The Numbers Game

EURO FEVER
Football fans, listen up: The UEFA European Championship takes place from
June 10-July 10. Don’t miss the kick-off this weekend: Here are our top picks
for where to catch the games. By Xavier Ng, Jonathan Chan and Kate Lok
The Bad News
Euro 2016 is being held in France, with most of the
matches taking place in the afternoon or evening.
That’s pretty bad luck for Hong Kong, as it means
that most of the games take place at either midnight or
3am. Fortunately, there are still some 9pm games you can
catch, and the bars below are showing replays of
the matches if you can’t prop your eyes open for
long enough…
Globally British
Rooting for England? Join the clan and head down to
The Globe in Central, which will be showing the games
until 2am every day. While you’re there, chow down on
some filling pub grub and down a pint or three.
Garley Building, 45-53 Graham St., Central, 2543-1941.
Late Night Disco
Living far from downtown doesn’t have to hinder you
from watching the Euros: McSorley’s Ale House in
Discovery Bay will be showing the games on their large
flat screens. They offer a wide variety of draught and
bottled beers, as well as some of the best Indian dishes
in town to cure that late night hankering for a curry:
What could be more footy fan than that?
Shop G11A-1, G/F, D’Deck, Discovery Bay, 2987-8280.
Don’t Miss These…
The matches to keep an eye out (and open) for:
Football, Woohoo
In need of a half-time break from all the football? Head to
Wooloomooloo Steakhouse and you can lift your eyes
to a panoramic view of Victoria Harbour after the first 45
minutes. The alfresco setting of this restaurant on the Tsim
Sha Tsui East waterfront makes it the perfect spot for latenight
boozing sports-watching.
Shop G7-8, Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, 66 Mody Rd.,
Tsim Sha Tsui, 2722-7050.
Irish Charm
We’re sad for the closure of the Wan Chai branch of this
iconic Irish pub, but fear not because Delaney’s Tsim Sha
Tsui is still on hand to show the games, the Irish way: with
pints and pints of Guinness. One of the first Irish pubs in
Hong Kong, Delaney’s offers a taste of the Emerald Isle to
go with the football—and you can bet it’ll be heaving for
the Ireland matches.
B/F, Mary Building, 71-77 Peking Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui,
2301-3980.
Let the Dogs Out
More of a Wan Chai person? Drop by Lockhart Road’s
staple Doghouse for the matches. You get to watch live
on their eight big screens, and also chow down on food
and beers.
Shop A3, G/F, Hay Wah Building, 71-85 Lockhart Rd., Wan
Chai, 2528-0868.
London Calling
Another great spot for fans of the England squad,
London House at Tsim Sha Tsui East’s Alfresco Lane will
be showing the games on their big screens. Get there
early for a bite of Gordon Ramsay’s signature British
delights, including their renowned fish and chips. If
England loses, maybe a comforting shepherd’s pie will
help numb the pain.
G5, Tsim Sha Tsui Centre, 66 Mody Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui,
3650-3333.
Into the Arena
Wanna be part of the games while watching the
tournament? Head to New York-style sports and gaming
bar Arena by Zerve to play beer pong and shoot pool
during half-time. The bar will be showing all 51 games at
the Euros, including those playing in the ungodly hours,
so if you’re a die-hard fan you’re sure to be surrounded
by your fellow fanatics.
1/F, 10 Knutsford Terrace, Tsim Sha Tsui, 9683-7083.
The Storm is Near
LKF’s quintessential bar Stormies will be broadcasting
the games and offering food combos at $128, complete
with a special edition Euro 2016 beer glass you can take
away with you. Don’t miss their “Football Party” on
June 16 before the match for games, food combos and
giveaways. They’ll be showing the 3am semi-finals and
final games, live.
G/F-1/F, 46 D’Aguilar St., Central, 2845-5533.
Jun 11 3am
France vs Romania
Jun 13 9pm
Spain vs Czech Republic
Jun 16 9pm
England vs Wales
Jun 17 9pm
Italy vs Sweden
Jun 18 9pm
Belgium vs Republic of Ireland
Jun 22 midnight
Northern Ireland vs Germany
Jun 23 midnight
Hungary vs Portugal
Jul 7-8 3am
Semi-finals
Jul 11 3am
Final!
12 HK MAGAZINE FRIDAY, JUNE 10, 2016
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