Dining & Bar
Cricketers Bar
Our popular Melbourne hotel bar, The Cricketers Bar features an outstanding collection of cricketing memorabilia courtesy of the prestigious Melbourne Cricket Club, who have honoured The Hotel Windsor by appointing The Cricketers Bar custodian of many precious cricketing treasures.
Photographs of both English and Australian teams from the 1800’s and 1900’s adorn the walls and a Sir Donald Bradman bat, memorabilia signed by Shane Warne take pride of place.
The bar is located in the 5 star Melbourne hotel, The Windsor.
Happy Two Hours
Monday-Friday from 4pm-6pm on a range of drinks, including $3 Boags pots, $4 Craft beer pots, $5 house wines and $6 basic spirits.
While visiting, do not forget to try our Cocktail and Wine of the month as well as the Cricketers Bar weekly lunch special- scroll down for the latest specials.
Lunch Special
Enjoy a classic pub meal including a beer, house wine or soft drink for only $15. Available for lunch or dinner.
Opening Hours
- Monday - Friday 11am - 11pm
- Saturday 12 noon - 11pm
- Sunday (CLOSED) Confirm opening hours during major sporting events and the AFL season by telephoning the hotel on (+61 3) 9633 6170.
Specials
The cocktail for the month of May is "Make it Schnappy". A delicious cocktail of Peach Schnapps, Pimms, apple juice, strawberries and cucumber for only $10.
Sporting Events
2013 Formula 1™ Australian Grand Prix
When:
14 - 17 March 2013
The Formula 1™ Australian Grand Prix comes to Melbourne every year in March. This four-day carnival of speed, glamour and excitement features the world's best drivers, great music, food and performances. The Australian Grand Prix will be shown on the big screens at the Cricketers Bar.
Australian Football League(AFL) 2013 Toyota AFL Premiership Season
When:
22 March - 28 September 2013
Every autumn, AFL fans don their team colours for the opening bounce of the AFL Premiership Season, which extends to the beginning of October. Come and view the game on our big screens every weekend.
Spring Racing Carnival Incorporating the Melbourne Cup Carnival
When:
22 September - 26 November 2013
Victoria's Spring Racing Carnival is a celebration of the world's best horse racing. The carnival is known for its elegant fashion along with Fashions on the Field parades, entertainment, events, and celebrity appearances at metropolitan and country race meetings across the state. All major races of the Spring Carnival will be shown on the big screens at the Cricketers Bar.
Boxing Day Test Match
When:
26 - 30 December 2013
The Boxing Day Test cricket match is played each year, beginning on 26 December at the MCG. It pits the Australian cricket team against another national team touring Australia that summer. If you can’t make it the match, the Cricketers Bar is the perfect alternative, not only will you be able to watch the match on the big screens, but you will also be surrounded by cricketing history with our vast collection of cricketing memorabilia.
