World Cup Watchers

World Cup Watchers

Catch world cup fever at these Tokyo sports cafés

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Originally published on metropolis.co.jp on May 2014

Bar Quest

Casual international Australian bar with five TV screens, open until morning.

  • All World Cup games will be broadcast live.
  • Guinness pints only ¥700 during matches. Guess the result of a live game and win a free pint!
  • Mention Metropolis and get a free shot with your first drink (valid any time Sun-Thu, only before midnight Fri-Sat).
  • Other Sports: AFL (Aussie rules), NRL (National Rugby League). Other sport requests accepted when possible.

3F No.2 Rene Roppongi Bldg, 5-3-1 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-5414-2225. Open Sun-Wed 7pm-7am, Thu 7pm-8am, Fri-Sat 7pm-10am. Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.facebook.com/barquestroppongi

Hooters

Casual American-style restaurant and sports bar with plenty of TV monitors to catch the action. Friendly Hooters girls help you cheer for the home team.

  • Select World Cup games will be broadcast.
  • Budweiser 2014 FIFA World Cup Brazil bottles and cocktail campaign giving customers the chance to win official 2014 World Cup goods (see website for details).
  • Other Sports: Rugby, American football, baseball, auto racing.

4F Shibuya Prime, 2-29-5 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-6416-3917. Nearest stn: Shibuya. For other branches, check the website: www.hooters.co.jp/index_eng.php

LEGENDS SPORTS BAR

Special late-night menu offered with an all-new burger menu.

  • All World Cup games will be broadcast live with nightly replays.
  • Mention Metropolis and get a basket of fresh popcorn for free.
  • Other Sports: Rugby, American football, baseball, auto racing.

1F Aoba Roppongi Bldg, 3-16-33 Roppongi, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-3589-3304. Open Mon-Fri 5pm-late, Sat-Sun & hols 2pm-late. www.legendsports.jp

MEAL BOXX

3-hour all-you-can-drink plan weekdays (ladies in groups of four or more get a ¥500 discount), downstairs waiting lounge and a party changing room. Reservations necessary.

  • Select World Cup games will be broadcast.
  • Special plans for for four people: ¥3,480 for food and all-you-can drink for 2 hours (ladies in groups of four or more get a ¥500 discount). Reservations necessary.
  • Other Sports: J.League soccer, UFC, champions league, MLB. Other sport requests accepted when possible.

2F Shimo Akatsuka Bldg, 1-22-6 Akatsukashin-cho, Itabashi-ku. Tel: 03-3977-8255. Open Mon-Fri & Sun 6pm-5am, Sat & hols 6pm-6am. Nearest stn: Shimoakatsuka. www.mealboxx.com

ONE OAK BAR

There are 13 television screens and one high-definition projector. You can also enjoy sheesha while watching the game.

  • Games will be broadcast live and then replayed in the evening.
  • All drinks ¥700 and a special pizza and snacks menu. Free shots every time Japan scores!
  • Other Sports: Soccer, MLB, rugby and others.

2F, 4-2-2 Nishi Azabu, Minato-ku. Tel: 03-6434-1479. Open Every Day 8pm-6am. Nearest stn: Roppongi. www.one-oak-bar.com

Paddy’s Junction

One big-screen TV and three smaller screens. More than 40 seats inside the pub and 15 seats outside, plus a standing bar. Vegetarian-friendly fare.

  • All of Japan’s games will be broadcast live, other games recorded and replayed nightly.
  • ¥3,000 all-you-can-drink during Japan games (seat reservations required).
  • Other Sports: 2014 State of Origin Series (rugby), NBA finals, NFL finals, baseball.

1F Sensho Bldg, 2-13-16 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku. Tel: 03-6273-1755. Open Mon-Thu 5pm-midnight, Fri-Sat 5pm-3am, closed Sun. Nearest stn: Shinjuku 3-chome. www.paddys-junction.com

Ventuno Tokyo

Special World Cup menu includes caipirinha (Brazil’s national cocktail), pão de queijo cheese bread and sparkling wine with organic herbs from Brazil.

  • World Cup games will be broadcast live if on during open hours.
  • Carlsberg draft and house wine are ¥399 each in the bar area. No seating charge in the bar area, raised chairs available.
  • Other Sports: J.League soccer, UFC, champions league, MLB. Requests accepted when possible.

B1F 24-1 Udagawa-cho, Shibuya-ku. Tel: 03-3477-1199. Open Mon-Thu 11:30am-11:30pm, Fri-Sat 11:30am-midnight, Sun & hols 11:30am-11pm. Nearest stn: Shibuya.