Can’t make it to Melbourne? The AFL has tipped ‘Swans friendly venues’ to watch the game with fellow Bloods, including one giant party at the SCG.

Starting with the biggest of the bunch, the SCG will be opening up for a giant watch party for fans. See the game on the mega big screen from the Ladies Stand or roll out a rug on the field. Gates open from 1:30pm. Food and drinks will be available to purchase but no home-made picnics, and no chairs.

Henson Park in Marrickville will also be throwing a Footy Festival, with activities for the fam like AFL PLAY Zone, AFLW Player appearances, DJ Set by AFLW Giants player Georgia Garnett and food and beverage trucks.

Below are the top seven Sydney pubs that will be turning on specials and deals for Swans fans to watch the match and celebrate or commiserate with other fans this weekend.

1. Penny’s Hotel, Potts Point

The shiny new Penny’s Hotel in Potts Point will be streaming the Sydney Swans live and loud from its big screens as they take on the Brisbane Lions in this Saturday’s AFL Grand Final. Pull up a seat in the front bar or watch on from the comfort of the dining area as you enjoy a cheeseburger and schooner of Balter for just $15 from open until the first bounce at 2.30pm.

Address: 9/15 Bayswater Rd, Potts Point NSW 2011
Phone: (02) 9331 1188
pennyshotel.com.au

2. The Light Brigade, Woollahra

Be one of the first 20 people to purchase a jug of White Bay Brewery beer to share, and you’ll score a free t-shirt. This exclusive offer is only available during the AFL Grand Final, so get in early, grab your jug, and cheer on the Swans in style. Also don’t miss out on their $29 Burger and wine/beer combo – available all day long.

Address: Oxford St & Jersey Rd Woollahra NSW 2025
Phone: (02) 9357 0888
Bookings are essential: BOOK HERE
lightbrigade.com.au

3. The Dolphin Hotel, Surry Hills

Wear your red and whites for special prices on select beverages like $8 Hahn Super Dry, $6 Heaps Normal and $10 glasses of wine or a delicious $15 Swan Song Spritz (Campari, Passionfruit Syrup, Lemon Juice, Sparkling Wine). Again, best to book as soon as possible as this popular pub will pack out fast.

Address: 412 Crown Street, Surry Hills 2010
Phone: (02) 9331 4800
dolphinhotel.com.au

4. The Redfern, Redfern

Local favourite The Redfern will be selling fans nachos and a jug of Grifter pale ale for just $35 and $17 jugs of Grifter pale ale from siren to siren. They’ll also be doing $16 jugs of Whitebay XPL.

Address: 106 George St, Redfern NSW 2016
Phone: (02) 9318 1497
theredfern.com.au

5. Forrester’s, Surry Hills

A great set up for footy watching, with multiple screens, good atmosphere and different areas. Forrester’s will be slinging $1 crispy chicken wings (minimum order of five) and $22 White Bay Beer Co. XPL Jugs. If you’re noticing a trend, White Bay Beer Co is the official sponsoring beer of the Sydney Swans.

Address: 336 Riley St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Phone: (02) 8033 2665
Bookings are essential: BOOK HERE
forresters.com.au

6. The Taphouse, Darlinghurst

Taphouse will be serving up $1 bang bang chicken wings (minimum five per order) and $7.50 schooners of Philter Super Cool Lager and Hawkes Lager. Available all day on game day for anyone wearing red and white.

Address: 122 Flinders St, Darlinghurst NSW 2010
Phone: (02) 8313 1909
taphousesydney.com.au

7. The Clock, Surry Hills

Finally, The Clock Hotel are throwing a huge Grand Final Street Party at the Balter Beer Garden. They’ll have a massive TV screen on the street to watch the game live and loud with fellow Swans fans, street bars and food stalls and DJs to keep the party going long after the final siren. Plus, with extra TVs across the pub, you’ll catch every moment of the game no matter where you are. It’s first in, best dressed, so get down early to secure a spot.

Address: 470 Crown St, Surry Hills NSW 2010
Phone: (02) 9331 5333
clockhotel.com.au

And for everyone making their own watch party at home, the 2024 AFL Grand Final is live and exclusive on @Channel7 and @7plus this Saturday.