Balla Balla | Public viewing

Tonight's the night! The European soccer cup kicks off at 6 p.m. with Poland vs. Greece. These two couldn't be any more extreme when it comes to their current views on the future of the European Union. Let's see how they work it out on the field.

1) Peking Ente

While Papa Tang screws a television screen into the glass windows, once again making public viewing available for over 60 people this year, Mama Tang whips up zesty dumplings in the kitchen and their daughter, Mengling, spurs on the guests outside.

Voßstraße 1, Berlin-Mitte, Tel. +49 30 229 45 23, www.peking-ente-berlin.de

2) Amano and Mani Hotel

The sophisticated choice. Whether it's inside the restaurant, in a separate conference room on the roof, in the hotel garden or the lounge – big sister Amani and little sister Mani are broadcasting all games in almost all of their available locations.

Amano Hotel Auguststraße 43, Berlin-Mitte, Tel. +49 30 80 94 15-0, www.amanogroup.com; Mani Torstraße 136, Berlin-Mitte, +49 163-635 94 64, www. mani-restaurant.com

3) Ck 99

With an area of over 1500 square meters, the Ck 99 main hall can easily fit 46 screens for countless Wii-, Xbox- and Play station games. On top of that, there is a 3D-car racing simulator and different rooms for groups. And since the summer will arrive soon, there is now an outdoor area for lounging around before or after the games. It's styled like a classic beach bar with sand, palm trees, deck chairs and BBQ equipment. All games will be broadcast on a gigantic flatscreen.

Revaler Straße 99 / Halle 16, Einfahrt gegenüber Dirschauer Straße, Berlin-Friedrichshain, Tel. +49 30 200 50 91 10, www.ck-99.com

4) Volta

Volta opened just a few days ago and it's a spot Berliners should watch out for. The owners, Lazlo, Clemens and Stephan have trimmed up the typical Berlin bar concept to a mix between bar and restaurant with cider, beer brewed in Wedding and very particular dishes like the steak lollipop and a very special take on Currywurst. There's a t.v. out on the terrace and if it rains, they'll carry it inside.

Brunnenstraße 73, Berlin-Wedding, www.dasvolta.com

5) Kater Mikesch

The games are broadcast in a seperate room until the weather reaches a summerly high. After that, the public viewing area will be moved outside. Be sure to order a Czech beer – Kater Mikesch is renowned for its Bohemian cuisine.

Proskauer Straße 13, Berlin-Friedrichshain, Tel. +49 151-15 79 77 33, www.kater-mikesch.com