Watching the IPL matches with friends at a sports bar has a different energy. We
check out a few bars and lounges in the city which have special menus and curated drinks to
celebrate cricket mania
WHERE: HARD ROCK CAFÉ
The Game: You may sit anywhere and would still be able to get a good view of the game with
multiple screens – a large LED screen near the stage, three TV screens near the bar and a
projector in the outdoor area.
Food & Beverages: A special IPL-themed menu – Timeout Bites and Powerplay – Long Island
Iced Tea offer specially curated game-time treats. Try the Joshila Kolkata Paneer Fry, Chak De –
Toastada, Zabardast Koliwada Prawns, Dhuedar Hot & Sweet Chicken Slider, among others.
Wash down these with IPL specials like Kolkata Knight Twist or Mumbai Hitman 45 crafted if
sharing with a buddy. Also try Gujrat Garnet – infused with kala khatta and topped off with coke
and, the spicy Chennai Thala with zesty jalapenos. For the beer fans, beer buckets of three, five
and seven are available in special offers, starting at Rs 799, during the match timings.
Price: Rs 2,000+/ person
Salarpuria Sattva, Knowledge City Road, Madhapur
Tel: 072079 11032
Timings: 12 pm to 12 am on weekdays and 12 pm to 12.30 am on weekends
WHERE: MINDSPACE SOCIAL
The game: Social has launched #DoosraStadium for its guests as they cheer for their favourite
teams.
Food & Beverages: They have a special cricket-themed menu called the SOCIAL Stad-Yum. It
comes with nine new dishes including Majama Titans Platter, The Howzat Chapli Tacos, Luru
Fried Prawn Popcorn, and the SOBO Guac Dahi Puri, among many more. The #DoosraStadium
drinks menu takes the cricket fandom to the next level. It comprises exclusive LIITs to help fans
cheer on their favourite teams. The list has an array of wacky names such as Thalaiva LIIT,
Namma Ooru LIIT, Hyderabadi Sunrise LIIT, and the Korbo LIITbo Jeetbo, etc. They have also
tied up with FanCode Shop to offer guests a chance to win exclusive IPL merchandise when
dining here.
Price: Rs 1,500 for two without alcohol
Upper level, K, LTD, Raheja IT Park, near, Mindspace Junction Flyover
Tel: 86577 25634
WHERE: RED RHINO
The game: There are special Offers during game time only
Food & Beverages: The IPL Sips & Sixes deal offers a selection of three rotating craft beers on
tap / non-alcoholic beverages, and two paired starters. Or, you can choose the 1+1 IPL Shots deal
priced at Rs 249, choosing from team jersey color-inspired flavors like Yellow Venom, Red
Challengers, Blue Flag and Black Knight. Besides two 60-inch TVs, they have DJs (Fri), live
bands (Sat), and two massive six-foot projector screens. The ambiance turns a Dusky Orange, for
all the Hyderabad matches reflecting its spirit. They have crowd favorites like Paneer Tikka or
Viet Chicken.
Price: Rs 1,399+/person
Dallas Center, Hitech City Main Rd, ShilpaGram Craft Village, Madhapur
Tel: 040 4917 0000
Timings: 8.30 am to 12 am on weekdays and till 1 am on weekends
WHERE: WHITE HART
The game: They have launched SIP & SAVE offers starting from Rs 145 in food and from Rs
195 in drinks on the launch of IPL matches on March 22. The offer is on from 12 pm to 6 pm
every day.
Food & Beverages: Try their Speziate Pizza with Grilled Chicken, Roasted Garlic Puree,
Avocado and wood roasted jalapenos along with Prawns Pepper Garlic and very local Kodi
Chips and spicy Guntur Kaaram Panner Tikka along with summery drinks such as Cucumber-
thyme infused gin and tonic. Celebrate the SRH win with their special Chittimuthyala Royyala
Pulav
Price: Rs 2,000 for two
3rd Floor, Preston Prime Mall, near BioDiversity Junction, Lumbini Avenue, Gachibowli
Tel: 91000 09878
Other places to check out: Sattva Knowledge City, Gate no 6 – Free screening Tiger Lily Bistro,
Jubilee Hills Atom Lounge and Kitchen, Gandipet Kulture Sports Bar, Kompally
Where do you party during the IPL?
SONIKA AGARWAL
ENTREPRENEUR
WHAT DOES IPL MEAN TO YOU: Cricket is a national sport that brings the whole country
together, IPL is like the Navratri for sports lovers. We love to see all international players come
and play for different states of India, it promotes global sports spirit. Everyone looks forward to
coming home early and watching the match.
HANGOUT SPOTS FOR IPL MATCHES: Le Vantage Cafe having my fav Falafel Pockets, or
White Hart sipping Cosmopolitan. If going out doesn’t work, then on my couch with homemade
popcorn and French Fries.
YOUR KIND OF IPL NIGHT: Watching it with a group of friends in a sports bar or at home and
of course home team SRH winning it big
BARBIE GOYAL
FOOD INFLUENCER
WHAT DOES IPL MEAN TO YOU: Weeks of cricket fest cheering for my favorite teams.
HANGOUT SPOTS FOR IPL MATCHES: Xena, Zythum, Hard Rock Cafe and Red Rhino.
YOUR KIND OF IPL NIGHT: I love watching the match on the big screen with my gal pals
over fancy cocktails and spicy, desi appetisers. Being a food influencer who makes
recommendations under the handle @wanderergirlbarbie, my friends leave it to me to pick the
right place and order the best stuff on the menu. And sometimes we chill at home in our pyjamas
and make a big bowl of Maggi noodles.
ANIL RATHOD
ACTOR AND MODEL
WHAT DOES IPL MEAN TO YOU: Whether I’m at a cozy penthouse or a laid- back lounge,
the thrill of IPL is always electrifying. Personally, I love watching it in an open-air stadium
where the live screen adds to the excitement, or in my own gated community where huge screens
are set up for IPL. Watching it with friends and family, enjoying drinks and ordering snacks from
KFC, make IPL nights truly memorable for me.
HANGOUT SPOTS FOR IPL MATCHES: Anthm, Xora, and Hard Rock Café.
YOUR KIND OF IPL NIGHT: Where I am totally free (without my phone notifications) with
friends and fully immersed in the game and when SRH wins with a great margin.
