South Australian soccer fans won’t have to watch the Socceroos from the couch this Saturday morning, with more than 70 pubs, clubs and venues across the state opening their doors in the early hours for Australia’s crucial World Cup clash against Egypt.
Thanks to free short-term liquor licences provided by the State Government, 78 venues across metropolitan and regional South Australia have been given approval to trade outside their usual hours, allowing fans to gather for the 3:30am kick-off.
The temporary licences have been introduced for the duration of the World Cup, making it easier for hospitality venues to welcome supporters during matches that fall outside standard trading hours.
Whether you’re in the CBD, the suburbs or regional SA, there are plenty of places planning to screen the match, including popular spots like The Archer Hotel, The Sussex Hotel, The Palace, Elephant British Pub, The Strathmore Hotel, The Stag Hotel, Arkaba Hotel, Pirate Life Brewing, The Lion Hotel, The Pier Hotel, The Ramsgate Hotel and The Norwood Hotel, alongside dozens more across the state.
For fans wanting a festival atmosphere, The Drive will once again host Adelaide’s official Live Site, opening from 3am ahead of kick-off. The venue will feature a giant 12 x 7 metre screen, plus an MC, live DJ, coffee, bacon and egg rolls and other food and drinks available to purchase.
The Government says venues can continue applying for free short-term liquor licences throughout the remainder of the tournament, helping businesses make the most of Australia’s World Cup campaign while giving supporters more places to watch the action together.
Minister for Consumer and Business Affairs Michael Brown said, “The world game brings people together like nothing else, and we’re making it free and easy for South Australian venues to help fans celebrate.
“More than 70 venues will be open for the game on Saturday morning, with the Malinauskas Government scrapping application fees and fast-tracking approvals so pubs and clubs can make the most of the World Cup.
“We want venues across the state packed with fans, creating the perfect atmosphere to cheer on the Socceroos.”
With Australia chasing another memorable World Cup result, South Australians have no shortage of places to grab a coffee, breakfast and a pre-dawn pint while cheering on the green and gold.
Australia vs Egypt
Kick-off: Saturday, 3:30am
Venues Open
Sussex Hotel – Walkerville
Sundowner Hotel – Whyalla.
The Archer Hotel – North Adelaide
Brighton Metro Hotel – Brighton
Grand Junction Tavern – Pennington
Mich O’Shea’s Hotel – Hackham
Hampstead Hotel – Collinswood
Naracoorte Hotel – Naracoorte
Parkside Hotel – Parkside
Payneham Tavern – Royston Park
Waterloo Station Hotel – Paralowie
Cove Tavern – Hallett Cove
Robin Hood Hotel – Norwood
General Havelock Hotel – Adelaide
Swanport Hotel – Murray Bridge
Cremorne Hotel – Unley
The Palace – Adelaide
Highway Inn – Plympton
Warradale Hotel – Warradale
Arkaba Hotel – Fullarton
The Dutch Pantry – Klemzig
Adelaide Venue Management Corporation – North Adelaide
Golden Grove Tavern – Surrey Downs
Earl of Aberdeen Hotel – Adelaide
Clovercrest Hotel – Modbury North
Black Bull Hotel – Adelaide
West Oak Hotel – Adelaide
Lockleys Hotel – Fulham
Elephant British Pub – Adelaide
Old Noarlunga Hotel – Old Noarlunga
Lion Hotel – North Adelaide
Para Hills United Soccer Club – Para Hills
Luna Bar – Adelaide
Ern Malley – Stepney
The Suburban Brew – Glynde
The Suburban Brew – Goodwood
The Junction – Camden Park
Bridgeway Hotel – Pooraka
Beachport Hotel – Beachport
Pier Hotel – Glenelg
Strathmore Hotel – Adelaide
Mala Mia – Adelaide
Charles Cane Reserve Sports and Social Club Inc (BOSA Football Club) – Prospect
Exeter hotel – Exeter
Findon Hotel – Findon
Gepps Cross Ale House – Blair Athol
Ramsgate Hotel – Henley Beach
Roxby Downs Tavern – Roxby Downs
Grand Tasman Hotel – Port Lincoln
Norwood Hotel – Norwood
Rex Hotel – Marleston
Seacliff Beach Hotel – Seacliff
The Lane Way Social East End – Adelaide
Tower Hotel – Magill
Modbury Hotel – Modbury
Modbury Vista Soccer Club – Wynn Vale
Bath Hotel – Wynn Vale
Hyde Park Tavern – Hyde Park
Queens Head Hotel – North Adelaide
Grange Hotel – Grange
Salisbury Hotel – Salisbury
Pirie Social the Venue – Port Pirie
Metropolitan Hotel – Adelaide
The Landbar – Christies Beach
Brightstar Brewing – Thebarton
Whitehorse Inn Hotel – Bolivar
Pirate Life Brewing – Port Adelaide
Hilton Hotel – Hilton
Exeter Hotel – Exeter
La Buvette – Adelaide
The Stag Hotel – Adelaide
Woolshed on Hindley – Adelaide
Bath Hotel – Norwood
Lakes Resort – West Lakes
Plant 4 Place – Bowden
Hotel Seaton – Seaton Park
Flagstaff Hotel – Darlington
Rehn Bier Cellar Door – Tanunda
