As fans gear up to immerse themselves in the fast approaching Football season, we think it’s only fitting that we give you an ironclad list of the finest restaurants, bars & lounges in Kochi to enjoy live screenings of soccer titans going head to head with each other. After all, watching sports is always more fun with a loud, cheering crowd of your friends, good grub and a couple of cold ones to take the edge off. So, if you’ve been wondering where to catch the action live, here are our top picks of the finest dining destinations in Kochi that are going to screen the matches live this season.
Nestled in the plush premise of the Le Meridien Hotel, Longitude 76 is a stellar option for those who want to catch the live screening of the match with their group of friends in luxe environs with spatial elegance. With regal ambiance, classy decor and signature cocktails that are to die for, this one is guaranteed to make your soccer-watching experience a memorable one.
Holiday Inn’s sports bar is definitely one of the top contenders on our list of ideal places to unleash our football mania this season. With a full bar menu and an indulgent all-encompassing selection of delectable food featuring everything from salads to flavor-packed seafood delicacies, Stadia has everything to make your live viewing of the upcoming tournaments a pleasant one.
Must-haves: Stadia Spike Cocktail, Fire Ball Cocktail, Bouncer Cocktail, Kerala Beef Pepper Fry, Chicken 65, Grilled Prawns, and Kozhi Porichathu.
A high-energy lounge bar with screens for live viewing of sports. Caper is the perfect place to unwind with enticing cocktails, and appetizing light bites and immerse yourself in the football madness. Offering a casual ambiance, this is the most idyllic destination to gather with your posse and cheer for your favorite teams this season.
Must-haves: Fish & Chips, Bhatti da Murgh, Paneer, Tikka, Curry Leaf Bay Squids, Fish Fry, and Four Points Punch.
Another one in Four Points, The Eatery is the place for you if a global smorgasbord of yummy delicacies is the main thing on your agenda this football season. They serve a plethora of global and local preparations on their lavish buffet.
Must-haves: Fish Fingers, Spider’s Web Spaghetti, Chicken Nuggets, Thalasseri Beef Biryani, Hyderabadi Dum Gosht Biryani, and Chocolate Brownie.
What can be better than stuffing your face with decadent donuts to keep the stress of the soccer match at bay? If the idea of gorging on sumptuous fast food delectables fascinates you just as much as us, then add this one to your list. This casual cafe serves up everything from donuts & french fries, to pasta, pizza & grilled meat along with the added bonus of hosting a live screening of sports is just the place to hang out with your buddies and cheer your favorite soccer teams.
Perfect hangout in town to have a good time with your friends and family while catching up on the match and enjoying some awesome barbeque dishes. 12 to 12 Barbeque, as its name suggests opens at 12 pm in the afternoon to 12 am at midnight on all days of the week. Their stellar menu is filled to the brim with delicious Barbeque delights that are sure to leave you wanting more.
Must-haves: Barbeque Chicken, Burnt Fried Rice, Mexican Beef with Simla Rice, Dragon Chicken, BBQ Wings, Tava Fried Prawns, and 12 to 12 Fried Chicken with Garlic Rice.
Set on 3 separate levels, the bar has a wonderful ambiance with exquisitely lit floors and glass walls all around. The bar stocks a fantastic range of international wines and liquor. Choose from an extensive and evolving cocktail list made from the freshest ingredients and best liquors from the world over, and pair them with our sumptuous bar bites and light meals. With its exceptional setting and impeccable service, Club 11 hundred is a dream place to catch the soccer tournament in style with your posse.
Must-haves: Club 1100 Cocktail, Kebab Platter, Jalapeno Poppers, Golden Fried Prawns, Paneer Tikka, Fish Tikka, and sunset Sling Mocktail.
Being a host of live screenings for several sporting events and an expansive menu of delicious multicuisine preparations this one is a definite choice when your soccer-watching agenda involves indulging in a full-fledged feast complete with plenty of tipple options.
If you are a crazy seafood lover, then this is the best seafood restaurant to try. Cochin Fort is located on Bellar Road in Fort Kochi and offers a nice atmosphere to enjoy your favorite seafood dishes. Plus they also host a live screening of sporting events, making it just the place for seafood connoisseurs to enjoy the football season.
Must-haves: Kimchi Salad, Butter Garlic Squids, Chicken Thoran, Beef Biryani, Fish & Chips, French Fries, and Fried Ice Cream with Honey.
Gargi Bisht is an event copywriter/conceptualizer turned writer currently working with EazyDiner Pvt. Ltd. Compulsive eater, book hoarder, dog lover and pop culture enthusiast with an innate love for storytelling. Usually the quietest person in the room, Gargi is an introvert who loves her own company. When not eating, can be found in front of her laptop watching movies. Knows a thing or two about art and literature.
