The British & Irish Lions Came to Melbourne – And Invergordon Bar Was the Place to Be
In July 2025, Melbourne took centre stage as the British & Irish Lions roared into town for two blockbuster matches. For British and Irish expats, rugby fans, and anyone who loves a proper pint, there was only one place to be — Invergordon Bar in Docklands.
Nestled a short walk from Marvel Stadium, Invergordon Bar became the gathering point for Lions supporters during the tour — a place where heritage met hospitality, and the atmosphere was exactly what you’d hope for from a proper Scottish pub in Melbourne.
The Matches
- Saturday 22 July 2025 – British & Irish Lions vs First Nations & Pasifika XV — Marvel Stadium, Docklands
- Saturday 26 July 2025 – British & Irish Lions vs Australia (Wallabies) — Melbourne Cricket Ground
Both nights brought incredible energy to the bar. We poured proper pints of Tennent’s, McEwan’s Export, Guinness and Kilkenny from open to close, and the room was exactly what a pub should be on a big match night — loud, warm, and full of people who genuinely cared about the result.
Looking Ahead
The Lions tour happens once every four years. When they’re back, Invergordon Bar will be ready. In the meantime, if you’re after a proper pint near Marvel Stadium for AFL, concerts or any other event, we’re open seven days a week at 381 Docklands Drive.
