Ten places to watch the State of Origin decider in Darwin and surrounds

Origin fever will hit the Top End as the Maroons fight to level the series against the Blues in Perth. Here’s where to watch Game 2 across Darwin and surrounds.

Image of punters at the Hotel Darwin during Game 1 of the 2025 State of Origin. Picture: Hotel Darwin Facebook

The ‘Decider’ is set to take over the screens and minds of Top End punters tonight as the Queensland Maroons seek to level the series 1-1 in Perth against reigning shield holders NSW Blues.

In what is hotly anticipated to be a firey clash, here’s where you can catch the game in Darwin and surrounds.

10 Places to watch the Decider

THE PRECINCT TAVERN (7 Kitchener Drive, Darwin City)

The Waterfront establishment will have the clash playing on its giant lawn screen as well as all its big screen TVs throughout the venue. With plenty of food and drinks and a Qld x NSW jersey giveaway, the pub is encouraging all patrons to wear their team colours and promises a ‘night to remember’.

BERRY SPRINGS TAVERN (795 Cox Peninsula Rd, Berry Springs)

The famous tavern will be hosting a decider party with the clash to be on every big screen. Themed cocktails will also be available – Blue Blitz and Maroon Madness. “The drinks are cold, the screens are big, and the rivalry is real. Whether you bleed blue or maroon, BST is the place to be tonight.”

HOWARD SPRINGS TAVERN (280 Whitewood Rd, Howard Springs)

The ‘Howdy’ is going “all out” for game 2 with their ‘Wilder Wednesday’. The Tavern will host two live shows before kick-off and at halftime with ‘juicy T-bones’ on the menu.

PALMERSTON TAVERN (1110 Chung Wah Terrace, Palmerston)

Promising a complimentary drink to any patron that’s dressed in team colours as well as XXXX Gold Footy Jugs, and themed cocktails, Palmerston will have the match playing across all its big screens.

SHENANNIGANS IRISH BAR & RESTAURANT (69 Mitchell St, Darwin)

Promising $9 Pints from 5pm onwards, ‘Shags’ will also be serving up its pie and pint special to keep your belly full. The pub will have the game on the big screen and will also have live music in the beer garden and main stage throughout the night.

HIBISCUS TAVERN (8 Leanyer Drive, Leanyer)

The popular adult sports bar is promising its patrons “smokin staff, ice-cold drinks” and “atmosphere that’s better than your lounge room”, as it hosts game 2 on the big screen.

HOTEL DARWIN (CNR Herbert and Mitchell St, Darwin)

The long standing ‘meeting place’ in the heart of the city is hosting another Origin watch along party on its big screens both outside in the courtyard and inside in the air conditioner on TV.

COOLALINGA TAVERN (425 Stuart Highway, Coolalinga)

Putting a pause on its weekly trivia night for the big game, Coolalinga wants to see its patrons sporting their team colours, with good mates and sinking cold ones as they watch the game on the big screens.

SILKS DARWIN (Dick Ward Drive, Fannie Bay)

Inviting anyone and everyone to attend, Silks will be serving up some delicious specials and ice cold drinks as the decider plays live and loud on the big screens.

CASUARINA ALL SPORTS CLUB (269 Trower Road, Darwin)

The northern suburb sports club is hosting a watch along on the big screen. With cheap schooners and a special offer for members, patrons will be able to drink house schooners and basic spirits until the final siren.

Originally published as Ten places to watch the State of Origin decider in Darwin and surrounds