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Where to watch this World Cup in Shanghai?
(chinadaily.com.cn)
Updated: 2006-06-14 09:55



Staying at home watching World Cup games is nice, but without the passion
and energy of a crowd, the experience is not complete. To make up for
this absence of energy, the following seven places may be nice choices.

* Paulaner Brauhaus (Fenyanglu shop, German)
With German black beer as charming as the game itself, Paulaner Brauhaus
is the best place for fans supporting German old cart. As Paulaner's
first shop in Shanghai, the Fenyanglu shop boasts the most delicate
garden in the city. During World Cup, if there's any match taking place
during its open hourse, a big screen will be set up in the garden showing
the game. In addition, three TVs on the 3rd floor show a sports channel
all day long. Burning with the passion of German fans, no corner in the
shop is likely to remind diners that it was once owned by Baichongxi (a
Kuomingtang aristocrat in the Civil War period).

Sitting on a wooden bench, watching the freshly brewed black, white and
yellow beers flow out of the big wooden bucket into your mug, , you can't
help ordering a bite of the preserved German pork feet. German ethnic
music is played in the hall giving diners the illusion that they're
actually in Bavaria.

Location: No.150, Fenyanglu
Tel: 021-64745700

* Latina (Italian)
Originally a Latin restaurant fusing barbeque and beer, Latina was
reconstructed into a famous spot for Italians to watch soccer, after
ownership passed on to Italian Paolo (Chief representative of Asian
Palmeiral soccer club) and his soccer friends. The huge screen on the 3rd
floor shows live matches and limited edition polo shirts hang on the
walls. soccer star Ronaldo has visited this restaurant and had a
get-together with his fans.

Owner Paolo has spent most of his life in the soccer industry. He played
on a second rate Brazilian soccer team, later became a coach, and is a
down to earth fan of the Italian team. "In Italy, the whole family would
watch soccer together; in Shanghai, the whole family comes to Latina, not
for the food or the drinks, but for what's on the screen: soccer!" When
asked about the most attractive characteristics of soccer, Paolo replied
with a famous Italian saying, "Soccer is round and full of possibilities!"

Location: Unit 2, No.18, North Lane, Xintiandi Plaza, Lane 181,
Taicanglu, by Madanglu
Tel: 021-63260905/63203566

* Marienbad Cafe
Though it might sound a little bit weird to watch the World Cup in a
cafe, it's OK in the Marienbad Cafe. Being a strange cafe itself,
Marienbad is famous for unique decor and interesting visitors. A 2.5
meter wide screen offers a nice place to watch the World Cup. Its
location opposite the French window makes up for the small size: the
audience may stand outside the cafe to watch the games. Also, beers and
snacks are specially prepared for the World Cup.

Location: No. 55, Wukanglu, by Anfulu, Xuhui
Tel: 021-54042909

* British Bulldog (Continental/fusion)
Boasting one of the strongest soccer teams in the world as well as the
biggest number of soccer stars, England plays a large role in the
international soccer arena. Apart from a big screen showing live matches
and special World Cup drinks, the British bar Bulldog offers authentic
English cuisine and the traditional draft. But be cautious about one
thing: don't throw around the word "metatarsal" too casually (England
lost several games due to players' broken metatarsals).

Location: No.1 Wulumuqi Nanlu
Tel: 021-64667878

* O'Malley's (Irish)
Located in an old western house and boasting an independent garden,
O'Malley's has an interior design replicating a pirate boat. With TV
signals from South Africa, O'Malley presents the most original matches
thus earning its fame as the best spot to watch ball games. O'Malley's is
also famous is its beer. Apart from indoor TVs, two big screens are set
up in the garden. Each year the World Cup takes place, fans from
different countries will crowd this Irish bar.

Location: No.42, Taojianglu, by Hengshanlu
Tel: 021-64744533

* Malone's (American)
Although not supported by solid statistics, it's said that Malone's
boasts the most screens to show live World Cup matches: 14 TVs and two
big-screen projectors., Malone's also offers late-night food, nightly
prizes, and three floors for fans to choose according to their mood.

Location: No. 255 Tongrenlu
Tel: 021-62472400

* Cameo (Italian)
Located in the Xujiahui area, Cameo fuses bar and restaurant. During
World Cup days, it features buy-one-get-one-free drink deals from 10pm
until late night as well as a rich late night menu. It's impossible to
stay throughout the whole night sleeplessly just with drinks and soccer
but food, isn't it?

Location: 5/F, No. 392 Tianpinglu, Xuhui
Tel: 021-64484678

















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