Football fans in Scotland are buzzing with excitement as their national team gears up to face Germany in the Euro’s opening game. Local pubs in the area are getting ready to celebrate in style if Scotland manages to pull off an upset against the tournament hosts.
The Scottish Stores in King’s Cross has promised free shots of tequila for every goal Scotland scores during the game. Bartender Rosie Brooks joked that whisky is expensive, so they opted for tequila instead. The pub is fully decorated with Scottish flags and banners, and seating areas are fully booked, but standing room is still available for walk-ins.
Over at The Shoap in Angel, owner Gregg Boyd is getting ready to watch the game in Germany. This will be his first time watching Scotland play in the Euros, and he is thrilled to be a part of the experience. Other pubs in Islington are showing their support for England, with red and white decorations adorning the establishments.
Mick Doherty of Islington Sports Bar and Grill will be offering free shots for every goal scored by England or Scotland, but he made it clear that his bar is backing the Three Lions. He believes England has a good chance in the tournament, but acknowledges that it is a competitive field with several teams capable of winning.
Ciaoan Smith, founder of The Bottle Cocktail Shop, has created an England-themed cocktail for the games, although he predicts that France will ultimately come out on top. Eamon Gately, manager of City of London FC, thinks this tournament could be Gareth Southgate’s last as England manager and praises his leadership.
While Germany and Spain have each won three titles in the European Championship tournaments, England’s quest for glory fell short in the last Euros when they lost to Italy in the final. With the competition heating up, fans are eagerly anticipating the outcome of this year’s tournament and hoping for a historic victory for their respective teams.