The Ashes Tour 2025

Cricket fans, ales await! Here’s where to soak in the atmosphere in Melbourne during the Boxing Day Test.  Book early. Venues fill fast around Boxing Day Test. 

• Turf Sports Bar – Melbourne CBD
  Classic Victorian style venue with loads of screens, cold beers, big groups welcome. The original home of the Barmy Army\

• The Precinct Hotel – Richmond
  The Official Lunch venue of the Barmy Army.  Plenty of screens, great pub grub and the buzz of a sports-hungry crowd, plus a 5 minute walk to the MCG.

• Temperance Hotel – Chapel St
  Good local pub in South Yarra, lively & laid back, screens, live sport, good pub food & drinks

• P.J.O’Brien’s – Southbank
  Classic Irish pub setting with screens, live music, hearty meals and the best Guinness in Melbourne.

• Ludlow Bar – Southbank
  Riverside views, laid-back vibe with bar & dining room plus a massive terrace to soak up the Aussie sunshine.
• BearBrass – Southbank
  A relaxed venue on the banks of the Yarra River, serving up hot stone pizza, casual dining all-day, beers, coffee & cocktails.
• Hophaus – Southbank
  A modern bar and eatery, a large terrace beer garden overlooking the Yarra River and the city. An extensive beer selection and quality food offering.

• Cookie – Melbourne CBD
  Melbourne’s famous beer hall and Thai eating house, over 30 beer taps, extensive wine list, this is a must visit whilst in Melbourne.

• Magic Mountain Saloon – Melbourne CBD
  A multi-level, modern bar & Thai eatery, the place for beers and Thai banquets, a perfect atmosphere, with great lighting, music, amazing Thai food, delicious beverages and outstanding service.

These unique venues promise the best of Aussie hospitality in brilliant locations, all in walking distance from the MCG.

Stay tuned for more information.  We shall be hosting numerous Christmas Day Lunch events in Melbourne, details are currently being finalised.

For group bookings and any other Christmas Day enquiries please email katrina@redrockvenues.com.au