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The Sportsman’s Arms

chow down on some of the brilliant pub grub. Open Sun 7am-11.30pm. First Floor,
And if your boys are getting bashed, the array of International Tennis Center, Zayed Sports City
memorabilia makes for a great distraction. (02 447 1066).
Open daily 11.30am-3.30am. Yas Marina
(02 565 0101). VICTOR’S BAR & RESTAURANT
Having just celebrated its Àrst birthday, Victor’s
THE SPORTSMAN’S ARMS is already a big hit. As the Italians will agree,
This ZSC pub is going all out for the Six Nations, it’s not easy being the new kid on the block
adding a brand-new outdoor screen to its line- but this buzzing bar conducts itself more like
A lively atmosphere, enticing drinks deals up of eight large HD TVs indoors. If the players’ a seasoned veteran. Happy hour deals, live
and some hearty food make for a winning brawn has raised your own testosterone levels, bands and themed nights are some of the
combination. If you’re there for a Saturday take on the “Are you man enough? Challenge” reasons this place gets packed and if your
game, make sure you tuck into the BBQ with - you have 45 minutes to demolish a 72oz team is playing like a bunch of amateurs you
an array of meats on offer for just Dhs100, steak, small salad and onion rings. And for the can always hit the oche instead.
including a pint of a certain Irish apple-based tournament Ànale on March 17, happy hour is Hilton Capital Grand Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Rashid
drink. Sláinte! extended to 2am. Bin Saeed Al Kaktoum Street (02 666 5508).
Open daily noon-2am. Le Royal Méridien Abu
Dhabi, Al Markaziyah (02 695 0515).

PORTERS ENGLISH PUB
A basement bar with bargain basement prices,
Porters has tonnes to offer rugger fans. The
array of screens are perfectly laid out so you’ll
never miss a pass, kick or crunching tackle,
while the menu of British classics will have you
reminiscing about the old country before you
know it. And as if the beverages weren’t value
enough, several drink deals will be available on
matchday as well.
Open daily noon-3am. Grand Millennium
Al Wahda, Hazza Bin Zayed Street
(02 495 3936).
STARS ’N’ BARS
What’s left to say about Time Out Abu Dhabi’s
Sports Bar of the Year? Well, this Monte Carlo
import might appear at Àrst view to more about
the touchdowns than the scrumdowns but it
really gives rugby some love, too. Plonk yourself
near one of the 76 (yes, that’s 76) screens and PJ O'Reilly’s
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