Rugby League Pub Guide

[RHYTHM AND STEALTH]

Warriors fans in Sydney have organised a place to watch Warrior games when played in Auckland and everywhere but sydney. Palace Hotel in Haymarket, its also the All Blacks Supporters club in Sydney. Good place

 

[Vic Mackey]

Will be in Phuket for game 3 of origin.

Any suggestions??

Pretty much every city in SE Asia has an Aussie pub, they always make big deals for Origin/Grand Finals etc. Phuket will be one of the easiest to find somewhere showing it, places will start putting signs up in the days leading up saying ‘origin shown here’ and generally have specials i.e 2for1 drinks to try and get you to go there.

I watched an Origin in Siam Riep Vietnam a few years ago. Feels different watching it in the middle of the day but pub was packed and an awesome experience.

 

[_Johnsy]

I'll be arriving in Queenstown the day before SOO2, staying at The Dairy, just need somewhere close that will have it on (big screen preferable), thanks in advance.

 

[carcharias]

Pretty much every city in SE Asia has an Aussie pub, they always make big deals for Origin/Grand Finals etc. Phuket will be one of the easiest to find somewhere showing it, places will start putting signs up in the days leading up saying ‘origin shown here’ and generally have specials i.e 2for1 drinks to try and get you to go there.

I watched an Origin in Siam Riep Vietnam a few years ago. Feels different watching it in the middle of the day but pub was packed and an awesome experience.

Did you get the chance to check out the lovely spot where the boats drop off people?

 

[Trollhammaren]

I watched Origin in Paris here:

https://www.facebook.com/CafeOzGrandsBoulevards/

www.cafe-oz.com/fr/grands-boulevards

 

[myrrh ken]

In King St in Newtown (Syd) your best option is The Marly Bar. All other bars you'll be lucky to get it on a tv screen with no sound.

Projector screen, show all games with sound. Good for Origin and GFs. Singo owned it until recently so maybe that's why. Hopefully they keep it up with the new ownership.

Coopers arms is better

 

[myrrh ken]

So you don't have to listen to the f**kwit commentators whinging about whatever that nights complaints are.

Have you honestly watched origin or a gf without sound and preferred it that way?

 

[Trollhammaren]

Coopers arms is better

Love the pub but it ain't good for watching RL sorry. Lucky for it to be on a small screen, and rarely sound on.

 

[Timbo]

Coopers arms is better

Kelly’s is usually where I go in Newtown for league, tends to be pretty reliable.

The Erko goes ok as well. Just need to be careful around there as there are a lot of Union and AFL fans.

 

[Zerô]

I’ve said for years there is a market there that is waiting for someone to own. Sydney needs someone to open a “rugby league pub”. Framed jerseys on the wall. NRL bunting. Half priced beers if you’re in a jersey. FOX NRL on 24/7. Make it THE place to go and watch the footy. Surely a pub like that would do well?

Everyone would sign their pet up as a member and then not turn up

 

[pennywisealfie]

Las Vegas:

http://www.mcmullansirishpub.com/sports.shtml

 

[Fufu Andronez]

Sydney CBD
- Aurora (Surry Hills) especially good rooftop bar after the renos

- Helm Bar always show the Friday night footy, especially good for knock off beers into the 6pm game. Plus the tab machine is literally right next to you as you watch

- York 75 good for knock off too at times but gets a bit crowded

- Churchills Bar in Kingsford of anzac parade, great sports bar especially when the chooks plays the bunnies. Only downfall is its a but far out from the CBD so you need to settle in for a long session instead of hopping around to other pubs

- The Erko (Erskineville)

- Rose of Australia (Newtown)

Outer Sydney
- Gregory Hills Hotel

- West's Leagues Campbeltown

- Narellan Hotel

Anyone know any other good ones near darling Harbour beside?

 

[bad boy bubby]

Inner west - The Golden Barley at Enmore
Down south - George's River 16ft Sailing club

 

[footy75]

When I'm in Adelaide....Casino Sports Bar.

 

[adamkungl]

I'll sort through this on the weekend maybe and add to the OP


Bali, Seminyak
Adrenaline Sports Bar. Pros - They had every game I bothered to watch. TVs weren't huge but there were a lot of them. Service is good. Cons - Very average food, typical Bali beer, mostly full of obvious Victorians

 

[adamkungl]

Here's a doozy for the travellers..

On Grand Final day this year I'm gonna be in Stuttgart, Germany

Any suggestions??

 

[Liddell]

Bali, Seminyak
Adrenaline Sports Bar. Pros - They had every game I bothered to watch. TVs weren't huge but there were a lot of them. Service is good. Cons - Very average food, typical Bali beer, mostly full of obvious Victorians

Was in Bali the other week for the first time, last minute trip so didn’t have time to research where the footy was.

Stumbled across a little place called star sports bar and watched the second half of Knights/Panthers but commentary was in what sounded like Russian.

Went to watch the Souths/Dragons game at Adrenaline and it was full of Victorians. 90% of screens had afl and the last few had NRL and ufc so we had to sit around the bar. They did have great service though, constantly bringing new beers.

The last night we tried galaxy sports bar in Seminyak and I thought it was better. Had the easts/broncos game loud on the big screen with ch9 commentary. Was outside and inside areas. Same shit food but to be expected.

 

[Liddell]

Outer Sydney
- Gregory Hills Hotel

- West's Leagues Campbeltown

- Narellan Hotel

Gregory Hill is a great pub. Pretty new and plenty of families.

 

[peter file]

I've managed to catch a few NRL games on my travels. A few venues that spring to mind :
Bangkok - The Australian Pub & BBQ (Sukhumvit Soi 11)
Chiang Mai - Downunder Pub
Koh Samui - Bondi Aussie Bar & Grill
Ho Chi Minh City - Game On Saigon
Phnom Penh - Score Sports Bar & Grill
Siem Reap - Score Sports Bar & Grill
Vientiane - Billabong Sports Bar & Grill
Luang Prabang - Aussie Sports Bar
Pretty easy to find a pub showing NRL just about anywhere.

 

[carcharias]

I've managed to catch a few NRL games on my travels. A few venues that spring to mind :
Bangkok - The Australian Pub & BBQ (Sukhumvit Soi 11)
Chiang Mai - Downunder Pub
Koh Samui - Bondi Aussie Bar & Grill
Ho Chi Minh City - Game On Saigon
Phnom Penh - Score Sports Bar & Grill
Siem Reap - Score Sports Bar & Grill
Vientiane - Billabong Sports Bar & Grill
Luang Prabang - Aussie Sports Bar
Pretty easy to find a pub showing NRL just about anywhere.

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