State of Origin season is back, and whether you’re backing the Maroons or reluctantly cheering on the Blues, South Bank is serving up plenty of spots to catch every hit, try and controversial ref call live and loud. From riverside beers and wing feasts to self-serve taps and game day eats, here’s where to lock in for all three games.

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The Charming Squire
If your ideal Origin night involves big screens, bigger feeds and icy cold pints, The Charming Squire has you sorted. Catch every moment of the interstate showdown while tucking into exclusive game day specials available across all three matches. On the menu? A 1kg wings and beer paddle combo for $38, pizza and a pint for $38, or a 300g rump steak paired with a pint for $50. Round up the group, wear your team colours proudly and settle in for a huge night of footy. Book here.

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Tippler's Tap
Tippler’s Tap is bringing the kind of atmosphere that feels almost as good as being at the stadium itself. With plenty of screens showing all the action live, this is the spot for fans wanting classic game day energy paired with seriously good comfort food. Expect burgers, loaded hot dogs, wings and more, plus their self-serve beer taps make skipping the bar queue very easy. There’s also 1kg wet wings for $35 every Wednesday, which feels very State of Origin coded. No booking required for groups under 10!

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Barbossa Bar & Bottle Shop
For those wanting a more laidback pre-game vibe before the action ramps up, Barbossa is bringing alfresco dining, live game screenings and a menu built for game night. Their chicken schnitzel with pineapple slaw, pork ribs and pulled pork burger are all solid picks, while the house-made barrel-aged rum selection is reason enough to stay for the full 80 minutes. Expect a buzzing atmosphere, cold drinks and plenty of passionate footy fans once kick-off hits. Book here.

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South Bank Beer Garden
Cheer on your team for all three games from the spacious deck, complete with multiple screens so you won’t miss a second of the action. Your pre-game feed is sorted with the State of Origin meal deal, featuring a Queenslander pizza paired with a pint of XXXX Gold or XXXX Ginger Beer for $30. Topped with chorizo, fresh red chilli, onion and hot honey, the Queenslander Pizza brings the heat in all the right ways. Plus, make sure to ask staff about the XXXX pint upgrade offer. Available from Monday 25 May through to the final game of the series on 8 July. Book here.

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