The Londoner Pub in Dallas, Texas, had to shut down abruptly during a gathering for England fans celebrating their World Cup victory against Croatia. The closure was ordered by the fire marshal due to chaotic scenes at the venue. Just the day before, the pub had made over £30,000 from selling 2,352 bottles of beer.

The area outside the pub was monitored by Dallas Police as fans, draped in St George’s flags, lingered around the establishment even after being asked to disperse. The management of the pub expressed gratitude for the business but emphasized that the damage caused during the event was unacceptable.

The decision to close early was made in response to the disorderly conduct witnessed at the pub. Despite efforts to control the situation, the pub authorities had to comply with the fire marshal’s orders. The venue also addressed reports of inflated sales figures, highlighting that the damages incurred were not reflected in those numbers.

In a message to guests, the pub management reminded everyone that the establishment is part of a business complex with residential areas nearby. Despite police warnings, a large crowd of England fans remained at the venue, engaging in activities like kicking a football onto the balcony and dropping plants from the edge.

The pub reopened the next day at 11 am following the incident. The closure was attributed to the venue reaching maximum capacity with limited security personnel on site. The management appreciated those who assisted in the cleanup efforts after the event.