The Oaks Hotel

Forget the shiny city bars. This classic small-town watering hole is exactly where you want to post up for a cold schooner. Match days here? Absolute electric chaos. Punters pack the room—the ultimate pre-kickoff ritual. The bar staff are absolute legends, keeping the taps flowing and even shaking up bespoke mocktails for the designated drivers. When the craving hits, grab a stool. Go straight for the duck spring rolls, the calamari, or a proper, hearty pie. Pub purists consistently highlight the top-tier hospitality and unpretentious, high-energy atmosphere. A few cheeky renos might shift the entrance right now, but make no mistake. It’s a ripper spot for a weekend shout.