The Dubliner bar in Boston, Massachusetts, a known headquarters for the Tartan Army, closed its doors on June 23, 2026, the same day England played Ghana in the World Cup. A note on the door read: "Closed today to give staff a break," and a tweet paired with a video of the shut doors said: "The Dubliner in Boston has closed its doors to England fans today! Clearly like the Scottish more."
Pub's Instagram Post and Fan Reactions
The Dubliner posted on Instagram: "We've decided to give our staff a day off and are closing today, they've worked incredibly hard over the last two weeks and deserve it." In a possible dig at England's match, they added: "Thankfully there's nothing happening in Boston today so we will be back tomorrow. #noscotlandnoparty."
Social media users reacted with amusement. One commented: "Love my petty besties at the Dubliner for being closed during the England match. And bravo for giving the staff a day of rest!" Another wrote: "Lovely, hard-working people who were hopefully tipped generously by the tartan army!! Thanks for all your hospitality." A third said: "This is so funny bro."
England fans hit back, with one writing: "Spend your money somewhere else. Their loss," and another: "Clearly don't like money."
Other Bars Close Early Amid England Match
Other bars across Boston also shut early yesterday, just hours after England drew 0-0 with Ghana. An England fan on TikTok filmed police on Union Street outside Hennessy's Bar, saying: "They've shut all the pubs down here at 10pm. Big queues and you can't drink on the street" as he showed hundreds of fans standing outside. He added: "So the update in Boston is all the places are closed now. Police or councillors said shut down at 10 so people are just being pushed out to other areas."
Scotland fans found this amusing, commenting: "Try singing Flower of Scotland," "We were in there partying till 5am," and "We were on the streets drinking until 3am too."
Scots' Warm Welcome in Boston and Move to Miami
The Dubliner had been filled with Scots for over a week, who drank the pub dry as locals welcomed them. Boston's mayor even announced a sister city partnership with Glasgow after locals begged the Tartan Army not to move on. The Scots have since moved to Miami, where they received the 'go ahead' from the Miami Commissioner to place traffic cones on statues. Tonight, Steve Clarke's team faces Brazil at Miami Stadium in their final World Cup match before the knockout stages.
