Winter in Melbourne, when done right, is a magical thing.
Pilgrimages to your club's ground are a staple of the season, as is a meal and a big screen at one of Melbourne's many corner pubs.
Scarf wrapped tight, schooner in hand, fireplace a-roaring and an atmosphere with something for everyone.
If you can't make the game, here's your exhaustive list of the 10 best places in footy's heartland to watch your team.
The London Tavern
A stone's throw from the hallowed turf of the MCG, this unassuming corner pub in Richmond's labyrinthine back streets has become the spot for those looking to take in the sights and smells of a big game if they are sans ticket.
The London Tav' and its big beer garden are always packed, with footy live and loud, and plenty of punters happy to chat all things footy or otherwise. Cracking spot, but it's a victim of its own busyness for the purposes of this ranking.
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The Rose was a throwback of a pub up until about 15 years ago when it got a full renovation, loosing all of it’s quirky charm.