ENGLAND play Croatia at 7pm on Wednesday night in the semi-final of the 2018 World Cup.

We are asking pubs, bars or any other social venue showing the game to drop us a line with details.

Alternatively, if you are a pub that is staying football free, let us know too and we will let people know where they can escape the World Cup.

The Northern Echo:

Venue: Catterick Social Club

Address: 22 sunnyside house, High Street, Catterick Village, DL10 7LJ

Facilities: Big screen concert room with space for 100 people, lounge bar with 60ins TV, special offers on drinks on the night, draught beer with Fosters, Dark Fruits, Morreti and John Smith plus spirits and soft drinks.

Reason to come: "The atmosphere for the World Cup has been amzing with lots of singing and dancing! The club has had lots of people come in and enjoy the football We are doing 'Waistcoat Wednesday'. Best waistcoat wins a star prize. "Let’s cheer on the boys to glory."

The Northern Echo:

Venue: The Frankland Arms

Address: 23 Ingramgate Thirsk YO7 1DF

Contact: 01845 522027, Facebook page @FrankThirsk

Facilities: Once again we will be showing the England game both inside and outside in the beer garden. For the match Carling and John Smiths £3 a pint, Thatchers Gold Cider £3.20 a pint. G&T of the week is Puerto Indias Strawberry Gin with Fever Tree Elderflower gin garnished with fresh strawberries for £4.50.

The Northern Echo:

Reason to come: "As always there will be a great atmosphere in this community, family and dog friendly pub. Our staff are awesome, providing great customer service and the locals are friendly welcoming and have a good dose of Yorkshire humour!

"Recently voted the best beer garden in Thirsk, it's a great way for the whole family to enjoy the game!"

The Northern Echo:

Venue: Bannatyne Hotel

Address: Southend Avenue, Darlington, DL3 7HZ

Reason to come: "We will be showing the England match in our fabulous Wilbur Suite, seating for 120, showing on large screen, free snacks, great atmosphere and fantastic drinks offers!

"Also we are showing the World Cup Final - regardless of who is in it - on Sunday with BBQ from 130 for £5 per person and £2.50 for children. Enjoy fabulous sun trap gardens with drinks then into the Wilbur Suite for the final."

Wheatsheaf Inn, Staindrop

The Northern Echo:

Contact: 01833 660129. You can also find us on Facebook!

Facilities: Our facilities for the football include large screen TVs, free curry at half time cooked by the fabulous Tony and plenty of beer, lager, cider, spirits and soft drinks. These also include real ales and a wide selection of gins! If you don't fancy the football we have a beer garden so you can sit and enjoy our glorious summer weather!

Reason to come: "Our pub is very much a community hub where the regulars are very welcoming and we are family and dog friendly," says Louise Race. "There are no strangers at the Wheatsheaf, only friends you haven't met yet!

"During the England matches the atmosphere has been amazing and party-like, we are all very patriotic!"

Durham Students’ Union – Riverside Bar & Café

The Northern Echo:

Address: Dunelm House, New Elvet, Durham DH1 3AN

Facilities: Open to both students and locals alike, we offer a fab and friendly service to families, groups and individuals. Serving ice cold pints from £1.70, cocktails from £3.50, 12ins pizzas from £5 and hot wraps from £3.25. Coverage of the World Cup on our giant HD screen and access to our large outdoor terrace with beautiful river views. We are also open to celebrate the Durham Miners’ Gala.

The Northern Echo:

Reason to come: We have the best prices and best views in Durham City. Come along to Riverside, to cheer the lads on!

Harrowgate Club & Institute Ltd

The Northern Echo:

Address: Salters Lane North, Darlington, DL1 3DT

Facilities: "With the truly amazing performance of England reaching to the semi-finals, we are opening up our concert hall on Wednesday to show the match on our three 120ins screens. We’ll have light bar snacks available to purchase to keep the kids of all sizes happy. Free parking at the rear of the building. Doors open from 6pm, so bring the kids and lets enjoy the night."

Reason to come: "This will be an event that the whole family can enjoy and remember history in the making."

The Fleece Inn, Northallerton

The Northern Echo:

Address : The Fleece Inn, 89 High Street, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8PP

Contact: 01609 773345. Facebook @thefleecenew

Facilities: Homely pub with two large TVs showing the England match, John Smiths £2.80 a pint. Fosters and Carling on draught. Selection of bottles. Bottles of Fosters five for £10. Home cooked food served till 6pm. Large beer garden. 

Reason to come: "Join the celebration as we cheer on England in the semi final of the World Cup! The Fleece is a friendly, lively pub with music, people singing and laughing. Great atmosphere, friendly staff that provide great customer service to everyone. Dog friendly and child friendly pub."

The Northern Echo:

The Cleveland Bay

Address: Ings Road Redcar

Contact: 01642 475757

Facilities: Food, Drink, Large Screen TVs, 10ft projector screen, 30 car parking spaces

Reason to come: "Our great family atmosphere. We are a family run local pub always welcoming customers from all age groups." 

Richmondshire Cricket Club  

The Northern Echo:

Address: Hurgill Road, Richmond, DL10 4AR

Facilities: Beer, beer, beer and bar meals, gigantic screen in a large function room with plenty of seating, additional large TVs in every room, large beer garden - possibly the best in Yorkshire!

Reason to come: "Friendly, lively atmosphere with football anthems pre-match to set the mood and football chants during the game will make this the place to be in Richmond!

"Dressing up, faces painted is a certainty and look out for the two Crusaders on duty! Families welcome and disabled access and ramps inside the building."

Send answers to the questions below to Matt Westcott at matt.westcott@nne.co.uk

Name of venue:

Address:

Facilities (ie beer/TV screens/family friendly, special offers etc):

Tell us why the atmosphere will be special at your premises:

Please send a picture of your venue and/or staff behind the bar.