Where to Watch the Cricket in Brisbane This Summer

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.