Sunday, July 09, 2006

Sports Bar, Shangri-la (Delhi)

What we ordered: German Platter (cold sandwich, sausages and salad and 3 pint of Foster's beer) and a pint of draught beer
occasion: 3rd place play-off Soccer WC 2006 - Germany vs. Portugal (3-1)
Bill: Rs. 750/- (Awesome value for money)

Menu: Since we were watching the game, we just looked at the Drinks Menu which was quite exhaustive. Variety of wine, whiskey and beer.

Service: The head-waiter asked us to fit in a couch when we told him three people. He then provided a grand stool (on which I could even sleep) after some hassling. Luckily, the third guy didn't turn up and we enjoyed the grandiose couch. All speakers in the bar are BOSE with terrific sound. They take last drinks order till 12:45 am ONLY, this is a bit surprising given the fact that the match could have gone up till 3 am.

Crowd: Very 5 star crowd but few out of place. I don't know how many of you watch Headlines Today but Jujjhar Singh (their main news-reader) was there to enjoy the game.

Ambiance: HUGE screen, which I would say is not exactly strategically placed. Anyhow, there are 3-4 Sony flatscreen TVs in different corners, which aint bad either. Couches were extremely comfortable.

Location: Right across the Le meridian. Parking is never an issue in such a place.

Final Verdict: This is a hit place to watch any sporting action on TV. The German platter (and a few more platters) is priced @ 500 bucks which is a NOT TO BE MISSED deal. Not sure, but this deal is on only for WC 06.