Check out Cup Day Melbourne!
Then looking further along to the Biggest of the years BIG days, New Year's Eve. And at NewYearsEve.com.au all the ideas for NYE events in Melbourne are at hand. See NYE Melbourne!