An Indian Premier League (IPL) match is no longer something that you just watch, but over time, it has evolved into something that you experience. Across India’s metro cities, restaurants have shifted match nights into full-blown food events, where the energy of the game meets the menu that has been designed for long, loud evenings like these.

What makes these screenings more special is how closely food tracks the rhythm of the match. Quick bites for the tense overs, hearty plates for the mid-innings breaks and drinks that go with every boundary. Many venues now schedule weekly screening calendars, pairing precise match days with the curated offers, discounted combos, themed platters and crowd-friendly menus that keep things going without interrupting with the excitement of the game.

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If you are planning your week around the IPL screenings, here’s a day-wise, city-wise guide to where you can catch them, along with food that matches your mood.

Social, Monday (May 4), Mumbai

Located across multiple outlets in Mumbai, Social turns IPL nights into a high-energy food party. The menu is filled with crowd-friendly bites, such as peri peri fries, butter chicken sliders, nachos with cheese overload, and masala cocktails. Must-try is their “Social Nachos Stack” and chicken wings that are tossed in spicy glaze, perfect for a big group with shared platters and also beer buckets. Screens are large, seating is relaxed and loud. 

Location: Multiple outlets (Lower Parel, Andheri, Bandra)

Timings: 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM (IPL screenings)

Price For Two: INR 1,800 – INR 2,500 approx

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Ministry Of Beer, Tuesday (May 5), Delhi NCR

A major IPL hotspot in Connaught Place, Ministry of Beer combines pub energy with North Indian flavours. The menu has tandoori platters, chicken tikka, seekh kebabs, loaded fries, and craft beer towers. Their “Delhi-style kebab platter” stands out with butter naan wraps. Big screens and a loud crowd make it a perfect spot for those tense matches. Their service is quick, making it perfect for constant munching through innings.

Location: M-Block, Connaught Place, New Delhi

Timings: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Price For Two: INR 2,000 – INR 3,000 approx

Arbor Brewing Company, Wednesday (May 6), Bengaluru

Arbor Brewing Company is Bengaluru's favourite spot for IPL screenings with craft beer and comforting food bites. The menu includes juicy burgers, beer-battered fries, chicken wings, and wood-fired pizzas. Their signature BBQ chicken burger paired with an in-house brew is absolutely unmissable. The vibe is simple yet energetic, perfect for the weekday matches. Screens are well-placed across seating zones, so that you can enjoy your food well, without a constant worry about missing a ball.

Location: Brigade Road, Bengaluru

Timings: 6:30 PM – 11:30 PM

Price For Two: Rs 2,200 – Rs 3,200 approx

Post Brew Pub, Thursday (May 7), Hyderabad

Post Brew Pub is just made for big IPL crowds in Hyderabad. The menu has beer towers, spicy grilled chicken, peri peri fries, chicken skewers, and loaded platters. You should try the “post grill platter” here having assorted meats and dips. Large screens, open seating and loud cheering and clapping define the overall experience. It’s perfect for groups who want to have a full match-night outing. The food portions are also sufficient, so that you do not end up over-ordering. 

Location: Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad

Timings: 7:00 PM – 12:00 AM

Price For Two: INR 2,000 – INR 3,000 approx

The Grid, Friday (May 8), Kolkata

The Grid in Kolkata presents a slightly premium IPL viewing experience. The menu has continental bites, gourmet burgers, chicken wings, pasta bowls, and cocktails. Their “crispy chicken burger” and peri peri fries combo is a hit among the diners. The ambience is trendy with large projection screens and lively music. This place is perfect for those who want to have a match night where you should feel levelled up, with good food on the side. 

Location: Park Street Area, Kolkata

Timings: 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Price for Two: Rs 2,500 – Rs 3,500 approx

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Imperfecto, Saturday (May 9), Delhi NCR

Imperfecto is a rooftop IPL famous in Hauz Khas Village. The menu travels across wood-fired pizzas, tapas-style small plates, nachos, sangria, and grilled chicken starters. Their thin-crust pizza is quite famous, along with peri peri chicken wings. The rooftop vibe adds to the overall feel with multiple screens and a lively crowd. This place is best for longer, social match nights and constant snacking between the overs. 

Location: Hauz Khas Village, New Delhi

Timings: 6:00 PM – 1:00 AM

Price For Two: INR 2,500 – INR 3,500 approx

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10 Downing Street, Sunday (May 10) – Chennai

This is a sports-bar experience in Chennai, perfect for IPL Sundays. The menu has pub snacks, crispy fries, chicken popcorn, sandwiches, and combo platters. Frequent visitors swear by their “barbecue chicken platter” with chilled drinks. The atmosphere is relaxed but lively, with multiple screens and constant crowd noise. Food is prepared for easy eating through long matches. 

Location: Nungambakkam, Chennai

Timings: 7:00 PM – 11:30 PM

Price For Two: INR 1,800 – INR 2,500 approx