Pubs in Wales to open late for England World Cup clash with Mexico
Nation.Cymru staff
The UK Government has granted pubs special permission to open late for England’s World Cup match against Mexico – and that includes venues in Wales.
Sir Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that pubs across England and Wales will be able to stay open until 5am for the round of 16 match, which kicks off at 1am on Monday.
The Press Association has compiled a list of pubs which have announced they will open their doors for the clash – and so far there are 25 pubs in Wales who have confirmed they will stay open late for the game.
Greene King:
– Claude (Cardiff)
– Dunvant (Swansea)
– Harbour (Rhyl)
– Man of Gwent (Newport)
– Parc-Y-Prior Inn (Malpas)
Stonegate managed:
– Mackintosh Hotel (Cardiff)
– Owain Glyndwr (Cardiff)
– Walkabout (Cardiff)
Craft Union:
– Baruc Arms (Barry)
– Bulls Head Hotel (Bala, Gwynedd)
– Cross Keys Hotel (Llandudno)
– Kings Arms (Caerphilly)
– Mill (Swansea)
– Mitre (Pwllheli)
– Morgan Lloyd (Caernarfon)
– Olde Cross Keys (Swansea)
– Pen Y Bryn (Llanrwst)
– Red Hall Hotel (Clwyd)
– Sarah Siddons Inn (Brecon)
– The Kings Head (Bridgend)
– The Lorne (Rhyl)
– Welch Fusilier (Wrexham)
– Wig & Pen (Swansea)
– Wrexham Cwtch
– Ye Olde Mail Coach (Conwy)
As the list of late-opening pubs was revealed, The National Police Chiefs’ Council criticised the timing of the Government’s decision to let pubs stay open until 5am for England’s World Cup match against Mexico, as more than 1,000 venues will be staying open late.
In a joint statement, Chief Constable Mark Roberts, NPCC lead for football policing, and Acting Chief Constable Scott Green, NPCC lead for alcohol licensing and harm reduction, said the “late announcement” meant forces having to adapt plans and take officers away from communities.
They also asked England fans to be considerate to others and drink “sensibly” during the game.
The statement said: “We recognise there will be significant public interest in England’s match on Monday morning and that many of the public will want to come together in pubs and licensed venues to enjoy the occasion.
“We also know from previous tournaments the knock-out games sadly see an increase in violent incidents particularly in the night-time economy and an increase in domestic abuse. This is directly linked to alcohol consumption.
“The likely route for England progression has been known for a considerable time yet this late announcement leaves policing having to adapt our plans seeing officers working extended shifts which in turn takes them away from communities.
“From a policing perspective, our priority is to support people to enjoy the match safely and responsibly. We therefore ask those watching the game to be considerate – drink within sensible limits, and behave in a way that keeps you, your friends, staff, officers and the wider public safe.
“We will continue to work with partners and venues to support a safe and enjoyable evening for everyone.”
A Downing Street spokeswoman said: “On the timing, obviously England’s progression in the tournament was confirmed on Wednesday evening and we announced plans as quickly as possible following this.
“And more broadly, we have engaged with policing partners throughout preparations for the World Cup and we are grateful for their flexibility and professionalism throughout.”
Sir Keir Starmer announced on Thursday that pubs across England and Wales will be able to stay open late for the round of 16 match, which kicks off at 1am on Monday.
MPs had called for leeway beyond the 2am extended pub opening hours already in place for England matches during the football World Cup.
The blanket extension means individual pubs do not need to apply for extended hours.
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And that’s fine ! We have many of our brothers and sisters from across the border who live in Wales , let them watch the footie! Also , great for Welsh pubs and business too !
I’m sure there will be loads and loads of people in the Welsh pubs all with their Mexican flags! Lol! I’ve nothing against the English team, good luck to them, but the hype! Too much! (There wasn’t half as much when Cymru got to the semis in 2016). That’s why I eventually look forward to them getting kicked out – a bit of peace!!
Good luck to both teams!
Vamos México!
Considering that next years Rugby World Cup is in Australia and some of Wales matches will be played overnight, will pubs in Wales be allowed to stay open for it? Its a bit unfair that Scotland has the power to establish a one-off Bank Holiday for merely qualifying, yet Wales doesn’t have similar powers regarding sporting occasions which are of our national importance to our country and not of that of a different country.
I wonder if Ukrainian bars open late to show Russian matches?
It’ll be laundered through the Cayman Islands, and back into the hands of Western MIC and politicians then.
Yes, there are many English people living in Wales who want to watch their team play against Mexico, I understand that, but would the same call be made in England if Wales were the only team still in the tournament? After all, many Welsh people live in England. The simple answer: like hell it would. Why are we having an English government in London dictating to us, saying that pubs in Wales can open to show England matches? There are no similar calls in Scotland or Northern Ireland. Why? Think about it. I never heard the UK Government say that… Read more »
Don’t say you support Cymru. That will really upset GB News.
Upsetting Gibberish News , now that would please me no end.
Important that the 196 Mexican nationals living in Wales can support their team too.
And the whole world who don’t want such narcissistic individuals to become even more narcissistic and desperate
When Cymru reached the Euro Semi-Final in 2016, it was a minor item on the Loondon News. Now, the possibility of a rain storm (and altitude) affecting the Three Lions – “our nation”, as we are constantly told – is the lead news item ahead of the USA’s Semiquincentennial, wars in the the Middle East and Ukraine and devastation across Venezuela. And the greatest team ever to walk on a football…sorry, soccer… pitch aren’t yet in the quarter finals.”Go! Go! Mexico!”
Let’s not mention Piers Morgan.
Why?
Oh no!! A lot of us will be chocking in our cornflakes this morning! What happened there ?!? lol
They stayed open for all the wannabe English Welsh born Reform voting traitors living in Cymru
I don’t really care about England! I just find it a bit funny seeing some of us Welsh getting bitter and obsessive about England all the time! Get over it and get a grip ! Let’s concentrate on Wales in the football and ensuring that we can succeed and be as good of even better than England! Let’s stop moaning , play the victim and get bitter when they have a good result! I don’t think they wil win the World Cup because I simply don’t think they are good enough. But if they did ? So what ? Yes… Read more »
It’s not really a matter of whether you support England or not – it just that it’s thrown down your throat virtually 24/7 whenever they play or win. Inundated! Imagine England being blitzed by the build up to French games all the time! I’m sure they’d love it ! Especially the one where the French probably win it! Lol!