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13 Best Addas to Catch the IPL Slugfest |
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By: By Aastha Atray Banan and Melissa Dcosta |
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Date:
2009-04-18 |
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Place: Mumbai |
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Cricket mania takes over Mumbai's watering holes at 4 pm today. Get yourself a comfy seat and a beer crate to watch the biggest cricketers slug it out. The Guide gives you the lowdown on the 13 best deals in town
AURA
At: Hotel Rodas, Hiranandani Gardens, Powai. Call: 66936969
Take your spouse along for this one. If there is a lady on the table, and everyone's spending an average of Rs 200, you get a free Foster pint for every 6, every century, 3 consecutive 4s, maiden over, and if any bowler takes 5 wickets. It's a seafood lover's haven, and the chef recommends the Phathi Malai; stir fried chicken tossed with bell peppers and onion.
 TENDULKAR'S
At: 1st floor, Narang House, 34, Chhatrapati Shivaji Marg, Apollo Bunder, Colaba. Call: 22829934
Watching the IPL at Tendulkar's has a novelty value that's hard to beat. For Rs 550, you can down as many Kingfisher beers as you want. Teetotallers can tank up on mocktails. You can order 2 vegetarian starters or 1 non-veg starter. Try the Egg White and Crab Soup and Crab Masala.
TIAN RESTOBAR
At: 48, Gulmohur Road, Juhu, Vile Parle (W). Call: 66914425
Popular for its Southeast Asian cuisine, this Juhu joint draws celebs and junta. Predict who will win to take home gift hampers of gourmet food. The staff will be throwing cricket questions at you, and if you get them right, you take home bats, balls and tees. Also on offer: 5 beers for the price of 4.
NOT JUST JAZZ BY THE BAY
At: Soona Mahal, 143 Marine Drive. Call: 22851876
Watch all the action at one of SoBo's favourite hangouts for a cover charge of just Rs 300. Munch on California Potatoes.
BONOBO
At: Kenilworth Mall Phase 2, 2nd Floor, off Linking Road, Bandra (W). Call: 26055050
Bonobo proves its loyalty by only screening matches where Mumbai Indians are playing, the IPL quarter, semi and final matches, all scheduled for 8 pm. Jagermeister shots are on the house during breaks, and you can participate in fun drinking games while the next inning starts. Predict who'll win and take home a hamper from Chenab Impex, exporters of gourmet food. Try the special Bonobo Martini (Rs 300) and the Santra Mantra (Rs 300); a cocktail of vodka and fruit juices.
HENRY THAM
At: Dhanraj Mahal, Apollo Bunder, Colaba. Call: 22023186
This Chinese resto bar will screen the 8 pm IPL matches and offer Happy Hours every day from 8 pm to 11 pm. Thirty per cent off on all alcholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Try the Kung Pao Chicken.
NEWAYS RESTOBAR
At: 4, Renis Apartment, behind Bank of India, Off Malad Link Road, opposite Inorbit Mall, Malad (W). Call: 28776400
The recently-opened bar offers Happy Hours between 4 pm and 7 pm, and a buy-one-get-one free offer on domestic liquor. If a cocktail is what you are looking for, try the The Rusty Nail; a deadly concoction of Scotch and Drambuie, served with clove.
OLIVE BAR & KITCHEN
At: Pali Hill, Tourist Hotel, 14 Union Park, Khar (W) and Amateur Rider's Club, Gate No. 8, Mahalaxmi. Call: 26058228 / 40859595
Special offers for every match includes a bucket of beer (3 pints) for Rs 300 plus taxes, and a bucket of beer and 2 Tapas for Rs 375 plus taxes. Try Chef Max's Mediterranean Mezze Platter (Rs 560).
BOOTLEGGER'S
At: Shop No. 3, Pipewala building, 4th Pasta Lane, Colaba.
Call: 22020455
Enjoy 50% off on domestic alcohol, get a pint of beer for Rs 165, and a large whisky/vodka for Rs 350. Team it with Chicken Black Pepper Tikka.
CZAR
At: The Intercontinental, 135 Marine Drive. Call: 39879999
Czar is serving snacks unique to each state the day Mumbai Indians and Kolkata Knightriders play, Czar will serve Bengali and Mumbai finger food. You might even be the lucky winner of trendy Police watches that the lounge will give away to winners of a lucky draw (2 per match).
SLICE OF LIME
At: Behind Movietime Cinema, New Link Road, Malad (W).
Call: 28808404
FEVER
At: Next to Northern Tadka, Link Road, Malad (W). Call 28808883
JUGHEAD'S
At: Behind Movie Time, Shop No. 1&2, New Link Road, Malad (W). Call: 28445514
All three places are celebrating the IPL season with special cocktails. Sip on the Knightriders Passion, Mumbais Mirchi, Royal Salute, Yuvis Sixes, Daredevils Poison and Madras Masala. |
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