by Vir Chiniwala
THE annual English football season starts this weekend, and before you worry about where to take in a game, we’ve made a list of Singapore’s top football-watching spots, for every type of fan.
1. Molly Roffey’s – for the fan who wants an “authentic” experience
With jerseys framed on the wall and football plaques all over the establishment, this Irish pub located in the heart of Bras Basah is as authentic as they come. Even if you aren’t a fan of the English club, the atmosphere in the bar on match days wouldn’t be out of place inside of any football stadium. Just don’t badmouth the bar’s favourite team – or at least, not openly. The place is well-known among Arsenal fans, who have dubbed the pub “The Arsenal Bar of Singapore”.
Location: 51 Bras Basah Road, #01-02A Manulife Centre, Manulife, Singapore 189554
2. The Penny Black – for the fan who wants a good English meal
While you may be watching the game in Singapore, The Penny Black does its best to convince you otherwise. Modelled after a Victorian London house, the quaint little bar provides an unmatched British culinary experience. It has the bar regulars like fish and chips, but what sets it apart is the authenticity of its food – take bacon butty – basically, a bacon sandwich – and bangers and mash for instance. The place screams England, and its British-inspired grub will transport your tastebuds to the birthplace of football. Both football and foodie fanatics will have something to cheer about.
Location: 26-27 Boat Quay, Singapore 049817
3. IndoChine: Cafe Siem Reap – for the fan who’s on a budget
Located in the bustling Holland Village area, IndoChine’s Cafe Siem Reap is becoming a popular haunt for sports fanatics, especially those on a budget. At most football bars, a drink would set you back approximately $15-$20 dollars. At IndoChine, there’s an all-day “one-for-one” policy; a pint of beer costs about $20. Also, because the cafe shares an outdoor area with the other bistros in the area, exuberant fans don’t have to worry about toning their volume down – especially when Wayne Rooney misses an open goal.
Location: 44 Lorong Mambong, Holland Village, Singapore 277697
4. Muddy Murphy’s – for the “diehard” fan
Those who yearn for the company of likeminded sports fanatics – Muddy Murphy’s is the place to be. The Irish bar’s occupants are filled with people who live for sports, and are more than up for an endless debate on all topics football. It might sound intimidating, but the people are generally friendly, especially to a newcomer who knows the intrinsics in football.
It shows a variety of other sports, such as Formula One (F1), Golf, and Tennis among others on its several screens, making it a great spot for diehard fans of not just football, to keep up with events around the globe.
Location: 442 Orchard Road Claymore Connect, #01-02 to 05, Singapore 238879
5. Beer Market – for the fan who can take it or leave it
Those who don’t know too much about football, but are eager to take in the atmosphere of watching a match should look at Beer Market – the official bar of English football club, Liverpool.
Beer market is a one of its kind place in Singapore, where prices of drinks fluctuate based on demand – mirroring the stock exchange market. For casual fans who may not be too interested in the entire game, one can spend their time playing a part in the various football chants with friendly Liverpool fans, or even challenging a friend to a game of electronic darts – all while taking in the novelty of the “market”. Hence, making this place a great spot for both casual and new sports fans looking for a change in scenery.
Location: 3B River Valley Road, #01-17/02-02 Clarke Quay, Singapore 179021
Featured image taken from Molley Roffey’s Facebook page.
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