A NUMBER of pubs will be opening their doors to welcome fans for the World Cup clash between Mexico and England.
It comes as the Government gave venues special permission to stay open until 5am on Monday so the last-16 match can be screened.
Thomas Tuchel’s team will kick off at 1am and, with the potential for extra time and penalties, the game could go on longer than a regular match.
This change removes the need for individual premises in England and Wales to apply for extended hours, delivering a welcome boost to the hospitality sector.
The Home Secretary has the legislative power to extend licensing hours on occasions of ‘exceptional international, national or local significance’. This follows extensions already granted for England’s knock-out games that kicked off up until 22.00.
Bromsgrove venues showing the match
Several pubs in Bromsgrove have already announced they will be opening for the match.
Among them are The Old Post Office and The Black Cross in Bromsgrove town centre, along with The Crabmill and The Golden Lion in Charford.
Stoke Prior Sports and Country Club will be opening but places need to be booked so bosses know how many to expect. Email: [email protected] or call 01527 577876 to book a table.
Another venue opening in Stoke Prior is The Boat and Railway and The Alvechurch Inn will also be screening the knock-out round fixture, as will Bromsgrove Cricket, Hockey and Tennis Club.
The Ladybird Inn in Aston Fields is opening for the match, as is The Nailers Arms in Bournheath.
And Bromsgrove Sporting FC is showing the game – entry is £10 which includes a free drink. Click here for more.
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