Photo: Dutch fans are known to be among the most colourful and lively
Here are some of the most happening and relaxing places to watch the biggest sporting event in the world!
The best footballers in the world are gathering in Rio. All that is left now is the never ending struggle all football fans face: Where to watch the big game?
Here are some of the best places in Singapore where you can enjoy the World Cup with an ice cold drink in hand.
The Penny Black
Located along the Boat Quay stretch, The Penny Black is a popular pub with live music. It will be broadcasting a number of games during the World Cup.
Enjoy fantastic deals on drinks while revelling in top-class football.
27 Boat Quay, Tel: 6538 2300, www.pennyblack.com.sg
Bar Bar Black Sheep
Bar Bar Black Sheep is probably one of the most chilled out places to relax and have a drink. The ambience is laid back and comfortable and it will soon be a choice watering hole for all World Cup fans who seek a good setting, a good drink and good company.
501 Bukit Timah Road, Cluny Court, #01-05C, Tel: 6763 4757, www.bbbs.com.sg
The Bank Bar + Bistro
Catch the World Cup games on a large-screen television at The Bank Bar + Bistro. It will be screening all 12am matches, matches on Jun 15 as well as matches from the quarter-finals onwards.
1 Shenton Way, #01-01, Tel: 6636 2188, www.thebankbar.com
Hollandse Club
The Dutch club or Hollandse Club off Adam Road is one of the regular places to show World Cup matches.
The crowd is usually fun and friendly though do note they are, of course, predominantly fans of the Netherlands team. Hup Holland!
22 Camden Park, Tel: 6464 5225
SAFRA Yishun Country Club
Not all of the places screening the World Cup are in town. North-dwellers can head down to SAFRA Yishun, where they have promised to screen all the matches.
60 Yishun Ave 4, Tel: 6852 8200
Community Centres
If watching at a pub or club with a drink in hand is too “atas” for you, community centres all over Singapore are screening live matches. All 30 community centres will be broadcasting matches for those who seek World Cup fun and bonding in the heartlands.
To avoid disappointment, do contact the respective community centres before heading down.
Go to www.pa.gov.sg/highlights/world-cup-community-screenings-438 for screening timings and details.
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