6 places to watch Euro 2016 matches
Europe's biggest football stars will vie for continental supremacy when they square off in France at Euro 2016.
The tournament's opening clash between hosts France and Romania will kick off on Saturday (June 11) early morning (Singapore time)
If you're not planning to subscribe and watch the tournament from the comforts of your home, don't worry because we've got your back.
Here are a few different joints where you can get in on the Euro action.
THE NEW PAPER SPORTS BAR AT SHANGHAI DOLLY
Address: Clarke Quay, 3B River Valley Road, Level 2
Of course, we've got you covered - The New Paper Sports Bar at Shanghai Dolly in Clarke Quay will be screening all of the Euro 2016 matches.
While there aren't any special programmes planned, the bar has been the backdrop for our lively EPL Mania screenings over the course of the recently-concluded season.
It's also situated next to Shanghai Dolly's Piano Bar, where you can get a music fix whenever there's a lull in the action.
MCGETTIGAN'S CLARKE QUAY
Address: Merchant's Court #01-01, 3A River Valley Rd
McGettigan's Clarke Quay could be right up your alley should you fancy an Irish flavour to go with your football.
The Irish sports pub has teamed up with football magazine FourFourTwo to give fans a solid Euro 2016 experience.
Aside from live screenings as well as replays throughout the day, McGettigan's FourFourTwo HQ will provide live entertainment and expert previews and analysis from the magazine's team - including special guests like former England man Paul Parker - on selected promoted nights.
Website: http://www.mcgettigans.com/singapore/
Facebook: McGettigan's Clarke Quay
THE BANK BAR + BISTRO
Address: One Shenton #01-01, 1 Shenton Way
If you love Happy Hour, The Bank Bar + Bistro is sure to make you overflow with joy.
The regular haunt of Manchester United's official fan club in Singapore is offering Happy Hours all night as you follow every kick on its large TV screens.
Website: http://www.thebankbar.com
Facebook: The Bank Bar + Bistro
COMMUNITY CLUBS AROUND THE ISLAND
Address: Various locations around the island
Looking for a more family-friendly atmosphere and somewhere not too far away?
Head over to the People's Association website and see if your nearby community club is conducting Euro screenings on their premises.
A total of 32 CCs have already said they will do so and more could be added to list.
The confirmed CCs as of June 7 are: Ayer Rajah, Bishan, Braddell Heights, Bukit Batok, Bukit Batok East, Buona Vista, Canberra, Changi Simei, Chong Pang, Choa Chu Kang, Ci Yuan, Clementi, Eunos, Fengshan, Gek Poh, Hougang, Jurong Green, Jurong Spring, Kampong Glam, Potong Pasir, Punggol 21, Sengkang, Serangoon, Tampines West, Toa Payoh Central, Ulu Pandan, Whampoa, Woodlands, Yew Tee, Yio Chu Kang, Yuhua, Zhenghua
Website: https://www.pa.gov.sg/Our_Programmes/Community_Sports/Football_Live_Screening_at_CCs
MCDONALD'S
Address: Ang Mo Kio Park, Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 and Yishun SAFRA
Snacking on fast food and late night football go hand-in-hand. Remember that classic McDelivery ad with Singapore legends V Sundramoorthy, David Lee and Lim Tong Hai in it?
McDonald's fans in Ang Mo Kio and Yishun can have the added bonus of some Euro action to go with their burgers and fries with three outlets - Ang Mo Kio Park, Ang Mo Kio Ave 10 and Yishun SAFRA - screening Euro matches.
Website: https://www.mcdonalds.com.sg/locate-us/
SAFRA CLUBS
Address: Mount Faber, Jurong, Tampines, Yishun
SAFRA members can make use of their membership cards during the coming month of Euro madness by heading down to their nearest club.
Each SAFRA club will be organising their own Euro promotions - SAFRA Jurong will give card-toting members free snacks during the semi-finals and final matches while SAFRA Tampines is offering special loyalty cards and a lucky draw - which you can find out more about on the SAFRA website.
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