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19/08/2026
Join us for our annual AFL Grand Final experience! 🏆🏉
Enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch, catch every kick, mark and goal LIVE & LOUD on the big screens, sip on ice-cold beers, and tuck into freshly baked scones, party pies and mini sausage rolls served at three-quarter time.
It's everything you need for the biggest day in footy!
AFL Grand Final Lunch
📅 Saturday 26 September 2026
💲 $67 per person
Seats are limited. Book online or call 9903 6880 to secure your table. Full payment is required at the time of booking.
Bring your crew, wear your colours, and join us for an unforgettable AFL Grand Final. We'll see you at the first bounce! 🏉🍻
18/08/2026
Experience every moment of the 2026 AFL Grand Final at Mail Exchange Hotel! 🏉🏆️
Gather your mates for an unforgettable afternoon of great food, ice-cold beers on tap, and every kick, mark and goal LIVE & LOUD across four big screens.
Cost $67 per person and includes:
✨️ Antipasto to share
✨️ Lunch – choice of mains
✨️ 3/4 time snacks – mini sausage rolls, party pies, scones with jam & cream
Soak up the electric atmosphere and witness the moment the 2026 premiers lift the cup at the final siren.
Seats are limited, so book now and be part of footy’s biggest day!
Call (03) 9903 6880 to book, or book online or via link in our Bio.
16/08/2026
🎮 Game on this Footy Finals!
Level up your game with the chance to WIN a ROG Xbox Ally!*
Simply purchase any two glasses or a jug of Coca-Cola varieties, fill out an entry form, and you'll be in the draw to score this epic gaming prize!
Whether you're cheering on your team or celebrating a Finals win, there's never been a better time to grab a Coke and enter.
Promotion ends 5 October 2026. Don't wait until the final siren, enter before it's game over!
*T&Cs apply, see venue staff for details.
14/08/2026
🏈 HISTORY IS COMING TO MELBOURNE! 🔥
The San Francisco 49ers take on the LA Rams in the NFL’s first-ever regular season game played in Australia — right here at the MCG!
Can’t make it to the stadium? Watch all the action LIVE & LOUD at Mail Exchange Hotel on the big screens!
📅 Friday 11 September
🚪 Doors open: 8am
🏈 Kick-off: 10:35am
🍗 1KG Chicken Wings for just $15
🍔 Great food
🍺 Cold drinks
🔥 Great vibes
Grab your mates, get in early and experience history with us! 🙌
Mail Exchange Hotel — your home for LIVE & LOUD sport.
14/08/2026
One Coke. Four personalities.
🍿 Popcorn & a Coke
McCoy's Butter Popcorn Whisky, Coke & a popcorn garnish.
🍬 Gummy Cola
Grey Goose, lemon, lime & bitters and Coke.
🍒 Cherry Ripe Cola
Disaronno Amaretto, Coke, coconut & chocolate flakes.
🍷 Red Red Wine & Coke
Exactly what it sounds like.
$15 each, or all four as a mini tasting paddle for $25.
13/08/2026
🏉🔥 The penultimate round is here! Round 23 at Marvel Stadium!
With just one more round to go before the Finals, every game is crucial and the race for September is heating up! 👀
So, who’s Harry backing this week?
🏉 Sat 15 August — North Melbourne v Geelong Cats
🏉 Sun 16 August — Western Bulldogs v Carlton
Think Harry’s got his tips right? Let us know who you’re backing in the comments! 👇
Whether you're heading to the game or joining us before or after the final siren, make us your ultimate match-day destination. Enjoy delicious meals, ice-cold drinks and every moment of the footy LIVE & LOUD. 🍻
Book your table now and get game-day ready!
07/08/2026
The perfect line up for International Beer Day! 🍻
Which beer are you picking?
06/08/2026
Round 22 kicks off tonight at Marvel Stadium!
The Finals race is heating up, and Harry has locked in his tips for this week's blockbuster clashes:
🏉 Thu 6 August — Western Bulldogs v North Melbourne
🏉 Sun 9 August — St Kilda v Carlton
Can Harry pick the winners? And with the Finals just around the corner, who do you think will secure a spot in September? 🤔
Whether you're heading to the game or joining us before or after the final siren, make us your ultimate match-day destination. Enjoy delicious meals, ice-cold drinks, and every minute of the footy LIVE & LOUD. 🍻🔥
Book your table now!
05/08/2026
Reasons to clock off early for Happy Hour 🍻
🍺 Flippin' Draught Pint $10
🍷 Morgan's Bay Wines (all standard glasses) $5
🍹 Spritz $15
🍗 Chicken Wings $1 each
From 4–6pm every Wednesday at Mail Exchange Hotel!
03/08/2026
Ever wondered what Coke tastes like when it grows up?
We've turned the classic into four cocktails with personalities of their own.
🥃 Popcorn & Coke
McCoy's Butter Popcorn Whiskey, Coke and a popcorn garnish.
🍬 Gummy Cola
A nostalgic mix of Grey Goose vodka, lemon, lime & bitters and Coke.
🥥 Cherry Ripe Cola
Disaronno Amaretto, Coke, finished with coconut and chocolate flakes.
🍷 Red Red Wine & Coke
Exactly what it sounds like. Red wine and Coke.
Can't decide? That's what the tasting paddle is for.
Try all four as mini serves for $25, or pick your favourite for $15 each.
Who's brave enough to try them all?
Address
688 Bourke Street
Melbourne, VIC
3000
The Mail Exchange Hotel is located on Bourke Street in the Melbourne CBD.
For those using public transport, there are several options available. The closest train station is Parliament Station, which is a 7-minute walk from the location. Alternatively, you can take any tram along Bourke Street and disembark at the Russell Street stop. This will leave you a short 2-minute walk to the venue.
If you're driving to the location, there are several parking options nearby. The closest car park is Wilson Parking on 180 Russell Street, which is a 3-minute walk from the venue. There's also another parking lot on Little Collins Street and Russell Street, which is approximately a 5-minute walk to the location.
Overall, no matter how you plan to get to Mail Exchange Hotel in Melbourne's CBD, there are plenty of transportation options available for your convenience.
Opening Hours
| Monday |
7am - 3am |
| Tuesday |
7am - 3am |
| Wednesday |
7am - 3am |
| Thursday |
7am - 3am |
| Friday |
7am - 3am |
| Saturday |
7am - 3am |
| Sunday |
7am - 3am |
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What people say
The Mail Exchange Hotel in Melbourne is a must-visit for anyone looking for a warm and inviting setting to dine, drink, and celebrate. Housed in the basement of the former Mail Exchange Building, which was built in 1917, this pub has been meticulously restored to its former glory. The stunning central bar and internal courtyard, informal lounge areas, TAB Kiosk and wagering make it an ideal venue for any occasion.
The 200-seat bistro offers a suburb pub-style menu for casual dining at breakfast, lunch and dinner. Head Chef Andrew Wisken oversees the menu, ensuring that every dish is prepared to perfection. The concise and interesting list of Australian and international wines by the glass and bottle perfectly complements the menu.
The Mail Exchange Hotel's warm ambiance is created by original fixtures, solid timbers, textured leathers and bucolic pillars that dominate the space. This attention to detail makes it an ideal location for those who appreciate quality craftsmanship.
Located on the corner of Bourke and Spencer Streets in Melbourne's CBD, this iconic pub is easily accessible from anywhere in the city. Whether you're looking for a quick bite or a night out with friends, the Mail Exchange Hotel has everything you need to make your experience unforgettable.
