World Cup- York pubs and bars planning to stay open later

Some venues in the city could be set to stay open as late as 5am to show matches during the tournament which starts on Thursday, June 11.

The Government has also relaxed licensing rules so pubs and bars can stay open later during quarter, semi or final matches with home nations teams without applying for permission.

Cllr Pete Kilbane, City of York Council’s Labour culture spokesperson, said there was nothing like getting behind England together and hoped everyone would enjoy the matches and atmosphere that comes with them.

It comes ahead of the start of the World Cup which is being hosted by Canada, Mexico and the US.

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The time difference means many of the fixtures will be broadcast late in the evening or during the night.

The Government announced a World Cup extension for pub and bar hours in England and Wales earlier in the year.

It allows them to stay open beyond their usual hours to show some home nations games without applying for Temporary Event Notices (TENs).

Venues can stay open until 1am for any quarter-final, semi-final or final if it starts before or at 9pm UK time and a home nation is playing.

They can stay open until 2am if any of those fixtures starts at 10pm.

Venues screening matches after 10pm would still need a TEN.

They will still have to apply to stay open later to show other games during the tournament.

Several York venues have applied to stay open later during the World Cup (Image: Newsquest)

The York pubs and bars which have applied to stay open later during the World Cup

The following list includes venues whose applications have either been approved or are waiting a decision. Some have applied to stay open later on multiple dates:

• Nags Head, Micklegate.
• Roman Bath, St Sampsons Square.
• Beagle, Foxwood Lane.
• The Terrace, New Street.
• Carlton Tavern, Acomb Road.
• The Old Bank, Lendal.
• Keystones, Monkgate.
• Slug and Lettuce, Low Ousegate.
• Lendal Cellars, Lendal.
• The Golden Lion, Church Street.
• Old White Swan, Goodramgate.
• Cross Keys, Goodramgate.
• Tank and Paddle, Merchant Exchange.
• Yates, Church Street.
• Punchbowl, Lowther Street.
• Clifton Hotel, Water Lane.
• Priory, Micklegate.
• The Harry Hotspur, Micklegate.

Licensing solicitors Poppleston Allen said venues should plan ahead and ensure they apply for TENs in time.

Venues would need to apply for at least one TEN whether England finish first, second or third in their group to show matches kicking off after 10pm.

North Yorkshire Police and the council have asked venues showing World Cup matches to ensure measures including door staff, plastic glasses and limiting the amount of people allowed in.

Pubs and bars have also asked to be aware of matches which take place on the same day as York Races fixtures and plan accordingly.

Council economy and culture executive member Cllr Kilbane said people should plan how they are getting home, look out for each other and be respectful while out watching the games.

Cllr Kilbane said: “York loves its football, so the question is whether England can show the same fighting spirit as York City and go all the way at this World Cup.

“Whether you’re watching at home with friends and family or in one of the many venues showing the games across the city, there’s nothing quite like getting behind the national team together.

“And if you can’t make it to New York this summer, then the original York is a pretty good place to watch from.

“Let’s make it a great few weeks in York and hopefully keep the excitement going all the way to the final.

“Who knows, maybe this really is the year football comes home.

“C’mon England!”