I think it's disgusting that the Beer Festival is showing the game. It's a kick in the teeth for all the pubs that have supported the beer festival for them to do this. Myself and family have been going to the Old Cock for the past 3 world Cup/Euros and I will be doing the same this year, I'll also be telling as many people as possible to avoid the beer festival. Support your local and get down the pub!!

By AshleyBourne at 13:48 on 01/06/10

I think many of Harpenden's pub goers will now boycott the beer festival in support of their locals. Let the pubs that are there for us day in day out benefit from The World Cup. CAMRA's decision to put a big screen in will do more harm than good for the rep of real ale. It's lager for me and I'll be drinking it in the pub when I watch England play. I've watched a few England games in the Old Cock and have to agree that it's a great place to soak up the atmosphere of a big game.

By lealizzy32 at 14:42 on 01/06/10
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The pubs will have a much better atmosphere than any beer festival could ever have. who really wants to sit in a hall watchin the game when there are plenty of pubs in Harpenden to watch it in! I think most if not all will be showin it, and heard the Cock will now be providing the biggest screen. I agree with the above comment that it'll be a great place to get the real feelin for the World Cup, I often go there with my family and enjoy the general atmosphere so can imagine when England are playin it'll be electric! Back your local pubs, they're be the best place to watch it!!! COME ON ENGLAND!!!!

By beermonster48 at 17:19 on 01/06/10
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