Wembley pubs closing an hour pre-match

[Archibald Leitch]

I was chatting to some random in JJ Moons last night about the team selection just after it was announced and was dimly aware of a mass exodus from the pub at around the same time. It was only when I went to the bar at about 7:00pm that I learned that the exodus had been caused by the boozer shutting for an hour "so that people could get to the game on time".

What was that all about? And did other pubs in Wembley do the same thing?

 

[L-man]

The trust saying it's a mixture of UEFA and local licensing regulations to stop pubs serving alcohol an hour before KO.

Think it may be midweek games only. Not 100% sure though

 

[oskathegobshite]

No it's weekends too

 

[riggi]

Ye they've always done it.

 

[spursfan77]

They probably only do it so you have to but beer inside the stadium instead

 

[WalkerboyUK]

They probably only do it so you have to but beer inside the stadium instead

Which you can't do for CL/EL as there's a stadium alcohol ban for those games.

 

[Gassin's finest]

It's probably to make sure you bloody get there in time...

 

[luptic]

Any suggestions for a boozer for the weekend close to the stadium?
There are about 30 of us heading over this weekend for the Swansea match.
I take it the likes of SSE Arena are still selling drinks?

 

[Archibald Leitch]

Ye they've always done it.

I've been to the last 8 matches at Wembley and never noticed that before. I can't believe I have always left the pub with more than an hour to go before KO.

EDIT: It is always conceivable that I have not tried to order a drink with less than an hour to go previously, but that's the first time I have been aware of a mass exodus. Perhaps dementia is really setting in.

 

[neilp]

Which you can't do for CL/EL as there's a stadium alcohol ban for those games.

No, you can buy alcohol both pre game and at half time.

The only problem with half time lager is that they chill it by way of liquid nitrogen so it is very difficult to down it quickly and get back to your seat.

 

[riggi]

I've been to the last 8 matches at Wembley and never noticed that before. I can't believe I have always left the pub with more than an hour to go before KO.

Ye I've been to a fair few and the torch always does it.

Anyone go to the blue check?

 

[riggi]

Any suggestions for a boozer for the weekend close to the stadium?
There are about 30 of us heading over this weekend for the Swansea match.
I take it the likes of SSE Arena are still selling drinks?

The torch.

 

[Lighty64]

They probably only do it so you have to but beer inside the stadium instead

No they do it because of safety and security

 

[FibreOpticJesus]

Which you can't do for CL/EL as there's a stadium alcohol ban for those games.

Not if you are in Club Wembley seats

 

[Phomesy]

Not if you are in Club Wembley seats

WHAT?!

 

[Archibald Leitch]

No they do it because of safety and security

Huh? Whose safety and security? Where?

 

[fortworthspur]

the champions league sponsored by heineken doesnt sell beer at the games?

 

[punky]

At the Tescos Express they wouldn't allow alcohol to be sold either.

 

[riggi]

the champions league sponsored by heineken doesnt sell beer at the games?

Banter init

 

[riggi]

Anyone know if any pubs around Wembley will be showing the game Saturday? Must be atleast one that stays open?