Sydney is home to some of Australia’s best pubs, whether you’re looking for a long lunch, after-work drinks, live sport or somewhere to catch up with friends over some pub classics. From rooftop bars overlooking the city skyline to historic pubs full of character, there’s no shortage of places to eat, drink and soak up Sydney’s pub scene. We’ve rounded up some of our favourite spots.
The best pubs in Sydney CBD all have a few things in common: a welcoming atmosphere, quality food and drinks, and a setting that suits the occasion. Whether you’re meeting colleagues after work, enjoying a weekend lunch or planning a group catch-up, the right pub comes down to more than what’s on tap.
Location is often the first thing people consider. Some pubs are tucked away in historic laneways, while others offer rooftop views across the city or spacious outdoor dining areas perfect for Sydney’s warmer months. Easy access from train stations and major landmarks also makes it simple to meet friends without travelling far.
Atmosphere matters just as much. Some of the best bars in Sydney are buzzing with live music and weekend energy, while others offer relaxed dining spaces where you can settle in over a long pub lunch or dinner.
Great pub food, friendly service and a well-balanced menu round out the experience. Whether you’re visiting for a hearty meal, looking for a Sunday session, catching live sport, or enjoying happy hour with something to eat, Sydney’s CBD has a pub to suit every occasion.
Great food is what turns a quick catch-up into a long lunch or dinner, and the best pubs in Sydney’s CBD know how to deliver both. Whether you’re craving Aussie pub classics like a parma or something a little more refined like fresh seafood, Sydney’s pub scene offers plenty of variety alongside quality drinks and welcoming service.
Whether you’re in the CBD or exploring the surrounding suburbs, Sydney’s pub scene has something for every occasion. BrewDog South Eveleigh is a standout for long lunches, celebrations and after-work drinks, pouring 40 taps of craft beer across the heritage Locomotive Workshop and its sprawling beer garden. For those looking to enjoy a meal by the water, Henley’s Kitchen & Bar combines fresh seasonal dishes with harbour views, creating a relaxed setting that’s just as suited to a casual pub lunch as it is an evening meal.
Over at Circular Quay, The Oriana brings four levels of dining, drinks and events together right on the harbour, with front-row views of the Opera House and Bridge – its ground-floor pub and beer garden make it an easy addition to any harbourside food crawl. Head east to Double Bay for The Golden Sheaf, a heritage-listed institution famous for its beer garden and giant fig tree.
For waterfront dining, Kingsleys Woolloomooloo is hard to overlook. Sitting on the iconic Finger Wharf, it’s known for premium steaks, fresh seafood and harbour views that make every meal feel like an occasion, perfect for both casual dinners and special celebrations. Darling Pavilion offers a more casual option, combining generous pub food, share plates and family-friendly dining with one of Darling Harbour’s most-inviting outdoor settings.
Sydney is made for rooftop dining, and some of the best bars in the city make the most of the skyline with open-air terraces, rooftop bars and outdoor dining spaces.
Untied has become one of the most popular rooftop pubs in Sydney’s CBD, combining colourful interiors, quality food and a lively atmosphere that suits everything from weekend catch-ups to after-work drinks.
For something a little different, The Rook delivers one of the CBD’s hidden rooftop gems. Known for its laid-back vibe, quality craft beer, cocktails, burger & bar bites, and rooftop seating, it’s a great place to escape the busy streets below.
If waterfront outdoor dining is more your style, Bungalow8 and Darling Pavilion both overlook Darling Harbour, offering spacious terraces that are perfect for soaking up Sydney’s sunshine while enjoying great food and drinks.
Watching the game is about more than finding a screen. The best sports bars in Sydney’s CBD blend big screens, delicious pub food, cold beers and an atmosphere that brings every match to life.
Cargo Bar is one of the city’s favourite places to catch live sport, with multiple screens overlooking Darling Harbour and plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Whether it’s AFL, NRL, cricket or a major international fixture, it delivers a lively atmosphere while offering excellent food to match.
Bungalow8 also offers a fantastic setting for game day, combining waterfront views with a welcoming atmosphere that’s equally suited to a casual meal or a group catch-up before the action begins.
Some of the best pubs in Sydney’s CBD make after-work catch-ups even better by pairing quality food with weekly specials in welcoming spaces. Whether you’re finishing the workday or meeting friends before dinner, these pubs offer the perfect balance of atmosphere, food and value.
Untied is a standout for after-work drinks, combining a rooftop setting with share-friendly dishes, seasonal menus and a lively atmosphere that makes it easy to settle in for the evening. It’s an ideal spot to enjoy great food while making the most of their happy hour.
Over at The Rook, rooftop dining meets rotating pub specials such as the “Lunch break”, and the Cocktail club, making it easy to enjoy quality food and drinks while getting great value in the heart of Sydney CBD.
If you’re near Darling Harbour, Bungalow8 combines waterfront dining and a rotating line-up of weekly offers. From weekday Cocktail Happy Hour featuring classic cocktails and spritzes to late-night toasties served from 9pm until close, it’s a great spot for after-work catch-ups, casual dinners or weekend gatherings by the harbour.
One of the biggest advantages of Sydney’s pub scene is that many of its best locations are just moments from the city’s most iconic attractions.
If you’re exploring Darling Harbour, you’ll find Cargo Bar, Bungalow8 and Darling Pavilion all within easy walking distance, making them ideal for waterfront lunches, group celebrations or relaxed afternoons by the harbour.
Near Circular Quay and Sydney Harbour, both Henley’s Kitchen & Bar and The Oriana provide spectacular harbour views alongside quality dining. Further east, Kingsleys Woolloomooloo offers a memorable waterfront experience just around the corner at Finger Wharf.
For those exploring the CBD itself, Babylon Sydney, Untied and The Rook are all centrally located, making them perfect for after-work drinks, rooftop dining or weekend catch-ups without leaving the city centre.
No matter what you’re looking for, whether it’s a rooftop bar, waterfront dining, live sport, or one of the best pubs in Sydney for food, Sydney’s CBD has a pub to suit every occasion.
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What are the best pubs in Sydney CBD?
Some of the best pubs in Sydney CBD include The Oriana, Untied, Babylon Sydney, Cargo Bar, Bungalow8, Darling Pavilion, The Rook, Henley’s Kitchen & Bar and Kingsleys Woolloomooloo. Each offers something different, from rooftop bars and harbour views to outstanding food and live sport.
Which pubs in Sydney CBD have the best rooftop bars?
If you’re looking for rooftop dining, Untied, Babylon Sydney and The Rook are among the best rooftop pubs in Sydney CBD, offering city views, outdoor dining, quality food and vibrant atmospheres.
Where can I watch live sport in Sydney CBD?
For live sport, Cargo Bar, Bungalow8 and Darling Pavilion are amongst the best choices. Each combines big-screen action with quality pub food and relaxed harbour-side settings.
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Add rooftop drinks, live music, drag, DJs, footy, Sunday roasts and a public holiday Monday into the mix, and suddenly the King’s Birthday weekend is looking less like a quiet winter break and more like a city-wide excuse to get out.
From Friday 5 June to Monday 8 June, venues across Richmond, Docklands, Fitzroy and the CBD are turning it on with parties, sport, food specials and long-weekend sessions. Whether you’re planning a rooftop catch-up, a pre-footy pint, a Sunday session or a full-blown weekend crawl, here’s where to go.
Richmond’s Bridge Hotel is making the most of the long weekend with four days of food, drinks and live sport.
Start the weekend on Friday night with vinyl DJs from 7pm to 10pm, then roll into a packed schedule of AFL, NRL, Sunday roast and long-weekend specials. Tag the Tiger will also be making an appearance, and $10 Aperol Spritzes are on the cards for anyone leaning into the public holiday spirit.
It’s a strong pick for anyone looking for a classic pub weekend: sport on the screens, hearty food, good drinks and plenty of room to settle in with a group.
The queens are taking over the rooftop at Quarterhouse this King’s Birthday weekend.
On Saturday 6 June, drag returns to the Docklands venue with Sam T hosting a long-weekend rooftop event packed with big looks, big laughs and absolutely no royal etiquette. It’s the kind of Saturday session that makes excellent use of the extra day off, especially for anyone keen to trade winter hibernation for cocktails, entertainment and skyline views.
Gather the group, dress accordingly and prepare for a long weekend with a little more sparkle.
Right in the heart of the CBD, Bourke Street Imperial is bringing its rooftop back just in time for the King’s Birthday long weekend.
From 5pm on Friday 5 June, the rooftop reopens for a weekend of city views, drinks, live music and AFL shown live and loud. It’s an easy option whether you’re finishing work in the city, heading in for the night or looking for a central meeting point before the weekend properly begins.
Expect rooftop energy, footy atmosphere and plenty happening across the long weekend.
Morris House is taking the long weekend upstairs with rooftop DJs, cocktails, shared plates and long lunches across the public holiday break.
The venue’s King’s Birthday weekend line-up includes Clare Choveaux, Marcus Knight, Kayla Bruno, Sojourn and Mas Paoli, bringing music to the rooftop throughout the weekend. It’s a solid choice for those who want to stretch a casual drink into an afternoon session, then maybe into dinner, then another dance or two.
For a long weekend that feels a little more polished without losing the party energy, Morris House is an easy city pick.
Garden State Hotel knows how to handle a big Melbourne weekend.
Across the King’s Birthday break, the Flinders Lane venue is bringing DJs, live music and pre-game energy to the city. Sunday is all about the DJ day party from 4pm, while Monday kicks off early with live duo entertainment from 12pm ahead of the King’s Birthday clash at the MCG.
That makes it a smart stop for anyone heading to the footy, meeting mates in the CBD or looking for a venue that can take you from lunch to late afternoon without needing to relocate.
Fitzroy’s Provincial Hotel is going full pop mode for the long weekend, with a Justin Bieber-themed party on Friday 5 June.
Expect a night of throwbacks, singalongs and dancefloor favourites, from the My World era through to bigger party anthems. DJs will also be spinning pop, hip hop and crowd-pleasers throughout the night, making this one for the Beliebers, the casual fans and anyone who just wants a fun Friday night out.
Consider it your official permission slip to start the long weekend with zero chill.
Prince Alfred Hotel is bringing a full Richmond long-weekend line-up with live acoustic music, beer garden DJs, Saturday night sets, Sunday tunes and happy hour.
Running from Friday 5 June to Sunday 7 June, the venue’s King’s Birthday celebrations are built for easy, relaxed sessions. Drop in after work on Friday for happy hour from 3pm to 6pm, settle into the beer garden across the weekend, or swing by on Sunday for acoustic sounds and another round of happy hour from 3pm to 6pm.
It’s a great option for groups who want something lively but low-fuss, with enough happening to make the most of the extra day off.
The beauty of a Melbourne long weekend is that you don’t have to pick just one plan. Start with rooftop drinks in the city, head to Richmond for sport and pub classics, line up a Saturday drag show, book in a Sunday roast, then keep Monday free for live music and pre-footy drinks.
The King’s Birthday weekend only comes around once a year. Best not waste it on the couch.
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With the 2026 tournament kicking off across the USA, Canada and Mexico, Australian fans have been handed some very pub-friendly Socceroos fixtures.
Australia’s opener against Türkiye lands on a Sunday afternoon, the Paraguay clash is a Friday lunchtime beauty, and yes, the USA game is one for the alarm-setters. But that’s exactly what pubs are for: big screens, cold pints, and a room full of people who understand why a near miss in the 73rd minute is a high stress event.
The couch might technically work.
A packed pub or bar with live and loud sound, good mates and everyone riding the same 90 minutes together? Much better.
Use The Pass Live Sports finder to see exactly which games each venue near you is screening — from the group stage all the way through to the Final on 20 July. Each pub will be showing select fixtures, so check the schedule, rally the group chat and book your spot before the best tables disappear.
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Queensland brings two very different but equally excellent World Cup energies.
In Brisbane, it’s riverside icons, Irish pubs, Valley landmarks, West End rooftops and suburban sports bars that know exactly how to build a room around a big game. On the Gold Coast, it’s Surfers Paradise chaos, beachy locals, Irish-pub noise, giant screens and beer gardens made for turning one match into a full-day session.
Whether you want a polished riverside booking, a no-fuss local with big screens or somewhere with enough post-match energy to keep things going, Brisbane and the Goldie have the World Cup covered.
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Melbourne does big sporting moments better than almost anywhere, and the World Cup is exactly the kind of excuse the city loves.
Think heritage CBD pubs packed before kick-off, rooftops with skyline views, Richmond locals built on sporting obsession, Southbank beer bars and inner-north institutions where the crowd gets louder with every Socceroos attack. Whether you want a proper football pub, a big beer garden or somewhere that can handle the full group chat, Melbourne has plenty of places ready to make the World Cup feel massive.
Book early for the Australia games. Melbourne will absolutely show up.
Perth has one big advantage this World Cup: timing.
The Socceroos’ Sunday opener lands perfectly for a midday pub session, while the Paraguay clash is a Friday late-morning special that has “extended lunch” written all over it. Add in Perth’s mix of CBD beer gardens, riverside icons, Irish pubs, craft beer halls and serious suburban sports bars, and you’ve got a city that is quietly one of the best places in Australia to watch the tournament.
From big screens and stadium sound to waterfront pints and state-of-the-art sports bars, Perth knows how to make a World Cup match feel like the main event.
Sydney’s World Cup scene comes with waterfront views, massive beer halls, Inner West locals, Eastern Suburbs icons and CBD bars that know how to turn a lunchtime kick-off into the rest of the day.
This is the city for harbour-side pints, packed sports bars, long lunches that mysteriously become match-day sessions and pubs where the post-game debrief is almost as important as the game itself. From Darling Harbour to Double Bay, Erskineville to South Eveleigh, Sydney is very ready to swap the couch for something with a bit more atmosphere.
If Australia scores, you’ll want to be somewhere loud.
Adelaide knows how to turn a good fixture into a great pub session.
The best spots bring proper personality: historic front bars, giant TV walls, upgraded sports bars, beer gardens, pub specials, table ordering and family-friendly spaces where the game can become a full afternoon. Whether you’re settling in near the CBD, heading coastal, going northside or making it a southern suburbs session, Adelaide has plenty of pubs ready to show the biggest fixtures live and loud.
Whether you’re chasing a Melbourne rooftop, a Sydney waterfront bar, a Brisbane Irish pub, a Gold Coast sports bar, a Perth beer garden or an Adelaide local with a giant TV wall, The Pass makes it easy to find where the World Cup is on near you.
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Because the World Cup is better at the pub. And the good tables never wait.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on 12 June across the USA, Canada and Mexico, and Adelaide fans have been handed a few seriously workable Socceroos kick-off times. There’s a Sunday lunchtime opener, a Friday long-lunch special and one deeply heroic 4am alarm that will separate the casuals from the true believers.
The Socceroos have been drawn into Group D alongside USA, Paraguay and Türkiye. Mark these ones in the calendar now:
🟡🟢 Australia vs Türkiye — Sunday 14 June, 1:30 pm ACST
🟡🟢 USA vs Australia — Saturday 20 June, 4:30 am ACST
🟡🟢 Paraguay vs Australia — Friday 26 June, 11:30 am ACST
Use The Pass Live Sports finder to see exactly which games each venue near you is screening — from the group stage all the way through to the Final on 20 July. Each pub will be showing select fixtures, so check the schedule, rally the group chat and book your spot before the best tables disappear.
Here are Adelaide’s best pubs to catch the biggest World Cup moments live and loud.
For westside match-day energy with a shiny new beer garden.
The Mile End has that rare mix of old-school Adelaide pub charm and “actually, this could turn into a very big day” energy. The venue’s art-deco feel gives it a bit of heritage swagger, but the real World Cup pull is the live sport setup: screens throughout the venue, wall-to-wall coverage and a brand-new beer garden made for settling in with a cold pint and a table full of snacks.
It’s also a smart pick if your group is coming from different sides of town. Close to the CBD, close to Thebby, and built for exactly the kind of Sunday arvo session Australia vs Türkiye deserves. Arrive early, claim your patch and let The Mile do what a proper match-day pub should: keep the beers cold, the screens on and the atmosphere humming.
For people who want the football with a bit of brand-new shine.
Parkside is the polished pick. It’s newly renovated, leafy, bright and close enough to the CBD that a “quick World Cup lunch” can very easily become a full afternoon. This is where you go when you want the game on, but you also want genuinely good food, wood-fired touches, local SA produce and a pub that feels more like a long lunch venue than a bunker with TVs.
It’s a great fit for the Sunday Socceroos opener or many of the other international matches if your crew includes football fans or casual observers. The vibe is relaxed, the fit-out is fresh and the whole thing feels like a clever compromise between “big match” and “nice day out”.
For historic pub charm with front-bar chaos potential.
First licensed in 1847, The Hope Inn brings proper old-world pub bones to the World Cup. There’s an “if these walls could talk” feel to the front bar, but the refreshed bistro and beer garden make it more than just a heritage stop-in. This is the place for a no-fuss match day: simple pub classics, cold drinks, a proper local crowd and enough personality to make a group stage game feel bigger than it has any right to be.
It’s also a handy shout if you’re in and around Hindmarsh or heading near the Entertainment Centre. If the Socceroos score, this is exactly the kind of front bar where strangers become best friends for roughly 90 minutes.
For wall-to-wall TVs and proper sports-bar commitment.
Payneham Tavern is not messing about. The Sports Bar is built for big games, with wall-to-wall TVs, big-screen viewing, clear sound and the kind of lively game-day feel that makes watching football at the pub infinitely better than watching it while half-scrolling on the couch.
There are also sports bar specials to keep things moving — including Happy Hour, Pint & Parmi and $8.50 beers — which makes this one especially handy for the Friday 11:30am Paraguay clash. That’s not a lunch break. That’s a tactical extended viewing window.
For coastal locals who want massive screens, stadium sound and buffet backup.
Brighton Metro is a very strong southern suburbs pick because it has the holy trinity: Sports Bar, Beer Garden and food that can handle a crowd. The World Cup promises big screens, stadium sound, big energy and select fixtures live and loud, which is exactly the assignment.
The real ace here is flexibility. Want the full Sports Bar experience? Sorted. Want to make it more of a family feed? Charlie’s Diner is right there. Want a sunny beer garden session before or after the match? Also yes. It’s big, easy, local and made for those games where you want to arrive early and not think too hard about logistics.
For the northside sports bar that has had a serious glow-up.
Hampstead Hotel has gone all in on sport, and it shows. The newly refreshed Sports Bar comes with bigger TVs, bigger action, pool tables, TAB facilities and the very underrated ability to order food and drinks from your phone so you do not miss the moment things get interesting.
It’s one of Adelaide’s best picks for the fans who want a proper sports-pub setup without trekking into the CBD. Add Happy Hours, Parmi & Pint, Sundays in the Sports Bar and many World Cup fixtures, and you’ve got a venue that knows the match is only part of the session. The rest is cold beers, pub food and arguing your tactical analysis with mates.
For a great full TV wall set up and big north-west pub energy.
Grand Junction is the pick when your crew wants to feel like the game is the main event. The refurbished pub has a modern sports bar, a giant TV wall, uBet on site, a pool table and the kind of “settle in, we’ve got you” energy that suits a long World Cup session.
The menu also leans hard into satisfying pub food — loaded nachos, super-sized parmis, South-East Asian favourites and proper snacks — which is exactly what you want when the group stage starts getting dramatic. For Port Adelaide region locals, this is a very easy rally point.
For massive screens, booming sound and zero bad seats.
Waterloo Station is one of the strongest World Cup venues in the Adelaide mix. The newly upgraded Sports Bar is built around bigger screens, booming sound and sightlines that make it hard to miss a moment. In other words, if you’re the sort of person who gets annoyed when someone’s head blocks the attack, this is your place.
There’s also a sprawling urban beer garden, kids’ play rooms and a proper bistro, which makes it a winner for bigger groups and mixed crews. This is a solid choice for the World Cup with select fixtures live and loud — so check the schedule, book early and prepare to park up for the full 90.
For Southern Vales charm, beer garden sessions and one very easy excuse to linger.
Mick O’Shea’s is the wildcard in the best way. It’s got old-school hospitality, a cosy pub feel, a sunny beer garden, on-site accommodation and a location that sits nicely between Adelaide and McLaren Vale. That means your World Cup session can be as simple as a pint and a parmy — or as suspiciously close to a weekend away as you can justify.
For families, there’s a playground, mini golf and kids’ entertainment. For the grown-ups, there’s an extensive tap selection, live music across the weekend and screens showing every important moment both indoors and outdoors. Basically, Mick’s is where you go when the game is the plan, but inevitably end up staying for hours afterwards.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup. June 12 – July 20 in Australia. Adelaide pubs are ready. Are you?
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on 12 June across the USA, Canada and Mexico, and Queensland fans have lucked out with a few very pub-friendly Socceroos kick-off times. Australia’s opener against Türkiye lands on a Sunday afternoon, the Paraguay clash is a Friday lunchtime special, and yes, there’s one 5am alarm against the USA — but that’s exactly what big screens, hot chips and committed mates are for.
The Socceroos have been drawn into Group D alongside USA, Paraguay and Türkiye. Mark these ones in the calendar now:
🟡🟢 Australia vs Türkiye — Sunday 14 June, 12:00pm AWST
🟡🟢 USA vs Australia — Saturday 20 June, 3:00am AWST
🟡🟢 Paraguay vs Australia — Friday 26 June, 10:00am AWST
Use The Pass Live Sports finder to see exactly which games each venue near you is screening — from the group stage all the way through to the Final on 20 July. Each pub will be showing select fixtures, so check the schedule, rally the group chat and book your spot before the best tables disappear.
Here are 12 of the best Brisbane and Gold Coast pubs to catch the biggest World Cup moments live and loud.
From riverside icons to rowdy Irish pubs and proper suburban sports bars, Brisbane’s World Cup picks are all about big screens, cold pints and the kind of crowd that makes every near miss feel personal.
For when you want your World Cup with a side of Guinness and full-throttle pub energy.
Some games deserve polite clapping. The World Cup is not one of them. Finn McCool’s Brisbane is the kind of pub that understands this at a spiritual level — loud in the right way, warm in the Irish way, and always ready to turn a regular match into something that feels like an event.
This is your pick if you want atmosphere over aesthetics, pints over pinot, and a crowd that will absolutely get emotionally invested by the 12th minute. Settle in with a feed, order the first round and let the craic carry you from kick-off to full-time — plus weekly food offers like pizza, wings and Sunday roast to keep the tournament fuelled.
For the polished riverside World Cup session.
If your World Cup plan involves sunshine, river breezes and pretending you’re “just popping out for one”, The Regatta is the move. The Toowong icon brings a little grandeur to game day — all heritage charm, leafy spaces and riverside energy — without losing the essential pub factor.
It’s ideal for the Sunday afternoon Socceroos opener or for USA vs Paraguay — the United States’ first World Cup match on home soil in 32 years. Big enough for groups, polished enough for a long lunch, and lively enough that a goal will still send the place properly sideways. Come for the football, stay because the riverfront session has taken on a life of its own.
For the crew that refuses to let the final whistle end the day.
The Boundary has always had that West End magic where the post-match energy keeps the group chat buzzing. For the World Cup, that is very much a feature, not a flaw.
There’s rooftop energy, pub energy, live-music energy and just enough chaos to make it feel like the right place to be when the room erupts. It’s a brilliant option for groups who want more than a screen and a seat — this is where you watch the match, debrief dramatically, grab another round and let the day roll on. The
Many screens, games and one very serious Sports Bar.
Everton Park Hotel is the kind of place that makes watching sport feel easy. There are big screens, games, beers, pub food, space to spread out and enough going on around the venue that mixed groups can all find their version of a good time.
That makes it a strong pick for the World Cup, especially if your crew includes die-hard football fans, casual viewers, families and that one mate who mainly came for the wings. Grab a spot in the Sports Bar for the main event, then let the afternoon unfold from there. Before or after the game, you can jump onto the pool table, play air hockey or ping pong.
For southside locals who want sport, beers and a bit of live-event swagger.
Mansfield Tavern has the bones of a proper local, but with enough scale and entertainment cred to make a World Cup game feel bigger than your average pub session. The fresh Sports Bar brings the match-day focus, while the beer garden and bistro make it an easy all-rounder for groups who want to settle in rather than squeeze around one tiny table.
It’s a particularly good shout for the Friday lunchtime Paraguay clash. Duck out, lean in, order something hearty and enjoy the rare joy of watching the Socceroos while the workday technically still exists.
Art Deco landmark. Valley atmosphere. World Cup on the cards.
The Waterloo is one of those pubs that just looks like it should be hosting a big sporting moment. That Art Deco corner, the Valley buzz, the steady stream of locals and after-work crowds — it all adds up to a venue that feels ready before the first whistle even blows.
This is the no-fuss, very-fun option for anyone who wants to meet in the Valley, grab a table, get stuck into the football and see where the night goes. If your crew wants Fortitude Valley convenience without losing that classic pub feel, this is the one.
On the Goldie, the World Cup comes with Surfers energy, beachside locals, Irish-pub noise and laid-back beer gardens made for turning a match into a proper match-day.
For giant-screen sport in the middle of Surfers.
The Local Tavern is exactly the kind of place you want when the brief is simple: big screen, cold beer, central location, zero pretension. Tucked into the heart of Surfers Paradise, it has that easy Gold Coast holiday-mode feel — except with enough sport on the walls to keep every eye locked on the match.
This is your casual World Cup headquarters. Roll in with mates, make the most of the pub specials, grab a feed and let the giant screen do the heavy lifting. If Australia scores, you’ll be glad you weren’t watching quietly at home.
For when the match is just the beginning.
The Cavill Hotel is not built for quiet nights, which makes it a very good fit for the World Cup. Sitting right on Cavill Avenue, it brings the full Surfers Paradise experience: sport, music, late-night energy and a crowd that knows how to turn any result into a reason to stay out.
This is the pick for the group that wants the game, the drinks, the post-match debate and probably a second location after. Book for the football, then let Cavill Avenue do what Cavill Avenue does best.
For proper pub atmosphere and maximum match-day noise.
International football and Irish pubs are a perfect match. Finn McCool’s Gold Coast brings the Guinness, the comfort food, the music and the kind of crowd that makes a World Cup game feel less like a broadcast and more like a shared emotional event.
It’s especially good for the big Socceroos fixtures, when you want every pass, red or yellow card, and near miss to be met with an appropriate amount of noise. Come hungry, come thirsty and come prepared to cheer on every goal.
For the Gold Coast local that takes sport seriously.
Burleigh Town Hotel is one of the strongest picks on the Coast because it actually feels built for big sporting moments. Voted the Best Sporting Entertainment venue in the QHA Awards for Excellence for the last 2 years ,the sports bar has that proper match-day pull and the whole venue has enough local energy to make a World Cup session feel like a community event.
Home to one of the largest screens in the southern hemisphere and nostalgic Aussie snacks exclusive to the Sports Bar, this is an obvious call for Burleigh locals. For everyone else, it’s worth the trip.
For a laid-back Goldie session with big-screen payoff.
Hope Island Tavern is the World Cup option for anyone who wants the game-day buzz without sacrificing comfort. It has the big-screen setup, but it also brings the relaxed Gold Coast extras: a roomy beer garden, easy food, wood-fired pizzas and enough space for groups to properly settle in.
This is a great pick for families, locals and anyone looking to make the Sunday afternoon Australia vs Türkiye match feel like a well-planned arvo. Book a table, order for the group and let the football take centre stage.
For a fresh sports bar and classic northern Gold Coast pub energy.
Runaway Bay Tavern has the kind of sports bar setup that makes a big match instantly better: massive screens, strong sound, TAB energy and the sort of food you actually want in front of you when the game gets tense.
Following a full renovation, the space has been reimagined with a long central bar, a massive 7.2m Simtek LED screen, 22 additional TVs, and new pool tables, making it the perfect FIFA World Cup pub headquaters. Bring the regular crew, claim your spot and prepare to care far too much about every corner.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup. June 12 – July 20 in Australia. Queensland pubs are ready. Are you?
The biggest sporting event on the planet is back, and this time Perth fans have been handed some seriously pub-friendly kick-off times. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on 12 June across the USA, Canada and Mexico — and thanks to the North American time zones, two of the Socceroos group stage fixtures land during late morning and lunchtime hours in WA.
That means cold pints, packed tables, big screens and the kind of atmosphere you simply do not get on the couch.
The Socceroos have been drawn into Group D alongside USA, Paraguay and Türkiye. Mark these ones in the calendar now:
🟡🟢 Australia vs Türkiye — Sunday 14 June, 12:00pm AWST
🟡🟢 USA vs Australia — Saturday 20 June, 3:00am AWST
🟡🟢 Paraguay vs Australia — Friday 26 June, 10:00am AWST
Use The Pass Live Sports finder to see exactly which games each venue near you is screening — from the group stage all the way through to the Final on 20 July. Then book your spot before it fills up.
Here are the 12 best spots in Perth to lock in your match-day plans.
New sports bar energy, built for big-game sessions.
The new and improved Bentley has landed, and its modern Sports Bar makes it an easy pick for World Cup watching south-east of the CBD. With big-screen sport across the codes, ice-cold drinks and a fresh fit-out that brings together a Sports Bar, Bistro and Beer Garden, this is a venue that can handle both the passionate football crowd and the “I’m just here for the vibes” crew.
The Sunday lunchtime Australia vs Türkiye opener has Bentley written all over it. Round up the family, bring the mates, claim a table and let the Sports Bar do what it was built for.
Craft beer, big screens and tournament fuel sorted.
BrewDog Perth brings big craft-beer energy to West Perth. Built in a former coffee roastery, the venue features indoor and outdoor seating, two bars, a beer garden, a stage and plenty of fresh beer pouring.
It’s also set up for live sport. For the World Cup, this is the pick for groups who want big screens, burgers, wings, pints and enough space to settle in for the long haul. Start with the Australia vs Türkiye opener, then see where the tournament takes you.
Many screens. Proper Sports Bar. Zero chance of missing the action.
Victoria Park Hotel has been standing proud on Albany Highway since 1927, but its sports setup is very much ready for 2026. The dedicated Sports Bar shows the action live and loud across many screens, making it ideal if you want to keep one eye on the Socceroos and another on whatever else is happening across the tournament.
Add The Park beer garden, classic pub favourites, family-friendly spaces and easy Vic Park energy, and you’ve got one of Perth’s most reliable World Cup locals. Settle in early, especially for that Friday 10:00am Paraguay fixture.
Waterfront views meet serious sports bar credentials.
The Royal on the Waterfront is more than just a pretty view. Sitting on Royal Street in East Perth, this boardwalk bar and bistro pairs Claisebrook Cove scenery with a proper Sports Bar setup, including big screens, bar snacks, pub classics and a handy pre-event feel near Optus Stadium.
For World Cup watching, that combination works beautifully. You can turn the lunchtime fixtures into a waterside session, or use The Royal as the meeting point for a bigger day out. Perth sunshine, waterfront views and football on the screens? Hard to argue with that.
CBD beer garden, big screens and full tournament atmosphere.
The Globe is a Perth CBD favourite with the kind of layout that makes big sport feel bigger. Set inside one of the city’s oldest remaining pubs, the modern Globe brings heritage charm, a lively bar and a large beer garden designed to soak up the Perth sunshine.
Select fixtures of The World Cup will be shown live and loud, with big screens, stadium sound and proper pub energy. In other words: exactly where you want to be when Australia lines up on a Sunday lunchtime.
Authentic Irish pub. Football crowd. Guinness ready.
Durty Nelly’s was designed and constructed in Ireland, then disassembled and transported to Shafto Lane — making it Perth’s first authentic Irish pub. That alone gives it serious tournament atmosphere before a ball has even been kicked.
But Durty’s also has the sport credentials to match, with local and international games across plenty of codes and the option to order food and drinks from your phone so you don’t miss a minute. For football fans who want a warm, noisy, pub-first World Cup experience, this is a CBD classic.
Riverside pints, alfresco live sport and one very scenic World Cup session.
Raffles Hotel is a Perth icon for a reason. Sitting on the banks of the Swan River in Applecross, this art-deco inspired favourite brings together riverside views, an alfresco beer garden and pub classics with a modern Italian twist.
For the World Cup, it’s the scenic option with plenty of live-sport appeal. Think long lunches, cold drinks, big-match tension and a riverside beer garden that turns a Socceroos fixture into a proper afternoon occasion. If your group wants live sport without giving up a little polish, Raffles is a very strong call.
Western suburbs institution with footy-pub credentials.
A Perth western suburbs institution since 1886, The Claremont is showing the action live in the Sports Bar for For the FIFA World Cup 2026 — and they’ve gone one better with FIFA 26 food and drink packages for groups. Packages start from $250 for up to 10 guests, including a reserved table, signature sharing platter and $100 drinks tab, with larger options available for groups of up to 20, 30 or 40 guests.
That mix makes it a clever World Cup choice: plenty of polish, plenty of pub, and enough different spaces to suit every kind of group. Grab a spot in the public bar for the live sport energy, or make a longer day of it with food before or after the match. Either way, The Claremont is ready for a proper tournament session.
State-of-the-art sports bar in a restored local favourite.
The Basso has been serving the thirsty since 1930, and its latest chapter is made for big sporting moments. The restored community favourite now features family-friendly courtyards, an expansive balcony and a state-of-the-art sports bar.
Select World Cup fixtures are confirmed to be shown live and loud, which makes it one of the strongest picks for Perth’s north-east. Come for the screens, stay for the local atmosphere, and let the Basso turn the Socceroos into a full pub occasion.
A neighbourhood classic with all the codes covered.
The Paddo has been part of Mount Hawthorn since 1932, and it knows exactly how to do a big sporting day. Its live sport page covers AFL, NRL, NBL, Rugby Union, UFC, Premier League, cricket and more — which is a very good sign when the world’s biggest football tournament rolls around.
This is the sort of no-fuss, full-hearted pub where World Cup watching feels easy: grab a pint, order from your phone, keep your eyes on the screen and let the room build with every chance on goal.
Beachside Irish pub with serious live-sport range.
The Galway Hooker was also built, disassembled and transported from Ireland, bringing proper Irish pub energy to the Scarborough coastline. It’s dedicated to Guinness, Irish whiskey, authentic pub food and hospitality — and importantly for this list, it is very much a live-sport venue.
With World Cup, Premier League, AFL, NRL, UFC, and rugby listed across its live sport page, The Galway Hooker is a standout for fans north of the river. Add the Scarborough location and you’ve got a World Cup a proper match-day plan.
Northside local, big screens and a proper pub crowd.
The Duke is a Carramar local built around hearty food, quality drinks and genuine hospitality. It’s also firmly in the sports-pub camp, with live sport across AFL, NRL, NBL, Rugby Union, UFC, Premier League, cricket and more.
With many World Cup event fixtures shown live and loud, it’s a strong northside pick for anyone who wants to stay local without sacrificing match-day atmosphere. Big screens, cold pints, a proper local crowd — that’s World Cup pub watching done right.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup. June 12 – July 20 in Australia. Perth pubs are ready. Are you?
The biggest sporting event on the planet is back, and Australian fans have been handed a very tidy draw when it comes to kick-off times. The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on 12 June (AEST) across the USA, Canada and Mexico — and thanks to those North American time zones, two of the three Socceroos group stage fixtures land during lunchtime or afternoon hours in Sydney.
That means cold pints, packed tables, big screens and the kind of atmosphere you simply do not get on the couch.
The Socceroos have been drawn into Group D alongside USA, Paraguay and Türkiye. Mark these ones in the calendar now:
🟡🟢 Australia vs Türkiye — Sunday 14 June, 2:00pm AEST
🟡🟢 USA vs Australia — Saturday 20 June, 5:00am AEST
🟡🟢 Paraguay vs Australia — Friday 26 June, 12:00pm AEST
Use The Pass Live Sports finder to see exactly which games each venue near you is screening — from the group stage all the way through to the Final on 20 July (AEST). Then book your spot before it fills up.
Here are the 12 best spots in Sydney to lock in your match-day plans.
Huge venue. Huge beers. Huge World Cup energy.
BrewDog South Eveleigh is built for big moments. Set inside the iconic Locomotive Workshop in the historic South Eveleigh precinct, this is a seriously impressive Sydney venue with room for 720 inside and another 190 outside in the vast communal beer garden. Translation: bring the group chat, the work crew, the football tragics and the friend who only watches once every four years but somehow yells the loudest.
With 40 taps pouring BrewDog favourites, local brews and plenty of options for long tournament sessions, this is one of Sydney’s best calls for the Sunday afternoon Australia vs Türkiye opener and all the games to follow. Big space, big atmosphere, big potential.
Cocktails, dancing and Socceroos scenes by the harbour.
Cargo has been a Sydney favourite for good reason. Sitting on King Street Wharf in Darling Harbour, it’s long been known for cocktails, late nights, DJs and a waterfront buzz that makes every occasion feel a little bigger.
For the World Cup, that energy is exactly what you want. Catch the lunchtime and afternoon fixtures with mates, settle into the harbour-side atmosphere, then let the result decide where the rest of the day goes. Win? Celebrate. Draw? Discuss tactics like you’re on the coaching staff. Lose? Plenty to talk about after full-time.
Two levels, wharf views and a very good reason to leave work early.
Henley’s Kitchen & Bar is a casual two-level bar made for easy Sydney sessions: signature cocktails, classic pours, fun pub food and a cracking view of the wharf. It’s relaxed enough for a long lunch, lively enough for a big match, and perfectly placed for CBD crews looking to turn a Socceroos kick-off into a proper outing.
For Australia’s Friday 12:00pm clash with Paraguay, this is the kind of place that makes a “quick lunch break” become the best decision you make all week. Grab a table, order something snackable, keep an eye on the water but both eyes on the football.
Your corner local for World Cup good times.
The Erko is everything you want in a neighbourhood World Cup pub: welcoming, relaxed, full of character and ready for everything from long lunches to late-night drinks. Sitting in the heart of Erskineville, it’s the kind of corner pub where regulars, families, mates and even fur babies all feel right at home.
That makes it a brilliant choice for the afternoon and lunchtime Socceroos fixtures. Think proper pub food, quality drinks, easygoing inner-west energy and a crowd that will absolutely get louder with every Australian attack. Come for the game, stay because nobody wants to leave after the final whistle.
Eastern Suburbs icon. World Cup-ready.
The Golden Sheaf is not just a pub — it’s an Eastern Suburbs institution. Heritage-listed, endlessly loved and woven into the fabric of Double Bay, The Sheaf has welcomed generations of locals, city-slickers, party-goers and long-lunch legends through its doors.
For the World Cup, it brings exactly the right mix: a famous beer garden, great food, cold drinks, late-night energy and plenty of room for a crowd. It’s a particularly strong shout for the Sunday arvo Australia vs Türkiye game, where the only sensible plan is to arrive early, find your spot and let the beautiful game take over the afternoon.
Inner West backyard energy, built for match day.
Public House Petersham feels like home in the best possible way. Warm lights, wood-fired pizzas, a beer garden made for lingering and a community-first feel that suits everything from family lunches to post-match beers.
For the World Cup, that backyard atmosphere is a winner. Settle in with mates, share a few pizzas, keep the rounds coming and let the Inner West do what it does best: turn a sporting moment into an all-day gathering. The lunchtime Paraguay fixture has Public House Petersham written all over it.
Not in these areas? Use The Pass Live Sports finder to search FIFA World Cup screenings at 200+ venues across New South Wales — filter by suburb, check kick-off times and book your table without missing a minute.
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The 2026 FIFA World Cup. June 12 – July 20 (AEST). Your pub is ready. Are you?
