23rd June, 2018

FIFA World Cup 2018 Live Screening in Bangalore - The Places You Can Be At, If Not Russia

Once in every 4 years, the world goes crazy with FIFA madness, and Bangalore. Be it Messi, Ronaldo or the Egyptian superstar – Salah, Bangaloreans are keeping a close watch on their favorite superstars. And ever since our captain – Sunil Chhetri, urged the nation to show its support for the national team and football in general, people are more excited than ever.

As the teams edge closer to the playoffs, the search for the perfect bar to roots for the favorite team has gathered pace. It’s not just about watching the game but putting on the jerseys, painting faces, getting together with your gang and shouting ‘Goooooooaaal’ at the top of your voices. 

Here is a list of the best places you can go to in Bangalore for watching live matches of the FIFA world cup 2018.

#1. Jeff’s – A British style pub located inside the 5-star hotel – Royal Orchid, Domlur, Jeff’s is as close as it can get to a bar in London which remains jam-packed on match days. You don’t have to be an England supporter to come here.  There is an exciting online beer offer running which lets you buy 2 beers at only INR 249. So grab on to those beer bottles, sit back and enjoy the match on the big screen.


#2. Taj West End – Having a heritage status, Taj West End is one of the most premium 5-star venues in the city. Irrespective of the teams reaching the grand finale, Taj will be hosting the grandest screening of the finals. Enjoy the match on the largest LED screen in Bangalore, which will be a whopping 40 ft. in width. Expect the atmosphere to be stadium like when people pour in, in large numbers.


#3. Arbor Brewing Company – With 5 different screens spread around the huge venue, Arbor Brewing Company attracts loyal football fans throughout the year for the big matches. World Cup adds up to the charm of the place which serves a delicious range of freshly brewed beers. Football goes best with finger food like nachos, sweet potato fries, and mini burgers.


#4. Hard Rock Cafe – Another iconic venue in this list, Hard Rock Cafe is world famous for its eclectic taste in music. Coming to football, the place is perfect to enjoy giants like Brazil, Germany, Spain, and Argentina battle it out for the glory which will stick to them for at least the next four years. The fun doubles when you order of their classic burgers, be it Hickory Barbeque Bacon Cheeseburger or the original legendary burger.


#5. Sutra – Usually known for its pumping club nights, Sutra for this for world cup has decided to ditch the usual music madness and replace it with cheers and chants. They have special buffet options which can you fuel your loud screams during the crunch matches. Located inside the grand 5-star hotel – The Lalit Ashok, Sutra can easily be your home ground, as the teams battle it out in Russia.


#6. Xtreme Sports Bar – One of the few places in Bangalore, which claim to be a sports bar in the truest and rawest manner, Xtreme Sports Bar is where you wear your heart on your sleeve. Cheaper than the likes of HRCs and ABCs, Xtreme Sports Bar has great offers on pitchers, towers, and food for the special game night. The bar is located in three different areas, New BEL Road, Sarjapur, and Indiranagar, namely. Spot the nearest one, put on the jersey and head out to have a wild night.


#7. The Beer Cafe If you enjoy the occasional friendly banter with your mates over which team is going to win, The Beer Cafe can help you with their Bet My Tap Offer. It’s not only the teams on which you can place your bets, the number of goals scored, the man of the match and more come under the scope of betting, at The Beer Cafe outlets which are spread all over Bangalore.

by Vaibhav Lal