Good place to watch CL Final in Bombay?

onmejollies · May 15th, 2005, 14:39

I am a massive Liverpool fan who wants to watch the Champions League Final on 26 May in Istanbul during my stay in Bombay. Can anyone recommend a place with atmosphere near Colaba. I hate to ask-but possibly an Irish bar (the are so ubiquitous) if they exist in India. Football and Guinness-oooh the thought!

Thanks

Dr Funkenstein · May 15th, 2005, 15:19

The name escapes me but there's a big bar just down the road from Leopold's on Colaba Causeway that'll almost certainly be showing it - they've got loads of TV's and always show the sport. It's on the same side of the road as Leopold's (it's just a few buildings away) but is nearer Victoria station. I'm racking my brains trying to remember it's name but my memory of bar names is always a little fuzzy, for some reason.

Depends if it clashes with any cricket, though - if it does you'll be lucky to see the match at all!

COME ON YOU REDS !!!

Vasko · May 15th, 2005, 16:14

The name is "The Sports Bar", obviously!

If this is the one you mean: The Sports Bar in Colaba

I watched a few footie matches here. The beer is expensive (taxes added, beware!) and the atmosphere is a bit too "clinical" and clean for my taste. It's half restaurant so it doesn't get that sweaty, heated football fanatic atmosphere if that's what you're looking for. If you belt out "You'll never walk alone" the couple enjoying their red wine and prawn sandwiches might ask the staff to remove you... hey, kind of like Old Trafford, right?

Not that I'm a yob or anything.

Dr Funkenstein · May 15th, 2005, 16:28

How on Earth do they expect people to remember the place with an obscure name like that ?!

Atmosphere's a bit different for the India-Pakistan cricket. It was pretty riotous when I was in there. A good laugh. I enjoyed it and I don't even like cricket.

cyberhippie · May 15th, 2005, 16:41

Do these places actually remain open until 2.30 in the morning for a European match???

Vasko · May 15th, 2005, 19:05

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Originally Posted by cyberhippie

Do these places actually remain open until 2.30 in the morning for a European match???

Good point cyberhippie. Probably not. That pretty much leaves just one option: cable-TV in the hotel room.

Dr Funkenstein · May 16th, 2005, 23:20

Hmmmm, hadn't thought about the time difference.

Cyberhippie's right, I think. Make sure you've got a room with cable TV.

Which'll be pricey in Bombay, I'm afraid

cyberhippie · May 16th, 2005, 23:45

Nah the Carlton 350rps a night (single) with Cable TV.
It's in the Colaba area I think (I'm not too familiar with Bombai!) a small price to pay too see the reds lift their 5th the European cup

PSV showed us the way AC Milan are not invincible!!

Dr Funkenstein · May 16th, 2005, 23:51

Wish I'd known about the Carlton when I was staying there. That's a bargain for Mumbai.

Vasko · May 26th, 2005, 19:57

So where did you end up watching the match, onmejollies?

You must be one happy bloke at the moment...?

steven_ber · May 26th, 2005, 20:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by Vasko

So where did you end up watching the match, onmejollies?

You must be one happy bloke at the moment...?

Unless he left the bar at half time.

ColinT · May 26th, 2005, 20:20

Cyberhippie - it's not the 4th - it's the 5th! And they certainly did lift it! Champions of Europe once again!!!

cyberhippie · May 26th, 2005, 21:04

Funny I just noticed the mistake and changed it "you'll never walk alone..............."

May 15th, 2005, 14:39	#1
onmejollies Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: UK Posts: 11	Good place to watch CL Final in Bombay? I am a massive Liverpool fan who wants to watch the Champions League Final on 26 May in Istanbul during my stay in Bombay. Can anyone recommend a place with atmosphere near Colaba. I hate to ask-but possibly an Irish bar (the are so ubiquitous) if they exist in India. Football and Guinness-oooh the thought! Thanks

May 15th, 2005, 15:19	#2
Dr Funkenstein Joolay !!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manali, Himachal Pradesh Posts: 854	The name escapes me but there's a big bar just down the road from Leopold's on Colaba Causeway that'll almost certainly be showing it - they've got loads of TV's and always show the sport. It's on the same side of the road as Leopold's (it's just a few buildings away) but is nearer Victoria station. I'm racking my brains trying to remember it's name but my memory of bar names is always a little fuzzy, for some reason. Depends if it clashes with any cricket, though - if it does you'll be lucky to see the match at all! COME ON YOU REDS !!! __________________ Out There Somewhere : My Travel Blog.

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Open that late??? Do these places actually remain open until 2.30 in the morning for a European match???

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	C'mon the reds!!! Nah the Carlton 350rps a night (single) with Cable TV. It's in the Colaba area I think (I'm not too familiar with Bombai!) a small price to pay too see the reds lift their 5th the European cup PSV showed us the way AC Milan are not invincible!! Last edited by cyberhippie : May 26th, 2005 at 21:03.

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May 15th, 2005, 16:14	#3
Vasko Non-speaker fruit-eater Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: State of Contemplation Posts: 482	The name is "The Sports Bar", obviously! If this is the one you mean: The Sports Bar in Colaba I watched a few footie matches here. The beer is expensive (taxes added, beware!) and the atmosphere is a bit too "clinical" and clean for my taste. It's half restaurant so it doesn't get that sweaty, heated football fanatic atmosphere if that's what you're looking for. If you belt out "You'll never walk alone" the couple enjoying their red wine and prawn sandwiches might ask the staff to remove you... hey, kind of like Old Trafford, right? Not that I'm a yob or anything.

May 15th, 2005, 16:28	#4
Dr Funkenstein Joolay !!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manali, Himachal Pradesh Posts: 854	How on Earth do they expect people to remember the place with an obscure name like that ?! Atmosphere's a bit different for the India-Pakistan cricket. It was pretty riotous when I was in there. A good laugh. I enjoyed it and I don't even like cricket.

May 16th, 2005, 23:20	#7
Dr Funkenstein Joolay !!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manali, Himachal Pradesh Posts: 854	Hmmmm, hadn't thought about the time difference. Cyberhippie's right, I think. Make sure you've got a room with cable TV. Which'll be pricey in Bombay, I'm afraid

May 16th, 2005, 23:51	#9
Dr Funkenstein Joolay !!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manali, Himachal Pradesh Posts: 854	Wish I'd known about the Carlton when I was staying there. That's a bargain for Mumbai.

May 26th, 2005, 19:57	#10
Vasko Non-speaker fruit-eater Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: State of Contemplation Posts: 482	So where did you end up watching the match, onmejollies? You must be one happy bloke at the moment...?

May 26th, 2005, 20:20	#12
ColinT Future Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: UK Posts: 335	Cyberhippie - it's not the 4th - it's the 5th! And they certainly did lift it! Champions of Europe once again!!!

May 26th, 2005, 21:04	#13
cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Funny I just noticed the mistake and changed it "you'll never walk alone..............."

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