5 Places you should be on Origin Final Night

July 15, 2013

With the State of Origin final fast approaching and with everything riding on the last game, the question on everyone lips is where can I go to watch it? With practically every pub everywhere showing the game, you need some Urban Insider info to help you find the best Newcastle pub for you.

The Kent Hotel

The Kent Hotel in Hamilton has a 7-day a week $7.70 steak, pool tables and most importantly a big screen TV to watch Origin final. There are 3 different bar areas to choose from and under 18s are permitted in area as long as they are accompanied by an adult until 10pm, so all the family can join in.

For more info see: thekenthotel.com.au

The Albion Hotel

The Albion Hotel has gone all out for the final Origin game, jump into the hotel before the 12th of July and enter their ‘Best seats’ competition to win your own privet origin experience. If you’re not up for the competition then The Albion still has multiple big screens, 3 bars and good food to help you enjoy cheering your team on.

For more info see: thealbion.com.au

The Grain Store

The Grain Store is one of Newcastle’s newest and finest bars. Sporting 2 flat screen TVs (that look like mirrors to the untrained eye) and 20 beers on tap! you drink a different beer every 4 minutes of the game and never get the same one twice. Add on the great food and awesome service The Grain Store is one of the best places you can be on Origin final night.

For more info see: grainstorenewcastle.com.au

The landing Bar

The landing bar on Honeysuckle is a great place to chill out with a few mates and watch the game. The modern-looking bar has both an inside and outside sitting area, both of which are able to see the TV. The Landing bar is relatively new on Honeysuckle, serves superb cocktails and has a number of great beers on tap. The prime location also means its just few minutes walk to the heart of Newcastle’s nightlife once the game is over.

For more info see: thelanding.com.au

The Clarendon Hotel

The Clarendon Hotel is the place for all who are serious about the State of Origin. The Clarendon has multiple TVs and a huge wraparound bar! That means your eyes never have to leave the screen. There is good food made to order and a wide rage of wines, beers and even champagne should you win a sneaky bet.

For more info see: clarendonhotel.com.au

Due to the game kicking off on a Wednesday night all the above bars will be a part of Newcastle’s student night! So that means once the games over it’s cheap drinks all round!