Essex pub serving breakfast for England’s 1am World Cup game

The Exhibition Inn in Great Wakering <i>(Image: Google)</i>
The Exhibition Inn in Great Wakering (Image: Google)
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Football fans are being invited to enjoy England's early hours match with a traditional breakfast and a pint at a south Essex pub.

Pubs across the country will be staying open into the early hours of Monday for England’s World Cup round of 16 match against Mexico, which kicks off at 1am.

The Exhibition Inn in Great Wakering will offer supporters something special for the game by serving up breakfast until half-time.

A spokesman for the pub said: "Join us at The Exhibition Inn for all the live action.

"Early morning breakfast served until half-time.

"Ice-cold pints available throughout the match.

"Bring your mates, soak up the atmosphere, and cheer your team on with us."

Late opening has been made possible after the Government granted pubs special permission to remain open until 5am.

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer announced the change on Thursday to allow fans to enjoy the match.

Across south Essex, several pubs have announced plans to stay open through the night to screen the match and welcome supporters.

In Southend, fans can watch the action at The Guildford, Old Walnut Tree, The Railway, Terrace Bar, The Last Post, The Alex, The Borough Hotel, Cow and Telescope, Skylars Bar, Saks Bar, The Blue Eagle, Popworld Southend, and The Dickens Pub.

Billericay venues include The Crown and Hackers, while Basildon fans can head to The Beehive, Four Seasons, The Winged Horse, The Jolly Friar, The Quays, Owl & Pussycat, and Great Chalvedon Hall in Pitsea.

Laindon Community Centre, Aston Road, will also be open for the event.

Elsewhere across the region, pubs opening include The Anne Boleyn in Rochford, Downham Arms in Wickford, Inn on the Green in Stanford-le-Hope, Travellers Joy in Rayleigh, and The Zach Willsher in Benfleet.

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