Nicola Moxham, of The Mustard Pot, says she has listened to the concerns of her regular customers.
The publican acknowledged the decision not to screen games would likely cost her money but added she did not want to offend regulars whose judgement she trusted.With the benefit of hindsight, she admitted she should have delved deeper into Qatar's stance on LGBT people.
"A few months ago, it was a case of, football is on, I'll show it. I should have looked more into it but I was busy with life," said Ms Moxham. She said initial criticism from customers at her decision to screen the World Cup was not "nasty" but was borne from genuine concern.Image caption,Businessman Lawrence Barton, who runs several venues in Birmingham's Gay Village, said they would not be showing games.Organisers have previously stated "everyone is welcome" to visit Qatar to watch the tournament.
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