The main sports bars in the city such as Phattys Bar, Number 5 Bar, Voodoo, Bernies Bar, Boston Sports, Chilli Pub have taken the initiative of signing up for a Thailand satelite coverage which should provide English language commentary and provide access to some of the previous Supersports programming, and along with the Astro Malaysian satelite service many venues already have after the World Cup screening upheavals, all our sports fanatics are ever hopeful we can receive uninterupted international sports coverage. Thanks for your efforts chaps!
As our timetables get sorted expect to see SuperSports channels to change to other services as we can verify the accuracy of the timetable sources available. [Please read the revised key at the bottom of this page for a summary of the new descriptions used in the schedule listing]
It would appear quite certain now that Vietnam will not get the SA Supersports channels it once enjoyed, so please bear with us over the next period as we try to get some consensus on Vietnam programming schedules from the now disparate sources and turn them into
some sensible format that we can send to you on our usual regular basis. You will probably see a few changes to the newsletter layout as things get revamped.
Since some online TV schedule sources don't provide more than a few days advance timetabling, we may have to get our Vietnam schedule out on a weekly basis but would appreciate some more advertising support for the extra work involved to enable this to happen. You can of course still get updated sports schedule information direct from our website which we update every week at least. [ http://www.outandaboutinsaigon.com ]
Phattys Bar always has some very vocal team supporters in friendly rivalry even when some of the matches are on screen late at night. With rugby, league, football and AFL on the screens you might have trouble deciding what to watch at times! Phattys Bar also have some great drinks specials on Tuesdays (cocktails) & Fridays (spirits)! Come along and get in the spirit! And of course, their food menu is always great.
There's been a change around with many of Heinz's Hostesses recently so expect to see some new attractive and friendly faces! To give Wednesday nights an extra kick along, between 8pm and 11pm Jagermeister shots are also FREE! Can't beat that value! Wednesdays and Sundays there is live music to keep you entertained 8pm to 10.30pm. Also, get into the always great food available as well as evening music from 7.30pm. With full satelite TV available at Number 5 Bar all your favorite sports will be on time and well supported, including USA baseball and basketball.
Number 5 Bar have their daily happy hour from 3pm to 7pm with Tiger draught and San Miguel draught beer at a fantastic, 100,000 VND for "all you can drink!". That is attracting a regular crowd of after-work people. And if you want an even better deal, on Wednesdays between 5pm and 7pm, the draught beer is FREE! Thats right, FREE.
Bernies Bar is another place to go to watch your favorite sports live in their large downstairs bar. With satelite TV coverage in the bar they show Tri-Nations rugby, AFL, league, motorsport etc. For those residents and travelers in the area, and people who prefer a more relaxed bar atmosphere, Bernies is the place to head for. Small business groups are finding Bernies a great place to get together, with the place packed last week.
Bernies Bar is also attracting the Tuesday darts league with a local team now being based there. If you follow the Saigon Darts League you might like to add this venue to your sports entertainment. Also on Tuesday evenings during August Bernies will again be hosting regular acoustic music in the upstairs restaurant dining room or out on the patio, get along there with your friends from around 8pm. The kitchen is open from 7:30am in the morning for hearty breakfasts, throughout the day for lunch or casual dining or for a Lavassa coffee, cake or pastry, right through to midnight every night. Being one of the few late night bars around that serve quality Western style food, if you fancy a tasty late night nibble of burgers, sandwiches, pizza or pasta, Bernies Bar at 19 Thai Van Lung, has some great dishes to suit all tastes in their smart, casual atmosphere.
The first few Sundays of Sunday Roast at Jaspas Wine & Grill were booked out quickly with well over 50 guests each Sunday. Glenn says they are looking at how they could possibly arrange and early and a late lunch sitting to cater for the demand so we'll give you an update as soon as Jaspas can confirm arrangements. In the meantime you should call (08) 3827 0931 for restaurant bookings or call Glenn, 0122 626 8641 to arrange your table booking. For 250,000 VND you get a sumptuous four course meal. Soup, salad or prawn cocktail starter, choice of roast including Aussie beef, pork, roast chicken or leg of lamb, plus all the sauces and veggies to go with it. And if you still have room for desert the apple pie or fruit salad with ice cream should fill that last little gap! As an additional incentive to have a great Sunday lunch with a group of good friends, buy two bottles of wine and get a third bottle free! A great place for a relaxed afternoon glass of wine anytime, Jaspas Wine & Grill is located along in The Refinery complex at 74/7 Hai Ba Trung, next to Vino Wine
No feedback yet about the Alibi Club (at 11 Thai Van Lung) with it's Saturday DJ music. From 9.00pm till late come along and explore the sounds of two talented DJs, "The House Keepers" with good vibes, solid beats to house music. There's a minimum bottle purchase for table group bookings so call Beatrice on (08) 3822-3240 to book your space. Alibi have a "Cuban Nights" live music night on Saturday 28th, from 9:00pm, featuring the Warapo Band who have been around the city for a while. Cuban cocktails and the Cuban tunes rocking! Get on your dancing shoes!
Bad Neighbour Band is back playing at Vasco's off Hai Ba Trung this Friday from 9:45pm till late. After their UK tour Claudio and the band will be having a big Latin Rock party going on. Vasco's also presents a Black & White Party on 4th September from 9:00pm, Dance hall selection by DJ NAM, Special promotions all night include San Miguel Draft for 30.000 VND and Buy-1-get-1-Free on Skyy Vodka bottles.
Talking of bands, Sound On Fire have been performing in various cities in Philippines as well as other Asian countries such as Dubai, Japan, China, Taiwan. "Sound on Fire" is now exploring Vietnam! "Sound On Fire" was very popular in their home town of Olongapo city & Manila, Philippines because of their great expertise in live music. Pop rock, classics rock, rock n roll, metal rock, funk rock, alternative, slow rock. Depending on the crowd, Sound on Fire can even play Rnb and Disco..yes, almost any style requested. Appearing Tuesday to Sundays at The Hard Rock Cafe. Rock band from England, "Melodramas" will perform live at Hard Rock Cafe on Thursday 2nd September from 8:30pm. 100,000 VND entrance. This is going to be one amazing rock show and burn thousands of rock fan hearts.
La Habana has live acoustic music every Tuesday evening featuring Jenny Santiago, with Cristina & Steve providing the acoustic vibes on Thursday nights from 8:30pm for your entertainment. This Friday Juram Gavero and his boys play live at La Habana before heading across the border to Cambodia for some gigs. Have fun chaps.
Along at 51 Pasteur, The Elbow Room had a good number of people in for their Friday evenings 7:00pm to 10:30pm live music from The Nite Train band. Jazz, blues, funk in the 1st Floor lounge, plus drinks specials. 100,000 VND entrance fee includes your first drink!
Visit Purple Jade (Intercontinental Hotel) and get engaged by an exquisite performance in all genres of musical hits past and present, given by the famous Canadian singer Karen Manion who has been performing from Niagara, London, and Toronto to South East Asia. From Tuesday to Sunday in August from 8pm – 11pm, Intercontinental Asiana Saigon Corner Hai Ba Trung St. and Le Duan Blvd.
Moon Bar on 70 Pasteur, will be celebrating their 2nd Birthday on Wednesday, 1st September from 8:30pm. Join in the fun and games with the girls, free welcome drink, free snacks, dancers and more! Also remember they have a 4pm - 9pm happy hour every day. Buy 2 get 1 free, and live music from a Philippine Band 8:00pm to 10:30pm every Saturday evening.
Secrets Bar, at 143 Ton That Dam is expecting another good crowd to their next party event on Thursday 2nd September next. This time it's a Lingerie Party with some extra lovely ladies showing the goods! Tickets go on sale from Monday at 150,000 VND which includes your first drink, and food. With a muso now involved in management we have seen a computerised music system installed in the bar, showing music video clips to add some entertainment interest rather than the ubiquitous random sports onscreen. Nice change! Note that their Buy-1-get-1-free happy hour (on selected beer and spirits) is likely to change to 4pm to 7.30pm (previously 8.00pm) so if you are trying to catch this make sure you get their earlier. Monday through Saturday, with some great bar food available if you are feeling a bit peckish!
Mexico Lindo restaurant (149 Ton That Dam) have live music from Philippino band "Acoustic Charms" on Wednesday evenings from 8:00pm up in the rooftop bar. Playing Mexican, Spannish, Nihonggo come along and listen to Mike, CJ and Ms Chanz. And if you fancy some burritos for breakfast, call 39153149 for free delivery (district 1) to your office! Great Mexican / Tex-Mex cuisine at anytime!
Across in the Phu My Hung area (District 7) your best venue for sports watching might be Peaches Curry Pub in Sky Gardens 2 complex, or The Tavern at 24 Hung Gia 3, Bui Bang Doan. Both venues offer great food, friendly st aff and will be great places to catch up with other local sports enthusiasts. Watch these venues for some live music nights also as Peaches ramps up their evening entertainment. Bananas Bar in Phu My Hung also has a new English manager and you'll find expat regulars playing their pool challenge, watching sport and getting into the great pub grub, and appreciating the hostesses!
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