The World Cup is coming and we’ve already locked our viewing schedule for most of the matches! We’ve definitely come down with a case of football fever – we don’t care what you say about the bandwagon.
While you can certainly watch the games pretty much anywhere – from an ahua balady to a five-star hotel to your bed – we’ve rounded up our favorite spots in the capital to catch a match with a group of friends and maybe even win some prizes along the way!
Arkan Plaza – 6th of October
Definitely the best place to cheer for your team in 6th of October, Arkan Mall will be setting up giant screens for your viewing pleasure. We heard they’ll also be doing a couple of World Cup competitions where you can win vouchers from different outlets! Stay tuned to their Facebook page for details.
Address: 6th of October City, Al Jizah
Contact: 02 3852 2650
El Dokan – New Cairo
Think you can predict the score? Head to El Dokan and prove it. When you sit down, answer the questions on the placemat – from choosing the winner to guessing the final scorer – and get it stamped by your waiter. You win a prize if you get an answer right!
Address: Emerald Empire Mall, First Settlement, New Cairo and Cairo Festival City, Fifth Settlement, New Cairo
Contact: 01211950066 / 01000066988
Fig Lounge – Kattameya
The popular fusion lounge is also doing a World Cup competition, challenging all the jokesters on Instagram. All you have to do is take a picture of the match, tag @figlounge and add a funny caption of your choosing. The most creative wins a 100 LE voucher.
Address: Downtown Kattameya Mall
Contact: 01140441456 / 01144333043
The Garden – Korba
If the match is so intense that you feel you need to nurse a cold one to get through it, head to The Garden on the east side of town. Expect a rowdy crowd, but maybe that’s what you’re looking for!
Address: 25 Al Ahram Street, Korba
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L’Aubergine – Zamalek
L’Aubergine in Zamalek is always a good spot to watch any match, whether you just want to kick back and munch on their vegetarian options or you’re feeling feisty and want to head upstairs for a round of drinks and a lively debate with fans of the opposing team.
Address: 5 El Sayed El Bakry Street, Zamalek
Contact: 02 27380080
Na2na2a – Korba
Another favorite in Korba, Na2na2a is the place to park yourself if you like shisha with your football. Rumor has it, they’ll be passing out complimentary bites during the World Cup matches. Yum!
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Sequoia – Zamalek
You just know that watching the match at Sequoia will be an enjoyable experience – good food, nice company, incredible location. What else do you need?
Address: 53 Aboul Feda Street, Zamalek
Contact: 02 27350014
Tabasco – Heliopolis
Your friends aren’t into football? Trick them into going to dinner at Tabasco – they’ll love their meal and you can still watch the match!
Address: 9 Abd-El Moneim Ismail, Nozha, Heliopolis
Contact: 02 24189927
Tutti Matti – Maadi
The bustling cafe on Road 9 is always a prime option. Just be sure to get there early before the match to claim a table for your group as it does get full!
Address: 49 Road 9, Maadi
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