Boston Gives Update on Plans for 3 a.m. Last Call at Bars, Outdoor Drinking Areas During World Cup

Massachusetts city, restaurants push back on World Cup 3 a.m. last call: ‘Terrible idea’

At least one Massachusetts city has decided to not allow bars to close at 3 a.m. during the World Cup and other summer events, an opportunity that Boston is giddy over.

Boston extends summer operating hours for bars, restaurants - The Boston Globe

Eligible businesses can apply to temporarily extend their alcohol and entertainment hours to 3 a.m. through the city’s Licensing Board.

Last call in Massachusetts extended to 3 a.m. during World Cup

The bill allows bars to sell alcohol until 3 a.m. and allows the public consumption of alcohol in locally designated areas.

Boston gives update on plans for 3 a.m. last call at bars, outdoor drinking areas during World Cup

Boston is officially adopting a new Massachusetts law​ that lets restaurants and bars serve alcohol until 3 a.m.​ during the World Cup.

Massachusetts cities, towns weigh extended bar hours ahead of World Cup

Massachusetts communities are beginning to consider whether to allow bars and restaurants to stay open later this summer after Governor Maura Healey signed the state’s new “Last Call Bill” into law.

A Rare Sprint on Beacon Hill: Why Mass lawmakers rushed that World Cup last-call bill

Who says the Massachusetts Legislature can’t do hard things? Or at least boozy things that could potentially pump millions of dollars into the state’s economy during this very busy World Cup summer?