WITH football fever in the country having reached its highest levels for some time, bars and pubs in Worcester are looking to capitalise.
England have reached their first quarter-final since 2006 and will face Sweden on Saturday at 3pm in Russia with even more than the 24.4 million who tuned in nationwide last time set to watch.
Here is our guide on where best to watch it this weekend.
Bushwackers
If you are looking for a fan-zone type vibe, you cannot beat Bushwackers. The biggest outdoor screen in the city and a spacious garden area are a surefire combination to attract fans in their hundreds.
Screens are also available inside, if you fancy sitting down to watch the match with a quieter atmosphere.
There are plenty of places to get drinks here, so that you do not miss a moment of the action whilst queueing.
Mode
Probably the busiest pub or bar in Worcester on matchday, Mode is the most regular hotspot for many supporters.
Like Bushwackers, it has an outside screen and many fans go outside to watch the match, particularly with the current nice weather.
It also has plenty of screens inside the pub, with the choice of watching in the midst of crowds of fans or finding a more subdued area of the bar.
The Swan Inn, Barbourne
The pub had its England flags outside before the 'It's Coming Home' movement really started to gather pace.
The popular watering-hole is offering a free shot for every England goal, so luckily for them the game is not against Panama.
Drummonds
Traditionally billed as a late-night drinking establishment, Drummonds has opened up its big screen with a host of drink offers to entice fans in such as £2.50 Stella throughout matches.
The pub is showing each game at the World Cup, with visitors sure to experience a good atmosphere if they come here.
Courtyard
The pub is showing the game on more than 10 screens, with a DJ playing late into the night after the game.
You can book a booth with your own TV, so get two buckets of beer and two pizzas with it.
The Glover's Needle
The Warndon pub is all kitted out for the World Cup with flags.
Numerous screens mean that the pub will be full come kick off time.
There is a mix and match drinks deal for the tournament of four bottles for £10.
Missed any great pubs for the football off our list? Email sr@worcesternews.co.uk or comment on the story.
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