No matter where you are in Canberra, there’s somewhere to go to enjoy this year’s State of Origin. Photo: Capital Brewing Co.
It’s been less than a year, but it seems like forever since we last saw sport’s greatest rivalry – State of Origin.
Though the ACT technically has no dog in the fight, it’s hard not to get involved. And with so many great venues around town, why not make the most of the occasion and show your true colours (even if you borrow them for three games)?
Whether you’ll be sporting blue or maroon, there’s a pub, club or bar near you where you can make your allegiance known.
Get your brews straight from the source at the Capital Brewing Company. Photo: Capital Brewing Co.
State of Origin at the Capital Brewing Taproom
When: 27 May, 8 pm (bookings at 7 pm, 7:30 pm and 8 pm)
Where: Building 3/1 Dairy Rd, Fyshwick
Cost: Free to book | Book online
There’s no better place to catch the State of Origin than the Taproom. The courtyard will be heated, there will be trivia in the Taproom, 20 beers on tap, BROD burgers, and screens playing the game just about everywhere.
Head to the Canberra Southern Cross Club for State of Origin. Image: Canberra Southern Cross Club.
State of Origin Live at Southbound – Canberra Southern Cross Club
When: 27 May, 7 pm
Where: Cnr Pitman & Holwell Street, Greenway
Cost: Free entry
Canberra Southern Cross Club’s great pub feeds, fully stocked bar and friendly staff have made it a fixture in many Canberra neighbourhoods, so it only makes sense that they’re hosting the State of Origin, inviting you and your mates to come to your local, have a few pints and cheer on the boys in blue (or maroon).
Go lakeside for your footy fix this week. Photo: The Dock Kingston.
State of Origin at The Dock Kingston
When: 27 May, 8 pm
Where: 7/81 Giles Street, Kingston
Cost: Free entry
The Kingston Foreshore’s favourite pub is offering plenty of pints, footy on the big screens, and a lot of energy for State of Origin. Don’t miss out! Head to the Dock this Wednesday.
Pick up pints for schooner prices at Edgar’s. Image: Edgar’s Inn, Facebook.
State of Origin at Edgar’s Inn
When: 27 May, kickoff at 8 pm
Where: 1 Edgar St, Ainslie
Cost: Free entry | Book online
Edgar’s is offering pints of Toohey’s Ultra for the price of schooners while the big game is on, so there’s plenty of reasons to head to your local to enjoy one of the biggest nights of the year.
And of course, the game will be up on the big screen.
The Labor Club will have plenty of energy. Photo: Canberra Labor Club.
State of Origin at the Canberra Labor Club
When: 27 May, kickoff at 8 pm
Where: 51 Chandler St, Belconnen
Cost: Free entry
Celebrate the State of Origin with the Labor Club. There will be plenty of hustle and bustle in one of Belconnen’s best-loved venues, as well as big screens playing all the action live and, of course, a great selection of brews.
Catch the State of Origin live & loud at Lager House. Image: Capital Brewing Co.
State of Origin at Lager House
When: 27 May from 8 pm
Where: Lager House, 62 Constitution Avenue, Campbell
Cost: Free | Walk in or book online.
Head to the Lager House at Capital Brewing Company and celebrate one of the biggest sports nights of the year, with big hits, big calls and generous pours. There will be plenty of beer to celebrate on the night, great food and a whole lot of Origin energy.
Views of the lake go perfectly with a cold brew. Photo: Lighthouse Pub Belconnen.
State of Origin at the Lighthouse Pub, Belconnen
When: 27 May, kickoff at 8 pm
Where: Lighthouse Pub, Belconnen, 2/80 Emu Bank, Belconnen
Cost: Free entry.
Take out the views of Lake Ginninderra and enjoy State of Origin at the Lighthouse Pub. There’ll be plenty of drinks on tap and lots of State of Origin energy as the game goes up on the big screen.
Head to Braddon’s busy centre for a celebration of State of Origin, sure to get the blood pumping. Photo: Hopscotch Bar.
State of Origin at Hopscotch Bar
When: 27 May, kickoff at 8 pm
Where: 5 Lonsdale St, Braddon
Cost: Free entry.
Right in the heart of Braddon, Hopscotch Bar is offering a night of glory on the field, with State of Origin up on the screens, plenty of drinks and unbeatable energy in their courtyard.
Women’s State of Origin with some unique pre-game activities at The Tradies. Photo: The Tradies Dickson.
The Tradies – Men’s and Women’s State of Origin
When: 27 May & 28 May, from 5:30 pm, games from 7:45 pm
Where: The Tradies, 2 Badham St, Dickson
Cost: Free entry | Book online for Cocktails, Cards & Kick-Off
You can catch all the action of Game 1 of the Men’s State of Origin on the screens at The Tradies on Wednesday night.
Then, on Thursday night, The Tradies is holding a special event for round 3 of the Women’s State of Origin.
Cocktails, Cards & Kick-Off will include a little mystery, a little indulgence and a lot to enjoy. Spend the evening with tarot readings from Apoorva Ranade, wine tastings from Gallagher Wines and cocktail happy hour from 6 pm to 8 pm in the Lounge Bar before the Women’s State of Origin gets live and loud from 7:45 pm.
Original Article published by John Murtagh on Region Canberra.
