Cheers and Beers: Gather Your Squad And Catch Live Screening Of IPL At These Cool Dens

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Sports fever has the nation firmly in its grip with the IPL season already here and the World Cup not far behind. Soon you will find yourself tweaking your schedules to catch the matches with your squad or losing your mind over a win or a loss. Allow us to help you plan your sports soirees better (and in advance) with this list of cool places offering live screening. 

Motor Works

Six craft beer varieties (lager to German weiss, Belgian wit and even a fantastic cider), this bar takes up a prime spot on the ground floor of Salt Lake's popular drinking hole, Bakstage. A great reason to come here and cheer on your team? They have an unlimited, bottoms-up beer table that lets you fill your own glasses! The minimum number for these tables is ten, and the beer flows unlimited.

The Irish House

A quintessential English pub with wooden decor and a vintage charm. This pub is also perfect for viewing sports action streamed live on large screens. The comfy seating, an excellent bar, and some very tasty food are what will keep you glued to the screens even if the proceedings become a little boring. The karaoke nights here will win you free shots. 

Monkey Bar

At Monkey Bar, you can alternate between viewing Kolkata Knight Riders score great runs on the giant screen and the gorgeous view of the city skyline through the large windows. While at it raise a Toast to Calcutta (that’s the name of the drink) - a delightful gin-based concoction with homemade gondhoraj cordial and basil which makes it refreshing and flavourful. The seating is perfect for group viewing, they have outdoor (rooftop) seating too, in case you want to get some air in between Ad breaks.

The Big Ben

Nothing can beat the comfort of lounging about in the cozy sofa at home, remote control in hand with the TV just a few inches away? We beg to differ. Sports viewing at The Big Ben will make the stepping out of your comfy cocoon worth it. This spacious (yet cozy) pub will indulge you and your gang in all the homely comforts (and more!) as you cheer and chug for your favorite team. They also have fantastic offers going on during the live screenings and unmissable happy hours.

Pourhouse

This gastropub’s minimalistic, cool ambience is perfect for some casual sports viewing pleasure, as all the loud cheers and boos will only add to the vibe of the place. This restrobar comes up with a new IPL menu every season to add to the fan frenzy. Get treated to 1+1 on drinks while the match is on and during match breaks you have the free hit offer. 

The Dugout

Dugout is a throbbing place buzzing with good music, cheerful vibes and oh-so-friendly ambience. The decor is football-themed – the lights are designed like a football surface and the flooring is made of artificial grass. A big projector is installed to screen live matches. There’s always a karaoke set on a standby for when the match is paused due to rain woes. Their flavoured hookahs and kebab platters will fuel the energy needed to scream out loud when that much-needed wicket falls.

Maverick’s Cafe

How can we possibly miss out on a cafe dedicated to sports lovers in this list? Whenever there is action on the field, there is action at Maverick’s Cafe. From Manchester United on the windows, to Virat Kohli’s mural welcoming you at the stairs, what more could you ask for? (Don’t miss out on the crazy captions on the staircase!) Round up your gang of mavericks and head over for some insane match day feels. Their hookah combos and refreshing coolers will be available at a special rate during the IPL season.

Hard Rock Cafe

The legendary rock ‘n roll entity is the most popular brand across the nation with its positive energy and rock royalty. Munch on classic signature dishes such as the Jumbo Combo, Classic Nachos, the Legendary Burger coupled with a variety of premium beverages and cocktails, while you chiggy wiggy at the sixes and fours scored on the giant screen.

Hoppipola

A beautiful place with charming decor, lively ambience and a palette of colourful glasswork. Divided into two segments, one with the bright and vivid open area and another one with an air-conditioned seating area extended to the smoking zone. They have crazy offers going on during the IPL season. If the match on screen gets boring, turn to a whole range of board games on display to keep the energy going. The food is full of flavours and the presentation is interesting to say the least. Vodka pasta, anyone?

Shisha Bar Stock Exchange

Chill vibe, finger food, hookah, board games, large screens - need we say more? The most happening hangout in town with unlimited offers for IPL. There is great energy flowing in the air here, which will instantly hit you as you step in. So, don’t be surprised if you find yourself screaming your lungs out when the ball hits a boundary or jumping in your chair when the cricket wickets tumble like nine pins.