UK pubs adjust hours for late World Cup watch parties

UK pubs are preparing to adapt their hours for late World Cup matches that kick off as late as 22:00 BST. The tournament, hosted in the US, Mexico, and Canada, features matches at various times including midnight and early morning. Venues like Bristol’s Prospect Building and Glastonbury’s The Riflemans Arms are gearing up for late-night events, although some will not show extremely late games due to viability concerns. The UK Government has relaxed licensing rules to allow pubs to stay open until 01:00 or 02:00 for certain match times. Local authorities are encouraged to expedite license applications to enhance fan experiences during the tournament.

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