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With the Rugby World Cup 2019 in full swing, rugby enthusiasts everywhere will be flocking to see the action. Here’s a list of the best places in Singapore to catch those matches – and enjoy a cheeky pint (or five) in the process.
Mischief Esplanade
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Best of both worlds and in a GREAT location. Mischief is all about incredibly delicious communal food - and sport of course. Start with a pre-game happy hour deal. Draught beer, wine (red, white or sparkling) and house pours are for $10++ from 5 – 8 pm every day. Mischief Esplanade offers diner-style seats and large TV screens, filled with a sports-loving crowd and serving up refreshing beers for your late-night game-watching gatherings. Our pick is a generous combination of all our personal favourites - Wagyu Beef Brisket, Crackling Pork Belly, Broccoli & Brie, and a whole lot more. If you can't decide, just get them all in the Mischief Platter ($168). Now lets watch the game.
A. 8 Raffles Ave, 01-10/12, Singapore 039802 T. +65 6532 0106
Hannibal Singapore European Grill and Bar
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Hannibal is the perfect place for sports fans longing for a casual, laid back game with your crew - or on your own, if all your mates are out of town. Hannibals is a bar to unwind in an informal setting away from the mad crowds or some bars in the area. (air-conditioned indoors and outdoor seating available). Hannibal’s social atmosphere attracts a cosmopolitan crowd of expats, local execs and night owls willing to feel the vibe of a European outdoor cafe. At Hannibal’s premium wines and spirits are available at resonable prices as well as pretty decent happy hour prices, while the menu encompasses the widest possible selection of European gourmet delights. Try the massive pizza tray...its enormous...enough for 6
A. The Pier, 80 Mohamed Sultan Road, #01-03/04 239013 P. +65 6732 7550
Bar ‘75
Located in the Crowne Plaza hotel at Changi Airport, Bar ’75 is a retro-themed sports bar – a place to relax, kick back and let the sports do the talking. All matches will be displayed on a big screen, and Bar ‘75’s tempting match-day deals will definitely keep the punters coming in. Beer lovers can enjoy the 3-litre Tiger Beer Tower (SGD $85) or a 6-bottle Beer Bucket (SGD $68) with a selection of Heineken, Heineken Zero, Tiger Beer and Draft Denmark Beer. Cocktail enthusiasts can opt for the rugby-themed Margarita Cocktails (SGD $50 for 4, or your favourite at SGD $15 per glass). Wearing a Singapore Rugby National Team or Club jersey will earn you more drink & snack promotions, so if you’ve got one, don’t leave it at home!
BQ Bar
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For a laid-back, casual vibe, head to BQ Bar. Situated at the riverside in the heart of Boat Quay, BQ Bar offers happy hours from 11 a.m. till 8 p.m. every day, as well as special deals on their delicious food – kebab wraps, salads and their unique naan pizzas. If you’re there with friends, don’t forget to try one of their sharing platters which hit the spot with precision. For a full list of their special offers, click here.
A. 39 Boat Quay 049828 P. +65 6536 1571
Bull & Bear
Fancy sitting outside while you cheer for your team and down your drinks? Bull & Bear is the place to head. Featuring happy hours from 11 a.m. till 8 p.m. daily, large-screen TVs and a pool table (should you need extra entertainment), Bull & Bear also has some delectable snacks and mains to keep your belly full & happy. Check here for a list of the matches Bull & Bear will be screening. Check the sports coverage here
A. Far East Square, 31 Pekin Street, #01-01 048761 P. +65 6557 0879
Harry’s Bar
A well-known spot for sports enthusiasts, Harry’s Bar is always a great place to kick back and enjoy a few beers while you cheer your team on. Order one of their house specials – the chicken wings platter (SGD $28 for a dozen), the Harry’s Jazz Burger (SGD $23) or share one of their massive platters with your friends. Harry’s has different deals on offer at their various outlets and will be screening all the late-night matches at their Claymore outlet. Bonus: get in early for happy hours – 2 house pour wines, beers or spirits for just SGD $22 – which lasts till 8 p.m. Visit the Harry's Game Finder here
A. Various locations Here A. Blk 11 Dempsey Road, #01-17A 249673 P. +65 6471 9018
Molly Malone’s Irish Pub
The very first Irish pub to open in Singapore back in 1995, Molly Malone’s is practically an institution. If you’re the type that enjoys cheering loudly as you egg your team on and loves proper Irish fare, Molly Malone’s is definitely the place to be this Rugby World Cup. If you needed more incentive, their special deals – 5-bottle beer buckets (Tiger Crystal, Steinlager, Pure Blonde, San Miguel pale/light or Hahn Super Dry for SGD $35, Asahi at SGD $40 and Stella Artois & Hoegaarden for SGD $45) and a basket of chicken wings for just SGD $5 on purchase of a Super Bucket (20 beers) will do the trick. Don’t miss their happy hours deal which runs from 11 a.m. till 8 p.m. daily. Get the World Cup Times' Updates here
A. Boat Quay, 56 Circular Road 049411 P. +65 6536 2029
Table Restaurant & Bar
Bringing together a love of sports & a love for Indian food, Table Restaurant and Bar has some great deals going to help keep spirits high! The bistro-style venue’s Double Happiness Specials deal allows you to get two bottles of cider or beer at SGD $22, two glasses of house wine or prosecco at SGD $28, or two cocktails for SGD $30. Heaping on the happiness, you can also get 50% off on your 2nd order of kebabs (who orders only one serving of kebabs, anyway?).
Boomarang Bistro & Bar
Situated by the river at Robertson Quay, Boomarang is a truly Aussie venue where you can get your fill of rowdy sport-watching and classic Aussie fare. Wednesdays are Beer & Burger Night, when you can choose from a selection of their burgers and get a schooner of beer for just SGD $27, while their happy hour deals (house pour spirits at SGD $7, VB, Pure Blonde and Steinlager schooners at SGD $12, glasses of wine at SGD $12 each, and pints of Guinness at SGD $16) seal the deal.
A. The Quayside, 60 Robertson Quay, #01-15 238252 (+ Boat Quay) P. +65 6738 1077
Chjimes
If you like to watch sports al fresco, with bean bags and a bar on a lawn, sprawled in front of a giant screen, Chjimes will be screening the Rugby World Cup matches at B1 Courtyard. Take a few of your mates with you and settle in to support your team from afar. Check out their screening schedule here.
The Exchange
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Traditional Aussie fare & great drinks deals can be found at this trendy & popular Marina View venue, to keep spirits high as the World Cup progresses. Selected World Cup matches will be shown (you can view a list here), complemented by happy hours which run Monday through Friday, 4-7 p.m., where you can get a pint of beer for just SGD $7. Need I say more?
A. Asia Square Tower 1, 8 Marina View, #01-05 018960 P. +65 6636 1200
Lobby Lounge & Bar
Lobby Lounge & Bar likes to reward their patrons for coming out to watch the Rugby World Cup live matches with Super Happy Hour (1 for 1 on all alcoholic drinks) which lasts from 5 p.m. till closing on match days (usually 5-9 p.m. daily). Enjoy a Heineken beer bucket (5 beers for SGD $45) or their delicious Hand- Pulled Black Angus shredded beef in herbs truffle Focaccia bread with chilli fries for just SGD $28. An SGD $5 top up will earn you another Heineken so it’s win-win really (a Heineken in the hand is worth two in the cooler).
