If you’re a sports fan looking for a venue to watch the titanic Wales v Australia tussle tonight or any other Rugby World Cup or sporting event for that matter, there’s really no better place in Abu Dhabi than Cooper’s Bar & Restaurant.
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Located at Park Rotana just off the Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Cooper’s is one of the oldest and most popular spots to eat, drink, dance and watch sports in the capital. Cooper’s offers everything you need for a relaxed outing or a great night out.
This British gastropub offers delicious food with weekly specials, a succulent Friday carvery brunch and late-night snacks; coupled with a wide selection of beverages.
The popular Friday brunch, from Dh125, features a stunning roast with accompanying trimmings every Friday from 12:00 noon until 16:00.
There’s also live DJ entertainment, with DJ Shane playing anything from house, hip hop, R&B and all the classics.
Sports fans can watch live broadcasts of all the major games on Cooper’s four plasma screens or on projectors – perfect for the exciting knockout stages of this year’s World Cup with the place sure to bring in a bumper crowd.
Offering both outdoor (75 capacity) and indoor (110 capacity) seating, Cooper’s is a traditional British pub with a laid back feel, which quickly turns into an electric atmosphere for watching the big games, socialising or an incredible night out.
“We stand out from our competitors because we truly offer an environment that caters to everyone,” said Cooper’s food and beverage director Ameya Sapre.
“It’s an ideal place to watch sports as you’ll have a great view of the live coverage. We also have a dart board for those that want to play while they watch. During the RWC we will be showing the games and commentary.
“The longest Happy Hour in town, from 12:00pm to 12:00am, offering 50 per cent off on selected beverages.
“It’s an ample space for a drink after work while socialising, dining and dancing, while our resident DJ plays five nights of the week.
“There are great dining options, serving up a delicious mix of British and international favourites. We also host special events including Halloween Parties, Bavarian Fest, St Patrick’s Day to name but a few while we have five different ladies nights throughout the week.”
Cooper’s 80’s Night is a weekly highlight not to be missed, where the DJ plays the most popular hits from the yesteryears, every Tuesday from 21:00 onwards.
Monday is the ultra competitive Quiz Night, which sees teams of five battle six challenging rounds of themed quizzes, and the winning team is awarded a grand prize at the end of game.
From 20:30 onwards. Cooper’s is open from early until late every night, from 12:00noon to 02:30 every day and until 04:00 on Thursdays and Fridays.
What: Cooper’s Bar & Restaurant
Where: Park Rotana, Abu Dhabi
When: Daily from 12:00 noon
Contact: Visit the website at www.rotana.com or call 02 657 3333
