EURO FEVER Football fans, listen up: <strong>The</strong> 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 <strong>The</strong> 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 <strong>The</strong> 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. <strong>The</strong>y 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 <strong>The</strong>se… <strong>The</strong> 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. <strong>The</strong> 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. <strong>The</strong> 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. <strong>The</strong> 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. <strong>The</strong>y’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 * All times are Hong Kong time.
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