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 for 2025
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. Many of these venues will have the Grand Final live and loud on sports screens. Where will you watch the Grand Final?
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Amora Hotel Riverwalk
AFL Grand Final Day 2025
Celebrate AFL Grand Final Day in style at Amora Riverwalk Melbourne. Enjoy front-row action on three big screens, roving gourmet footy fare, bottomless drinks, and post-game entertainment—all from your own table in the Event Pavilion.
Footy, food, drinks & post-game vibes!
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Brewmanity
Grand Final on the Rooftop
Brewmanity turns game day into a rooftop celebration, with big-screen footy action, unlimited drinks, and halftime snacks. It's the ultimate spot to cheer, relax, and soak up the Grand Final atmosphere.
Watch, sip, and celebrate footy.
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Yarra Botanica
Riverside AFL Grand Final Party
Yarra Botanica brings the AFL Grand Final to life from 10am with brunch favourites, cheeky drinks, and riverside screens, followed by sunset celebrations featuring live music and DJs to keep the energy high all night.
Secure your riverside spot for game day!
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Hotel Esplanade
AFL Grand Final Takeover
The Espy has AFL Grand Final Day covered with packages to suit every vibe—$110pp for The Gersh's cocktail-style party, $150pp for a Sunroom seated long lunch, or $80pp for a bold three-course banquet at Mya Tiger. Walk-ins welcome for a casual game-day experience.
Choose your game-day style at The Espy!
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Temperance Hotel
Grand Final Weekend
The team at Temperance are putting on a show this Grand Final Weekend. With Happy Hours, Drinks Specials and Entertainment and more from Thursday Night through Sunday. With both the AFL & NRL deciders LIVE & LOUD on the Big Screens.
AFL & NRL Grand Finals LIVE & LOUD
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Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
AFL Grand Final Day
Ludlow Public Bar is the place to catch the AFL Grand Final live and loud, with a terrace BBQ and drink specials from siren to siren, plus plenty of pre- and post-game pints.
Join the riverside action this Grand Final Day!
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Young & Jackson
Footy Finals at Young & Jackson
This Finals Season leading up to Grand Final Day catch all the footy finals action LIVE and LOUD at Young & Jackson. Going to a game? Y & J is the perfect venue for a bite to eat and a sip before heading to the 'G.
All the Finals Action LIVE & LOUD
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P.J. O'Brien's Irish Pub
AFL Grand Final Day Live
P.J. O'Brien's Melbourne is set for AFL Grand Final Day with the game live and loud, tasty pub classics, cold drinks, and a post-match party from 5:30pm featuring live music to keep the celebrations going all night.
Catch every moment and party after!
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Hophaus
Back-to-Back Grand Final Action
Hophaus Melbourne is the perfect spot for the AFL and NRL Grand Final weekends, offering great food, top beers, and unbeatable views of the CBD and Yarra River, with both games screened live and loud.
Reserve your spot for both Grand Finals!
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Fargo & Co
AFL & NRL Grand Final Weekends
Fargo & Co is turning up the heat for the Grand Finals with AFL and NRL deciders live and loud, DJ sessions, deep dish pizza, and drink specials. AFL fans can enjoy a $99pp Siren to Siren package with bottomless drinks and roaming snacks, while NRL fans can settle in on the terrace for the biggest game of the season.
Book now for Grand Finals action!
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The Wharf Hotel
Grand Final Day
Join the team at The Wharf for the big game this Grand Final Day. All the action LIVE & Loud on the Big Screens. Walk-Ins Welcome but book to secure a spot.
Book at Table on Grand Final Day
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BearBrass
Win this AFL Grand Final Day
Celebrate AFL Grand Final Day at BearBrass with breakfast or lunch, and enter to win a $100 BearBrass voucher plus return WaterTaxi tickets for four to Melbourne Park. Bookings are essential to secure your spot.
Reserve now for a winning experience!
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The Provincial Hotel
AFL Grand Final Live
The Provincial is the place to be this AFL Grand Final Day, with the game shown live and loud across the venue. Enjoy great food, flowing drinks, and an unbeatable atmosphere as the season's biggest clash unfolds.
Book your table now for game day!
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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| South Yarra | Temperance Hotel
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Grand Final Weekend | This Grand Final Day catch all the action of the AFL Grand Final at The Temperance Hotel. With the game on all the big screens, drink specials and post game entertainment. Book your Spot for Grand Final Day. |
| Melbourne | The Duke of Wellington
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Grand Final Day | Head in the Duke this Grand Final Day. Pre-Game, Match time and post game the Duke will have you sorted. Great location for a pre game feed, cant get tickets to the 'G then enjoy a cold one and catch all the action on the big screens. Book now to secure your spot on grand Final Day. |
| Richmond | Fargo & Co
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Grand Final Day Weekend Sessions | Head in to Fargo & Co this Grand Final Day Weekend some fantastic Weekend Sessions. Featuring refreshing beverages, delicious snacks and entertainment. Check out Fargo & Co for the Grand Final Day Weekend. |
| St Kilda | Village Belle Hotel
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Grand Final Day | Catch all the action of the AFL and NRL Grand Final's LIVE & LOUD at the Village Belle. Watch the final deciders of the AFL and NRL seasons on the huge screen. Book a table for Grand Final Day. |
| Southbank | Hophaus
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Grand Final Day | May be your team didn't make it to the Grand Final. That's okay. Treat yourself to a great meal and drinks as you watch the big game as a neutral. |
| Melbourne | Morris House
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AFL Grand Final Weekend | Morris House celebrates AFL Grand Final Weekend with rooftop DJs Thursday to Saturday, plus exclusive cocktail and VIP rooftop viewing packages for the big game. Guaranteed seating included in VIP. Secure your finals weekend experience today! |
| Aireys Inlet | Great Ocean Road Mini Golf
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Grand Final Day Putt Putt | Time to lift the Premiership Cup. Put your way around the awesome Mini Golf Course. Get your team in front! Wear your team colours and make for fun of it! Book a Tee Time for Grand Final Day |
| Port Melbourne | Rubira's
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Grand Final Weekend Seafood | Awesome finals footy seafood at Rubira's. The best Grand Final Weekend dining. Make sure you kick a goal and book a table. Secure a table over the Grand Final Weekend. |
| Southbank | Ludlow Bar & Dining Room
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Footy Finals Dining | Ludlow Melbourne is a crowd favourite. Whether you team is not playing finals or not you can treat yourself great food and drinks and enjoy some great footy action. |
| Mornington | The Royal Hotel
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Grand Final Party | Enjoy the ultimate Grand Final Day experience at the Royal Hotel Mornington. With delicious snacks, drinks and more. Book for Grand Final Day. |
| Melbourne | Turf Sports Bar & Grill
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Grand Final Day Dining | The Turf Sports Bar is a favourite for Sports! With footy on the screens and some great grub catch all the action at Turf. Book your table for Grand Final Day. |
| Brunswick | What The Putt
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Putt it in the Cup | Treat the family to some fun putting mini golf and make every Cup count at What the Putt. Book in for Grand Final Day |
| Richmond | Amora Hotel Riverwalk
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Footy Finals Accommodation | Kick a goal with accommodation at the Amora Riverwalk. Close to the MCG and Great River Yarra views, what more could you want? |
| Wheelers Hill | Wetlands Mini Golf
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Premiers Family Fun | Enjoy a family outing this Grand Final Day with Mini Golf at Wetlands Mini Golf in Wheelers Hill. Indoors and Outdoor Mini Golf Courses to challenge the best Premiers. You can choose from 2 great 18 hole courses and you can get some treats from the café. Book in for Grand Final Day. |
| Dingley | Goanna Golf Dingley
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Grand Final Day Mini Golf | Fun Fun Fun this Grand Final Day. Get the ball in the CUP! A round of mini golf at Goanna Golf Dingley. Options of 18 hole indoor and outdoor courses. Book a round for Finals Day. |
| Melbourne | Luvlee Gourmet Ice Cream
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Premiers Ice Cream Treats | Ice Cream they scream! The Siren sounds! The winner is Ice Cream. Luvlee Ice Cream! Treat the family this Grand Final Day. Luvlee Ice Cream Hampers can be delivered! Order your Ice Cream for Grand Final Day. |
| Albert Park | Albert Park Mini Golf
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Footy Finals Mini Golf Fun | Wear your team colours this Grand Final Day playing 18 holes of mini golf fun at Albert Park Mini Golf. Get the ball in the Cup just 2km from the CBD. Book a Grand Final Day Tee Time. |
| Vermont South | Swing Factory Morack Public Golf
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Grand Final Footy Fun | Watch the Grand Final and putt your ball in the Cup! A round of Mini Golf this Grand Final Day could be perfect for the footy family outing at Morack Public Golf Course. Two fantastic 18 hole mini golf courses and sports screens to keep an eye on the Finals. Book for Grand Final Day. |
| Abbotsford | Abbots Yard
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AFL Finals | Catch all the AFL Finals action at Abbots Yard. With the games LIVE on the large 4m outdoor screens. Plus private rooms with TVs, table packages and live music. Enjoy the open air beer garden just a stones throw from the MCG. |
| Melbourne | Bourke St Imperial Hotel
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Grand Final Day Treats | Treat yourself to some great food and drinks at the Bourke St Imperial. Right at the top of the CBD and only a short trip from the MCG. |
| Yarra Valley | Kellybrook Winery
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Finals Time Cheers | Kellybrook have the Finals selection wines perfect for celebrating Grand Final Weekend. You can toast your team. Order Online and have them delivered. Also order Kelly Brothers Ciders and Craft Beers. |
More Great Ideas to help Melbourne Grand Final Day Celebrations 2025
Products and service ideas to make your Grand Final Day in Melbourne even better. Do you need a picnic hamper or maybe you need your hair and makeup. These local products and services are first class for Grand Final.
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Chefscene
Grand Final Day Grazing Boxes
Get your Grand Final catering sorted with delicious grazing boxes by Chefscene. Selection of dips, meats, crackers fresh and seasonal. Sweet and savoury options. Why not try the breakfast hamper to get off to a good Grand Final start?
Great for the whole family!
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Luvlee Gourmet Ice Cream
MelbourneGrand Final Day Ice Cream Hampers
Kick a goal this finals weekend with an awesome selection of ice cream hampers. Luvlee Gourmet Ice Cream have award winning ice cream you can order Online and arrange delivery. Fantastic for the whole family.
Kick a Goal with Ice Cream
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Kellybrook Winery
Celebrate Grand Final Day with Wine
Whether your team wins or loses this Grand Final Weekend, you will be on a winner with Kellybrook Wines from the Yarra Valley. You can easily order from the Shop Online and the wines, brandy and ciders can be delivered in time for the opening siren.
Kick Goals with Kellybrook Wines
Melbourne Grand Final Day Community Events
| LOCATION | VENUE | EVENT | COMMENTS |
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| Melbourne | Yarra Park Precinct
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AFL Grand Final Parade | The iconic AFL Grand Final parade featuring the competeing teams. Starting at Melbourne Park Oval before traveling through Birrarung Marr then across the pedestrian bridge to Yarra Park and the MCG. |
| Melbourne | Yarra Park Precinct
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AFL Footy Festival | A festival of footy leading up to Grand Final Day. With free entertainment, player appearances, giveaways, music and much more. |
| Richmond | Bridge Road
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Grand Final Day | This Grand Final Day head into Bridge Road Richmond for a massive street party with festivities running pre-game, during the game and post-game. With DJ entertainment all day. Check out the Grand Final Day details. |
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 BIG days: Oktoberfest, Hallows Eve and Melbourne Cup Day. Get ready for the Oompa band and the Lederhosens, Oktoberfest Melbourne kicks off through October. All Hallows Eve is all the spooky fun of Halloween. And CupDay.com.au we've got the details of all the fab 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!