What are the best pubs in the west to watch AFL?

[merantau]

Re: What are the best pubs in the west to watch AFL?

"I read another post about that a couple of months ago so I asked my mum about the Derrimut hotel. She said "the pub Prince Phillip was staying at and knocked up the publican's daughter during the war?" so you might be onto something."

I've asked old timers from the west: "Did you ever hear that story about Prince Phillip ..." and they've jumped in with the answer before I can even finish the question!"

[Webby]

Re: What are the best pubs in the west to watch AFL?

Well, I have a verdict - although I could've watched the game in my mother-in-law's living room and still had the time of my life, I ended up at the Altona Sports Club.

Partisan crowd & fantastic. Thumbs down on the Spotiswoode. Good pub, but they had a band who'd set up their lighting in front of one of the TV screens, whilst the other was in the bistro area which was packed with families doing Sunday lunch. Plus no sound. - obviously. Mates and I jumped on next available train with Prince Alfred in Willy in mind. As we passed by the Mobil Refinery, we realised my mate had put us on a Werribee Train... Uh ooh!!! We had the "ok fk" moment before we noticed the Altona Sports Club just near Seaholme Station. An absolute God send!

Don't need to tell anyone here that we smashed the Jabbers and obviously had a ball. Great set up, one-eyed Dogs crowd, good audio, quality large HD screen and even one in the beer garden. Only knock was a limited CUB-centric beer list.

Left the venue very happy prior to a late-comer mate driving us to the Prince Alfred for a post-match toast. Just out of curiosity. Gem of a pub! Great value meals and three TV's. No volume, but it was GWS v Freo by that stage.

All in all, Altona Sports Club was great value. $3 pots (?) and great infrastructure. Prince Alfred has huge character, great food and beer and well equipped with screens. Spotiswoode has two reasonable sized screens, but is no good for Sunday arvos.

Huge day! Beat the enemy twice (!!!) and Leyland Brothered all over the west.

BTW, mate and I had a chat with an old bloke on the Foots-Spotty train who told us he played for the Dogs under EJ in '58. Said he only played ressies when Charlie was coach in '57. He was a bit hard of hearing, but his wife was as sharp as a tack. All in all, a brilliant day In God's country south of the Maribyrnong!

Thanks for all the suggestions.

[Eastdog]

Re: What are the best pubs in the west to watch AFL?

Will probably watch the game this Saturday at home but might change my mind and head to an inner west pub.

Been to several pubs now in the inner west and wanted to know the best pub at this current time there to watch the Doggies live and loud.

Watched some Dogs games at the Victoria Hotel in Footscray corner of Victoria st and Raleigh st this season. The Mona Castle in Seddon possibly could be another option or the Railway Hotel in Yarraville which has been refurbished.

[EasternWest]

Re: What are the best pubs in the west to watch AFL?

Will probably watch the game this Saturday at home but might change my mind and head to an inner west pub.

Been to several pubs now in the inner west and wanted to know the best pub at this current time there to watch the Doggies live and loud.

Watched some Dogs games at the Victoria Hotel in Footscray corner of Victoria st and Raleigh st this season. The Mona Castle in Seddon possibly could be another option or the Railway Hotel in Yarraville which has been refurbished.

Happy Days says he'll meet you at the Yarraville Nets.