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Heading over to Melbourne this weekend with my son to see Springsteen on Sunday night. We've managed to find the only weekend in a period of about 7 months which has no footy, league or union on in Melbourne. Were staying in Collins St and I've been to a heap of pubs around the CBD but I'm after something that has a sports bar, doesn't mind a 14yo, has a pool table and serves schnitzels! Anyone know of a pub in the CBD that would cover this?
I know heaps in Adelaide that do!

Have you been to the transport bar in Fed Square? It doesn't have a sports bar as such but it does have 3 beer gardens

Actually there would probably be a few places in Fed Square you could go to.

There aren't actually that many pub type pubs in the CBD..they're all boutique type pubs that turn into "fashionable" night clubs after dark - like Young and Jacksons etc

There is a decent pub that used to have a sports bar - not sure if it still does, across the road from RMIT on Latrobe st. I think it's called the Duke of Kent.

Which end of Collins St?

Q. wrote:Which end of Collins St?

Middle. Between mall and railway station.
Just want a pool table, schnitzel, beer and fox sports.

This might be what you're after.

http://www.turfbar.com.au/index.html

toot toot wrote:This might be what you're after.

http://www.turfbar.com.au/index.html

Crickey, even has Coopers on tap! Looks perfect mate, my son and I both thank you!

Turf bar is full of snobs in suits.

Mail Exchange is a big joint, with plenty of screens and you can actually have a punt there.

Don't want a punt. Only bet with sportsbet.com.au and will only be there Sat and Sun so suits should be at a minimum. A pool table a must as my young fella loves a game of pool and doesn't get much chance for it normally.

Footy Chick wrote:Have you been to the transport bar in Fed Square? It doesn't have a sports bar as such but it does have 3 beer gardens

Actually there would probably be a few places in Fed Square you could go to.

There aren't actually that many pub type pubs in the CBD..they're all boutique type pubs that turn into "fashionable" night clubs after dark - like Young and Jacksons etc

There is a decent pub that used to have a sports bar - not sure if it still does, across the road from RMIT on Latrobe st. I think it's called the Duke of Kent.

Young and jacksons I'll be there Saturday night have a get together to attend

Q. wrote: full of snobs in suits.

.

I think you've just described most Melbourne city pubs

Q. wrote:Turf bar is full of snobs in suits.

Mail Exchange is a big joint, with plenty of screens and you can actually have a punt there.

Mail Exchange is great, dont think they have a pool table though?


But the Lion Hotel inside Melbourne Central ticks all the boxes Wedgie

Cheers guys, keep the ideas coming as I'll have my phone on me, might have to do a pub crawl with Wedgie Jnr and he can carry me back to our room! Ha ha

Wedgie wrote:Cheers guys, keep the ideas coming as I'll have my phone on me, might have to do a pub crawl with Wedgie Jnr and he can carry me back to our room! Ha ha

Strong lad.

Spargo wrote:

Wedgie wrote:Cheers guys, keep the ideas coming as I'll have my phone on me, might have to do a pub crawl with Wedgie Jnr and he can carry me back to our room! Ha ha

Strong lad.

Meh. I had to carry him off the school oval when he dislocated his knee a few years back so he can return the favourite. He can just thank his lucky stars that I'm 25kgs lighter than this time last year!

Enjoyed the Turf Club, also tried the Charles Dickens but that was ordinary.

Wedgie wrote:Enjoyed the Turf Club, also tried the Charles Dickens but that was ordinary.

Charles Dickens is good for the English Premier League on Saturday nights but a whole any other time of the week

Mickyj wrote:

Footy Chick wrote:Have you been to the transport bar in Fed Square? It doesn't have a sports bar as such but it does have 3 beer gardens

Actually there would probably be a few places in Fed Square you could go to.

There aren't actually that many pub type pubs in the CBD..they're all boutique type pubs that turn into "fashionable" night clubs after dark - like Young and Jacksons etc

There is a decent pub that used to have a sports bar - not sure if it still does, across the road from RMIT on Latrobe st. I think it's called the Duke of Kent.

Young and jacksons I'll be there Saturday night have a get together to attend

The Mitchell Park minties lads like the Young & Jackson.

Footy Chick wrote:Have you been to the transport bar in Fed Square? It doesn't have a sports bar as such but it does have 3 beer gardens

Actually there would probably be a few places in Fed Square you could go to.

There aren't actually that many pub type pubs in the CBD..they're all boutique type pubs that turn into "fashionable" night clubs after dark - like Young and Jacksons etc

There is a decent pub that used to have a sports bar - not sure if it still does, across the road from RMIT on Latrobe st. I think it's called the Duke of Kent.

The Duke of Kent is the best pub in the CBD... IMO.

Somewhat off topic, but enjoyed a day trip to the Yarra Valley yesterday. Headed for Yarra Glen in the morning, a pleasant 45 min drive from my place. Spotted the racecourse here and duly noted for a return visit. Lunch in Lilydale was followed by a wrong turn in Healesville... which led us to a micro brewery.... bugger! Suffered my way through a few with my brother in law, IPA's not to my taste. From there we visited a couple of wineries, Domaine Chandon the standout. Afternoon rounded out at another brewery in Coldstream. Mrs C drove us home!

The Night Cat in Fitzroy is still my favourite.

Others in Fitzroy;

Napier Hotel
Pumphouse
The Rainbow
The Standard