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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: AV82EC on May 16, 2018, 01:39:11 PM

Title: Rome
Post by: AV82EC on May 16, 2018, 01:39:11 PM
Unfortunately I’d booked to go on holiday when the play off final is on so will be in Rome (thank fuck they didn’t get to the Champs League final!) so wondered if anyone knows anything about good bars to see the match on TV in Rome? Any help or thoughts welcome. (and no I’m not going to fly back for the match)
Title: Re: Rome
Post by: Pat McMahon on May 16, 2018, 01:53:10 PM
I was in Rome with my Roman boss in 2001 (?) when Liverpool won the UEFA cup v Alaves, 5-4.  We watched it in a pub called Shamrock which was near the Coloseum so reasonably central. Apparently there are several Irish bars there now so am sure you would find alternative options.

A place I enjoyed going to for general food was called Gusto on Piazza Augustus Imperatore. Good basic Italian food downstairs and posher food upstairs. He took me to loads of older, out of the way wonderful restaurants too but sadly I can't recall any names.

Enjoy!
Title: Re: Rome
Post by: tomd2103 on May 16, 2018, 01:55:14 PM
Scholars pub might be a good bet.  Centrally located and roomy inside with a big screen. 
Title: Re: Rome
Post by: AV82EC on May 16, 2018, 01:56:01 PM
I was in Rome with my Roman boss in 2001 (?) when Liverpool won the UEFA cup v Alaves, 5-4.  We watched it in a pub called Shamrock which was near the Coloseum so reasonably central. Apparently there are several Irish bars there now so am sure you would find alternative options.

A place I enjoyed going to for general food was called Gusto on Piazza Augustus Imperatore. Good basic Italian food downstairs and posher food upstairs. He took me to loads of older, out of the way wonderful restaurants too but sadly I can't recall any names.

Enjoy!

Thanks as long as there’s Irish pubs we shouldn’t go wrong. Will need to research as only arriving in Rome an hour or so before kick off so need to get the bags dumped at the hotel sharpish.
Title: Re: Rome
Post by: duddeston on May 16, 2018, 04:07:21 PM
This place should have it on: http://www.finneganpub.com/ (http://www.finneganpub.com/)
By Cavour Metro Station one stop from Termini on the metro.
Title: Re: Rome
Post by: joe_c on May 16, 2018, 05:12:43 PM
Unfortunately I’d booked to go on holiday when the play off final is on so will be in Rome (thank fuck they didn’t get to the Champs League final!) so wondered if anyone knows anything about good bars to see the match on TV in Rome? Any help or thoughts welcome. (and no I’m not going to fly back for the match)

I found myself in exactly the same situation three years ago.

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Title: Re: Rome
Post by: Monty on May 16, 2018, 05:23:18 PM
Last I was there my absolute favourite pizzeria (Ivo's in Trastevere) still had the football on, but that was a few years ago now.
Title: Re: Rome
Post by: PeterWithe on May 16, 2018, 05:31:27 PM
There is a place called the Ship Ashore a few minutes walk of the Forum. Wasn’t the best but they had UK Sky
Title: Re: Rome
Post by: tony scott on May 16, 2018, 10:14:18 PM
Does anyone know anywhere in Sydney? I realise it maybe impossible due to the 3am local time kickoff.
Title: Re: Rome
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 16, 2018, 10:23:03 PM
There's bound to be an Irish Bar in Sydney. They get them everywhere except Ireland.
Title: Re: Rome
Post by: garyfouroaks on May 16, 2018, 10:28:16 PM
Unfortunately I’d booked to go on holiday when the play off final is on so will be in Rome (thank fuck they didn’t get to the Champs League final!) so wondered if anyone knows anything about good bars to see the match on TV in Rome? Any help or thoughts welcome. (and no I’m not going to fly back for the match)
Part time supporter.
Title: Re: Rome
Post by: tony scott on May 17, 2018, 07:33:03 AM
There's bound to be an Irish Bar in Sydney. They get them everywhere except Ireland.
I think there was a crackdown on bars opening after 1am, in Sydney ,a couple of years ago, it’s  not entirely hopeless  I’ve subscribed for a month on Benin tv 2 so will see the game on my laptop.
Title: Re: Rome
Post by: Perthvillan on May 17, 2018, 11:24:58 AM
Tony, try the Star Casino. Plenty of sports bars and open 24/7.
Title: Re: Rome
Post by: tony scott on May 17, 2018, 01:45:10 PM
Tony, try the Star Casino. Plenty of sports bars and open 24/7.
I never thought of that thanks
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