To watch, or not to watch… Brakspear pubs offer football frenzy or soccer sanctuary

June 23, 2014

Despite the England squad’s early flight home from Brazil, World Cup 2014 continues until the final match on Sunday 13 July,  offering football enthusiasts the chance to watch the beautiful game played by some of the best players in the world.

So, whether you’re hoping the hosts lift their sixth World Cup, cheering for Chile, or backing Belgium – the tournament’s dark horse – to go all the way, make sure you catch the action in a Brakspear pub near you.  Short of being at the match itself, there’s nowhere better than the pub to witness world-class football, in the company of friends and fellow fans, with a pint of cold Brakspear beer and a tasty snack that you can eat without taking your eye off the ball!   Click here for a list of our football-friendly pubs.

However, if the on-pitch performances by the likes of Robin Van Persie, Didier Drogba and Eden Hazard leave you cold, why not visit one of the many Brakspear pubs that have elected to be ‘football free zones’?  With their guarantee of no flags, no team shirts and definitely no discussion of dodgy refereeing decisions, these pubs offer a welcome sanctuary from the football frenzy that may not be available in your home. So, for a glass of something lovely and the undivided attention of your companion,choose from our list of pubs that are staying ‘off the ball’ until mid-July.