Saturday, September 26th is the biggest day on the Australian sporting calendar! Whether you’re a die-hard footy fanatic or just in it for the halftime entertainment and bottomless spritzes, Perth is putting on an absolute clinic this year. From massive stadium-sound fan zones and bottomless pub platters to good old pub vibes. This is your ultimate guide on where to gather the crew, lock in a spot and soak up the Grandy in Perth.
BrewDog
BrewDog in West Perth is bringing authentic stadium energy to Perth with its dedicated AFL Grand Final Fan Zone. Think massive screens, high-octane stadium sound and an electric crowd. Early bird tickets start from just $10 (+ booking fee) and score you a drink on arrival plus entry into match-day prize raffles.
The Raffles Hotel
If you want to kick off game day early, head down to The Raffles Hotel where they’re serving up brekkie from 9:00am before launching into match-day madness. General admission is free (just make sure to jump on the guestlist). With $10 pints of Swan Draught flowing all day and giveaways up for grabs. Want prime real estate? You can book a VIP table for up to 10 mates for $1,000, which includes a front-row view and full credit toward food and drinks. Stick around after the siren for live DJ sets into the night.
The Federal Hotel
Freo local? Head to Paddy Troy Mall, where The Federal Hotel is taking over to build a 2,000-strong footy hub. Packed with extra outdoor bars, pop-up kitchens, giant screens and live music in the Beer Garden post-match, it’s bound to be one of the rowdiest spots south of the river!
Market Grounds
Market Grounds in the CBD is pulling out all the stops with two epic tiers of bottomless packages. The $95pp general package gets you bottomless Aperol Spritz, selected tap beers and wines throughout the game. Paired with a mates platter stacked with sliders, party pies and sausage rolls. Feeling fancy? The $120pp VIP package upgrades you to front-row seating, a premium platter and full access to a grazing station.
Little Creatures
Watch the big game right on the water at Elizabeth Quay at Little Creatures. For $125pp, their match-day package runs from 12:00pm to 2:30pm and includes 2.5 hours of free-flowing tap beers, select wines, sparkling and soft drinks. Alongside a shared footy platter for your table. Keep the vibes going post-siren when their resident DJ spins tunes from 2:30pm.
The Stables Bar
Nestled in the heart of the CBD, The Stables Bar is offering a 2.5-hour free-flowing package ($109pp) on the Ground Floor. Complete with tap beers, wines, spirits and a shared footy platter. Got a larger crew? You can lock in their private basement box for groups of 25 to 40 guests, featuring an elevated menu and premium drinks package.
Victoria Park Hotel
Vic Park Hotel offers double the action this year. Up in the Albany Room, you can lock in their VIP Siren-to-Siren package ($85pp) for flowing beer, wine and eight roaming canapés throughout the match. Downstairs in the main pub, it’s all about casual match-day energy with dedicated Crew Zone packages from $250. It’s also super family-friendly, complete with face painting, footy visor workshops and a Grand Final Games Academy for the kids from 12:00pm to 3:00pm!
Bathers Beach House
Footy, but make it coastal. Head upstairs at Bathers Beach House in Freo for panoramic ocean views. $10 Pirate Life pints and glasses of sparkling, the footy game streaming live across multiple screens, with a DJ setting the afternoon tone right on the Fremantle coast.
The Guildford Hotel
Gather the squad for a feast in The Hall. The Guildford is offering VIP tables for $500 (up to 6 guests), which includes a massive footy share platter and a $300 bar tab to spend throughout the day. Walk-ins and general pub reservations are also welcome!
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Top Image Credit: The Federal Hotel
