132 June 2014 www.bahrainthismonth.com One of the most anticipated sports events in the world kicks off on June 12 with the host country Brazil facing off Croatia. Watch the opening match in Bizarre Lounge at Kempinski Ixir Hotel, where all the games will be screened live until June 30. Special food and beverage offers ensure that your games will be truly enjoyable, whether your favourite team wins or not. Elements Pool and Lounge at InterContinental Regency revamps its venue with 90-inch screens, which will show the games live throughout the season. The poolside venue gives you the chance to win prizes while you cheer for your team. Read through our after dark and dining pages to find out what Legends at Ramee California, Match Point at Ramee Palace and Sherlock Holmes at The Gulf Hotel Bahrain have planned for this time of the year. Popular sports bars Corners is the first pub to open in Amwaj Islands, a place to socialise and unwind while enjoying the latest in live sports. This pub is just what you would expect from the Dragon Hotel & Resort — a classy upmarket pub with a funky interior. It offers a diverse selection of food, including traditional pub grub as well as international classics to treat the taste buds. The Polo Lounge at The Palace Boutique Hotel offers a vibrant atmosphere. It’s the ideal place to go for delicious after-party food. The Polo Lounge combines great music with your favourite sports channels on seven big plasma screens, and has pool tables, a dedicated darts area, with an excellent variety of food and beverages. Champs Bahrain at The Juffair Grand Hotel is a favourite of both local and expatriate sports fans. It will come as no surprise if this venue is jam-packed all month long. Another venue in Juffair that will experience incredible footfall is Kicks at Hotel Diva. Known for its pub grub and electric vibe, this venue is a must-visit during the World Cup. Tracks Sports Bar at Crowne Plaza Bahrain is another favourite of Bahrain’s football enthusiasts. The Warbler at Ramee Baisan International is known for two things: its ambience and its food. Dedicated to sports and entertainment, this British-style pub boasts Old England decor, complete with cobblestone pathways leading to the various sections. The Exchange Restaurant & Pub at Ramada Bahrain is another great venue to catch the game with your friends. The decor perfectly reflects the FIFA spirit and you can enrol yourselves into a raffle for surprise giveaways. Champions Sports Lounge at The K Hotel is a great option for those who don’t want to be caught in a venue swamped with smoke. Relax in this great atmosphere, enjoy refreshing beverages and lights snacks, and play billiards or darts, while watching your favourite team on the big screen. It has an impressive collection of boxing belts showcased on the walls. Most sports pubs and lounges host raffles for each match, where you get prizes for predicting the result, the number of goals by each team and which player will strike the goal. They also give away football-themed goodies to guests. Venues will put together special menus to go with the theme as well. However, to experience the true essence of Bahrain’s football mania you’ll need to visit the shisha cafes around town. Some of the popular ones are Veranda, Med Café, Albindaira Café, Ammar’s Café and Don Vito, all within Adliya. Give that half of the season is during the Holy Month, these venues are a great place to follow the World Cup. Cheering Crowds Sports lounges across Bahrain have prepped up their venues to welcome the biggest event of the year. Here’s our round-up of where you can support your team throughout the season. afterdark Champs Sports Lounge Bizarre Lounge The Warbler Kicks Lounge
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