Queensland summer cricket is made for long afternoons, cold drinks and a table that turns into base camp for the day.

Brisbane brings the city energy, the bayside pubs bring a more relaxed pace, and the wider Queensland venues make it easy to catch the action wherever you are spending the summer.

Whether you are planning for the Boxing Day Test or just looking for somewhere with clear screens, aircon and a crowd that cares, these are the Queensland venues to know.

Cricket | All Season Long

Heritage, river, cricket? More like cricket, river, heritage! Port Office Hotel is built for watching sport. It just also happens to be one of Brisbane’s most iconic pubs, in the heart of the CBD, right by the river. With multiple large screens, a lively crowd and sound up for big moments, this place will be buzzing all summer long.

Best for: CBD catch ups, food and classic pub atmosphere.

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Cricket | All Season Long

The Boundary is built for atmosphere, with a sports pub identity, multiple screens and plenty of room for groups. It is a top pick when you want the crowd reaction as much as the cricket itself, with food, drinks and a lively West End setting.

Best for: energetic crowds, group bookings and sports pub viewing.

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Cricket | All Season Long

The sports bar at Mansfield Tavern will be a sports lovers’ sanctuary this Summer. The massive feature TV brings in the crowd, while multiple other screens ensure you won’t miss a minute of the action. Ride the highs and lows of a full Test day in comfort and order food and drinks without missing a ball!

Best for: Serious viewing, long sessions, sports-first setup

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Cricket | From T20s to the Biggest Tests

A true local favourite, Koala Tavern brings a more relaxed suburban feel to cricket viewing, with multiple screens, a laid-back crowd and good food. It is a top pick for big groups and families who want food, drinks and a local atmosphere across T20 matches and longer Test sessions.

Best for: suburban viewing, families and an easygoing crowd.

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Cricket | All Season Long

Hotel HQ is made for larger groups and major match days. As one of Brisbane’s largest entertainment venues, expect large screens, plenty of seating, drinks and enough room to settle in for a long session without feeling cramped.

Best for: Big groups, all day viewing and major matches.

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Cricket | All Season Long

Every sports fan is covered at the Brighton Hotel. Just 20 minutes north of Brisbane, this breezy, waterside bar showcases all the biggest Tests and T20s throughout Summer. With screens positioned for easy viewing throughout and a crowd that loves a laid-back northside feel, look no further.

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Big hits by the beach

The Beach Bar at Kings Beach Tavern is the home of live sports and regular live music acts on the Sunshine Coast, so you best believe, they’re preparing to show all the big hits of cricket this Summer. If you’re lucky, you might be able to post up for a day of cricket with a night of good tunes, all at the one venue.  

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Cricket, cowboys and cold brews

There’s a giant four-metre-wide screen worth yee-hawing about in the sports bar and beer garden at Leichhardt Hotel this Summer. Watch all the action loud and clear at this big country pub in Rockhampton. It’s screens are perfect for gathering the posse, grabbing a cold one and settling in for the ride of Test cricket.

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Where game days come alive

You’ll be struggling to find a wall without a big screen on it at Hotel Allen in Townsville. With big screens everywhere, including the full-wall LED Simtec screen, Test cricket and T20s games will be bouncing around this popular North Queensland spot.

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Queensland knows how to turn cricket into a full day out. Choose your venue, round up the group and book somewhere with the screens, food and atmosphere to carry you from the first ball to the final over.

Perth’s summer is made for cricket; long afternoons, cold drinks, big screens and plenty of time to debate whether that was actually out.

This summer is shaping up to be a big one for Australian cricket, with England returning for a white-ball series before New Zealand arrives for the first Test of the season in Perth from Wednesday 9 to Sunday 13 December.

Whether you’re settling in for the West Test, following the Perth Scorchers through another Big Bash campaign or simply looking for somewhere to catch the action with your mates, these Perth pubs have cricket and live sport on the menu.

Here are some of the best pubs to watch cricket in Perth this summer.

Cricket | All Season Long

The Paddo is one of the clearest cricket picks for the 2026–27 season, with multiple big screens, plenty of space and a lively sports-pub atmosphere, it’s an easy choice for everything from a casual T20 to a full day of Test cricket. Add a few pub classics, a cold drink and a crew that’s invested in every wicket, and you’ve got a proper cricket session sorted.

Best for: Groups, energetic viewing and cricket that runs well past lunch.

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Cricket | All Summer Long

A staple on Albany Highway, the Vic Park Hotel is built for sport lovers. With large screens, great sound, and a lively crowd, it’s perfect for long sessions and big games. Boxing Day? Expect the venue buzzing with fans, pub classics on the menu, and cold drinks flowing all day.

Best for: Central location, big screens, full-day viewing

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Big sport in a Perth institution

The Claremont Hotel brings a little more occasion to the traditional sports-pub experience. The restored Perth landmark features a public bar, multiple dining spaces, a courtyard and rooftop terrace, giving cricket fans plenty of ways to settle in for the day.

Best for: Heritage surroundings, spacious viewing and turning cricket into a full day out.

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Riverside cricket sessions

The Royal on the Waterfront will be one of the more scenic spots in Perth to follow all the summer cricket action.

Located beside the Swan River, it’s a top pick for anyone who likes their sport with a little more breathing room and a view. Start with lunch or an early drink, settle in for the match and make the most of the waterfront setting while the Aussies get to work.

Best for: Riverside drinks, pre- or post-match plans and a more relaxed cricket session.

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Cricket | All Summer Long

The Globe is one of the city’s most reliable central spots for watching sport. With a large, vibrant beer garden, it’s designed to make the most out of Perth’s sunshine. Enjoy the cricket season with big screens and a lively city atmosphere that suits both a major match and an after-work occasion.

Best for: central city viewing, big screens and a lively crowd.

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Cricket | All Summer Long

This Generous Squire’s leaning into the summer schedule with a dedicated sports bar setup to watch the major T20 matches and Test cricket live and loud. It’s a good pick for those wanting that lively sports bar atmosphere in a central location. For those chasing a cheeky beer, their in-house brewery, Shafto Brews, is constantly crafting fresh, small-batch beers to rotate with the seasons.

Best for: live sports energy, crafty brews and a central location.

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For the serious cricket fans

Looking for a tried and trusted local sports bar to watch all the action this summer? Head down to The Bentley where the Sports Bar is no joke. Be able to head to the bar, play a game of pool or enjoy a classic pub feed, all within easy access of a TV screen to ensure you never miss a minute. 

Best for: serious viewing, multiple screens and a sports first setup.

Perth knows summer cricket. Big screens, cold drinks, and energetic crowds make every session memorable, and Boxing Day is the peak of it all. Pick your venue, grab the crew, and settle in — the cricket action is live, loud, and ready to make this summer unforgettable.

To join the Rowing Queensland membership list and receive your exclusive discount:

1. Download The Pass from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Sign up and add your preferred payment method.
3. Head to More > Promo Code, and enter ‘RQ‘ followed by your membership number, e.g. RQ123456.
4. Order using The Pass to receive 10% off all Queensland venues.

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To join the Basketball Queensland membership list and receive your exclusive discount:

1. Download The Pass from the App Store or Google Play.
2. Sign up and add your preferred payment method.
3. Head to More > Promo Code, and enter ‘BQ‘ followed by your membership number, e.g. BQ123456.
4. Order using The Pass to receive 10% off all Queensland venues.

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To join the Brisbane Bullets x Goldies membership list and receive your exclusive discount:

1. Download The Pass from the App Store or Google Play here.
2. Sign up and add your preferred payment method.
3. Head to More > Promo Code, and enter ‘BNE‘ followed by your 16 digit ticket, e.g. BNE123456.
4. Order using The Pass to receive 15% off at Goldie’s Tavern, and 10% off all Queensland venues.

To find your 16 digit ticket barcode number:

1.  Log in to your Brisbane Bullets membership portal – https://membership.brisbanebullets.com.au/
2. Then select the tickets tab where you will find your tickets.
3. Click the ticket and then there will be a 16 digit number under the barcode.

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Whether you’re after a harbourside table, a Crew Zone package for the whole crew, a family-friendly beer garden, or just your local with the game on loud, there’s a plan for every kind of footy fan across the country.

Pick your city below and find your next Grand Final booking.

Brisbane and the Gold Coast 

Brisbane and the Gold Coast are matching Grand Final Sunday with genuine occasions rather than just a telly in the corner — think a Fanzone taking over the causeway at Finn McCool’s, kids’ activities at Coomera Lodge, and reserved seating at Runaway Bay Tavern.

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Melbourne

Melbourne’s pubs are proving you don’t need the game on home turf to make it count. Wharf Hotel is giving fans a choice between free entry and a bottomless package, Hopscotch is running live music from midday straight through to kick-off, and a string of local favourites are pairing the footy with Sunday roasts, live duos and $11 pints.

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Sydney

With the game on home soil, Sydney’s pubs are going all in — Footy Bingo and DJs at The Courthouse Newtown, a $99 beer tower and Drop Bear takeover at Cargo, and a backyard garden screen at Public House Petersham are just the start.

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Perth

Perth’s pubs are turning Grand Final Sunday into the city’s biggest footy day of the year, with tiered Crew Zone packages at The Claremont Hotel and Victoria Park Hotel, live music and a handball competition at The Bassendean Hotel, and a proper pub feed at The Galway Hooker.

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The best Grand Final plans are the ones where everyone says yes straight away. A big screen, a cold drink, a decent feed and a crowd that’s just as invested as you are.

These city guides bring together The Pass venues that know exactly how to make Grand Final Day feel like the biggest day of the year, wherever you’re watching from.

Pick your city, find your local, and back your team with The Pass — you’re a winner no matter what, earning rewards on every purchase from kick-off to the final siren.

Whether you’re chasing a Crew Zone package with your own reserved table and bar tab, live music to carry the celebrations into the night, or just a cold beer and a big screen with your mates, these are the Perth pubs worth booking now before tables run out.

The Galway Hooker

Perth’s Irish pub, The Galway Hooker, is bringing live music before and after the game, plus a traditional roast available all day. Bookings open from 3pm, with alfresco kept open for walk-ins if you’re keeping plans loose.

The Guildford Hotel

The Guildford Hotel is turning Grand Final Sunday into a double-header in the Hall, with the NRLW live from 1pm before the NRL Grand Final kicks off at 4:30pm — a proper pub atmosphere for the whole afternoon.

Bentley Hotel

Bentley Hotel has the game live and loud in The Bentley Sports Bar from 3:30pm, with the Benchwarmer Bundle available to pre-order if you want food and drinks sorted before kick-off.

BrewDog Perth

BrewDog Perth is keeping it straightforward — book a table, bring the mates, and catch every hard hit, line break and try on the big screens with the atmosphere taken care of.

The Bassendean Hotel

The Bassendean Hotel has TVs and viewing spots throughout the pub, so there’s no shortage of ways to settle in for the big game. The celebrations don’t stop at the final siren either — stick around for live music in the Sports Bar Beer Garden, have a crack at the handball competition and get amongst the giveaways.

The Claremont Hotel

The Claremont Hotel is going all out with tiered Crew Zone packages for groups of any size. Up to 10 guests gets a reserved table, a sharing platter and a $100 drinks tab for $250, scaling all the way up to $1,000 for 40 guests with four platters and a $400 tab. Big screens, a buzzing pub and general reservations are also on offer if you’d rather keep it simple.

Victoria Park Hotel

Over at Victoria Park Hotel, Crew Zone packages run from $250 to $1,000 depending on group size, giving you reserved space and prepaid credit to spend on food and drinks throughout the game. Just after a table? General reservations are available all day too.

Brabham Hotel

Brabham Hotel has a VIP package that gets a reserved Sports Bar table for six, a share platter and a $300 bar tab for $500. Kids entertainment runs in the playground area throughout the day, and there’s plenty of beer garden seating for anyone just after a spot to watch the game.

Wherever you land in Perth, there’s a table, a big screen and a cold drink waiting — book ahead and make Sunday 4 October count.

Think beer towers, backyard screens, footy bingo and DJ sets, the NRL Grand Final is going off with a bang. Here’s where to plant yourself on Sunday 4 October.

The Courthouse Newtown

The Courty is going big on Grand Final Sunday, with Footy Bingo, $20 Tooheys New jugs and an electric game-day atmosphere from 5pm. It doesn’t stop when the final siren sounds either, with the pub rolling straight into its October Long Weekend celebrations — DJs and $16 Frozen Rum Punch included. 

Cargo

Down at King Street Wharf, Cargo is fuelling Grand Final Sunday with a $99 Hahn SuperDry beer tower and share platter, watching every try, tackle and game-changing moment live and loud on the big screen. There’s a Drop Bear takeover bringing extra energy to the night, and Pass members can enjoy 20% off Drop Bear products throughout — a nice added bonus for your Grand Final fever.

The Golden Sheaf

Double Bay’s The Golden Sheaf is fuelling the action with a $79 Game Day Combo — a shared snack platter and jug of Stone & Wood, available all day — while the game plays out on the big screens. Once the final siren sounds, the long-weekend celebrations continue with a DJ in the Garden Bar from 10pm until late. Tables are limited, so lock it in early.

Public House Petersham

Public House Petersham is bringing the biggest game of the year to its massive backyard garden screen, with the NRL Grand Final live and loud throughout the venue. Round up the crew and settle in surrounded by fellow footy fans with a true backyard footy vibe.

BrewDog South Eveleigh

BrewDog South Eveleigh is making itself Grand Final HQ for the day — swing by for pre-game drinks before heading to the game, or settle in and catch all the action live and loud on the big screens, with cold beers and big-game energy from start to finish.

Henley’s Bar & Kitchen

In the city, Henley’s Bar & Kitchen has the NRL Premiership Grand Final live and loud from 7:30pm. Get in early for dinner, grab an ice-cold drink and settle in before kick-off — whether you’re backing your team or just here for the atmosphere, game day is sorted.

White Cockatoo Hotel

Over in Petersham, White Cockatoo Hotel is showing the Grand Final live and loud from 7:30pm, with cold drinks, pub favourites and plenty of atmosphere throughout the night. Round up your mates and book your spot for one of the biggest nights on the NRL calendar.

Wherever you land in Sydney, there’s a table, a big screen and a cold drink waiting — book ahead and make Sunday 4 October count.

…but that’s never stopped the city’s pubs from going all in on Grand Final Sunday. From dual viewing packages and rooftop after-parties to live duos and $11 pints, here’s where to plant yourself on Sunday 4 October for the NRL Grand Final in Melbourne. 

Wharf Hotel

For footy fans who want options, Wharf Hotel is giving you two ways to play it: book a table for free entry and watch every moment on the big screens, or upgrade to the match-long Bottomless Package and take in the action from kick-off to full-time. Either way, live music runs throughout the afternoon before coverage begins, Happy Hour kicks in from 4pm–6pm, the NRLW Grand Final screens live and loud, and then it’s the NRL Grand Final live and loud across multiple screens. It’s a complete day-out package, gather your crew

Hopscotch

Southbank’s Hopscotch is turning Grand Final Sunday into a proper session, with live music running from 12pm right up until kick-off. The game screens live and loud throughout the pub, including on the mega screen out on the terrace — so whether you’re inside or soaking up the riverside afternoon, you’re not missing a moment.

Bourke Street Imperial

Right in the CBD, Bourke Street Imperial has the game live and loud on the big screens with an unbeatable sporting atmosphere, and the day doesn’t stop at the final siren — live music kicks off straight after, so there’s every reason to book the table and turn it into a full day and night in the city.

The Hawthorn Hotel

Over in Hawthorn, The Hawthorn Hotel has massive screens and full surround sound sorted for the biggest NRL game of the season, and if you want to make a real day of it, the Punters Pack add-on gets you two hours of bottomless beer, wine and spirits plus your choice of a pub classic.

Hickens Hotel

In the city, Hickens Hotel is pairing the footy with pre-game entertainment from a live duo and the full à la carte menu. Kick-off is at 7:30pm, with NRL bookings available from 6pm — regular bookings and walk-ins are also welcome if you’re keeping plans loose.

Middle Park Hotel

Down at Middle Park Hotel, Grand Final Sunday starts with a hearty Sunday Roast before live music takes over from 3pm–6pm. Once the sun starts to set, $11 pints of Guinness keep the celebrations rolling as the game plays live and loud across the big screens.

Terminus Hotel

In Abbotsford, Terminus Hotel — the Termo — has live music running from 4:30–7:30pm alongside $17 cocktails and a Sunday Roast, so you can settle in for the afternoon and stay for all the action live and loud.

The Bridge Hotel

And in Richmond, The Bridge Hotel is keeping it classic: $11 Aperol Spritz, a Sunday Roast, and the NRL Grand Final live and loud on the big screens, surrounded by fellow footy fans for some proper pub atmosphere.

Wherever you land in Melbourne, there’s a table, a big screen and a cold drink waiting — book ahead and make Sunday 4 October count.

This year Queensland’s pubs are pulling out all the stops. From footy themed menu takeovers and fanzones with live music, to face painting and kids’ activities sorted for the family crowd, there’s a lot more going on than just a telly in the corner. Here’s where to be for the NRL Grand Final.

Regatta Hotel, Toowong

Finals footy is better with a table full of good food and a few mates around it, and the Regatta’s got you covered from 11 September right through to 4 October with a dedicated NRL Finals Footy Menu — pub favourites built for sharing, not fighting over.

Whether you’re settling in for the full game-day feed or just swinging by for a few plates between beers, this is the westside spot for finals season. Multiple levels, river views, and a menu that’s a genuine step up from your standard pub fare — there’s plenty to dig into.

The Lord Alfred Hotel, Caxton Street

If Grand Final day had a spiritual front door in Brisbane, The Lord Alfred would be standing right next to it with a cold one ready. The NRL Grand Final will be up live and loud on the big screen and you can settle in for the biggest game of the season.

Expect plenty of noise, chef’s specials and a pub full of fans hanging on every set, line break and trip to the try line.

Port Office Hotel, Brisbane City

For footy fans who want a bit more polish with their pints, Port Office Hotel is the pick. Set in a beautifully restored CBD venue, it’s built for exactly this kind of occasion — settle in for one of the biggest sporting days of the year and watch the action live and loud on Sunday 4 October, or make a full evening of it in the city.

Finn McCool’s Brisbane, Fortitude Valley

There are normal pub crowds watching the footy, and then there are Irish pub crowds watching the footy. Finn McCool’s is going all in on Sunday 4 October, with its Fanzone taking over the causeway and plenty happening around the game itself.

Get in early for pre-game live music, grab the $20 Guinness & Wings deal, and test your footy knowledge with NRL-themed trivia before kick-off. At half-time there’s a jersey giveaway up for grabs, and once the final siren sounds, the DJ takes over and the session rolls straight into the night.

Crown Hotel, Lutwyche

Newly renovated after 140-plus years serving the inner north, Crown Hotel is keeping it simple but solid for Grand Final Sunday — every moment of the game live and loud on the big screens, a great atmosphere, and your favourite food and drink on hand from kick-off to the final siren.

Burleigh Town Hotel

Get ready for the biggest rugby league showdown of the year — Burleigh Town Hotel is doing Grand Final day properly, with live game action across multiple large screens, ice-cold drinks and pub grub that actually hits the spot. Why watch anywhere else?

• Multiple large screens for the perfect view from every angle
• Refreshing cold beers, with prizes to be won
• Tasty food deals to fuel the cheering
• An electric atmosphere with fellow footy fans who mean business

Coomera Lodge Hotel

Want to catch the footy without leaving the kids at home? Coomera Lodge Hotel has your Sunday sorted. Join the crew on Sunday 4 October for the NRL live, with plenty happening for the little ones while you settle in and enjoy the game — think face painting, a ball toss competition and a colouring comp, plus chef specials running throughout the day.

Grab the family and make a day of it.

Runaway Bay Tavern

Looking for somewhere local to watch the biggest game of the year? Runaway Bay Tavern has the NRL Grand Final live and loud on its LED screen on Sunday 4 October, surrounded by a crowd just as invested in every tackle and try as you are. Reserved seating is available, so lock in your crew’s spot ahead of time.

The Local Tavern, Surfers Paradise

Right in the heart of Surfers, The Local Tavern is keeping it classic: big screens, cold beers and a proper pub atmosphere. Round up the crew, settle in for every tackle, try and game-changing moment, and fuel up with food specials running throughout the game. There’s no better place in Surfers Paradise to catch the footy.

Grand Final Sunday only comes around once a year — get in early, grab your table, and make sure you’re watching it somewhere worth being. See you at the pub.