Where to watch the Olympics

Federation Square

Melbourne

Fed Square is hosting the Swisse Live Site, screening live, uninterrupted, free coverage from Nine on the big screen. Starting with the Opening Ceremony at 5.30am on Saturday 28 July, it will run all the way until the Closing Ceremony and is sure to be chock-full of punters of all ages cheering their butts off for our medal hopes.

World Restaurant and Bar

Southbank

What more apt place to watch a whole-world sporting event than World Restaurant and Bar? The Southbank venue will screen the ceremonies and events all day and serve Olympic-themed food and drink specials such as the ‘Olympic Flame’ cocktail.

Middle Park Hotel

Middle Park

In tribute to Olympic city London, watch the games in a British-style pub and eat British-style food. Chefs Paul Wilson, Stephen Burke and Nuno Gabriel are all Brits so you know it’s an authentic experience. Yes, the Middle Park is open from 5.30am Saturday 28 July for the Opening Ceremony.

The Elephant and Wheelbarrow

Melbourne

Grab a beer and a meal and catch the action from the opening to closing ceremonies and everything in between on seven, that’s right, seven big screens.

Olympic Hotel

Preston

The Olympic Hotel was built in 1956 for the athletes attending the Melbourne Games. It has a large Sports Bar with all the available channels to show as much of London 2012 as possible. They’re open till late every day.

The Beer Olympics

Every time a country wins a medal, toast them properly with their national beer. Here's Time Out's handy guide to the ales of all nations!