Following the first Brazilian World Cup 2014 kick-off last night, the quest is on for the perfect venue to watch the matches. Duncan Hall goes through some of the options in Brighton and Hove.
Brighton Music Hall
King’s Road Arches, Brighton, Brighton
musichall.co.uk
BRIGHTON Music Hall has promised to show all the World Cup football across five screens – including the late-night kick-offs.
Entry is free for all matches, with table bookings available by emailing info@brightonmusichall.co.uk n The North Laine Gloucester Place, Brighton, 01273 683666 NOT only is The North Laine showing all the matches, but the pub’s microbrewery has also brewed its own ale for the tournament.
Copa, which has been brewed with mosaic hops, was unveiled for the first time last night.
Brighton Big Screen
Madeira Drive, Brighton,
www.brightonsbigscreen.com
CULT London restaurant MEATliquor will have its own stall at the Brighton Big Screen.
The venue, which opened a branch in York Place, Brighton, last September, will be offering chilli cheese fries, buffalo wings and chilli dogs to accompany the matches on the 40-square-metre screen until Sunday, July 13.
Black Lion
Black Lion Street, Brighton
01273 711884
THE Lanes pub is hosting a barbecue for every major game of the tournament.
The matches will be broadcast over five screens, including two in the garden which will have an outdoor bar. Look out for their Brazilian all-dayer tomorrow (June 14).
The Fountain Head
North Road, Brighton
01273 628091
ALONGSIDE screenings of every game The Fountain Head is also offering discounted four-pint pitchers for every draft beer. Customers can get drinks delivered to the table through their smartphone.
The Hampton
Upper North Street,
Brighton
01273 731347 IN the two hours before kick-off The Hampton is offering 20 per cent off all burgers, as well as a pre-game and half-time happy hour.
Look out for the £100 customer sweepstake as the game is shown on two screens.
The Mesmerist
Prince Albert Street, Brighton
01273 328542
AS well as showing all the football in the upstairs dining room, The Mesmerist has The Alchemist room available to hire for a private World Cup party throughout the competition.
The Globe
Middle Street, Brighton
01273 770685
Customers have a choice of upstairs or the basement to watch the games - with the option of sharing platters and special burgers dedicated to each team.
The Slug and Lettuce
George Street, Hove
01273 733359
HOVE'S The Slug And Lettuce has created six World Cup-themed hot dogs, available until Sunday, July 13.
On offer are the Brazilian-inspired Salsa Dog with tomato and chilli salsa, the English Bull Dog, the Italian Dog Father with marinara sauce and mozzarella, and the Down-Under Dog with chunky king prawns.
Gardner Street, Brighton
0845 2938480
ANYONE wanting to get out of the pub can pay £3 to see England play on Komedia’s big screen. Alongside guaranteed table seating the Gardner Street venue is offering a light bites and burger menu to accompany the action.
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