21 June,2010 08:44 AM IST | | Rocky Thongam
The Argentineans have had their first kill, the Germans routed the Aussies and Paraguay gave Italy a hard time they hadn't expected. As the battle for the blessed chalice gets thicker, Rocky Thongamu00a0 brings you your second batch of watering holes around town where you can enjoy the FIFA World Cup.u00a0
Firing upu00a0
The cocktails here are in pitchers and beer in buckets. From your regular Budweiser and Fosters beers to brimming pitchers of Mojito and Watermelon Capriojka pitchers you will find it all here. Team your drinks with their Deli Meat Plate or a Chorizo Piccante. Just a word of caution: remember to designate a driver before going back home.
At: Smoke House Grill, Masjid Moth, GK 2 and Smoke House Deli, DLF Mall, Vasant Kunju00a0
Timings: During match hours
Ring: 46075646
Cheer the 3D way
The entire lounge has been transformed into a 'stadium like' environment.u00a0 In a bid to entertain the fans to the maximum, live screening of all the matches on giant screens and 3D television is on the offer. To add to the craze and frenzy of matches, there will be live commentary for all matches including finals and semi finals. Special food and alcohol deals for groups, everyday and a grand finale lucky draw, schedule board and a score board for all the matches will also be put up. There is also a counter for props like footballs, flags of participating countries and other items related to the world cup.
At: Tabula Rasa, Square One Mall, Saket
Ring: 9910588226
Timings: During match hours
Feel the pulse
Avail one plus one drink offer, on weekdays on your favourite drinks. The cocktails on cards are Ronaldo Strawberry margarita and Messi watermelon martini, the tequila and vodka drinks named after the soccer heroes. Mock tails have names like Wayne Rooney Cranapple cooler and Thierry Henry fresh melon cucumber chill, sounds adventurous, check out for yourself if they actually pack a punch.u00a0
At: Buzz, Saket and Gurgaon
Timings: 12pm to 1.30 pmu00a0
Futeball Samba
They cheer the Samba kings of Brazil, Kaka is God for them and but that doesn't mean other supporters aren't welcome. The main attraction is a FIFA raffle that can win you two tickets to Amsterdam or Paris. You can also jive to the tunes of DJ Aaron James 10 pm onwards.
At: Love hotel at ai, MGF Metropolitan Mall, Saket
Timings: 10 pm onwards
Ring: 40654567
Web of cocktailsu00a0
An array of 'Thunderous' cocktails is on the cards. They are serving Hot toddy the traditional way with dark rum, honey tea, cinnamon, clove on lime wheel, well at least the ingredients sound right. Or try out an apple melange or a rainmaker (who knows it might bring the monsoons a wee bit faster). There are also a variety of mocktails for the teetotalers to choose from.u00a0 And yes, there is also a special discount on the rum, scotch and beer. Cheers!u00a0u00a0
At: The Tasty Tangles, DLF Promenade
Timings: 11.30am to 11pmu00a0
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On a platter
This joint in CP is giving away a free platter (veg and non veg) for every three orders, the same goes for their pitchers. While there are crispy lamb stripes and chicken quesadilla and fish tacos to choose for the meat eaters, the vegetarians have a choice of molletes, veg chimichangas and habanero cottage cheese to chomp on. They also promise t-shirts and live flair bartending on every goal.
At: Sanchos, Outer Circle, Connaught Place
Ring: 43084656
Timings: 11am to 11pmu00a0
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Fun fumes
This new place is offering happy hours from 5pm till midnight on fresh brewed beers. They also have some some interactive games, quizzes and trivia on cards for which you might win some prizes. Enjoy the interiors with coconut trees and imagine you are enjoying the match from a beach in South Africa. Lame as it might sound give it a try.
At: Vapour, MGF Megacity Mall
Ring: 9582555611
Timings: 5pm to midnightu00a0u00a0
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Unlimited
Shell out 750 bucks plus the inevitable taxes and guzzle on an unlimited amount of beer. Now that is sure to find a lot of fans, head of these popular spots in Delhi.
At: Urban Pind, N Block Market, Greater Kailash I and Urban Cafe, 70, Khan Market
Timings: 5.00 pm to 7.30 pm
Ring: 9818805909, 32514646,,9999918034, 43597127
Guzzle it up with Kaka
Draw swigs of chilled beer sitting next to Brazilians midfielders Gilberto Silva or Kaka.u00a0 Ok, they have simply have life size cut outs of the football stars but to make up for that are offering four beers for the price of three and and cocktail pitchers like Mojito, Sex on the beach, Long island ice tee etc at Rs. 900. Apart from signature Hard Rock Cafe World Cup merchandise they also offer a contest based on the daily matches. The final FIFA matches will see some 'mega' wins for the contestants of the game. Try your luck!
At: Hard rock cafe, DLF Place, Saket
Timings: During match hours
Ring: 47158888
Soccer Punch
The diner that started as a horse-drawn wagon now is rejoicing in the soccer fever. It is offering free shots and extended happy hours during matches. So don your team colors and catch all the FIFA action live.u00a0u00a0
At: International Diner, GK 1 M Block Market
Ring: 46696140
Timings: During match hours
Fifa Fever
Shots named after the players like Messi's golden goal, Ronaldo' free kick, Rooney's penalty shot etc. Even the barmen would also sport the fever as they serve wearing FIFA Jersey during the matches. Flags of the participating countries would be placed on each table on flag holders. A selection of imported and local beers will be available, and can also be ordered as a special package. . Also there is a 'Happy Moment' for fans that means every time a goal is scored, one can get a special offer on beer.
At: @links, Radisson MBD Noida
Time: 1pm onwards
For Reservations call: 120- 4300 000.
