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The Duke Rooftop bar in Melbourne.

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18 Melbourne venues to eat, drink and watch the Matildas play in the FIFA Women’s World Cup finals

From sporty pubs to elegant wine bars, there’s something appetising for every football fan very close to the action at soccer hotspots Fed Square and AAMI Park.

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Morris House and its light, bright facade.

Meet your mates for pre and post-game drinks at the CBD’s new mega- venue Morris House

  • Emma Breheny
The Duke Rooftop bar in Melbourne looks out over the Forum theatre.

Drinks and games on the big screens at closest (and Melbourne’s oldest) CBD pub the Duke

  • Andrea McGinniss
You can order negroni fountains for the table by pressing a special buzzer.

Pre and post game drinks at Garden State Hotel (and Italian dinner at Tippy Tay)

  • Emma Breheny
Ms Parker is the restaurant at new Richmond boutique hotel The Motley

Celebrate the wine at recently opened Bridge Road rooftop bar Ms Parker and rooftop bar Threads

  • Emma Breheny
Go-to dish: Tarte tatin.
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Victoria by Farmer’s Daughters at Fed Square is in the thick of the FIFA hub action

  • Besha Rodell
MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - MAY 01: The roasted onion pie served at Arbory Bar and Eatery on the Yarra River on May 1, 2015 in Melbourne, Australia. (Photo by Wayne Taylor/Fairfax Media)

It’s a good time all of the time at riverside favourite Arbory Bar & Eatery

  • Dani Valent
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Honey cake with amaretto.
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Untitled in Swan Street is a perfect for dissecting the game over a great meal

  • Michael Harden
Smoked chicken, boudin sausage, sauces and coleslaw at Fancy Hank's new fancy digs.
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Fancy Hank’s in the CBD really takes the brisket as a casual fun dining option

  • Gemima Cody
The Kingston Hotel in Richmond will reopen in July with a new-look dining room and a menu of dry-aged steaks.

The Kingston for nearby Richmond pub dining with a retro menu and swish decor

  • Emma Breheny
Go-to dish: Crab tartine.
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Toast with the most (green and gold topping) at Richmond charmer Tartine

  • Besha Rodell
Chicken toast with Laughing Cow cheese and nuoc cham salmon caviar.

Richmond’s New Quarter is only a 10-minute walk from the AAMI park action

  • Roslyn Grundy
Big Esso brings big energy, a reminder of what makes Melbourne one of the world's great cities.
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Native Australian ingredients shine at Fed Square’s Big Esso

  • Gemima Cody
Fish-on-seafood-on-fish: Roast turbot with smoked mussles.
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Escape the crowds at Richmond’s lucky (and lovely) little wine bar Clover

  • Besha Rodell
Manchego millefeuille and sweet corn madeleines at Frederic.

Frederic and Fred’s, Cremorne’s European dual-act is classy and close to the games

  • Michael Fowler
Taxi Kitchen

Views of FIFA Women’s World Cup’s Fed Square hub and fine food to boot at Taxi Kitchen

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Bring visitors to Cumulus Inc on the stadium-side of the city for a peak-Melbourne meal

Pitcher of Pimms and lemonade at Imperial rooftop bar.

The Imperial Hotel in the city is a sports-lover’s dream before, after and during the game

  • Michael Harry
Supernormal
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Celebrate Sam Kerr’s supernormal talent at buzzy Supernormal restaurant in Flinders Lane

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