The British & Irish Lions Are Coming to Melbourne – Join Us at Invergordon Bar

In 2025, Melbourne takes centre stage as The British & Irish Lions roar into town for two blockbuster matches. Whether you’re a diehard Lions fan or just love the energy of international rugby, this tour is one of the biggest sporting events to hit Australia in years. And when it comes to where to gather, there’s only one place to be — Invergordon Bar in Docklands.

Nestled right beside Marvel Stadium and just a tram ride from the MCG, Invergordon Bar is the go-to spot for British and Irish expats, rugby fans, and anyone who loves a proper pint and good company. We’re turning our Scottish-themed bar into a Lions Den for the tour — a place where heritage meets hospitality, and the craic flows as freely as the beer.

🦁 British & Irish Lions 2025: Melbourne Match Schedule

• Saturday 22nd July 2025 – British & Irish Lions vs First Nations & Pasifika XV
  📍 Marvel Stadium, Docklands
• Saturday 26th July 2025 – British & Irish Lions vs Australia (Wallabies)
  📍 Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG)

Both matches will bring tens of thousands of supporters into Melbourne’s CBD, and Invergordon Bar will be open from midday to midnight, welcoming fans before and after the action — no matter which stadium you’re headed to.

🏉 Why Invergordon Bar Is the Lions Tour HQ

Born from a love of heritage, community, and connection, Invergordon Bar is a home away from home for British and Irish expats in Australia. From the moment you walk in, it’s clear we’re not just another pub — we’re a gathering place where stories are shared, songs are sung, and lifelong friendships are forged over a pint (or three).

• Pre-Match & Post-Match Vibes – Whether you’re warming up or celebrating a win, the bar will be buzzing with energy, and friendly faces.
• Proper Pints – Guinness, Tennent’s, Belhaven, Magners — no schooners here, just real pints poured cold and right.
• Whiskies from the Highlands – Raise a dram and toast to the boys in red with a fine selection of Scotch, Irish and English whiskies.
• Expat Energy – From Belfast to Birmingham, Dublin to Dundee, you’ll feel right at home here with fans who share your roots.

📍 Where to Find Us

We’re located at 381 Docklands Drive, just steps from Marvel Stadium and a few stops from the MCG via tram. With foot traffic from the stadium and nearby event precincts, you’ll be right in the thick of it — without the chaos of the crowds.

View our full Lions Tour event schedule here and follow us on social media for updates as we build toward the biggest tour of 2025.

Invergordon Bar – Proud. Loyal. Loud when it matters. Let’s turn Melbourne red.