Pubs near the MCG for a pre-match beer
A pre-match beer shouldn’t end with a dash through the MCG gates. Cricketers Arms, The Precinct and London Tavern give you a few starting points near the ground. Work back from your gate, then leave enough time to order, have a yarn and walk over.
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The pub is part of the afternoon
The pubs below sit within a two-kilometre radius of the MCG, with the nearest first. The actual street route matters more than the straight-line distance, especially once the crowds arrive. Open Google Maps on the pub you choose for that part.
The Precinct has screens, outdoor seating and food; London Tavern has a beer garden and meals. If some of the group are staying at the pub while the rest head to the game, those features give you a useful place to start.
Where to stop nearby
The nearest pubs are first. Open Google Maps on a venue for the walk. See what’s on at MCG.
The Precinct has outdoor seating, screens and food. It’s worth considering when some mates are heading to the MCG and others would rather stay at the pub.
Live music · Outdoor seating · Sports screens · Functions · Food
On the food menu: Steak $47 · Steak Sandwich $32.
The beer garden is one reason to start at London Tavern. Screens and a meal menu leave the option of staying put, whether that’s for the game or dinner.
Beer garden · Sports screens · Food
On the food menu: Steak $43.50 · Steak Sandwich $32.50.
A rooftop, beer garden and screens put Mt View on the Richmond footy shortlist. For a meal, there’s steak and a steak sandwich in the prices below.
Beer garden · Pool tables · Rooftop · Sports screens · Food
On the food menu: Steak $45 · Steak Sandwich $33.
A rooftop, live music and screens leave a few ways to spend an evening at Corner. If you’re here for a band or a game, get that part sorted when booking rather than leaving it to the first round.
Rooftop · Live music · Sports screens · Trivia · DJs
On the food menu: Steak $38 · Steak Sandwich $28.
Compare the MCG pubs on PINTR
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Prices & planning
Prices are in AUD from the menus on PINTR. Regular prices and timed offers are shown separately. Check the venue’s current menu when making your plans.
