For such a soccer-crazy nation like ours, I find that many people do not know WHERE we can actually catch the game. Sure, we can watch the English Premier League (EPL) matches at home. Yet, the atmosphere of having other like-minded fans cheer and jeer along with you in a pub, with some chips and a beer in hand, is so much more awesome!
Banana Leaf at Pub Street, Siem Reap, Cambodia
This new season I am looking out for interesting places to watch soccer. Maybe even compile a list that fellow EPL enthusiasts would find useful!
If you have any to share, please leave a comment with the following:
- What is your favourite team?
- Where do you watch soccer?
I look forward to your responses!
Aug 14, 2009
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To start the ball rolling…
I support Manchester United. I catch the games at Harry’s Bar. The food suits me fine, and the place doesn’t get too crowded (ie. good seats). Plus, there is a good mix of fans that go there. There’s no particular Reds or Blues crowd (ie. no fights).
Aug 14, 2009
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Liverpool! I know I will never walk alone!
Go to Wala Wala. The atmosphere there is great especially when you’re there with great company and good food/drinks!
Aug 15, 2009
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Okay! You’ll never walk alone!
I always thought Wala Wala is good for live music. Never realised people go there for the matches too! Wouldn’t the music drown out the TV? Nonetheless I love Holland Village at night. Will check out Wala Wala. Thanks!
Aug 15, 2009
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Man U fans go to the Man U bar at Boat Quay right? There’s also this bar at China Square. Not sure what’s the name, but a lot of the fans gather there.
Aug 15, 2009
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Oh yes! I have walked past the Manchester United themed bar a number of times. Having already visited the one in Bangkok, I feel less of a need to visit the one in Singapore. Have you been there yet? Is it any good?
I think you must be referring to Marquee Bar at China Square. The Singapore supporters club use it as their unofficial gathering place.
Aug 17, 2009
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ive tried the man utd cafe champions burger and it sucks!! Try their finger food instead. Its way nicer. And they do provide free drinking water. The cafe gets crampy when it comes to big matches. But the atmosphere is superb. Fans cheering n jeering. u’ll feel like ur part of the stretford end. And if im not mistaken most of the pubs/cafes there supports liverfool so that makes the rivalry more exciting. Esp when we win our games.
As for marquee its the official gathering place for manutd.sg. Its bigger and can accommodate more fans but its not as lively as the man utd cafe. And its kinda hot too. So if its not a windy night be prepared to sweat like the players. Hehe.. Food wise, i havent tried it. But i think people would prefer going to the 7-11 right across for their drinks and snacks.
Aug 18, 2009
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I have been curious about those two places! Thanks for your feedback! Man Utd café looks promising. I don’t really care about the food there because that’s not the main draw. So long as they have cheap beer and wine and good TVs, I’m there!
Oh yeah Marquee is entirely outdoor isn’t it? Somehow the place never had any appeal on me. That’s why I’m still going to Harry’s! Speaking of which, I just got the Harry’s card recently. Very useful perks :)
Aug 16, 2009
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Liverpool is the team I adore and support
Depending on my shifts,either home or at Wala Wala or Breko’s @ Holland Village. Then again also depends on how many kakis I got watching the game at some random pub. =)
Aug 17, 2009
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Ohh I love Breko for the cheap beer! But I never knew they screened soccer matches! It’s been ages since I went there. Does the outlet at Bugis show the games, too?
Aug 18, 2009
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Gunners for the Gooner! What else better than a 6-1 demolition to the Toffees? Anyway, I only visit Singapore every so frequently so I don’t get to find the Singapore home for the gooners. Yet.
It reminded me there was one time I was watching this Arsenal CL game in some downtown coffeestall somewhere in Woodlands. This uncle at the other table just grabbed the remote and switched channel! I confronted him and told him we – in fact may be just me – were watching Arsenal, then he replied, “You gambling?”, I said, “No boh…”, then he ignored me and continue his game… Jialat. Haha. Good memories though.
Aug 18, 2009
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Arsenal fans gathering ground is at Modesto’s @ The Elizabeth Hotel.
Aug 18, 2009
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Hahaha that incident sounds funny. I wonder why he would even bother asking. So what if you WERE gambling? lol!
Aug 19, 2009
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Zig: Hmmm… Where exactly is Elizabeth Hotel? I’ll be heading to Singapore over the weekend. Yay! XD
Veron: If I WERE gambling, my best guess to the scenario would be something like this:
Uncle: “You gambling?”
Fei: “Err, Yeah…”
Uncle: “How much?”
Fei: “Nolah uncle, just 100 only…”
Uncle: “Cheh! I bet 1 million dollars lah… You better watch Man Utd with me. Live or death matter, boy.”
LOL
Aug 18, 2009
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Hey apparently there’s some place for the gooners in Singapore, see
http://arsenal-mania.com/articles/3106957/Arsenal-in-Singapore.html
http://www.arsenalsingapore.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=5&Itemid=40
Home of Arsenal Singapore
At Elizabeth
The Elizabeth Hotel
24 Mount Elizabeth
Tel : (65) 67362808
Good luck trying this out dude.
Aug 18, 2009
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Wow, the pub actually looks pretty neat, with all the Arsenal memorabilia. I’m impressed! The Arsenal fans here that don’t already know about this place would be pleased.
Sep 11, 2009
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sounds cool…but it’s far from home so i usually sit in coffee shop with smoky uncles….haha. I’m a Gunner’s fan too!
Feb 26, 2010
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The World Cup is coming and I believe if you haven’t got a TV, then just watch live soccer over the internet, such as websites that provide such srvices…
Otherwise it might be a good idea to go to a bar with friends…
Hopefully the other team’s fans aren’t in the bar :P
Mar 17, 2010
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Hello everyone!
I understand that this reply to the topic is more than a little late, but we just chanced upon it yesterday.
We are a group called United for United, a hardcore bunch of supporters who gather at the Manchester United Cafe Bar on match days. We are essentially a rebel group to the so-called established Singapore supporters club based at the Marquee, where I believe you had the most disappointing of football atmospheres.
Our movement aims to bring real United fans together and to show everyone here in Singapore that supporting the team you love does not necessarily mean sitting in-front of the television with beer and chips.
We’d like to invite everyone down for a match day, no better than this Sunday when we play our arch rivals liverpool. It’s going to be a hell of an atmosphere, if you can’t make it down for that game, feel free to drop by on any other match day.
I’ve given you a link to a little video to give you a taste of what it can be like over there, apologies though for the more than amateurish styled camera work. The link is to our facebook page as well.
http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=333458576291&oid=147028614785
Hope you like what you see and come on down to join us!
Mar 18, 2010
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Thanks for this invitation! Yes, I saw the video and the atmosphere is AWESOME!! Actually I have been wanting to check out the United cafe but my personal experience at the one in Bangkok was very disappointing. You can see the photos and read about the abysmal live screening here.
I’m glad the Singapore one is much better :)
Go UNITED!!!
Mar 18, 2010
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i’ll vouch for Mr Johnathan..
Plain water – Free
Red Devil’s pudding – $7.90
Champions burger – $16.90
Manchester combo platter – $28
Atmosphere – F**king PRICELESS!!
;)
Mar 19, 2010
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Whoa!!! That’s strong! ;)
Mar 18, 2010
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Can’t wait for this Sunday’s explosive atmosphere at the cafe @ Boat Quay! It’s really the only happening place for mass United fans to cheer together! See ya Sunday!
May 20, 2010
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Hello everyone
I am looking for a place to watch the champions league final this weekend!
I havent managed to catch much champions league action this season thanks to miotv.
And since I feels it is so demeaning to watch a champions league final on a computer, I want to look for a bar/pub anywhere! Anywhere in singapore that will be showing the champions league final this weekend.
Help pleaseeeee. Its in 2 days time!
Jun 30, 2010
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I have been going to Wine BOS Lounge every night to watch the football, my wife and I, enjoy the Steaks there (best Steaks in Singapore)Wines are great and cheap!
Atmosphere is good, especailly outside. Big Screen up the front, along with TV’s futher back and inside too.
Highly Recommended.
Jun 30, 2010
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Thank you! I have added Wine BOS to our compilation of places to watch World Cup in Singapore.
Aug 18, 2010
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1. liverpool
2. at home
i want to watch at anfiled but that’s impossible because i live in indonesia.
Sep 14, 2010
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I am a Liver pool fan ,My first tme in singapore ……Can anyone tell me where can i watch the football game this weekend
Nov 14, 2010
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where Juventus supporters in Singapore gather to watch Juventus games ?
Jan 29, 2012
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Í’m a huge fan of ajax ( dutch league ), i was wondering if there is a place which is broadcasting dutch games??
Dec 1, 2012
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is there any places except than bar to watch live with public ? please recommend some which available around midnight.
Dec 1, 2012
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Beer Garden outside St. James Power Station. It’s an outdoor hawker centre with a giant screen showing BPL matches.
Sep 15, 2015
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hi great blog I am a big Liverpool fc fan from
Switzerland