Where to Find British Food in St Kilda This Week – Republica’s Got the Grub
British food St Kilda is where you start your Lions Tour weekend right. If you’re in Melbourne for the British & Irish Lions game at the MCG this Saturday night, you need proper UK grub, beachfront vibes, and an easy pre‑game pit stop. Welcome to Republica St Kilda – your one‑stop for fish & chips, full English breakfasts, Sunday roasts, cold froths & beachside vibes.
Tuesdays: $22 Proper English Fish & Chips
Craving that classic chippy flavour? Every Tuesday from 5pm, grab our Proper English Fish & Chips for just $22 – complete with chip shop curry sauce, mushy peas, and golden chips. It’s the British food you miss, with St Kilda’s iconic beach views thrown in for good measure.
Full English Breakfast – Sat & Sun Mornings
After a big Friday or Saturday night (especially if you’re celebrating the Lions win), you’ll need a recovery feed. We’re dishing up Full English Breakfasts every Saturday and Sunday morning, featuring sausages, bacon, tomato, eggs, baked beans, hash browns, and sourdough toast. It’s a proper start to your day – or a proper cure from the night before.
Sundays: British Roast with Yorkshire Puddings
Every Sunday at Republica is dedicated to the iconic British Sunday Roast. We’re talking roast beef brisket, seasonal veg, rich gravy and of course, fluffy Yorkshire Puddings. If you’re a Brit in Melbourne missing home-cooked Sundays, this is your go-to roast in St Kilda.
British & Irish Lions Game – This Saturday Night at the MCG
The British & Irish Lions game hits the MCG this Saturday night, and St Kilda is the perfect place to kick things off. Head into Republica for some cold froths and proper pre-game fuel – from fish & chips to a full English feed – before making your way to the stadium.
Start your night with beachside vibes, and end it with stadium roars. Let’s make it a Lions match day to remember.
Getting to the MCG from St Kilda
Getting from St Kilda to the MCG is easy – here’s how:
Tram Option:
Take the Route 16 or 3a tram from St Kilda (right near Republica) towards the city. Jump off at Flinders Street Station, then it’s just a short 10–15 minute walk or a quick hop on tram 70 or 75 straight to the MCG gates.Rideshare or Taxi:
A rideshare from Republica to the MCG takes around 15–20 minutes, depending on traffic. Easy, fast, and door-to-door.
So you can soak up the beachside buzz in St Kilda, then roll into the game feeling fed, refreshed, and ready to roar.
Make a Day of It in St Kilda
If you’re coming down early, St Kilda has plenty to see before the match:
Spot the St Kilda Penguins at sunset
Catch live music or comedy at the Palais Theatre
Scream your lungs out at Luna Park
Enjoy live music and vibrant street life at the iconic Acland Street and Fitzroy Street precincts – packed with local bars, street performers and buzzing energy
And of course, fuel up at Republica with a British feed and beachfront froths before heading to the MCG
Proper British Grub. Cold Pints. Beach Views. Match Vibes.
See you before the game. Or after. Or both.
