The best places to watch FIFA World Cup 2022 in Beijing

The FIFA World Cup 2022 is finally going down this Sunday, Nov 22. While a spontaneous trip to Qatar isn't in the cards, watching the game live in a restaurant or bar might be the most atmospheric way to soak up the action and adrenaline without complaints from your neighbour. 

Beijing has quite a few spots that are opening late into the night and providing live-stream of the matches from the group stage. Read on below to find out the best places to watch the winter World Cup in the capital. 

Note: Due to the ever-changing health restrictions, establishments are subject to sudden closure (especially in Chaoyang), therefore opening hours are subject to change. A 24hr PRC test result is also required for entry at many places. We strongly advise you to call the venue beforehand.

Great Leap (#12, #45, Lido)

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Great Leap ,  and  will stay open into the wee hours during the World Cup. Their kitchen will open ‘till 00:45am and taps will be running ‘till 2am. All food orders are 50 percent off during the first and the second half. Plus, join them for a lucky draw when reaching the round of 16, with a chance to snag a 1,000RMB voucher at each GLB store for those who predict the winner successfully. 

Beersmith

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Besides screening all 64 matches on their giant LED screens,  is dishing out a raft of special offers. There’s a free-flow (138RMB) available during the group stages. Plus a super fan team card (520RMB) up for grabs, which gets you four beers and one snack platter every time your team of choice is playing, meaning there’s a maximum of seven chances to use the card, if your team makes it all the way, that is. Also to help relieve the ensuing sore throat after all the chanting and cheering, they've brewed an easy drinking beer Kölsch FC especially for the World Cup.

Side Street

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Watch the tournament with English commentary at Side Street’s two branches at  and , and enjoy match day drink deals including 30RMB vedett beers, and 35RMB house mixers.

Paddy's

Photo: Paddy's/WeChat

You can catch all the World Cup action at  who is screening all the matches. For more popular games, a 100RMB pre-payment might be required of viewers in exchange for a same value voucher to spend at the venue.

The Local

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is streaming most matches live. For showings of 3am matches, a minimum booking of 10 people in total is required. Contact the Local on WeChat (id: localKenn) to reserve a spot and check if they’re opening late. 

Georgia's Feast

Photo: Georgia Feast/WeChat

will be showing every World Cup match, with 10RMB off on Carlsberg, Brooklyn lager and IPA. Fans who buy two selected beers can also participate in a guessing competition to win free beers.

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Catch earlier matches with kickoff time no later than midnight at  and with three-hour freeflow options available (188RMB/238RMB per person).

Venues showing selected matches 

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Besides the aforementioned venues, , , , , ,, are also showing selected matches or matches with earlier kickoff time. Again, due to the health regulations that are changing by the minute, we strongly advise you to call venues ahead before heading out. 

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