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THE BRITISH & IRISH LIONS TOUR – RUGBY IN MELBOURNE



Whether you’re a local Rugby Union fan or a visiting one, Melbourne’s set to deliver big sporting excitement this July when the British & Irish Lions hit town as part of their 2025 Australian tour. Handily, we’ve got an array of venues close to matches at both the MCG and Marvel Stadium, for pre- and post-game dining, cocktails and more.

Chin Chin Melbourne

125 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Nab a seat in our famed Flinders Lane restaurant for a riotous spin on Southeast Asian cuisine, with Feed Me menus starting from just $89pp and a stacked lineup of cocktails, beer and vino to match. Plus, snacks and sips downstairs in GoGo Bar are a great idea any night of the week.

➔ 15-min walk to the MCG
➔ 15-min tram to Marvel Stadium

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Grill Americano

112 Flinders Lane, Melbourne

Soak up the glamour of our Venetian-inspired steakhouse, where a wood-fired Josper grill takes pride of place in the kitchen, guiding a sensational centrepiece Bistecca offering. And from 12-2.30pm every Monday to Thursday, you can pull up a seat at the counter for limited-edition specials ranging from handcrafted pasta to the Panino Americano steak sandwich.

➔ 15-min walk to the MCG
➔ 15-min tram to Marvel Stadium

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Society

80 Collins Street, Melbourne

Drop by The Lounge to indulge in its exclusive Burgers & Martinis menu, lean into the modern Euro brasserie offering of Lillian, or immerse yourself in The Dining Room for a stunning showcase of new seasonal flavours. Meanwhile, The Society Social prix-fixe delivers the perfect long lunch option every Friday to Sunday, starting from just $55pp for two courses.

➔ 16-min walk to the MCG
➔ 18-min tram to Marvel Stadium

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Yakimono

80 Collins Street, Melbourne

A high-energy, flame-kissed celebration of Japanese flavours, Yakimono delivers the perfect dining pit-stop from lunch through to after-dinner drinks. Join us for bento boxes, ramen and other weekday-only lunch specials from $25.5, or dig into our fan-fave Sip & Setto menu, pairing a feast with bottomless sips from $77pp every Friday to Sunday.

➔ 16-min walk to the MCG
➔ 18-min tram to Marvel Stadium

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Maison Bâtard

23 Bourke Street, Melbourne

Discover for yourself the four-level homage to modern French cuisine and Parisian sophistication that is our celebrated newcomer, Maison Bâtard. Start an evening up on La Terrasse over Champagne and small bites, revel in the buzz and exceptional flavours of our restaurant, or see out the night downstairs in Le Club with supper and a show.

➔ 20-min walk to the MCG
➔ 14-min tram to Marvel Stadium

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