Where to watch the Super Bowl in Melbourne

Take your Super Bowl sesh to a whole new level at the Wharf Hotel. In partnership with Pepsi, this waterside favourite will play host to Melbourne's very first floating dome – it will feauture 360-degree views, a bottomless drinks package and American-themed food. Tickets are limited and cost $190. Alternatively, you can join the Tailgate Party in the outdoor lower level, or just make a general reservation. The festivities kick off at 8am and you can secure your spot via the website. 

Richmond's Prince Alfred is the ultimate local pub, and its beer garden with massive TVs makes for the perfect game day watch spot. Doors open at 10am, and you'll be able to order breakfast and lunch straight from your table. Expect dishes like maple syrup-coated pancakes, buffalo wings with hot sauce and classic burgers. Be sure to stick around for live music after the game. Secure your table here. 

Immerse yourself in the thrill of the Super Bowl with a viewing sesh at Le Bon Ton. Stay glued to the big screens while indulging in a mouth-watering selection of American-inspired eats, pit-smoked meats and a diverse range of tipples from the extensive bar menu. Specials include a $10 pot of Coors with a cheeseburger, or a $10 pot of Coors with six wings. Doors open at 9.30am and you can make a booking here.

You can catch every single punt, touchdown and field goal on the big screens at the Sporting Globe. There are venues right across the state – including Ballarat, Chirnside Park, Doncaster, Fountain Gate, Geelong, Knox, Mordialloc, Plenty Valley, Richmond, Watergardens and Werribee – and doors will open early at 8am. To ensure you stay energised for the entirety of the game, there will be a special American-style breakfast menu and ice-cold Coors to enjoy. Certain locations will also be offering exclusive VIP deals with extra perks. For further information on each venue’s offerings and to secure your spot, head here.

Head over to this old-school pub in Richmond from 9am to catch the game on the big screen. And to help you really get into the swing of things, a USA-themed menu – think cheesy fries and hamburgers – will be on offer, alongside Furphy specials. Book your spot via the website. 

For Super Bowl Monday, entry is $10 (which includes one Coors beer on entry) and the game will be played on the big screen. There will be plenty of American snacks available for purchase, or you can opt for the ultimate game day experience: $89 will score you a reserved space, access to games, USA-themed dishes and three hours of unlimited wine, sparkling and Coors beer. Doors open at 9am and you can book here.

The key to a good Super Bowl party is that it's a marathon, not a horse race. Coverage goes for hours, plus the break for the half-time show. That's where a $135 beverage and snack package comes in. At the College Lawn, drinks and eats (including eight courses of all-American snacks) will be flowing from 10am to 2pm, but doors open at 9am so get in early for prime viewing positions. Tickets are essential and can be purchased through the website. 

From 9.30am, this St Kilda pub will be dishing up a menu of all-American classics, including loaded fries, hotdog baskets and buckets of wings. Fire up the group chat and head on over to catch all of the action live and loud across the pub's huge screens. To book a table, head to the website. 

Enjoy the Super Bowl direct from Las Vegas on the huge screens at the newly refurbished Riverside Pavilion at Billie's Bar and Bites in South Wharf. The VIP package ($159) will score you reserved seating, waiter service, US-themed food and unlimted drinks, while the Bottomless package ($99) includes reserved seating, snacks and bevs. Alternatively, you can opt for general admission tickets ($15) which will get you a drink upon arrival. Doors open at 9.30am and you can book here.

Head on over to this award-winning South Wharf venue from 9am to catch all the action live-streamed on the big screens in the beer garden. There will be plenty of Budweiser and snacks to get you through the game. Make a booking through the website. 

Lock in your annual leave, because the Provincial will be hosting one hell of a Super Bowl party. Doors open at 9am for early kick-off, so gather the squad for a day filled with USA-inspired food and party games. Entry is free and you can head to the website to secure a spot. 

Grab a pint, order some American-themed food (like hot wings and a Philly cheesesteaks), take a seat and glue your eyes to the big screen. There will even be a 'guess the winning score' game to win an American jersey. Doors open at 10am and you can book a table via the website. 

Only a stone's throw away from the 'G, the Richmond Club Hotel is the footy lover's pub that also makes for a fantastic spot to watch the Super Bowl LVIII. Take the day off work and make way for a few beers, some tasty eats and all the action live and loud. Doors open from 9am, so enjoy a delicious breakfast menu followed by $8 Budweisers, $10 Bloody Marys and $10 Pickleback shots. To book a table, head to the website. 

Head over to Port Melbourne for a heavy dose of the number one sporting event America has to offer. From 9.30am, the TVs throughout the venue will be tuned in to all the action, and you can stay fuelled with brisket burgers, hot dogs, mac and cheese croquettes, buffalo wings and waffles. Bookings are essential, so head to the website to secure a spot. 

Head on over to this newly restored Armadale pub to enjoy a bucket of wings while a bunch of men try to destroy each other. For drinks, you can sink $5 pots, $8 schooners or $10 pints of Pabst. There will also be a half-time jersey raffle. Doors open at 9.30am and you can book via the website.

South Yarra locals will want to make a beeline for the Emerson, where the big game will be shown on live screens across the entire venue. The Premium Seating package ($180 per person) offers free-flowing drinks and American-style food, while the Standing Bev package ($120 per person) offers unlimited drinks for the entirety of the game. Secure your spot here.

The Duke of Wellington is bringing you the game live and loud over three levels and 20 screens. Doors will open at 9am so you can snag a decent vantage point and then treat yourself to an American-style menu featuring classic game day snacks. Book your table through the website. 

Enjoy American-style food and $12 craft beer pints from 9am. The game will be blasted across all big screens, so you're guaranteed to get a good view from wherever you're seated in the venue. Entry is free and you can book a table through the website. 

The dark wood and carpets of the Middle Park Hotel give you the impression of an exclusive gentlemen’s club, or the Long Room at the MCG. So if you were keen to watch the game from a more upscale gastropub, this might be the place. Doors open from 9.30am and there will be a US-style snack menu and beers to match. You can book a table through the website. 

Head on over to this CBD staple and enjoy American-themed food and drinks. The action kicks off on the ground floor and level one at 9am, with the rooftop opening its doors at 10am. Book your spot via the website.

Imagine a riverside terrace house with a microbrewery out the back and you'll get an idea of what Hopscotch is all about. And for this huge sporting event, you can pop by for an $85 per person Super Bowl package that includes an all-USA feast, unlimited chicken wings and two ice-cold American beers. Book here.

This classic corner pub and has been pouring beers since 1853, and for the Super Bowl, doors will open at 9am and the game will be shown across all screens. Book a table here.

For years the Village Belle was a symbol of the seedy side of St Kilda. But after a much-needed renovation, it has found a new life as a bright and broadly appealing community hub for locals and tourists alike. And for this special sporting day, it'll be opening from 10am with American-style food and beers plus half-time entertainment to keep the excitement going. Book a table here.

One of the world’s largest craft beer operators, Brewdog, has partnered with Australia’s leading pub operator Australia Venue Co. to create a unique craft beer experience set inside the historic E-Division building at Coburg’s Pentridge Prison. For the Super Bowl, it'll be open from 9am with the jumbo screen will be set up in the beer garden. For $35 you can get bottomless wings throughout the game. Find out more here.