The Deuce is the first Columbia bar approved for World Cup extended hours

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)

The Deuce Pub and Pit is the first bar in Columbia to be approved for extended hours during the World Cup.

The Deuce so far is the only bar to apply for the extended hours, according to an email from Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau Megan McConachie.

A Missouri law would allow for bars to serve alcohol for 23 hours a day during the period when the World Cup is occurring this summer. However, Columbia opted to just extend bar hours by one hour on select dates when World Cup games are scheduled late.

Businesses may apply to make their closing times for 2:30 a.m. on:

• June 14
• June 17
• June 20
• June 21
• June 23
• June 27
• July 3

The application fees to participate are $100.