Restaurants & Bars
Boston Bars Open Until 3 A.M.? World Cup Proposal Could Push Back Last Call.
A bill from Fall River Rep. Carole Fiola would allow "last call" to be pushed back so that bars could be open until 3 a.m. instead of 2 a.m.
Updated on: May 28, 2026
Massachusetts bars and restaurants could get more time to cash in on the business boom that the 2026 FIFA World Cup and America 250 celebrations are expected to bring to the Boston area this summer.
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A bill from Fall River Rep. Carole Fiola would allow "last call" to be pushed back so that bars could be open until 3 a.m. instead of 2 a.m. It would also let cities and towns permit drinking in certain public spaces, such as World Cup watch parties.
If passed, the law would let cities and towns decide whether to extend last call all summer, just for match days, or not at all. But the clock is ticking with matches set to begin in about two weeks.
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