Stockholm bars and restaurants extend hours for World Cup fans
Translated from Swedish, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
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- Several Stockholm establishments will offer extended opening hours during the FIFA World Cup due to late match kick-off times.
- Temporary exceptions to serving permits allow bars and restaurants to stay open until 8 a.m. and serve alcohol with breakfast.
- These extended hours are available from June 11 to July 14 to allow fans to watch the tournament matches.
Fans in Stockholm will have extended opportunities to follow the national team during the FIFA World Cup, with numerous restaurants, nightclubs, sports bars, and outdoor seating areas offering late-night service. Some venues plan to remain open until as late as 8 a.m. to accommodate the tournament's schedule.
Due to the significant time difference with the North American host countries, several World Cup matches will occur in the middle of the night for viewers in Sweden. To facilitate fan engagement with the championship and the associated festivities, the city of Stockholm has implemented extended serving permits.
Through a temporary exemption, bars and restaurants are permitted to operate until 8 a.m. and serve beer with breakfast. This special provision is in effect from June 11 through July 14, covering the duration of the tournament.
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Originally published by Svenska Dagbladet in Swedish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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