King Charles III drinks beer at a reception on March 31 in Hamburg, Germany. Photo: Samir Hussein - Pool/WireImage via Getty Images
King Charles III will officially be crowned monarch Saturday, about eight months after the death of his mother, Queen Elizabeth II.
State of play: The coronation begins at 3am in Arizona — which is way earlier than we're willing to wake up on a weekend.
Yes, but: You can recognize the dawn of a new day in the U.K. by stopping at one of these English pubs in the afternoon.
- Tomorrow's also the Kentucky Derby, if you need another British-inspired reason to drink!
George & Dragon
Zoom in: Perhaps the most storied pub in the Valley, George & Dragon offers classic British fare and "proper pints."
Location: Central Phoenix
Cornish Pasty Co.
Zoom in: This local chain has transformed the traditional bland pasty with offerings like chicken tikka masala and carne adovada stuffed in a tasty pastry pouch. And of course they have plenty of beers on tap to wash them down.
Location: Multiple spots, in Tempe, Mesa, Scottsdale and Phoenix
Crown Public House
Zoom in: "You'll never walk alone" at this soccer-loving, suds-pouring tavern. Don't skip the poutine!
Location: Downtown Phoenix
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