Month: July 2020

NEW SPORTS BAR ALERT! THE HIDEOUT, DERBY

Thursday 30th July 2020

If you live in the Midlands then you need to check out The Hideout in Derby! This is seriously one of the coolest sports bars we have seen for some time!

SEEK AND YE SHALL FIND ‘THE HIDEOUT’

Good things come to those who wait, so buckle up and start your engines as The Hideout FINALLY opened its doors on Friday 17th July!

Combining retro and new tech with childhood nostalgia in the best possible way, the boredom-free venue will introduce itself to the city in a safe and socially distanced manner, giving locals a highly anticipated taste of what’s to come.

A zoned layout, kitted out with signature tunnel booths, the site in Market Square offers a personal space in which to visit. With custom adaptability in each, locals will be able to tailor their nook to suit the vibe they’re going for, or simply adjust the lighting to get a perfect selfie for the ‘gram. It pays to book!

Customers can make the most of table-service as they try the venue’s unpretentious menu full of delicious, fuss-free flavours that are ideal for sharing with mates – so why not get a selection to try?

Offering tasty tipples aplenty, the all-new tap bar will serve a selection of high-quality drinks and cocktails that are a match made in heaven for the season – from the classic Pornstar Martini, to the bright and bold Ex On the Beach and Aperol Spritz… what’s not to love? A range of brews will also await craft connoisseurs, with a list of spirits, mixers and soft drinks to boot.

Whilst there’s plenty to do, some surprises will have to wait for when the venue can be enjoyed in all its glory…including a speed-reaction wall, I-pool, a circular ping-pong table and an extensive events programme. Locals will also have the option to test their skills in the bar’s own gaming room: from pop-up experiences to the best retro games and new releases, it’s a space in which to immerse yourself. Regular offers and events will also run throughout the week, including open-mic nights, DJs and hip-hop brunches. A packaged schedule of sports will also be screened.

Look forward to Live Socials – where nothing stays still – and immersive gaming that will unleash your inner competitiveness.

David Hancock, General Manager at The Hideout said: “We are so excited to finally be opening The Hideout. Whilst our launch is a little later than planned, and customers will have to wait a little longer to get the full Hideout experience, we’re looking forward to giving locals the first glimpse of our new venue, which we believe offers a blueprint of how pubs will evolve in years to come. We can’t wait to see the reaction.”

We’re delighted to welcome The Hideout to the We Love Sport family. Visit their website for further information on live sport, food & drink. Click here.

The Hideout, 9 – 11 Market Square, Derby, DE1 3QE

Opening times:

Sunday – Thursday: 12:00 – 22:00

Friday – Saturday: 12:00 – 00:00

PREVIEW: ARSENAL V CHELSEA, THE HEADS UP FA CUP FINAL 2020

Thursday 30th July 2020

Saturday afternoon sees the finale of the 2019/20 domestic season with rivals Chelsea and Arsenal battling it out for the FA Cup. Both London sides have a rich history with the cup so this should be a very interesting affair come 5:30pm.

With over 300 We Love Sport pubs & bars broadcasting the FA Cup Final there really is no better place to enjoy than down the pub. Find where you can watch here.

Arsenal look for a record-extending 14th FA Cup win to secure their place in next seasons Europa League whilst Chelsea will be looking to cap off what has been a fine season with some domestic silverware.

Both sides are recent winners of this prestigious trophy with Chelsea lifting the trophy through a 1-0 victory over Man United in 2018 whilst Arsenal beat Chelsea back in 2017.

HEAD TO HEAD

Recent matches between these two sides have been nothing short of thrilling with Chelsea just having the edge over the Gunners this season taking four points over the 2 meetings.

History favours Arsenal with 76 victories and 59 draws over the last 200 meetings.

Arsenal will be looking for sweet revenge over the Blues after last years Baku disaster. An Eden Hazard masterclass gave the Blues a 4-1 victory over Arsenal in the Europa League Final.

Arsenal have beaten Chelsea previously in the FA Cup Final with a 2-0 victory in 2002 and a 2-1 victory in 2017.

THE ROAD TO WEMBLEY

Arsenal booked their place in the final with a stunning 2-0 win over Manchester City following victories against Sheffield United, Pompey, Bournemouth & Leeds United.

Meanwhile, i’m sure no Gooners would disagree that Chelsea had the more difficult route to Wembley with victories over Man United, Leicester City, Liverpool, Hull City & Notts Forest.

GOAL FEST PREDICTED

Both sides have been criticised this season over their defensive frailties by conceding a combined total of 102 goals over the course of the Premier League season.

However, they also have a mouth watering abundance of talent going forward which should promise goals come Saturday evening. Something for the neutral but probably not something for the ticker of every Chelsea & Arsenal fan with London bragging rights up for grabs.

TEAM NEWS

Arsenal: Shkodran Mustafi joins Pablo Mari, Bernd Leno, Calum Chambers & Gabriel Martinelli on the long term injury list whilst Hector Bellerin returns after missing the last game of the season.

Chelsea: Billy Gilmour is out following knee surgery but N’Golo Kante faces a late fitness test to see whether he can be involved.

PREDICTION

Predicting the outcome of this final is no easy task and really it comes down to which defence is the best on the day as we know both teams can score goals.

Arsenal have tightened up of late under the guidance of Mikel Arteta and seem to have an almighty love affair with this cup. So for me the Gunners just edge this one.

Arsenal 3-2 Chelsea

HOW CAN I WATCH THE FINAL

This years Heads Up FA Cup Final is broadcast on BBC 1 and BT Sport on Saturday 1st August with kick off at 5:30pm. There really is no better place to watch this mouth-watering final than down the pub.

We have over 300 confirmed sports pubs & bars broadcasting the final from 4pm. Simply download our app to find your local, click here.

All of our We Love Sport venues in England will be running the UK’s Biggest Football Quiz with Clive Tyldesley at 4pm where one lucky winner will win £2000! Full details here.

FIVE GREAT FA CUP FINAL GOALS

Monday 27th July 2020

A mouth watering FA Cup Final is upon us as Arsenal and Chelsea battle it out in an all London final for the last piece of domestic silverware this season. Here at We Love Sport we take a trip down memory lane to look at five great FA Cup Final goals.

We have over 300 sports pubs and bars showing the FA Cup Final along with our exclusive pre-match football pub quiz with Clive Tyldesley. Download our app now to find your nearest participating We Love Sport venue.

Eric Cantona, Manchester United 1-0 Liverpool – 1996

Weirdly, Liverpool’s bizarre white suits live long in the memory here for all the wrong reasons but it was King Eric who made the headlines. The match was largely unmemorable and heading towards extra time but in the 85th minute a piece of sublime technique won the game for the Red Devils.

On a Manchester United corner David James came out flapping and fumbled the ball to the edge of the Liverpool penalty area. Cantona, almost ballerina like, gracefully readjusted his entire body to hit a half sweet volley through a cluster of white & green shirts whilst also falling slowly backwards.

Ray Parlour, Arsenal 2-0 Chelsea – 2002

Ray Parlour, nicknamed the Romford Pele, was a popular player with Gunners fans but was never renowned for his goal scoring talents.

In a closely fought all London battle Parlour opened the scoring in the 70th minute with a beautifully curled shot from 25 yards out.

Arsenal would go on to win the final 2-0 over their London rivals Chelsea.

Michael Owen, Arsenal 1-2 Liverpool – 2001

Arsenal‘s name was all but on the trophy in 2001 but Michael Owen decided he was having none of that.

Arsenal shell shocked from a late Liverpool equaliser were at 6’s and 7’s with 5 minutes of normal time to play. Patrick Berger picked the ball up deep in his own half before striking a 40 yard route 1 ping over the panicking heads of Lee Dixon and Tony Adams.

Michael Owen racing past them like Road Runner just needed two devastating touches to send the Liverpool fans into a state of pandemonium in the Welsh capital.

Roberto Di Matteo, Chelsea 2-0 Middlesbrough – 1997

The quickest goal in an FA Cup Final at that time with the game only being 42 seconds old.

Dennis Wise stole the ball deep in his own half before releasing Roberto Di Matteo on a 30 yard run through the heart of Middlesbrough. Just as you thought he was going to lay it wide he lined up a ridiculous thunder bolt of a shot.

Middlesbrough were shell shocked and would go on to lose the final 2-0.

Steven Gerrard, Liverpool 3-3 West Ham United – 2006

The day Steven Gerrard quite literally won the FA Cup on his own.

The then European Champions Liverpool laboured through this entire final with West Ham United doing everything they could to pull off a major cup final upset.

Liverpool were losing the final 3-2 with the game entering injury time before Gerrard hit a ferocious volley from 35 yards into the bottom corner.

Stunning. Another momentous day in Cardiff for Liverpool.

We have over 300 sports pubs and bars showing the FA Cup Final along with our exclusive pre-match football pub quiz with Clive Tyldesley. Download our app now to find your nearest participating We Love Sport venue.

TOP 5 SPORTING EVENTS TO WATCH IN THE PUB THIS WEEK

Monday 27th July 2020

CARDIFF CITY V FULHAM

Monday 27th July, 7:45pm on Sky Sports

Two teams who were recently competing against each other in the Premier League will be looking to find their way back to the promised land. Cardiff City will be looking to take a lead down to London for the 2nd leg.

BRENTFORD V SWANSEA

Wednesday 29th July, 7:45pm on Sky Sports

Swansea lead the tie 1-0 at half time through a goal from Andre Ayew however, Brentford will fancy turning this round in the last game at Griffin Park. Will Swansea be made to rue that penalty miss in the first leg?

ENGLAND V IRELAND

Thursday 30th July, 2pm on Sky Sports

Owen Morgan captains his world champions against his home nation as the first ODI of the summer takes place.

ARSENAL V CHELSEA

Saturday 1st August 2020, 5:30pm on BBC Sport

This years domestic season comes to a stunning finale as Arsenal take on Chelsea at Wembley Stadium to crown this years FA Cup winners. We also have a national pub quiz with Clive Tyldesley before kick off in over 300 bars. For more info click here.

BRITISH GRAND PRIX

Sunday 2nd August, 1:10pm on Sky Sports

Formula 1 racing returns to the UK on Sunday as Silverstone once again hosts the British Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton has a fantastic record here and will be looking to impose his dominance once again.

A GAME OF TWO HALVES WITH CLIVE TYLDESLEY! THE UK'S BIGGEST FOOTBALL PUB QUIZ!

Thursday 23rd July 2020

We’ve teamed up with legendary football commentator Clive Tyldesley & We Love Quiz to bring you the UK’s biggest football pub quiz to warm you up for this years’ FA Cup Final between Chelsea and Arsenal! Find out below how to play and how to secure your place.

Let’s be honest… nobody likes the Geography, Science & History rounds. That’s why we’ve removed them and made this all about the beautiful game!

To make things even better there’s £2000 to be won and it’s completely free to enter! Here’s what we have planned for you.

1st Half: National Football Pub Quiz hosted by Clive Tyldesley | 4pm
2nd Half: Chelsea vs Arsenal | 5:30pm

Grab your mates, book a table at a participating We Love Sport venue and see if you can win that £2000 jackpot!

HOW TO PLAY

A Game of Two Halves will take place on the We Love Quiz app which can be downloaded for free via the Apple and Android stores.

The quiz is free to play and all you need to do is arrive at a participating pub on Saturday 1st August for 4pm, log into the We Love Quiz app and play.

For every question you answer correctly you will win points. The faster you answer the question, the more points you receive. The player at the top of the national leaderboard, with the most points at the end of the quiz, will win the huge £2000 jackpot. Our quiz is being played in over 400 pubs across England with a few thousand participants…the winner will have serious tekkers!

Don’t worry if you don’t win the national competition, the team from each participating We Love Sport venue with the most points will win a £20 bar tab for final itself!

BOOK YOUR BUBBLE IN!

Due to social distancing measures being in place we advise that you pre-book a table for A Game of Two Halves. Call us on 0203 3266025.

If you are based in the Greater Manchester area our registered bars are operating under the current government guidelines and you will only be able to attend with members of the same household.

You can find your nearest participating We Love Sport venue by calling one of our helpers on 0203 3266025

Alternatively, find a venue via one of our participating partners websites:

City Taverns. click here
Classic Inns. click here
Craft Pubs. click here
Pubs With More. click here
Liquorist bars. click here
Live Social. click here
Off The Wall. click here
Proper Pubs. click here
Sports Bar & Grill. click here
Walkabout Bars. click here
Yates Bars. click here

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