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verybody needs good neighbours.
Yes, we stole that motto from a
certain Australian soap but after
the Brexit vote, it has perhaps
never rung more true. Cross-border
Etensions in Europe are rarely as
high as when it comes to sporting rivalries,
however, and so it’s with plenty of gusto that
Europe’s rugby elite lock horns once more for
the Six Nations tournament.
Kicking off on Saturday, February 3 with a
crunch Celtic clash in Cardiff between Wales
and Scotland, this year’s competition promises
to be just as Àerce as ever. Can anyone stop
England claiming a third successive title?
Scrum down with your pals at these top sports
bars and watch all the drama unfold…

3RD AVENUE
There’s nothing pretentious about this
Sheraton hangout. Yes, it’s modelled on a
traditional British pub but while the wood
panels might seem familiar, that’s surely part
of its charm. Happy hour here runs daily from
7pm to 9pm but otherwise drinks are very
reasonably priced, with pints of hops coming in
at Dhs30. Grab a burger, sit back and cheer on
your nation to death or glory.
Open daily noon-2am. Sheraton Khalidiya
Hotel, Zayed The First Street (02 692 8500).

BLU SKY LOUNGE & GRILL
With half of the six nations having blue as
their home kit colour, you’re bound to Ànd the
right hue here. And whether you’re part of the
Azurri, Les Bleus or the Tartan Army there’s no
way you’d want to kick the lengthy happy hour
(opening to midnight) into touch. Oh, and if
you’re a fan of a certain Irish tipple, there’s a Blu Sky Lounge & Grill
two-for-one offer on the black stuff, too.
Open Sun-Thu 3pm-3am, Fri-Sat noon-3am. from our ofÀces. The daily happy hour here is MCGETTIGAN’S
Southern Sun Abu Dhabi, Al Mina Street, Al mammoth, lasting from noon to midnight and There are few Àner places to go to witness Irish
Zahiya (02 818 4888). offering craft ales from just Dhs20. And if that eyes smiling than this ever-popular pub at the
doesn’t get you singing from the stands, there’s Al Raha Beach Hotel. And even if those brave
COOPER’S BAR & RESTAURANT a cracking menu and plenty of HD screens, too. boys from the Emerald Isle aren’t on top of
We’ve waxed lyrical about this place for years, Open daily noon to 2.30am. Park Rotana Abu their game, the staff will be, ensuring a warm
and not just because it’s a short lineout throw Dhabi, Khalifa Park area (02 657 3333). welcome and a full glass throughout. The menu
of Irish Áavours is pretty nifty as well, while
the drinks deals make this place very pocket
friendly. In fact, we can’t think of a reason not
to head here for at least one match.
Open daily noon-3am. Al Raha Beach Hotel,
Channel Street (02 652 4333).
NRG SPORTS CAFÉ
We’ve whiled away many an hour hopping
from venue to venue within The Village at
Le Méridien Abu Dhabi. But although you’re
spoilt for choice when it comes to bars and
restaurants there’s only one place to be for
the big game, NRG. This place is packed with
screens and has a menu chock full of pub grub.
The amiable staff will be showing their true
colours throughout the tournament, with their
natty personalised kits.
Open daily 4pm-2am. Le Méridien Abu Dhabi,
Al Zahiya (02 644 6666).

PJ O’REILLY’S
A long-standing member of the capital’s sports
Porters
bar fraternity, PJ’s does the basics brilliantly.
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