Melbourne sports bars are where serious match-watchers go. Melbourne sports bars cluster around the CBD, with the AFL as the focus.
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The 10 best sports bars in Melbourne
01 · Melbourne
CBD
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Sports + craft beer
CBD sports pub with craft beer focus.
Order: A craft IPA during the AFL
02 · Melbourne
CBD
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Multi-screen sports bar
CBD multi-screen sports bar.
Order: A pint during the AFL Grand Final
03 · Melbourne
Richmond
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Casual sports pub
Richmond casual sports pub.
Order: A craft IPA during the match
04 · Melbourne
Richmond
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Music + sports
Richmond music venue with sports rotation.
Order: A craft IPA during the AFL
05 · Melbourne
CBD
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Irish sports pub
CBD Irish-style sports pub.
Order: A pint of Guinness during the match
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06 · Melbourne
CBD
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Heritage sports pub
CBD heritage sports pub.
Order: A craft IPA during the AFL
07 · Melbourne
CBD
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Heritage pub · 1868
Iconic 1868 CBD heritage pub.
Order: A pint during the match
08 · Melbourne
CBD
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British-style sports pub
CBD British-style sports pub.
Order: A pint during the Premier League
09 · Melbourne
CBD
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Heritage pub · Iconic
Iconic Melbourne CBD heritage pub.
Order: A craft IPA during the AFL
10 · Melbourne
CBD
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Belgian beer + sports
CBD Belgian beer pub with sports coverage.
Order: A Belgian Trappist during the AFL
More Melbourne sports barsThe full Melbourne sports-bar index by neighbourhood.
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How Melbourne watches sports
Most Melbourne sports bars peak during major leagues. The 10 above show where to watch.
