Euros 2020: Boost for hospitality in West Yorkshire

Pubs in the region say they've benefited from the Euro 2020 games

Euro 2020 game at Myrtle Tavern Meanwood
Author: Hannah NorburyPublished 29th Jun 2021

As England beat Czech Republic during the last group game on Tuesday 22nd June, the lads topped the group and will therefore play the runners-up of Group F - Germany.

If England beat Germany tonight (29th June) and make it through to the Quarter Final of Euro 2020, they will play either Sweden or Ukraine.

And it's not just the players who've been successful, pubs in West Yorkshire say they've benefited from the matches too.

Staff at the Myrtle Tavern Meanwood

Henry Hughes, the bar manager at The Myrtle Tavern in Meanwood said:

"You can't control everyone's celebrations, but we have extra floor staff, extra bouncers to deal with that sort of thing, and so far we've had 3 or 4 games and we haven't had any problems, everyone's been respectful of the environment, everyone knows the situation we're in.

"It's really bought an atmosphere and vibe back that we haven't had in a long time."

"The atmosphere for every England game has been electric, you have people dress up in their England shirts, in face paint, people are really enjoying it, throwing everything at it.

"It's really bought an atmosphere and vibe back that we haven't had in a long time."

The Leeds pub has sold out all it tables during the Euros 2020.

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