What’s Open for the Grand Final Public Holiday 2025
The AFL Grand Final is watched by millions of people in pubs and living rooms across the country. And this year, the big decider kicks off at the sport’s spiritual home: the Melbourne Cricket Ground. That means Victorians – mainly those of you who have a ticket to the game – will be especially keen for the public holiday on Friday September 26.
No matter how you choose to spend your long weekend, these are the restaurants, bars and cafes staying open for you.
Restaurants
Bars
Cafes
Restaurants
Restaurant
Frankie's Tortas and Tacos
11am–9pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Nina’s Bar & Dining
12pm–9pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Embla
3pm–12am, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Mount Erica Hotel
12pm–late, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Aru
12pm–3pm, 6pm–10pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Hazel
12pm–11pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Old Palm Liquor
12pm–12am, 20 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Thai Tide
5pm–10pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Cumulus Inc.
12pm–late, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Centonove
12pm–3pm, 6pm–12am, 10 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Pipis Kiosk
7am–10.30pm, no surcharge
Restaurant
Robata
12pm–11pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
San Telmo
12pm–11pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Pastuso
12pm–11pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Rumi
5.30pm–9.30pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Palermo
12pm–11pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Asado Bar and Grill
12pm–11pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Hotel Lombardo
2pm–1am, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Her Bar
11.30am–late, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Lagoon Dining
12pm–2.30pm & 5pm–9.30pm, 12.5 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
BKK
11.30am–10pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Maison Batard
12pm–11.30pm
Restaurant
Abbiocco
12pm–3pm, 5.30pm–9.30pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Anchovy
5.30pm–10pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Etta
5pm–late, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Marameo
12pm–late, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Society
12pm–11pm
Restaurant
Kafeneion
6pm–4am, 20 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Stokehouse Pasta & Bar
12pm–12am, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Reine
12pm–2.30pm & 5pm–late, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Papelón
12pm–9pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
La Tortilleria
12pm–3pm, 4.30pm–9.30pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Tombo Den
12pm–11pm
Restaurant
Stokehouse
Seafood and stunning ocean views – it's no surprise this is such an institution.
Restaurant
CDMX CBD
12pm–12am, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Kisume
12pm–3pm & 5pm–11pm
Restaurant
Bacash
12pm–3pm, 5.30pm–10pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Good Times
4pm–11pm, no surcharge
Restaurant
Osteria Ilaria
12pm–10pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Dexter
5.30pm–9.30pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Grill Americano
12pm–12am
Restaurant
Rocco’s Bologna Discoteca
5pm–11pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Tipo 00
11.30am–9.30pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Royal Stacks
11.00am–10.30pm, no surcharge
Bar
Rocket Society
11am–11pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Tamura Sake Bar
5pm–10pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Comma Food & Wine
5pm–9pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Kare Curry
8am–4pm & 5pm–9pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Pizza d’Asporto Yarraville
12pm–10pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Lillian Brasserie
5pm–11pm
Restaurant
Yakimono
12pm–11.30pm
Restaurant
Baby Pizza
12pm–10.30pm
Restaurant
Hawker Hall
12pm–11pm
Restaurant
Maha East
5pm–10pm
Bars
Bar
Bar Josephine
1pm–1am, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Holmes Hall
12pm–late, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Jamsheed Urban Winery
12pm–11pm, 10 per cent surcharge
Bar
The Cornish Arms
12pm–1am, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Apollo Inn
3pm–1am, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
The Courthouse North Melbourne
12pm–midnight, 10 per cent surcharge
Bar
Vinoshis
12pm–9pm, no surcharge
Bar
Lilac Wine Bar
4pm–11pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Dessous
5pm–1am, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Hotel Railway
12pm–10pm, 10 per cent surcharge
Bar
Neighbourhood Wine
12pm–12am, 20 per cent surcharge
Bar
Bahama Gold
12pm–12am, 20 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Railway Hotel Fitzroy North
12pm–12am, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Stomping Ground Brewing Co.
11.30am–midnight, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Naked For Satan
12pm–11pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Primrose & Vine
12pm–9pm, no surcharge
Bar
Bar Alba
3pm–12am, 10 per cent surcharge
Bar
Gemini
8am–11pm, 10 per cent surcharge
Bar
Albert’s
12pm–11pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Carlton Wine Room
12pm–late, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Runner Up
5pm–1am, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Bijou Bottle Store and Bar
12pm–1am, no surcharge
Bar
Gin Palace
4pm–3am, no surcharge
Bar
Bar Ampere
3pm–3am, no surcharge
Bar
Black Kite Commune
4pm–1am, no surcharge
Bar
Co-Conspirators Brewpub
12pm–10pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Hudsons Road Wine and Beer
12pm–10pm, 10 per cent surcharge
Bar
Clover
12pm–11pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Music Room
4pm–late, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Arbory Bar & Eatery
11am–10pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Arbory Afloat
11am–1pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Mona Castle Hotel
12pm–late, no surcharge
Bar
Westside Ale Works
12pm–10pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Bianchetto
5.30pm–late, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Junction Hotel Newport
12pm–late, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Waxflower
5pm–11.30pm, 20 per cent surcharge
Bar
Molly Rose
4pm–9pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Bridge Road Brewers Brunswick East
11am–9pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Hop Nation Brewing Co.
12pm–10pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
The Moon
1pm–11pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Kirk’s Wine Bar
12pm–10pm, 20 per cent surcharge
Bar
Sloth Bar
4pm–1am, no surcharge
Bar
The Lincoln
12pm–12am, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Local Brewing Co
12pm–11pm, no surcharge
Bar
Bar Magnolia
5pm–11pm, 10 per cent surcharge
Bar
Nighthawks
4pm–1am, no surcharge
Restaurant
Bar Romanee
12pm–10pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Bridge Road Brewers
11am–10pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
The Great Northern Hotel
10am–12am, no surcharge
Bar
Creature Bar
4pm–1am, no surcharge
Bar
Cardwell Cellars
11am–11pm, 10 per cent surcharge
Bar
La Rue
12pm–2.30pm & 5pm–late, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
The LuWow
4pm–10pm, 10 per cent surcharge
Bar
The Bergy Seltzer
4pm–3am, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Ramblers Ale Works
12pm–11pm, no surcharge
Bar
Hobson’s Bay Hotel
12pm–late, 20 per cent surcharge
Bar
The Lion & Wombat
12pm–11pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Lola Belle
12pm–1am, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Union Electric Bar
12pm–1am, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
Hampton Wine Co.
2pm–11pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Bar
The Shady Lady
6pm–1am, no surcharge
Bar
Heartbreaker
3pm–3am, 13 per cent surcharge
Bar
Ponyfish Island
11am–1am
Cafes
Cafe
Iris The Bakery
8am–2pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Hoppa and Joe
8.30am–3pm, 16 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Roslyn Thai Cafe
9am–4pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Prior
8am–3.30pm, 18 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Rustica South Yarra
8am–3pm, 20 per cent surcharge.
Cafe
Terror Twilight
8am–4pm, 18 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Ophelia
8am–4pm, 6pm–11pm, 18 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Abacus Bar & Kitchen
8am–11pm, 20 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Hi Fi
8am–3pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Gallery
Heide Museum of Modern Art
10am–2pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Convoy
8am–4pm, 18 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Standing Room Coffee Fitzroy North
8am–3pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Candied Bakery
7.30am–2.30pm, 10 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Via Porta
8am–3pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Matilda Mont Albert
8am–3pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Restaurant
Ca Com
10am–3pm, 10 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Mr Walker
7am–3pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Clementine
8am–3pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Elster
7am–4pm, 20 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Short Round
8am–3pm, 16 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Cibi
8am–6pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Ruben’s Deli
8.30am–3.30pm
Cafe
My Other Brother
7.30am–5pm, 20 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Pantry Glen Iris and Too Good Talker
7am–4pm, 20 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Ondo City
8am–3pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Vacation Melbourne
7am–2pm, 15 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Pieman’s Son
8am–3pm, 10 per cent surcharge
Cafe
Acoffee
8am–3pm (takeaway only), 15 per cent surcharge
More Options
Ivy Lane Cafe, Camberwell
8am–8pm, 15 per cent surcharge.
Bendigo Hotel, Collingwood
12pm–1am, 20 per cent surchage.
The General Assembly, South Warf
12pm–10pm, 10 per cent surchage.
Sycamore Meadows, Reservoir
7am–3pm, 15 per cent surchage.
The Spade, Glenroy
7am–3pm, 15 per cent surchage.
Autumn Leaves, Flemington
7am–3pm, 15 per cent surchage.
Panenka Foodstore, Abbotsford
8am–3pm, 15 per cent surchage.
Were Street Foodstore, Montmorency
7am–3pm, 15 per cent surchage.
Castlerose Supper Club, South Melbourne
4pm–11pm, 15 per cent surchage.
Transport Hotel, CBD
10am–12am, 15 per cent surchage.
Transit Rooftop Bar, CBD
10am–11pm, 15 per cent surchage.
Punters Club Hotel, Fitzroy
12pm–3am, 10 per cent surchage.
Hotel Nacional, CBD
12pm–12am, 15 per cent surcharge.
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