Arsenal Pubs in Australia

12 pubs across 6 cities

A 3pm London kick-off is 2am in Melbourne and Sydney. That’s the deal. Australian Gooners set alarms at ungodly hours, drag themselves to a pub in the dark, and watch Arsenal with the kind of dedication that would make Arsène proud.

Melbourne

3 pubs

A 3pm London kickoff is 2am in Melbourne. That’s the deal. Melbourne’s Gooners set alarms at ungodly hours, drag themselves to a pub in the dark, and watch Arsenal with the kind of dedication that would make Arsene proud. The scene here is well-established and growing.

Sydney

3 pubs

Same timezone pain as Melbourne, same 2am alarm, twice the attitude. Sydney’s Gooners go hard. The pubs that open for Arsenal at those hours do it because the demand is real — and the fans who show up at 2am on a Tuesday for a Champions League match are built different.

Brisbane

2 pubs

Brisbane Gooners setting alarms at unholy hours. The dedication is real.

Melbourne

3 pubs

The Crafty Squire

Melbourne, Australia

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Now called Hickens Hotel after a $12 million renovation - same building at 127 Russell Street, new name, massively upgraded. Four levels including a dedicated sports bar floor and rooftop. Official Arsenal Australia venue. Shows every match with sound. Stays open for late-night and early-morning kickoffs. If you're searching for The Crafty Squire, this is it - just fancier now.

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Hickens Hotel

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Melbourne, Australia

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Official Arsenal Australia venue in Melbourne CBD. Formerly The Crafty Squire. Reopened in 2025 under its original 1870s name after a $12 million renovation. Four levels: ground-floor pub, a Carlton Draught basement bar, Abe's Athletic Hall (the sports floor with big screens and arcade games), and a rooftop bar with CBD skyline views. Confirmed to stay open for 1:30am weeknight kickoffs. Walkable from Flinders Street station.

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Beer Deluxe Fed Square

Melbourne, Australia

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⚠️ Beer Deluxe at Federation Square is closed for renovation - the space is being converted to Good Nature Hotel. Previously had 3 screens, a projector, 21 beers on tap and 250+ in bottle. Unclear whether the new venue will continue Arsenal screenings. For now, head to Hickens Hotel on Russell Street instead.

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Sydney

3 pubs

Molly Malone's Irish Tavern

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Sydney, Australia

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Arsenal Australia's Sydney home since mid-2020s. Molly Malone's in Surry Hills was literally designed and built in Ireland, shipped piece by piece, and reassembled in a historic shophouse. Open until 4am for those brutal AEST kickoff times. Happy hour daily, $1 pool until 6pm. The fish & chips and the chicken wings both get specifically recommended.

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Cheers Sports Bar & Grill

Sydney, Australia

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The Arsenal Sydney crew's unofficial headquarters in the CBD. Opens at 7am for those brutal kick-off times, sound always on, and they'll sort you a decent breakfast while you watch. Ask for the back room if you want to avoid the NRL crowd.

Serves foodOpens early

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Molly Malones Sydney

Sydney, Australia

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Official Arsenal Australia NSW venue in Surry Hills, Sydney. Irish pub across two levels with screens, pool tables, and live music. Open until 4am. Covers most EPL kickoffs in the AEST timezone. Happy hour 5-7pm daily.

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Brisbane

2 pubs

Jimmy's on the Mall

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Brisbane, Australia

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Brisbane's early-morning Arsenal option. Open 24 hours, seven days. That's why Queensland Gooners use it for 5am kickoffs when literally nothing else is open. Two split levels, retractable roof, living walls. Operating since 1982. The primary Brisbane venue is Pig n Whistle Riverside for reasonable-hour matches. Jimmy's picks up the pre-dawn shifts. The crowd ranges from a dozen to 400+ for cup finals.

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Pig n Whistle

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Brisbane, Australia

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Arsenal Australia's Brisbane evening venue. Traditional English-style pub on the river, sound on for proper match-day atmosphere. Pig n Whistle Riverside handles the reasonable kickoff times. For the 5am starts, head to Jimmy's on the Mall.

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Perth

2 pubs

Inglewood Hotel

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Perth, Australia

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Heritage-listed since 1936 on Beaufort Street in Perth. Sixteen HD screens including a three-metre projector with surround sound. Multiple areas and alfresco dining. Note: Arsenal Australia's WA website lists the Globe Hotel in the CBD as the official Perth venue. Verify with Perth Gooners on Facebook before making the trip. Perth is UTC+8 so most games are 9pm to 1am local.

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Globe Hotel

Perth, Australia

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Official Arsenal Perth supporters venue in the CBD. Premium bar with HD screens. Shows all Arsenal fixtures. Check with WA Gooners on social media for match-day details and any early-opening arrangements.

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Adelaide

1 pub

Arkaba Hotel

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Adelaide, Australia

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Arsenal Australia's Adelaide base. The Arkaba in Fullarton - South Australia's Gooner ground. Shows Arsenal matches with sound on for the local supporters.

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Central Coast

1 pub

Sideliners Bar

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Central Coast, Australia

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Arsenal Australia's Central Coast outpost in Erina, NSW. For when you can't make it to Sydney but you won't miss a match. Sound on, Gooner crowd.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I watch Arsenal in Australia?+

There are 12 fan-verified Arsenal pubs across 6 cities in Australia. The biggest Gooner scenes are in Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane.

How many Arsenal pubs are in Australia?+

GoonerPubs lists 12 verified Arsenal pubs in Australia, spread across 6 cities. We update the directory regularly as fans submit new venues.

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