Originally Posted by
Duckman
I will be in Vegas with a group of rabid English rugby fans for the Rugby World Cup Final. It will be broadcast on Setanta Sports. The kick-off is at noon Vegas time, and it will be college football season, so we will have to compete with those games for a tv or two.
I have been to Vegas a few times, but have not spent a lot of time in sportsbooks or sports bars. Any suggestions for where to watch the match? So far I am thinking either a Sportsbook (if they will put it on), or a British pub such as Crown & Anchor. Crown & Anchor is big on English soccer, and has the advantage of being on Rewards Network. (Not sure if they will pre-empt soccer for rugby though).
I have also looked into sportsbars; ESPN Zone at NYNY told me they dont schedule games til the day before. I have heard Blondies at Planet Hollywood just generally sucks.
Any suggestions on places that would be
a) most receptive to putting the game on (preferably with sound) &
b) most fun to watch the match
would be most appreciated!
BTW I have looked at the venue finder on Setanta's website and it seems to be useless. I called Hofbrauhaus (which is listed) and they told me they dont have satellite at all, just basic cable!
Both McMullans and Crown & Anchor are very good choices.
Though games shown with sound? Crown and Anchor is the better
choice. There always American football games pro & college being
shown at both locations. But Crown & Anchor will televise what you want.
McMullans on west "Trop" across the street from the Orleans will
defintely show the matches. But Crown & Anchor on "east Trop" would
be the better choice. Also right down the street is a very cheap
Mexican restaurant called Felipito`s if you are into good cheap Mexican
cuisine to absorb all those "ales".