In Reply to: Safe place to watch the Kiwis beat Oz? posted by Kiwi Carol on Sunday, 23. July 2006 at 09:05 Bali Time:
A couple of years ago I went to see Australia v New Zealand in the first match of the Tri-Nations series. It was at the Topi Koki (opposite the entrance to the Jayakarta).
It was one of the greatest experiences I've ever had. We booked a table a few days in advance (I strongly suggest you do this so you don't miss out). The place was packed and the atmosphere was fabulous. Everyone was cheering for whatever country they were there to support but at the same time there was spontaneous clapping for great rugby by the opposing side.
The poor staff there were run off their feet!I really don't think they knew what they were in for. First, all the small cold Bintangs ran out, then the large cold Bintangs ran out and then we ended up getting barely cool large Bintangs. There were even some tables (ours included) who ordered ice buckets to try and cool down the multiple large Bintangs that were ordered.
I wouldn't recommend Topi Koki as a place to watch the Rugby (we'd only gone there because it was close to where we were staying). They didn't have a really large screen.
But now there is a Sports Bar in Jl Werkudara (almost opposite the Fyling Piano and you have to walk up some steep steps to get there). You could also try Legends in Jl Sahadewa (Garlic Lane) or the Stadium in Jl Kartika Plaza - they all have large screens.
But make sure you book a table well in advance.