Enjoy watching World Cup 2022 in Shanghai
Once every 4 years, Fifa World Cup 2022 in Qatar is here. Due to the pandemic, everything seems a bit weird, especially in China, but it hasn’t stop the audience from watching the world cup.
"This short article is going to list out a few popular sports bars that would be a nice place for expats to enjoy watching football. There are many choices!
The Shed (Laowaijie-Hongqiao area) & The Shed (North Shannxi Road Jingan area)
No. 30, Lane 3338 Hongmei Lu, near Hongxu Lu, Minhang District
698 Shaanxi Bei Lu, Jing'an DistrictCages (Huangpu) & Cages (Jingan)
B1/F, One East,
788 Zhongshan Nan Yi Lu, Huangpu District
3/F, Jing'an Sports Center (above ALDI),
428 Jiangning Lu, Jing'an DistrictThe Hai
33 Yongjia road, edge of Huangpu/Xuhui Former French ConcessionGoose Island Brewhouse (North Maoming road)
209 Maoming Bei Lu, near Weihai Lu, Jingan District
Commune Reserve (Changning)
1107 Yuyuan Lu, near Fenggang Lu, Changning District
Boxing Cat Brewery (Xintiandi) (Sinan Branch on Middle Fuxing Road) (Yongfu branch on West Fuxing Road)
Xintiandi Branch: No. 19, Lane 181, Taicang Road, near Madang Road, Huangpu District
Sinan Branch: 519 Middle Fuxing Road, Huangpu District
FFC Yongfu Branch: 82 West Fuxing Road, Xuhui District (Former French Concession)
Some of these locations offer a free-flow beer package for a fixed price during the game. Some of these locations are known for great kitchens too.
On Laowaijie, there are a lot of other bars and restaurants that offer screens and outdoor seating, a beer sponsor even built a tent and a stage with party music for the audience.
While at the Hai, it’s a friendly expat neighbourhood bar, less commercial, with reasonably priced drinks that offers an intimate dive bar vibe, very intimate with other patrons. A few games at the pool table and dart boards can also be available.
Both Commune Reserve and Boxing Cat are famous for their own craft beer, own brewed or imported. Spacious and nice food but slightly pricier.
Cages is good for sports games watching all seasons, with massive space and batting cages. Great for a big crowd.
Want to watch sports games from home alone or with friends?
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Don’t forget to get your Green QR code up to date with regular covid tests to follow the rules to access these venues.
Drink moderately and catch some good rest while you can. It’s going to be a fun world cup month!