Where to watch the AFL Grand Final in Melbourne

If you haven't checked out Crown's Cali-inspired restaurant and bar yet, Grand Final Day is the perfect excuse to pop down for a cheeky bev. Marmont – Grant Smilie's newish hospo venture – will be showing the game live on the big screens from 2pm. You won't go hungry either, with a limited-edition snacks menu featuring buffalo wings with blue cheese dressing and hot dogs. And no matter who wins, the party is guaranteed to go long into the night. Find out more here.

Situated right on the banks of the Yarra River, Riverland is an ideal spot to celebrate the Grand Final – whether that's before, during or after the big game. Bookings are available from 1.30pm, and there'll be beers flowing and plenty of food in the form of pizzas, burgers, parmas and steaks. Post-match, DJs will keep the party going late. And if you're lucky enough to have tickets, feel free to pop in for a pint on your walk to the 'G. Find out more here.

With 17 screens (yes, really – and one is four metres in length) there's no way you'll miss a minute of the Grand Final action at Harvey's Sports Bar and Grill. The $110 package includes four hours of free-flowing beer, wine and soft drink, plus roaming canapes. And from 6pm there will be exclusive drink specials and live music. Find out more here.

This year, spend Grand Final Day out west at Luxsmith in Seddon. The modern Asian eatery is dishing up a fab 'Feed Me' menu for just $49, featuring a delicious selection of snacks that are perfect for sharing. For an extra $50 you can get bottomless beer, wine and soft drink, or you can be bougie and upgrade to include spirits for $75. Of course, the footy will be on, with screens showing everything from the pre-game coverage right up until the final siren. Find out more here.

Melbourne's first-ever brewery rooftop bar is throwing one helluva Grand Final Day party this year – and we would expect nothing less, considering one of the co-owners is AFL legend David Neitz. For $70 per person you can get free-flowing bevvies (beer, wine, sparkling and non-alcoholic options), half-time snacks and all the action live on the big screen. Find out more here.

Formerly the Crafty Squire, this iconic cornerstone pub has recently undergone a major $12 million renovation to become Hickens Hotel – and it's going big for Grand Final Day. Doors open at 10am, and there are both booth and VIP packages available (including things like snacks and beer towers). There will also be pre-game music in the Carlton Bar and DJs in the sports bar after a live band. Find out more here.

Contemporary three-storey pub Quarterhouse is hosting a Grand Final viewing party on its rooftop – and you're invited. Standard tickets are $110 per person and include bottomless house wine and schooners, roaming canapes and live entertainmet pre- and post-siren. And you'll be able to see all the footy action on a giant four-metre screen. Find out more here.

The Duke of Wellington is a CBD mainstay for many reasons, an important one being that it's the the nearest pub to the MCG. To celebrate this close proximity to all the action, it's throwing a huge Grand Final Day party. Open from 9am, there will be plenty of pre-game hype and post-game celebrations, as well as flowing beers and tasty meals. Find out more here.

Prepare for a full venue take-over at the Builders Arms on Grand Final Day, with the legendary pub well and truly getting into the footy spirit. From 11am there will be bacon and egg rolls, Bloody Mary's and $3 pots until the first goal, or you can opt for something a little more luxe with a long lunch for $90 per person. All eight of the venue's screens will be showing the game with the sound on, so get ready to cheer. Find out more here.

The Impy may be the official home of Liverpool supporters in Melbourne, but come Grand Final Day it's all about AFL. This year, the CBD pub will be open from 8am for brekky, with the game shown across all levels. Once the final siren has blown, there will be a post-match party on the rooftop with a live band followed by a DJ playing until late. Find out more here.