Bradley Howe, who runs Seattle’s Kangaroo and Kiwi bar, says the upcoming World Cup is set to be the busiest period in the pub’s history. Howe, originally from country New South Wales, has owned and managed the bar for 25 years. Multiple outlets report that the pub is often known as a gathering spot for Australian and New Zealand supporters, and that the World Cup is bringing additional soccer fans to the venue.
The articles describe Howe’s expectation of heavier trading as match days approach, with patrons likely to increase demand for drinks and food. While the reports focus mainly on Howe’s personal outlook and his long-running role in the business, they also present the broader context that major international sporting events tend to drive foot traffic to themed bars. All sources characterize the World Cup as arriving at a time when Howe is prepared for a surge in customers, and they align on the claim that he anticipates his biggest trading day ever.
