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Travy14
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Hey Legends

Im sure there is already a thread about this.

Where are some good places to have a drink and a bit to eat before the game, coming in from Lilydale so keen to get in a little early.

Preferably closeish to the G so i dont gave too far to run after squeezing "one more" in.

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    I had dinner at Missymu by Shirley in the MCC last week. The beauty of this restaurant is that you get a reserved seat on Level 2 as part of your booking which is handy, especially come the bigger crowd games. Food was good albeit the options were either a $75 set menu or $95 set menu. The biggest sting however was $15.50 for a stubby of Asahi! 

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    14 minutes ago, Dingo said:

    The Windsor Hotel.Then Tram to the MCG.

    The cricketers bar

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    Plenty of good pubs on Swan Street. If you get there early (5-5.30) you could possibly get a walk in, but they can get busy and crowded which sometimes isn't the most comfortable for eating.

    Corner Hotel is a classic but probably the busiest of them all. The Posty does good pizzas, but small so it gets crowded. Richmond Social isn't as nice as those two, but has the most room for a comfy bite to eat inside - you should be able to book a table now. London Tavern is another that gets busy but it's great.

    If you can be bothered to leave a bit earlier, try a pub a few stops away. Prahran Hotel and College Lawn are both minutes walk from Prahran station, which is two stops from Richmond.

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    Kingston Hotel has great food and just 10 minute walk to the G, but you usually need to book in advance on game days. The Mt View is also ok, though the food is not as good as the Kingston, but easy to find a table over their 3 levels. 

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    I wonder if Roule Galette is still any good? Been a long time since I've been able to get there. Tiny little creperie in a side lane coming off Flinders Lane, in between Swanston & Degraves.

    You can get a handy little takeaway crepe 'cone' and munch on the walk down to the 'G.

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    I wouldn't mind a thread like this being pinned. Always a handy reference when making the trip down. We have been given some good tips but haven't branched away from the CBD yet.

    For the final v blues last year we lucked into a Japanese restaurant called Robata. Could see the MCG from our table and watch as the crowd going past build up. Good food, happy wife, good beer and wine, really good Sake!! Many Dees supporters in there so obviously not a secret, but excellent find to us.

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    12 hours ago, Left Foot Snap said:

    I wouldn't mind a thread like this being pinned. Always a handy reference when making the trip down. We have been given some good tips but haven't branched away from the CBD yet.

    For the final v blues last year we lucked into a Japanese restaurant called Robata. Could see the MCG from our table and watch as the crowd going past build up. Good food, happy wife, good beer and wine, really good Sake!! Many Dees supporters in there so obviously not a secret, but excellent find to us.

    Robata is excellent- been there a couple of times, never pre game though

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    21 minutes ago, Nicko said:

    Robata is excellent- been there a couple of times, never pre game though

    We stumbled across it by accident (we were following some Dees supports to get to the G). Luckily got a table without a booking and really enjoyed it.

    Mrs Right Foot loved her fish, and I loved that I could stare at the G and absorb the pre game atmosphere and build up.

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