Where to watch the 2019 AFL Grand Final in Adelaide
It’s the game that stops a nation: the AFL Grand Final. If you can’t be at the MCG to watch Richmond take on the GWS Giants on Saturday, gather some mates and find a prime spot in front of a big screen at one of these top Adelaide venues.
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It’s the game that stops a nation: the AFL Grand Final.
One of the biggest days on the Australian sporting calendar, this year’s clash between 2017 premiers Richmond and the GWS Giants looks like being no exception.
If you can’t be at the MCG to watch the big match, gather some mates and find a prime spot in front of a big screen at one of these top Adelaide venues.
Confidential’s guide to where to watch the 2019 AFL Grand Final
ADELAIDE CASINO
North Tce, city
Come for the big game, stay for the after-party. The Grandstand Bar’s massive video wall is the place to watch the grand final, and once it’s over, celebrate or commiserate with happy hour 5-7pm serving $5 beer, wine and spirits, or head to Oasis bar for live entertainment and drink specials all night.
WING IT SPORTS BAR
89 King William St, Adelaide
8231 7416
Adelaide’s newest sports bar is offering a $40 per person package including unlimited beer and wine from first siren to the last, and access to their big screens. There’s also a new outdoor area if you’re looking for a break from the action. Book now to reserve your seats or booths.
THE REPUBLIC
120 Magill Rd, Norwood
Doors open at 11am and the game will be live and loud all day on their big mega screens. Footy fans can purchase a $59 beverage package including - from siren to siren - tap beers, cider, house wines, base spirits and of course, their famous espresso martinis. There’s also a footy menu for hungry supporters.
THE ROSEY
160 Hindley St, Adelaide
The old Rosemont Hotel has been refurbished and is ready for a huge grand final crowd. Packages start at $40 per person which includes tap beer, cider, house wine and soft drink all game, and for an extra $10, patrons can enjoy finger food at half time. As an added bonus, fans who pick the winning team will get an extra 30 minutes of the package for free.
ALMA TAVERN
66 Magill Rd, Norwood
As you’d expect, it’s set to be another big day at the pub owned by Crows legend Mark Ricciuto. All the action will be broadcast live and loud on their huge beer garden screen with plenty of drink specials. But after the game is when the party really starts with $5 base spirits and pints of Hahn SuperDry plus two for $20 Vodka Redbulls available from 7pm until 10pm.
RAMSGATE HOTEL
328 Seaview Rd, Henley Beach
Grand Final Day at the Rammy, live and loud on the biggest screen in the west plus their new indoor big screen among a dozen other TVs ensuring you won’t miss a minute of the action. Their $40 package includes unlimited drinks - siren to siren - and once the game is over, enjoy Wasabi Big Band and DJ Captain Kirk until late.
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THE WALKERS ARMS HOTEL
36 North East Road Walkerville
It’s a “Lock-in Luncheon” at the Arms, which includes a siren-to-siren cocktail food and drinks package for $59 per person. The big clash will be shown on their two massive screens with full sound. The Furphy Beer team will also be in attendance from 12pm to 3pm with tastings and giveaways. Specials include $10 Furphy Imperial and $20 Furphy Mega Jugs.
THE GULLY PUBLIC HOUSE AND GARDEN
1349 North East Road, Tea Tree Gully
Head to The Gully’s beer garden to watch the grand final on the massive screen in the beer garden. Drink specials include $6 Coopers Pale pints, $15 Coopers Pale jugs and $25 Corona buckets. Doors open at 12 noon, first bounce is at 2pm.
THE HIGHWAY
290 Anzac Hwy, Plympton
Gates open at 11am for AFL Grand Final Day on the HWY’s deck, and it’s first in, best dressed. Get in early to avoid disappointment.
HOTEL METROPOLITAN
46 Grote St, city
Ph 8231 5471
For more than 130 years, Hotel Metro has been serving up food, drink and live music. On Saturday, the corner pub is offering maximum value, with their $20 grand final ticket including a guaranteed seat, three drink cards, a BBQ voucher and a GF sweep ticket and a Coopers merchandise pack. There’s also drink specials all day, raffles, prizes and giveaways, and a ‘Footy Dress Up’ Competition.
THE MOSELEY
11 Moseley Square, Glenelg
The Moseley will be screening the game live on all screens, with drink specials including $6 pale ale pints and $15 pale ale jugs. The celebrations will kick on into the night with a DJ entertaining fans well until after the final siren.
THE STAG PUBLIC HOUSE
299 Rundle St, city
The new-look Stag is hosting a pizza party so put on your footy shorts and come celebrate Grand Final Day. There’s $15 wood oven pizzas (12-5pm), early bird Young Henrys beer giveaways (Free Pint for the first 50 patrons), $20 Aperol Spritz Jugs and most importantly, multiple screens to catch the game. There’s also Norm Smith Medal and first goal scorer sweeps and even a halftime handball comp, Lou Richards-style.
THE MALT SHOVEL TAPHOUSE
Festival Centre, Riverfront, Adelaide
There’s no better spot to watch all the action unfold than at the Taphouse. Their siren-to-siren $60 drinks package includes Furphy, Hahn and Little Creatures beer and cider plus quality wine from the Adelaide Hills, McLaren Vale and Clare Valley. There’s also raffle draws for a Crows and Power guernsey.
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