Your guide to the best pubs and bars to watch the 2024 AFL Grand Final in Adelaide
Fancy going out to watch the Grand Final on Saturday? Here’s where to go in Adelaide, and when, so you don’t miss a second.
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It’s always one of the biggest days on the national sporting calendar, and this year’s clash between Sydney and Brisbane should be no exception.
It doesn’t matter whether you’re a diehard Swans fan or a passionate Lions supporter, gathering some mates together to watch the big match – which kicks off at 2pm Adelaide time – is an annual Aussie tradition.
If you can’t be at the MCG, the next best thing will be securing a prime spot in front of a big screen at one of these top Adelaide venues.
What time is the AFL Grand Final on in Adelaide?
The game will start at 2pm Central Standard Time.
THE BALLERS CLUBHOUSE
21 Pulteney St, Adelaide
Relatively new to Adelaide’s hospitality game, this CBD ball of fun is “pulling out all the stops to create the best Grand Final party footy lovers won’t want to miss!”.
There’s two packages to choose from:
Package One for $89 per person includes bottomless fries and the hot dog of your choice, plus bottomless drinks on selected beer, wine, and cocktails (but be sure to check out the T&Cs). But wait, there’s more. Package One also entitles you to four entries into a Grand Final Day Giveaway.
For those who want a cheap and cheerful experience, there’s Package Two for $10 per person, which gets you entry and a pint of beer “to kick things off”, along with one entry into the giveaway.
Visit ballersclubhouse.com.au
THE DISTRICT BREW BAR
SkyCity Adelaide, North Terrace
There's limited General Admission tickets still available to this popular event, where you can kick back with your mates and watch the game live on the giant screen, a 20m video wall.
For $149 per person you’ll get a three-hour drinks package and food voucher. There will also be a halftime handball competition.
Book at skycity.com.au
THE GUARDSMAN
Adelaide Railway Station
With the game live on the big screen, this laid-back watering hole, which serves great pub grub has Grand Final Day food and drink specials on offer. There will be two for one schnitzels from noon until 3pm and $6 South Coast and Carlton Draught pints siren to siren.
Book at skycity.com.au
THE MARION HOTEL
849 Marion Rd, Mitchell Park
All the action starts at 2pm at this great meeting place in the ‘burbs. Get into the Garden for $35 per person. You’ll get to tuck into a meal from a special Grand Final menu and enjoy a beer, cider, or soft drinks.
HOTEL ROYAL
180 Henley Beach Rd, Torrensville
Go west for”live and loud” Grand Final Day fun in Hotel Royal’s courtyard. For $30 per person you’ll get one main meal from the Grand Final menu and a choice of one pint of South Coast Pale Ale, Carlton Draught or Great Northern.
Book at StickyTickets
THE TORRENS ARMS
95 Belair Rd, Kingswood
Catch all the action “live and loud” on the TA courtyard’s big screen.
To book your spot phone (08) 8272 9255
THE KENSI
23 Regent St, Kensington
The Kensi’s Corner Bar has a package for $60 per person that includes one main meal and four drinks from a list of selected beer, wine and softies.
Book at StickyTickets
TONSORAMA
625 Goodwood Rd, Panorama
There will be $7 pints from siren to siren at this Grand Final Day party. For $30 per person you can enjoy a main meal from a Grand Final menu and one pint.
Book at StickyTickets
SHAPESHIFTER BREWING CO
2/54 Crittenden Rd Findon
For something different why not enjoy German and Czech style lagers while watching the AFL Grand Final on Shapeshifter’s massive 4m by 4m screen.
Book at shapeshifterbrewing.com.au
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