Anyone know where I can see the Hatton fight in Amsterdam?

rook · Post by **rook** » 16 May 2005, 15:15

I'll be in Amsterdam on the day of the fight...
Anyone know of any bars that might be open showing the fight?! (We're talking 3am local time though - they're an hour ahead)

Alternatively I will have access to Broadband if it's available on t'internet?
Thanks in advance guys!

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 16 May 2005, 15:18

Well you would think so as Amsterdam is supposedly the 24 hour city, whenever i have been there come 3am it is fornicating dead mate!! Not a shop open in sight. I would stick with the Internet i am sure it will be online somewhere.

Manos de Oro · Post by **Manos de Oro** » 16 May 2005, 15:58

Amsterdam's a bit overrated IMO. But anyway, there are a couple of posters from the BeNeLux on the site, hopefully they can help you, rook.

KOJOE90 · Post by **KOJOE90** » 16 May 2005, 16:29

I seem to recall that some of the big bars in the centre of town advertised Sky Sports on a big screen etc.

But all my recollections of Amsterdam are somewhat hazy for some reason.

stujones · Post by **stujones** » 16 May 2005, 17:15

Your going to Amsterdam and worried about the Boxing.....

Now that is dedication.

dandantheweatherman · Post by **dandantheweatherman** » 16 May 2005, 17:54

Not 100% sure about this, but try the Leidscheplein - there's a bar there called the Bulldog which showed everything on Sky when I lived in Holland - they might have it.

E · Post by E » 17 May 2005, 04:34

stujones wrote:Your going to Amsterdam and worried about the Boxing.....

Now that is dedication.

You're joking aren't you? It sounds like a perfect night out:

1. Have a few beers
2. Smoke some puff
3. Have a few more beers to level out the skunk high
4. HAve a couple of shots for 'Dutch courage'
5. Visit a lovely East European Brass
6. Back in the Bulldog to see the Hatton fight whilst smoking more puff and some mellow beers
7. If Hatton wins, you will be buzzing - celebrate with another brass, before heading back to your hotel for another puff and falling asleep.

Perfect. I wish every weekend could be like that!

PS I have always found watching boxing (or anything) when puffing akes you really get into it....a different experience.

PPS I would go to a few bars (EG Bulldog) and ask them to buy Hatton fight. Ask to pay if necessary.

rook · Post by **rook** » 17 May 2005, 08:08

stujones wrote:Your going to Amsterdam and worried about the Boxing.....

Now that is dedication.

Arf! Yeah I deceptively typed the original post to suggest I was on a lads/stag weekend but to be honest I've actually just moved here with work.

I think the Bulldog in Leids'plein might be the best option I've been there before and it does seem to be the token 'Brit' bar.

Thanks for your replies guys (and yeah I might just have to follow your schedule of events E

)

J · Post by J » 17 May 2005, 08:19

rook wrote:
stujones wrote:Your going to Amsterdam and worried about the Boxing.....

Now that is dedication.
Arf! Yeah I deceptively typed the original post to suggest I was on a lads/stag weekend but to be honest I've actually just moved here with work.

I think the Bulldog in Leids'plein might be the best option I've been there before and it does seem to be the token 'Brit' bar.

Thanks for your replies guys (and yeah I might just have to follow your schedule of events E )

ill find out for you I had a dutch girlfriend for 6 years and still have some contacts.

give me a day ill post back

rook · Post by **rook** » 17 May 2005, 08:22

Cheers fella

J · Post by J » 17 May 2005, 08:38

two in rotterdam which isnt so far away with fone numbers that you can check. Most the guys i know ar ein Rott or the Hague but will keep trying to get a place in Amsterdam worst case at least you know you can contact these guys find out and if not ask if they know anywhere.

Try Paddy Murphy's
Rodezand 15
3011AM Rotterdam
Netherlands

+31 (0) 10 - 411 00 78

or

O'Sheas Pub

Lijnbaan 37/39
3012EK Rotterdam
Netherlands

(010) 413-3601

revertng with more if i get any

kevo · Post by **kevo** » 17 May 2005, 08:48

Are these Irish themed Pub's by any chance?

J · Post by J » 17 May 2005, 08:49

Kevo wrote:Are these Irish themed Pub's by any chance?

nah mate bangladeshie i think.

Een kleine grapje, natuurlijk zijn deze Ierse bars

The Gaffer · Post by **The Gaffer** » 17 May 2005, 12:31

There's a Sky Sports bay on Leidseplein. Last time I was in there Robin Reid was sat at the next table. No idea what time they shut though.

As for Irish Bars the Blarney Stone is pretty much opposite the station. They show sport. As does The Tara which is a pretty smart pub on the Rokin.

bigynzing · Post by **bigynzing** » 17 May 2005, 13:36

E wrote:
stujones wrote:Your going to Amsterdam and worried about the Boxing.....

Now that is dedication.
You're joking aren't you? It sounds like a perfect night out:

1. Have a few beers
2. Smoke some puff
3. Have a few more beers to level out the skunk high
4. HAve a couple of shots for 'Dutch courage'
5. Visit a lovely East European Brass
6. Back in the Bulldog to see the Hatton fight whilst smoking more puff and some mellow beers
7. If Hatton wins, you will be buzzing - celebrate with another brass, before heading back to your hotel for another puff and falling asleep.

Perfect. I wish every weekend could be like that!

PS I have always found watching boxing (or anything) when puffing akes you really get into it....a different experience.

PPS I would go to a few bars (EG Bulldog) and ask them to buy Hatton fight. Ask to pay if necessary.

Was in Amsterdam on friday...if you like your weed go to the Doors coffeeshop and try the X-mas special..after i had some X-mas...i was saying no-mas

Try scruffy nellys....shows all the footy...

Goz · Post by **Goz** » 17 May 2005, 13:45

Also got the possiblity of your hotel, if it's a decent one. Mine had Sky (fondly recall lying in bed watching the womens Australian Open trying to 1-Get over the worst hangover of all time and 2-Get rid of the boner Sharapova was bringing on) so maybe if you contacted them in advance they might be able to sort something out.

steve689 · Post by **steve689** » 17 May 2005, 16:06

I suppose the Bulldog is your best bet, but not the shitty one that doesn't sell beer...make sure you get in the Alcohol licensed one not the coffee shop one just down the street

Dutch Windmill · Post by **Dutch Windmill** » 18 May 2005, 03:16

The one on the leidseplein definitely has Sky Sports.

Good place to get a beer too.

J · Post by J » 18 May 2005, 04:07

http://www.mulligans.nl/

http://www.xs4all.nl/~nellys/

http://www.oreillys.com/amsterdam/amsterdamwhatson.htm

think you have enough info now between us all, good job boxrec members

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 18 May 2005, 08:00

If you're capable of seeing a TV at 3 am in the morning in the Dam then your going about it all wrong. Get your mate to tape it for ya, then watch it when you start coming round

J · Post by J » 18 May 2005, 09:14

Been to the Dam many times in the early dayds for a tear up with the lads but when I met the dutch gal it lost its appeal.

My mates would be going over to get twatted and go clubbin whereas i'd go to see the in laws.

not quite the same

Neri · Post by **Neri** » 18 May 2005, 11:35

Dont remember much of the dam for some reason

I remember feeling vulnerable and feeling we would be raped. But it was gloomy january. If i ever go again im going in the summer and with a big crew!

Chambers2 · Post by **Chambers2** » 18 May 2005, 11:55

J wrote:but when I met the dutch gal it lost its appeal.

I bet that got expensive for ya

J · Post by J » 18 May 2005, 11:57

u aint wrong i had to buy her out the house.

she wasnt a whore, sa fuking bitch, yeah but a whore nah far too sweet and innocent, well til got hold of her.

Max Molyneux · Post by **Max Molyneux** » 18 May 2005, 18:41

E wrote:
stujones wrote:Your going to Amsterdam and worried about the Boxing.....

Now that is dedication.
You're joking aren't you? It sounds like a perfect night out:

1. Have a few beers
2. Smoke some puff
3. Have a few more beers to level out the skunk high
4. HAve a couple of shots for 'Dutch courage'
5. Visit a lovely East European Brass
6. Back in the Bulldog to see the Hatton fight whilst smoking more puff and some mellow beers
7. If Hatton wins, you will be buzzing - celebrate with another brass, before heading back to your hotel for another puff and falling asleep.

Perfect. I wish every weekend could be like that!

PS I have always found watching boxing (or anything) when puffing akes you really get into it....a different experience.

PPS I would go to a few bars (EG Bulldog) and ask them to buy Hatton fight. Ask to pay if necessary.

You wouldn't be able to tell who is who being that shitfaced.