Belgrave Music Hall and Canteen has cancelled this year's football World Cup screenings due to the ongoing controversy surrounding the event and the LGBTQ+ community.
The popular city centre bar, in Cross Belgrave Street, is usually packed during peak hours and was expected to be busy while England play. However, a venue spokesperson says they are "committed" to ensure their venue supports all communities.
The bar has been applauded for "prioritising morals over profit". The owners' decision comes as controversy continues to surround the World Cup being hosted in Qatar - where homosexuality is illegal and same-sex relationships can be punishable by the death sentence.
