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Kolkata restaurants are batting on a crowded pitch to bowl you out!

by Arundhati Gupta | @twfindia 23 Apr 2021, 04:39 pm

This time, it seems, the Cricket League fever is being overshadowed by the election fever in West Bengal! Apparently it appears to be so, but the diehard cricket fans are not only watching but celebrating with their favourite teams and players. And many Kolkata restaurants have decided to gear up to match the cricketing fever with a fabulously curated fare. All created specially to bowl you over! Plus there are the giant screens to show the cricket happenings! Take your pick and have a good time watching your favorite team win as you indulge yourself with food and drinks

Form your gang and head towards Traffic Gastropub. Try out their Amritsari preparation Punjabi Kings. For which a whole fried chicken is served with a Punjabi tadka. Forget not their Full tosh fish which is basically the ever popular fish Manchurian. If you are a true KKR Fan then you must try Kolkata fried riders which consists of 2 pieces of crumbed fish fry and 2 pieces of egg devil served along with potato wedges. It is simply delicious! Anyone who is a burger lover can sample Man in purple which is a lamb burger and Royal foodie shrimps popcorn burger. Zip out to Traffic Gastropub but beware… don't get caught in a traffic jam!

Address: 2nd Floor, City Centre 2, Rajarhat, Newtown, Kolkata
Timings: 12:00PM – 12:00AM
On till: May 30, 2021

Hard Rock Café Kolkata, is the perfect place to sit down and relax with a chilled drink and watch the action live on the big screen! Look no further, Hard Rock Cafe Kolkata is the place you need to visit, this Cricket league season! Hard Rock Café, Kolkata, promises an unmatched cricket watch party experience with a great ambience, life size screens and offers to bowl you over. There are Cocktail Pitchers, such as Pitcher Purple Haze, Pitcher Raspberry Lemonade, Pitcher Long Island Iced Tea and Pitcher Smokey Riders.  You can also select your own choice of Beer Buckets and chill while watching your favorite team play. For accompaniments, HRC has lots to offer!

Address:  57-A, Park Street, Park Mansion, Kolkata.
Timings: During match hours.
On till: May 30, 2021 

Canteen Pub & Grub has joined the game as well! To celebrate the spirit of cricket it has spread out an assorted array of delectables… Mumbai Indians ka maska paw, Punjab Kings wala tandoori paneer fries, Sunrisers Hyderabadi Nizami kebab, Chennai Super Kings ka tawa macchi, Delhi Capitals wala dahi kebab, Royal Challengers Bangalore‘s barbeque chicken wings, KKR’s Hash er dim er devil, Rajasthan Royals ka laal mans kiboti…and many more! The names of the dishes have been inspired by the teams as is quite evident.

Canteen Pub & Grub will be serving quite a few innovative drinks… Bombay Santra Tantra which is made up of Indian orange, lime, triple sec, Vodka. You can also have a sip of Ode to Kolkata which is made with gandhoraaj, watermelon and lime juice with a dash of Gin. Hyderabadi Chatpati is yet another drink made of lime and orange juice, kiwi, chili salt, and Tequila. You can also try out EmaRascala, Kings 11 Punjab, Rajasthan Royals, Delhi Capitals  and The Trophy! Let this  cricket league season be spent in Canteen Style.

Address: C 301, 3rd Floor, City Centre, Sector 1, Salt Lake, Kolkata.
Timngs: 12:00PM – 12:00AM
On till: May 30, 2021

Lord of the Drinks heartily welcomes everyone to share their cricketing excitement amidst its luxurious setting. Their specially crafted menu has on offer delectable tandoor platters, Veg and Non Veg Platter. These platters consist of chef’s selected four veg or four non-veg kebabs and tikka served along with a variety of sauces. The Hot of Tandoor Non Vegetarian dish comprises chicken tikka, fish tikka, Afgani murgh, kalonji mutton kabab along with malabari paratha. They are also serving domestic beers. You can go for the bucket of 6 Pints and if you are in the mood to party hard, then you can select the 12 pints buckets instead of 6. Make Lord of the Drinks your go to place this CRICKET LEAGUE season and have a gala time indulging in all the delicious food with your favourite beers.

Address: 375, 403, 4th Floor, Prince Anwar Shah Road, Kolkata.
Timings: 12:00PM – 12:00AM
On till:  May 30, 2021

Unplugged Courtyard is the newest chill spot in town!  Visit with your friends and family to enjoy this CRICKET LEAGUE Season.  For the Non Vegetarian lovers, they have non-veg platters like Dilliwalon ka chicken tikka, Kolkata fish fry, Rajasthani lal maans seekh, Hyderabadi chicken shikhampuri and Chennai chicken Chettinad bao. If you love vegetarian food then try  their veg platters like Mumbai vada pao, Punjabi dahi-ke-kebab, Rajasthan imirchivada, Kolkata Kasundi paneer tikka, Chennai mushroom Chettinad Bao. You can also go ahead and try their various cocktails, Pant’s Power Punch, The Kings Way, Mr. 360 sour and Boom Boom Bramble. To get into the perfect CRICKET LEAGUE mood off you go to Unplugged Courtyard to enjoy.

Address: Hotel Golden Park, Terrace, 13, Ho Chi Minh Sarani, Park Street Area, Kolkata.
Timings: 4:00PM – 4:00AM
On till: May 30, 2021

Are you going to play by your choice? I guess all of you will! The field is wide open…pick your prized catch!