A Margarita with the Matildas? Sydney pubs go large

A decade ago a regional women's soccer tournament would have attracted a proverbial man and a dog to watch in Australia. 

Now the Matildas are a box office drawcard and pubs across Sydney are planning watch parties for the  
AFC Women’s Asian Cup, which runs from March 1-21. 

Solotel pubs are turning up the volume with venues including Sackville Hotel, The Golden Sheaf and The Woodstock offering live, big-screen action. 

In celebration of the tournament, Margs for the Matildas will be flowing with $12 margaritas during every Matildas match.

 Plus, fans at The Clock in Surry Hills can enjoy a free margarita in partnership with Patrón Tequila for the first Matildas' goal in each game they play (subject to conditions). 

Here are some of the venues getting in on the fun:

The Clock, Surry Hills; Sackville Hotel, Rozelle; Golden Sheaf, Double Bay; Public House, Petersham; The Woodstock, Rooty Hill; Kings Cross Hotel, Potts Point; The Albion, Parramatta; The Erko, Erskineville. 

Bookings are recommended.