Germany's 'Bridlington pub' gripped by Euros fever

Paul Moss, with landlady Desiree, bought the fixtures and fittings from a pub in Bridlington before transporting them to Germany

A man who bought a traditional British pub on eBay and rebuilt it in Germany is preparing to welcome England football fans at the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament.

Paul Moss, 52, took the fixtures and fittings from The New Crown in Quay Road, Bridlington, and shipped them hundreds of miles to Iserlohn, near Dortmund.

Mr Moss, who has lived in Germany for almost 30 years, said he bought the boozer's contents because "an English pub was one of the things I missed the most".

For the Euros, the pub has been adorned with St George's cross bunting and is live-screening games involving England, Germany and title-holders Italy.

Paul Moss wanted to recreate the feel of a traditional English boozer

Mr Moss, who is originally from London and studied in Hull, said: "We are hoping England fans who come over will come and have a beer with us."

Mr Moss said the town was hosting the Italian national team and he had also stocked up on Italian beer in preparation for an influx of fans.

The boozer opened in 2021 and Mr Moss says his German customers have enjoyed the experience, adding that he wanted fans from every nation to enjoy a "cosmopolitan atmosphere in a cosy English boozer".

The ex-pat embarked on the "silly idea" of buying the contents of the pub after it came up for sale on eBay.

"It took us one-and-a-half years to finish, but it is now a successful business," he said. "I took everything - the only thing I left behind was the sticky carpets."

The owner of The New Crown said he has tried to create a "cosmopolitan atmosphere" at his traditional English pub

England fans will be looking for the team to go one better this time around after losing to Italy on penalties at Euro 2020.

Asked who he is backing, Mr Moss said he hoped to see all three teams progress in the tournament, with England taking on Germany at some point.

He said the Germans he had spoken to were being "a bit cagey" about their chances, while England were considered one of the favourites for the tournament.

Euro 2024 will be Germany's first major tournament as hosts since the 2006 FIFA World Cup, with fixtures taking place in 10 host cities including the capital, Berlin.

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