How and where to play two-up on ANZAC Day in Melbourne

This good old-fashioned pub in the northern 'burbs is running a two-up ring for ANZAC Day, hosted by comedian Aaron Gocs and complete with sausage sizzle and footy on the telly, of course. It all kicks off at 1pm and will run until 3pm, bookings are essential via the website. 

This spot is a crowd favourite for the ANZAC Day pasttime, where the car park will be turned into a two-up ring, tossing coins all day. Try your luck in a round or two and enjoy delicious pub grub afterwards while watching the footy. 

Young & Jackson's prime Flinders Street location makes it the obvious meeting point for march-goers on April 25. Open from 6.45am, the two-up ring will be in operation from 10am upstairs in Chloe's Bar, and there's a hot breakfast available from 7am (bookings are recommended). 

This beloved Richmond live music venue is embracing ANZAC Day this year with a two-up tournament, along with footy on screen (it is super close by to where the action is after all), kicking off from noon. There's no bookings required to play the game, it's simply first in, best dressed. 

This South Melbourne pub is also getting on the two-up train, with the first coin tossed at 12pm. Plus, there'll be classic Aussie food specials, like meat pies and parmas. And of course, footy on screen. 

After you've paid respect to the Diggers, head to this Armadale pub from 1pm to catch a game of two-up taking place in the courtyard. The front bar and bistro will also be open, so you can enjoy a cold beer and tasty feed (like a chicken parma or steak and chips) in between rounds. Punters can also enjoy an extended happy hour from 2.30pm until 6pm, with half-price tinnies, Aperol Spritzes and select red, white and sparkling wine.

Head over to the Spotswood Kingsville RSL for a commemorative service that kicks off at 11am. Afterwards, you can enjoy a barbecue, a few rounds of two-up, footy on the big screen and beverages. 

After the 6am dawn service, 8.40am march and 9am commemorative service, a game of two-up will commence on the back deck at 11.30am. Afterwards, enjoy a delicious bistro lunch while watching the footy.

The Caulfield RSL is planning a family-friendly day of activities for ANZAC Day, beginning with the ANZAC march from Elsternwick RSL to Caulfield at 6.30am. From midday, kids can enjoy face painting and entertainment by magician Tim Credible while the grown-ups play a few rounds of two-up in the rear carpark. The footy will be playing on screens throughout the club, and food and beverages will be available all day. 

This huge pub draws a big crowd every ANZAC Day, including a lot of folk in uniform arriving after the march to the Shrine of Remembrance. Breakfast is available from 7am, and there'll be two-up games from noon.