Cricket Season Special: 10 Best Restaurants & Bars In Bengaluru To Catch The Live Screenings Of Upcoming Matches With Your Squad
Awesome destinations to host your cricket watch party in the city
22 Mar, 2024 by Gargi BishtThe cricket season we have all been waiting for with bated breath is finally here. And to help our fellow sports buffs enjoy the season with as much vigor as we are going to, here’s an infallible list of the best sports bars, lounges, and restaurants in Bengaluru where you can catch live cricket match screening.
The Groot, Multiple Locations
If you and your friends are avid Marvel fans then this is the finest sports bar in Bangalore to hang out at. The Groot is a well-lit space with high ceilings, tasteful interiors, and an exuberant outdoor seating area, all Groot-themed, everyone's favorite Marvel character.
Must-haves: Flame Grilled Peri Peri Quarter Chicken, Chicken Espetada, Crispy Pan Fried Sole, Prawns in Creamy & Cheesy Sauce and Red Velvet Cake.
Cost for two: ₹1400
Fox In The Field, Forum Shantiniketan, East Bengaluru
This vibrant and welcoming multicuisine restaurant and its divine rooftop setup are bound to deliver an elating experience like no place else. Order anything off of the menu and you will not be disappointed! This foodie favorite spot is ready to give you all that it has to offer this cricket season.
Must-haves: Bangalore Chicken Kebab, Loaded Foxy Fries, Fox’s Michelada and Lemon Jasmine Sorbet
Cost for two: ₹ 1500
Sky Garden, Whitefield, East Bengaluru
Another great place to add to your list of perfect live cricket match screening restaurants in Bengaluru is this gorgeous rooftop bar and kitchen that serves a delectable multi-cuisine fare, a lineup of artisanal pours and is well equipped to satiate all of your wildest gastronomical cravings.
Must-haves: Grape & Cheese Salad, Crispy Potato Skin, Black Pepper Prawns, Roast Pork Belly, Mantar Kebab and Hyderabadi Biryani
Cost for two: ₹ 1200
ShakesBierre, MG Road, Central Bengaluru
ShakesBierre is a quirky Shakespearean-themed restaurant that offers unlimited craft beers and mouth-watering global cuisine. The place is huge and offers a variety of seating options along with a stellar alfresco rooftop dining area. Their plump craft beer selection ensures that every connoisseur is spoilt for choice. Each beer is unique and tastes mind-blowing.
Must-haves From Oktoberfest Menu: The Bard, Romeo’s Swagger, Taming Of The Brew, Brisky Brutus, As You Spike It, Ale Othello.
Cost for two: ₹ 1500
Raahi, St. Marks Road, Central Bengaluru
A place that focuses on modern Indian interpretations of food, their cocktails are no different. They have a signature cocktail range based on ‘Navarasa’ or the 9 key human emotions, such as 'Hasyam' (‘Giggle’- a betel leaf distilled vodka cocktail) and 'Raudram' (‘Rage’- a cocktail with curry leaves liqueur). They also have the largest collection of gins in the city with a whopping 37 gin brands and counting, making it the best bar in Bangalore where you can catch live cricket match screening with your squad while relishing the finest artisanal concoctions in town.
Must-haves: Earl Grey Martini, Gin Gin Mule, Cocktail Inspector, Bonomi Gin Tonic, RIIT, and Bramble.
Cost for two: ₹1800
Arbor Brewing Company, Brigade Road, Central Bengaluru
With a focus on American-style Indian Pale Ales (IPAs), Arbor Brewing Company is known to have at least two, and sometimes as many as four IPAs on tap. An all-encompassing gourmet menu and the availability of the finest IPAs make this place the apparent choice for every hophead in the city to head to and catch the live cricket match screening this season.
Must-haves: Signature Arbor-ita Pizza, Bianco Pizza, Spicy BBQ Pizza, Mushroom Royale Pizza, Buffalo Soldier Pizza, and Pepperoni Pizza.
Cost for two: ₹ 2000
Lord of the Drinks, Phoenix Market City Mall, Whitefield
Good food, fabulous drinks, and whimsically charming decor, Lord of the Drinks has it all. All you need to do is walk in with your pals and have a LIT time while enjoying the live match screenings this cricket season. Sporting gorgeous lamps all around and bright interiors this is just the gorgeous place to visit when you need a quick pick-me-up on a dull day.
Must-haves: Bacon Wrapped Prawns, Beer Battered Onion Rings, Ghee Roast Paneer, Butter Chicken Croqquetes, Margherita Pizza, LOTD LIIT, Appletini, and Signature Lord Of Berries Cocktail.
Cost for two: ₹ 1400
RCB Bar & Café, Church Street, Central Bengaluru
This well-lit and classy sports bar in Bangalore offering a diverse culinary experience and artisanal cocktails in a chic setup, is guaranteed to give you the best live screening experience! Head here for a memorable time during this cricket season and thank us later.
Must-haves: Smoked Salmon & Avocado Salad, Lotus Stem Salt & Pepper, Baked Crab and Carnivore Platter
Cost for two: ₹ 3000
Church Street Social, Church Street, Central Bengaluru
Targeting a diverse audience, Church Street Social is fully equipped to deal with unpredictable palates. With Social's famous spread of extensive variety, you can either take the global route (think: prawn sesame on toast) or the regional route (think: Bombay bhel). Their menu is multi-cuisine and quite varied.
Must-haves: Chinese Bhel, Chili Chicken Black Pepper, Fish Tacos, Jalapeno Mac n Cheese, Mutton Dhansak & Rice, and Sticky Toffee Pudding.
Cost for two: ₹ 1200
XOOX Brewmill, Koramangala 5th Block, South Bengaluru
Embrace the brewpub culture at XOOX Brewmill, a haven for beer enthusiasts and foodies alike. Located in Koramangala 5th Block, this sprawling establishment boasts an impressive selection of craft beers brewed in-house. Pair your brew with innovative dishes from their menu, ranging from wood-fired pizzas to gourmet burgers, and immerse yourself in the lively ambiance of this bustling brewpub, making it one of the best cricket screening restaurants in Bangalore to keep on your dining bucket list this summer.
Must haves: Som tam salad, Kutchi Dabeli, Xoox chili paneer, Persian kebab, Chicken chapli, Crispy calamari and Chicken ghee roast.
Cost for Two: ₹ 2000
Written By
Gargi Bisht is an event copywriter/conceptualizer turned writer currently working with EazyDiner Pvt. Ltd. Compulsive eater, book hoarder, dog lover and pop culture enthusiast with an innate love for storytelling. Usually the quietest person in the room, Gargi is an introvert who loves her own company. When not eating, can be found in front of her laptop watching movies. Knows a thing or two about art and literature.