It may not feel like it outside, but winter is finally here. Season 7 of Game of Thrones premieres tonight and what better way to cool off on a hot summer night than to watch the snow fall in the seven kingdoms? Here are the best places to watch the first episode and the rest of the series over the coming weeks.
Monday 17
Kung Fu Komedy
Every Monday, starting tonight, catch Game of Thrones on KFK's HD projector screen at 9pm. There will be both free entry AND free popcorn, but there is a one drink minimum. Despite being at a comedy club, spoilers and talking during the episode will be no laughing matter...
Kung Fu Komedy Club 1 Xiangyang Bei Lu, near Julu Lu. Tonight. 9pm. Free (one drink minimum).
Cages Bar and Sports
Catch the first episode tonight and then every Monday onwards. Free popcorn is included and you can let off some steam in the batting cages when your favourite character (presumably) dies.
Cages Bar and Sports Third floor, Jingan Sports Centre, 428 Jiangning Lu, near Wuding Lu. Tonight. 7.45pm. Free.
Big Bamboo
Brought to you by Shanghai Expat, watch GoT every Monday at 7.30pm until August 28 at Big Bamboo (Nanyang Lu). Tickets are 50RMB from 247tickets.com or 70RMB at the door. One Tiger beer and one serving of popcorn included in the price.
Big Bamboo 123 Nanyang Lu, near Tongren Lu. Tonight. 7.30pm. 50RMB (online); 70RMB on the door.
Tuesday 18
The Rooster
An extra day to stay off the internet and avoid the spoilers, but there are 20RMB Coronas as well as half price nachos and quesadillas on offer to reward yourself for your patience.
The Rooster 455 Shaanxi Bei Lu, near Beijing Xi Lu. Tue 18. 8.30pm. Free.
Spinback
Another Tuesday night screening to test your resolve (try to resist finding a dodgy stream online), you can watch the season premiere on the big screen at Spinback Fitness. Workout gear not required...
Spinback Room B416, Building B, 98 Jiashan Lu, near Yongkang Lu. Tue 18. 7pm. Free.