9 Reasons Why This Sliema Venue Is The Absolute Best Place To Watch The World Cup

Hardcore football fans and sort-of-kinda-enthusiasts alike come together every four years to watch, swear at and bet on the World Cup. And while this year does not feature Italy (sorry, one half of Malta), the international competition has managed to yet again build a great deal of hype. 

Different generations will definitely remember Fortizza, the iconic fort-turned-club-resto-bar on the Sliema waterfront. Following numerous evolutions over the years, the place will undergo a temporary transformation over the following month, and it’ll also be aptly renamed to World Cup Arena.

As if a name like that wasn’t already enough to sway you into descending onto the bustling coasting city to watch the matches, here are nine reasons why The Fortizza’s World Cup Arena is definitely the best place to watch the World Cup in Malta, and there’s even a little something for you too!

1. Screens. Screens everywhere

Let’s start from the vital basics. 

If you’re there for the World Cup, you’re going to want to watch the actual matches. And what better way to make sure you’re always in the midst of it all than sixteen screens all over the venue? 

And that even includes a big screen which will be up for the duration of the World Cup!

2. Two for one on ALL drinks during every World Cup match

Let’s run you by that point one more time.

Two drinks. For the price of one. On all drinks. During every single World Cup match.

Count. Us. In.

3. Satisfy your cravings for less than €10

Whether you’re excitedly watching your team annihilate the competition, nervously bracing for yet another goal, or obliviously craving some good food, the World Cup Arena has got your covered.

Be sure to look out for a staff member and ask for this deal: choose a pizza or a burger and a pint of beer or a glass of wine, and you’ll only need to pay €9.99. A couple of matches into the tournament, you’ll thank your lucky stars that you’ll be able to sort yourself out for such a deal.

Speaking of burgers, the Fortizza’s restaurant has also lined up a menu of special burgers (apart from the full menu including platters and all the Mediterranean food you can think of), featuring a burger dedicated to each participating country! Now that’s how you show delicious allegiance to your favourite team.

4. A Budweiser beer bucket offer to really see you through those tough 90 minutes

You know what goes down beautifully with a football match? Beer. 

And to help you get to that realisation even quicker, the World Cup Arena is offering buckets of Budweiser for only €12. That’s six special edition Bud bottles of beer. You’re welcome. 

5. If you’re not into beer, Happy Hour on cocktails is on every day

Yes, even when there aren’t any matches on – that’s two-for-one on all cocktails!

Between 6 PM and 7 PM, get ready for amazing offers thanks to the Arena’s happy hour. Add the electric atmosphere of the World Cup, and happy hour instantly gets a whole lot happier.

6. This summer is going to get very hot very fast, so you best believe the entire place is fully air-conditioned 

Taking a Maltese summer essential to the next level.

The heat will already be sufficiently turned up with all the nerves surrounding the tournament, so let the venue keep you cool during the most testing moments thanks to its fully-airconditioned facilities. They’ve got 6 AC units of 60,000 btu each, more than enough to freeze the place!

7. Pair that with comfortable seating, and you won’t want to leave

Don’t forget; above everything else, The Fortizza is also a restaurant; that means you’re going to have a comfortable place to sit down, eat and drink while you watch the match. 

They’ve got an appetising full Mediterranean menu containing platters, starters, pizzas, pasta, grills and dessert. A children’s menu with smaller portions and less complex flavours, is also available, and large table bookings can be made with the option to include a private dining room by calling 99224200.

Sure, you might want to stand up and shout in jubilation / anguish at one point or another, but it’s a great relief to know you can sit back down on the comfortable leather by the end of that attack.

8. Live entertainment between matches will improve the wait like never before

If there’s one thing that sucks, it’s knowing that a football match is starting soon enough to stay in your place, but late enough to make the wait mildly infuriating.

Along with those delicious pizzas, themed burgers, and amazing two-for-one, though, you can also enjoy live entertainment between matches.

Confirmed acts include Steve Caesar, Kurt Calleja and SterjoTipi, because the World Cup Arena really does have it all.They also have live entertainment events before and after the World Cup. If you’re interested in hosting an event or an act, contact Andrew on 99224200. 

9. If you need a cigarette to calm your nerves but don’t want to miss the action, you’re also covered

A specially-designated smoking area just outside also has viewing access, to make sure you catch every moment of the big match, but have the opportunity to pop out a cigarette if you need to chill a bit and think about whether that really was an offside after all.

“Xiex? Għandhom penalty ieħor?!”

Tag a friend in this post to be in with the chance to win dinner for 2 (Fortizza signature homemade burger, plus 2 Budweiser World Cup bottles).

If you’d like to keep up to the date with all the latest news about the World Cup Arena, check out its Facebook page for what’s sure to become a place full of awesome photos and videos. 

As for the Arena’s official opening – on the 15th of June, of course – check out the event page for more on the big night.

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