Watch the big game, shop for team gear and take your World Cup Mania to the next level with our Special FIFA Picks

Watch the big game, shop for team gear and take your World Cup Mania to the next level with our Special FIFA Picks

Hard Rock Cafe
Specials: Hard Rock Cafe will sport soccer stadium-like garb with green carpeting, goal posts and life-sized cut outs of famous football players. Matches will be shown on giant screens. Food and beer combos are also available at Rs 555. Look out for special menu additions to mark the season. You could also shop for some exclusive Hard Rock - FIFA merchandise at the Rock Shop. Daily FIFA contests and prizes are also part of this football gala at the Hard Rock. Guzzle on unlimited beer for the entire time while you sit back and cheer your team in an exclusive viewing lounge.
USP: Also you stand to win a table for 10 if you can guess the winner of the World Cup 2010.
At St. Marks Road
Call 4124 2222
Free Entry

CITY BAR
Specials: Catch the match on a 9 ft by 8 ft large screen. Avail offers on Bacardi and Eristoff cocktails and one plus one on Whyte and Mackay. You can also book a private room for 10 people and enjoy the screening with a group at Rs 10,000 for three hours inclusive of food and beverages.
USP: Sip cocktails like Wave in Flag, Penalty, Zizu, Sprint and the likes for the true soccer feel.
At Pallazo Level, UB City Collection Mall Vittal Mallya Road
Call 4277 3636
Free Entry

OKO
Specials: Now you can keep your eyes glued on the FIFA 2010 on a big screen as you dig into your lunch or dinner. Expect to see the who's of the city cheering the teams. All your favourite dishes still continue to remain on the menu, while you cheer for your favourite teams.
USP: For fans of the game, no frills.
At Lalit Ashok Hotel Kumara Krupa, High Grounds
Call 3052 7777
Free Entry

OPUS
Specials: Dig into wholesome biryanis, kebabs and swig beer, while you watch the FIFA. At Rs 699 you can enjoy unlimited beer, two starters and biryani as you cheer for your teams battling it out on swanky screens. You can also opt for a Rs 899 combo that offers you unlimited Indian spirits, starters and biryani.
USP: Who wouldn't like a 15% discount on their bill, an offer that's on while the matches are being screened? You can enjoy this offer at Opus in the Creek.
At Palace Road and Brookefield
Call 4089 4999 and 98840 30198
Free Entry

THE BEACH
Specials: The FIFA spirit is at quite a high in this city pub. 32 flags of the participating countries greet you along with waiters dressed in team t shirts. Matches will be played on big screens along with a beach-like atmosphere. A good enough reason to put you in that sporty mood.
USP: One plus one on beverages during Happy Hours between 4pm and 8pm.
At 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar
Call 4126 1114
Free Entry
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GEOFFREY'S
Specials: Catch the football fever live with your friends. Grab one on one offers on select brands of whiskey, vodka, rum and gin or a beer basket of four pints for Rs 500, while you cheer for your kickass heroes.
USP: Answer a few simple questions and win high-end soccer merchandise.
At Royal Orchid Resort, Airport Road
Call 4178 3000
Free Entry

ICE
Specials: Enjoy unlimited beer at Rs 1,000, as you watch your favourite teams strike. Binge on special finger food for the season.
USP: Unlimited beer.
At Taj Residency
MG Road
Call 6660 4444
Free Entry

Soccer Grub
Specials: Now you can gorge on juicy steaks and grills while you watch Cristiano Ronaldo kick some mean goals on the football field. In a FIFA themed food festival titled Grills and Goals, there will be live counters and open grills where you can get your choice of meat, seafood, and veggies grilled to a crisp along with some fancy cocktails like Mango Margaritas, Mojitos or Sangrias.
USP: Let not your appetite suffer while your eyes remain on the screen. Don't forget to make regular trips to the live counters for your favourite grills.
At The Polo Club
The Oberoi, MG Road
Call 2558 5858
On from 7pm to 11pm

VERVE BAR
Specials: Matches will be played out on a giant screens away from the hustle- bustle of the city. Enjoy one on one offers on beer, domestic liquor and IMFL beverages during the match.
USP: Feast on culinary delight from across the participating nations
At Royal Orchid Resort, Bellary Road
Call 2856 0668
Free Entry

FIFA Sans Fluff
Head to your favourite pubs and eateries to watch the FIFA without any frills, while you dig into your dinner.
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XTREME SPORTS BAR
At 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar
Call 4240 7788
Free Entry
Fans can watch the match on big flat screen TVs surrounded by sports memorabilia. No offers, or entry charges, this one is for those who plan on the sports bar way.
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FAVA
Enjoy your drink at the open-air deck outside this Med restaurant while you watch the FIFA on giant flat screens. The section upstairs can be booked for private screenings.
At UB City, Vittal Mallya Roadu00a0
Call 2211 7444
Free Entry
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AMOEBA SPORTS BAR
Watch the game on large screens, with regular menus and the atmosphere of a typical sports bar.
At The Leela Palace, Old Airport Road
Call 4125 5467
Free Entry

Plus: Cool Football Buys

SPORT XS
Specials: There is a month long festivity on at this store. The store will be airing live as well as reruns of matches on a flat screen TV. The store will turn into a football carnival with the game themed decorations. Team jerseys will be available along with fan tees, backpacks, water bottles and caps. So what are you waiting for? Get into the FIFA fever.
USP: Watch as you shop, a fan's delight
Forum Mall, Whitefield
Call 4096 1472
Prices start Rs 199
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MAX
Specials: The fashion brand is launching a limited edition FIFA collection. Printed jerseys and t-shirts with a mix of vibrant prints from different teams are available at this store.
USP: Wear your favourite team's jersey and show some loyalty.
At all Max Outlets
Call 4240 5858
Prices between Rs 249 and Rs 499
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AMIGO
Specials: Amigo Sports brings FIFA official merchandise, with a licensee agreement from Global Brands Group. The merchandise is available at FIFA Official Stores that will be set up and multi brand stores from Shoppers Stop, Central and Westside.
At all Westside, Shoppers Stop and Bangalore Central Malls
Call
Prices start at Rs 699
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FRENCH CONNECTION
Specials: Get funky with French Connection as it celebrates World Cup 2010 with the launch of an exclusive range of World Cup tees.u00a0
At Lifestyle Oasis Mall, Koramangala
Call 4027 6400
Prices start at Rs 1699
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ONLY AND JACK & JONES
Specials: A special line inspired by FIFA and aimed at soccer fanatic dudes has been launched by the brand. Sport your favourite team tees and shorts at bargain prices. And hop for Rs 2010 and above at the store and avail Rs 201 off on World Cup Merchandise.
At 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar
Call 4204 3752
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PLAYGROUNGONLINE
Specials: Now FIFA gear is just a mouse click away thanks to playgroundonline.com that brings to Bangalore team outfits online. Take your pick from t-shirts, videos, books and other memorabilia from top performing teams. Fans can choose from official Adidas team merchandise and replicas from other brands.
Log on to www.playgroundonline.com