Where to watch the Super Bowl in Melbourne
The best excuse to take Monday off
The time has come again to watch grown men with curiously wide shoulder pads slug it out for the ultimate NFL championship game, the Super Bowl. Get onside at the best places in Melbourne to catch the New England Patriots take on the LA Rams on Monday Feb 4, accompanied by some American snacks, morning beers (it's nighttime in the USA) and a half-time show care of Maroon 5 and friends.
Just after a drink? Check out one of Melbourne's 50 best bars.
In need of fuel after? Why not try one of the best burgers in Melbourne.
Where to watch the Super Bowl in Melbourne
The Common Man
If the only way for you to watch the NFL grand final is on a rooftop, with a cinema-sized screen, then you'll want to head to the Common Man for their annual lawn party. They're throwing a tailgate barbecue with giveaways and everything kicks off at 8.30am so you can get the best seats. They also have packages if you like someone else to do the thinking and catering for you.
The Catfish
Urban Alley Brewery
This new brewery and pub is getting the American bunting out for Super Bowl 53 with a day of $10 American pale ale pints, ten chicken wings for $8, and $10 hot dogs. It all kicks off at 9am on Monday Feb 4.
Melbourne Public
Get ready to watch every contentious yard gained in the 2019 Super Bowl at Melbourne Public's massive Monday party. GA tickets cost $15pp to ensure a spot, and they're screening the game on no less than 14 screens throughout the venue. There will be live entertainment, giveaways, $25 beer buckets and an American-themed menu.
Half Moon
They bay side bar will be doing their annual 'Champions Brunch' with American beer buckets, $10 Aperol Spritz, Buffalo wings, prawn rolls and cinnamon doughnuts, from 9am.
The Boatbuilders Yard
Boaties will have a big screen up and running on Super Bowl Monday. Entry is free and it kicks off at 9am for morning brewskis. In true American fashion, the menu will feature fried chicken and waffles, loaded hot dogs, corn and black bean succotash nachos, and a soft shell crab burger.
The Waterside Hotel
Now that Melbourne is resolutely a rooftop bar town, make it a rooftop Super Bowl party at the Waterside Hotel. There will be $24 buckets of Bud, sticky wings, burgers, hot dogs, beer pong and cornhole.
The Penny Black
Doors swing open at a bright and sparky 8am on Super Bowl Monday for $8 brekfast burgers (there's veg and vegan options), $10 wings (or cauliflower) baskets, cheap Buds, and hours of brain-clattering tackles on the big screen.
The George on Collins
All the action from the Pats vs Rams will be screened on five large screens at the George on Collins, where you can also get amongst an American breakfast menu from 9am, drinks specials that aren't Bud-centric and lunch fare that's straight out of the USA. Plus they take bookings, so either call 9663 7226 or email events@thegeorgeoncollins.com.au to secure prime position on game day.
The Provincial
The Provincial will be hosting a rooftop shindig inspired by America's great tailgate parties. There will be buckets of wings, natch, plus hot dogs, $7 beers and $12 Boilermakers, and they're screening the game on their huge jumbotron screen.
Want to kick on at another pub?
The best pubs in Melbourne
Melbourne is a city that really knows how to do pubs. From beer halls with more than 50 craft beer taps to cozy locals with a great fireplace, there's a pub for every occasion.