Hobart Grand Final Day

Small city. Big passion. Hobart knows how to celebrate.

From waterfront pubs to local favourites, find the best places to watch, eat, drink and celebrate Grand Final Day in Hobart.

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Footy in Tasmania is one of the favourite sports with many AFL players coming from the apple isle of Tasmania.  And with Hawthorn sponsored by Tourism Tasmania the people of Hobart are always a big chance to share in the AFL Premiership.

With finals fever coming alive at all the restaurants and cafes down at the Salamanca area and Sullivans bay, it's hard not to get excited. The Big Screens at all the hotels, cafes and restaurants will tuned in to the AFL finals. And it's great to pick a Grand Final team to support even if it's not your team.

Hobart Grand Final Day Ideas 2026

Spring time September is awesome in Hobart. And the AFL Grand Final weekend is the perfect time to get out and about and enjoy what Hobart has to offer. Not everyone's team can make the Grand Final. So best of luck if your team is there! Where will you watch the Grand Final?

  • Grand Final Day at The Telegraph Hotel

    Telegraph Hotel

    Hobart | 03 6292 5039

    AFL & NRL Grand Finals

    The Tele is going live and loud for Grand Final season, showing both the AFL and NRL action across its ground-floor and rooftop screens. AFL Grand Final Day also brings $11 pints of Boag's St George from 12-5pm, while food, drinks and big-screen viewing keep the atmosphere flowing.

    Two Grand Finals, one Hobart destination.

  • New Sydney Hotel

    Hobart | 03 6234 4516

    Escape the Grand Final

    For those looking to escape the Grand Final altogether, New Sydney Hotel offers a character-filled Hobart alternative without sports screens dominating the room. Settle into this much-loved local for good pub food, craft beer and conversation while the rest of the city gets caught up in footy fever.

    Your Hobart escape from Grand Final fever.

Ideas for Things to do in Hobart for the Grand Final

This Grand Final Day it's time to get out and about. Hopefully you can find something in these ideas to help you barrack harder for your team!

LOCATION VENUE EVENT COMMENTS
Hobart Irish Murphys
AFL Finals Live What the fun on the screens while enjoying a refreshment. Great location in the heart of Salamanca.
Hobart St Albi
Spring Dining Have a night on the town this spring and dine in at St Albi. Enjoy delicious food and an extensive selection of cocktails beers and wines. St Albi is open 7 days a week from noon until late with the kitchen open at all times. Treat yourself to a fantastic dining experience at St Albi.
Hobart Hotel Grand Chancellor
Enjoy the Grand Final on the Sports Screens In the Atrium Bar the guests can watch the AFL grand final whilst enjoying some refreshments. This venue also has accommodation. So make it a much grander Grand Final and stay over.
Hobart Customs House
AFL Grand Final Celebrations Day Kick a goal with your friends at this super venue that will be themed for the Finals. Food and drinks available. With the footy on the big sports screens.
Hobart Welcome Stranger
Grand Final Day Lunch Grand Final Day lunch and then barrack from the couch as the sports screens show the big game!
Sandy Bay Wrest Point Casino
Finals, Food and Fun This venue has it all with dining to get your Grand Final Day Lunch. Bars to get your finals frothies. Accommodation to stay the weekend. Big screens to settle in and get into the AFL Grand Final.
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