WATCHING THE WORLD CUP: A GUIDE

Even if you’re not a massive football fan, there’s no escaping World Cup fever. At the very least, catching a match during the wee hours is a terrific excuse to disrupt your social calendar with your favourite friends and scream yourselves hoarse – win or lose! – cheering for your favourite country. At the very most, you’ll enjoy buy one get one free Cheers drinks offer with your ENTERTAINER app at all of the venues below, and you may also win an awesome prize along the way. Read ’til the end of this article to find out how.

On that note, here is a list to help you choose where you can watch the World Cup this year.

World Cup Guide: Where to Watch in HK

Cali-Mex Bar & Grill

All outlets except Sai Wan Ho & Tai Kok Tsui
HK’s largest Mexican food chain will be showing all matches in their Lan Kwai Fong, TST, Sai Ying Pun, Kennedy Town and Stanley branches. Just to up the ante a bit more, specially-themed nachos representing major nations in the tournament will be served.

McSorley’s Ale House

SoHo & Discovery Bay
There’s never a dull moment at this Irish pub and sports bar. They’ve got that easy indoor-to-outdoor flow which allows folks to meet, mingle freely, and share a pint (or more) of Guinness. Both Discovery Bay and SoHo outlets will be showing the games. Follow them on Facebook to stay updated.

Havana

4th Level, The Plaza, 21 D’Aguilar Street, Lan Kwai Fong
One of HK’s sexiest outdoor bars will be showing the matches, too. Stay refreshed with a jug of mojito or daiquiri – buy one get one free on Cheers, natch.

Billidart Restaurant & Bar

7th & 8th Levels, Kwan Chart Tower, 6 Tonnochy Road, Wan Chai
This 10,000 square foot venue can fit up to 400 people, so expect rambunctious, lively crowds. Each level is designed with a different theme, giving customers a wide variety of areas in which to enjoy the games. Call 2144 3000 & 2144 3010 for reservations.

The Jockey Public House

33 Wong Nai Chung Road, Happy Valley
Happy Valley residents, rejoice. Your local watering hole is showing World Cup 2018 matches. This quaint neighbourhood pub facing the southern end of the Happy Valley race track has both indoor and al fresco seating and is a perennial favourite for live sport events.

 

COMPETITION ALERT!

WIN a pair of 2nu sunglasses to hide dark eye circles you’ll no doubt be sporting from staying up ’til the wee hours. To ENTER, simply use a beverage offer at any of the venues above from 7 – 15 July. 2 WINNERS will be named on Tuesday, 24 July. LET’S PLAY!

Still not an ENTERTAINER member? Say “Cheers!” to big savings on beverage offers 7 days a week, all year long. Buy ENTERTAINER 2018 bundled FREE with Cheers for a limited time only. Use Promo Code HUBHK2018 upon checkout.

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