As advised to members late last year, the club has expanded and improved the food and beverage facility offering for members, with two key upgrades to be introduced during the AFL season.

A major highlight is the launch of the Jim Stynes Grill as a second dining room available at all matches. Formerly the Jim Stynes Room and located on Level 2 of the Olympic Stand (just outside the Reserve), it will feature a mouth-watering a-la-carte menu for up to 270 members and guests.

Offering high-quality meat and wines in a stylish space, the Jim Stynes Grill will become a popular venue for members to enjoy a pre-game lunch or dinner and you’ll also be able enjoy a range of beverages from the bar while watching the game. Premium steak cuts, including rump, scotch fillet and porterhouse, will be cooked to your liking in a modern open kitchen, while the menu also caters for non-meat lovers.

Diners will have access to behind-glass, theatre-style seating in the room to view the match or they may return to the Members Reserve to access available walk-up seating or pre-purchased reserved seats. Neat casual Members Reserve dress regulations apply.
The Jim Stynes Grill will be available from AFL Round 1. Registrations periods and ballot conditions will be the same as for the Members Dining Room. Further details are available on the club website.

In further good news, following on from the David Neitz Terrace upgrade of recent times, members will soon be able to enjoy the confines of the Robert Flower Terrace even more, thanks to a refurbishment of the Level 4 facility. At the time of going to print, the new-look terrace was expected to be available early in the season.

The upgrade of this north-facing balcony will largely enclose the space, enabling it to be used year-round while still preserving views across Yarra Park. Combined with additional casual bar and finger food options, it is destined to be the equal of Melbourne’s best roof top bars – and perfect to enjoy in all weather.