With World Cup fever sweeping the globe this month, we've rounded up some of the best places in Jakarta to watch the beautiful game

Potato Head
Pacific Place Mall G 51 A, Jl. Jend Sudirman. 021 5797 3322. 11am – 1am. Wed, Fri and Sat until 2am.
Special deal :
Office workers from around the SCBD area, can get a 15 per cent discount off their tab (excluding alcohol) by showing their business card before ordering. Potato Head will have special cocktails throughout the month made to match the countries playing that night. Supporters of the winning team will get free shots and free beers from Potato Head’s mobile bars.
Equipment :
Five HD flat screens installed strategically around the venue, with two at the bar and three located within the outdoor enclosure. If you don’t feel like spectating with strangers, rally your friends and reserve a spot by the sofas, where there are private screens for up to 10 people.

Mambo Bistro Bellagio
Boutique Mall Lt UG, Kawasan Mega Kuningan. 021 3006 6179.
Special deal :
Jakarta’s only Caribbean themed bistro and one of the top destinations for Latino expats in the Big Durian, Mambo aims to be the home base for fans of all the Latin powerhouse teams. In fact, they’ll be hosting the Mexican Embassy staff for their team’s match against South Africa, the very first game of the World Cup on June 11. They will be showing all the matches, so if you are looking for a regular place to come during the World Cup, Mambo’s a good choice. Mambo Bistro will also be serving up extra entertainment in the form of Latin music and dancing between the games. Their happy hour prices go until 8pm every night.
Equipment :
They’ve got a big 2.5m x 2.5m widescreen projector system for the big matches, as well as a 52-inch plasma TV.

Eastern Promise
Jl. Kemang Raya No.5. 021 7179 0151, 021 7179 0802
Special deal :
This popular spot for expats and locals will have the Coca Cola modern dancers to entertain football fans. There’s no cover charge and plenty of free goodies will be distributed to football fans. Plus happy hour prices on drinks every day until 8pm.
Equipment :
EP will convert its beer garden to a marquee area by putting a tent there for the World Cup games. If you want to watch two matches going on at the same time, they have venues for all matches: the garden with one big screen and the restaurant area will have two plasma TVs.

The Pub
Jl. Taman Kemang No.19. 021 719 9988
Special deal :
No cover charge at The Pub all month long! Get your local beers with your gang during happy hour from Mon-Sat, 4-8pm. You can still enjoy it on Sunday for a mere Rp. 18,000 all day long. There’s also 50 per cent discount for ladies from Thursday to Saturday. Make sure you try their tasty Pub Burger for only Rp60.000.
Equipment :
Four plasma TVs on top of the big screen at the bar. You will not be disappointed as their screens are visible from wherever you are. They have a big screen and a projector for the big matches.

Immigrant
Plaza Indonesia 6th floor, Jl. M.H Thamrin Kav. 28-30. 021 3983 8257/58.
Special deal :
Designated as an official venue for watching World Cup 2010, Immigrant has a few special deals going on. BNI card holders get free beers or Coke throughout the month. There is also free popcorn during matches, and special package meals are available . There’s no cover charge five days a week, from Sun-Thu (Fri-Sat FDC Rp. 100,000).
Equipment :
You don’t need to worry about crowds blocking your view of the screen. They have two giant screens, five plasma TVs, and another two plasma TVs in their VIP room. They only have one VIP room, so make sure you come early or make a reservation.

Ibis Hotels
Five locations in Jakarta and many more throughout Indonesia.
Check http://bit.ly/ ibisindo for all locations
Special deal : To celebrate the World Cup, Ibis Hotels throughout Indonesia will feature a special menu of 11 great snacks from around the world, all priced at Rp. 30,000 net. Snack on South Africian piri-piri chicken, Mexican tacos, German currywurst and many more tasty snacks while watching all the World Cup matches live. They also have special South African wine deals and specialty cocktails to wash it all down with.

8 Lounge
The Ritz-Carlton Jakarta, Pacific PlaceJl. Jend Sudirman kav. 52. 021 2550 1888 Open every Friday and Saturday from 6.00pm to 1.00am
Special deal :
If you want to do something special with a bunch of friends, you can enjoy watching the World Cup in the open air of 8 Lounges lovely garden setting while also enjoying a barbecue feast. All the games will be shown on big outdoor screens and you can choose from two different barbacue menus. (Minimum 30 people. Barbecue menus: Balinese Barbecue Rp. 258,000++ per person. International Barbecue Rp. 288,000++ per person).

Blitzmegaplex
Available at blitzmegaplex Paris Van Java, Grand Indonesia, Mall of Indonesia, Teraskota BSD, and Central Park.
Special deal :
Come watch the World Cup on the biggest screen possible at Blitzmegaplex! That's right, they'll be showing all the matches live on their big big screens. Each blitzmegaplex World Cup ticket costs Rp. 50,000 and comes with one snack combo package (snack + one regular size Coca-Cola). Choose between: Caramel popcorn, Salty popcorn, Hotdog, and Nachos
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