Melbourne pubs open all night for Socceroos v Egypt World Cup clash

Good news, football fans: pubs across the city are gearing up for one massive early-morning Socceroos FIFA World Cup party.

Following the Victorian Government’s extended trading announcement for venues showing the match, a stack of Melbourne pubs and sports bars will either stay open all Friday night or close and reopen from 3am Saturday, ready for the 4am kick-off.

Whether you’re in the CBD, Richmond, Southbank, St Kilda, Hawthorn, Abbotsford, Coburg, Maribyrnong or South Melbourne, there are plenty of places to catch the Socceroos live and loud with a proper green-and-gold crowd.

CBD

Quarterhouse | A multi-level Collins Street pub made for turning Friday night into a 4am kick-off. Head downstairs for Public Bar energy, live sport on the big screens and a pool table, or use the rooftop skyline views as your pre-match breather before the Socceroos take over.

The Duke of Wellington | One of Melbourne’s oldest pubs, The Duke brings heritage charm with proper sports-bar energy. Expect big-screen sport, a lively beer garden feel and classic pub fuel.

Imperial Hotel Bourke Street | A classic CBD sports pub, known as the home of sport, with rooftop views over Parliament and the city skyline. This is one for big groups who want cold beers, live sport, crowd noise and a stacked pub menu .

Garden State Hotel | A big Flinders Lane crowd-pleaser with a Public Bar, Beer Garden and the moodier Rose Garden downstairs. Great for groups who want a central Melbourne World Cup pub with live sport across screens, local craft beers and elevated pub classics.

Good Nature Hotel | Fed Square-adjacent without going full live-site chaos. Good Nature is a fresh city pub and beer garden with greenery, big screens, cold drinks and modern pub favourites.

Hickens Hotel | For the football tragics. Hickens has real supporter-pub energy, with Arsenal and Man United fan cred, big screens, and a menu that will keep you fueled through the night and into the game Saturday morning.

Hopscotch | A Southbank favourite close enough to count as CBD for match-day purposes, with a mega screen, TVs throughout the venue and a front-row seat by the Yarra. Go here for a riverside World Cup watch party with easy group energy.

Richmond

Richmond Club Hotel | A Swan Street pub that keeps things simple in the best way: screens, beers, pub classics and live-and-loud sport. A strong pick if you want a proper Richmond local atmosphere.

Swan Hotel | On the Swan and Church Street corner, The Swan is relaxed until the game gets loud. With big-screen TVs across the venue, pub meals, drinks and table ordering, it’s built for fans who do not want to miss a single Socceroos chance while lining up at the bar.

Prince Alfred Hotel | A Richmond icon with the right mix of beer garden, screens and no-nonsense game-day food. Prince Alfred has multiple screens 12 screens, including an outdoor screen, with parmas, burgers and pizza as the perfect live-sport fuel.

St Kilda

Village Belle Hotel | A St Kilda icon since 1891, Village Belle brings a vibrant beer garden, Public Bar, Sports Bar and modern Australian dining. A great bayside option if you want the Socceroos live without trekking into the CBD.

The Espy | The most Melbourne way to do a 4am kick-off. The Espy brings St Kilda history, coastal views, multiple bars and live sport across the Public Bar and Sunroom, just moments from the beach.

The Wharf Hotel, Melbourne CBD | A waterfront CBD pick with serious screen power: eight HD big screens plus an outside mega-screen. Add riverside views and classic pub meals, and it is an easy meeting point for groups heading in before the 4am kick-off.

The Gardiner Hotel, Malvern | A polished two-level Malvern local with leafy suburban comfort and a terrace under a retractable roof. Ideal for south-east fans who want a proper pub atmosphere close to home.

The Auburn Hotel, Hawthorn East | A historic Hawthorn East pub with a huge beer garden and plenty of big-match energy. 

The Hawthorn Hotel, Hawthorn | Big pub, big screen, low fuss. The Hawthorn Hotel has plenty of space, a huge LED screen and table ordering, which is exactly what you want when the Socceroos are playing.

Terminus Hotel, Abbotsford | One of the strongest pure football options on the list. Terminus has FIFA World Cup coverage live and loud across 20 screens with surround sound, making it a wall-to-wall match-day setup for serious fans.

BrewDog Pentridge, Coburg | Probably the most unique 3am venue in Melbourne: a 12,000-square-foot craft beer hall inside the historic Pentridge precinct. Go for the prison-setting novelty, stay for live sport, burgers, wings, pizza and plenty of gluten-free, vegan and vegetarian options.

Anglers Tavern, Maribyrnong | A western suburbs favourite back in a big way after its refurb, right on the Maribyrnong River. Expect giant screens, a new bistro, beer garden energy and a proper crowd-friendly setup.

Golden Gate Hotel, South Melbourne | A relaxed South Melbourne local close to the CBD, with a traditional pub feel, contemporary dining and regular live sport across local and international games. A handy option for fans south of the river who want a no-fuss Socceroos pub.

Kitchens, breakfast menus and late-night food options may vary by venue, so check the details when booking. But if you’re searching for where to watch Australia v Egypt in Melbourne, these pubs are ready to turn a 4am alarm into a proper World Cup morning.