Bubble Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 Any suggestions - In London from 1pm looking to make an afternoon of it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider-Head23 Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 London Bridge- The George is a good shout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcshorey Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 Just now, Cider-Head23 said: London Bridge- The George is a good shout. I'll be heading to The George. I think they've just finished a refurb too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BessexRED Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 I’m not sure London Bridge is the best really. It depends when you’re getting there and how — we get into Paddington AM so will be making our way through London. I’ve found London Bridge is expensive (as are most places in London) and generally not great. Will be stopping off at Putney I imagine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc01 Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 Dickens Inn, st. Katherines Docks (not been there for a few years but used to be ok). Or across the river in Rotherhithe the Mayflower. Both on the river - expensive, but aint it all in that there London. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 London Bridge is good for away fans at Millwall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingLear Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 I've been told from a mate who went last year that we're drinking in 'The Sheaf' near Borough Market. Was good last year apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BessexRED Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said: London Bridge is good for away fans at Millwall. Is it? I don't think so at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, BessexRED said: Is it? I don't think so at all. Oh? Only been once granted but seemed alright I thought that day. Surely it's where decent numbers congregate, bringing with it good atmosphere pre game etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 2 hours ago, bcfc01 said: Dickens Inn, st. Katherines Docks (not been there for a few years but used to be ok). Or across the river in Rotherhithe the Mayflower. Both on the river - expensive, but aint it all in that there London. If you are looking for a nice lunch - the food in The Dickens is expensive and not the best - try the Indian just behind it, i.e. walking towards The Dickens, skirt it and you will see the Indian in front of you. I forget what it is called, but the restaurant is very clean and the food/service excellent. It's not expensive, either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BessexRED Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 9 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Oh? Only been once granted but seemed alright I thought that day. Surely it's where decent numbers congregate, bringing with it good atmosphere pre game etc. I've been a few times. I'm not keen on it personally, it's ridiculously expensive, the police try and kettle you into one pub and I just think given you're in London there are better places to drink. If you've any decent pubs to recommend around that area though I'd be more than happy to try it tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagon Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 Wonder where Ajax will be hanging out. They'll be making some noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RoystonFoote'snephew Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 If you want food and good real ale I would suggest the Shipwrights Arms at London Bridge. Turn right out of the station and head towards the City. You can’t miss it. Otherwise almost any pub around London Bridge/Borough Market is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selred Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 2 hours ago, BessexRED said: I’m not sure London Bridge is the best really. It depends when you’re getting there and how — we get into Paddington AM so will be making our way through London. I’ve found London Bridge is expensive (as are most places in London) and generally not great. Will be stopping off at Putney I imagine. London Bridge is 1 train from Millwall, so it's handy to be there up to 30-45mins before kick off. Putney is completely in the wrong direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexhill reds Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 Lots of decent pubs in and around Borough Market, avoid the Banker and Barrow Boy like the plague, there's a couple of pretentious bars in and around the Shard which are best avoided. If you drink on the river pubs, you'll pay a premium, and frankly unless the sun is out they're not worth it. There is a decent cider place, Hawkes Cidery & Taproom which is worth a visit you're up there for the afternoon and have got a bit of time as it is about a 20 min walk from London Bridge, The Rake in Borough Market itself is a good one as that tends to have some form of cider in, it is a bit small though so don't expect it to be the "away" pub. Word of warning, not much Thatchers to be had around here unless in a 'Spoons. Nearest one to London Bridge is the Crosse Keys in Gracechurch St which again is about 20 mins from London Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 21 minutes ago, Flagon said: Wonder where Ajax will be hanging out. They'll be making some noise. Under the sink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bubble Posted April 29, 2019 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 7 minutes ago, bexhill reds said: Lots of decent pubs in and around Borough Market, avoid the Banker and Barrow Boy like the plague, there's a couple of pretentious bars in and around the Shard which are best avoided. If you drink on the river pubs, you'll pay a premium, and frankly unless the sun is out they're not worth it. There is a decent cider place, Hawkes Cidery & Taproom which is worth a visit you're up there for the afternoon and have got a bit of time as it is about a 20 min walk from London Bridge, The Rake in Borough Market itself is a good one as that tends to have some form of cider in, it is a bit small though so don't expect it to be the "away" pub. Word of warning, not much Thatchers to be had around here unless in a 'Spoons. Nearest one to London Bridge is the Crosse Keys in Gracechurch St which again is about 20 mins from London Bridge. Hawkes Cidery not open until Wednesday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfcshorey Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 11 minutes ago, bexhill reds said: Lots of decent pubs in and around Borough Market, avoid the Banker and Barrow Boy like the plague, there's a couple of pretentious bars in and around the Shard which are best avoided. If you drink on the river pubs, you'll pay a premium, and frankly unless the sun is out they're not worth it. There is a decent cider place, Hawkes Cidery & Taproom which is worth a visit you're up there for the afternoon and have got a bit of time as it is about a 20 min walk from London Bridge, The Rake in Borough Market itself is a good one as that tends to have some form of cider in, it is a bit small though so don't expect it to be the "away" pub. Word of warning, not much Thatchers to be had around here unless in a 'Spoons. Nearest one to London Bridge is the Crosse Keys in Gracechurch St which again is about 20 mins from London Bridge. Agreed, Barrow Boy is rubbish... There's a couple of proper boozers down Borough High St, but good cider is hard to find. Last year the Bunch of Grapes was the one police decided to kettle everyone from. If you stay clear of the masses, you'll be fine and evade any police enforced walking to and from station/ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 43 minutes ago, BessexRED said: I've been a few times. I'm not keen on it personally, it's ridiculously expensive, the police try and kettle you into one pub and I just think given you're in London there are better places to drink. If you've any decent pubs to recommend around that area though I'd be more than happy to try it tomorrow. Old Kings Head. Don't know if it's an away friendly pub though. Been there in general for non Millwall v whoever football, seems a good football pub. Feeling it maybe popular with Millwall fans too, but can't really remember. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flagon Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 23 minutes ago, bcfcshorey said: Agreed, Barrow Boy is rubbish... There's a couple of proper boozers down Borough High St, but good cider is hard to find. Last year the Bunch of Grapes was the one police decided to kettle everyone from. If you stay clear of the masses, you'll be fine and evade any police enforced walking to and from station/ground. Yeah Bunch of Grapes is alright but once it got a bit more full and singing started the police came over. Didn't stop a good old sing song but you could see the police didn't want it and as it got nearer to kick off it was pretty much enforced walk to station Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BessexRED Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 47 minutes ago, Selred said: London Bridge is 1 train from Millwall, so it's handy to be there up to 30-45mins before kick off. Putney is completely in the wrong direction. It's on the way. We're getting into London for before 10am so we'll make our way across throughout the day. 43 minutes ago, bexhill reds said: Lots of decent pubs in and around Borough Market, avoid the Banker and Barrow Boy like the plague, there's a couple of pretentious bars in and around the Shard which are best avoided. If you drink on the river pubs, you'll pay a premium, and frankly unless the sun is out they're not worth it. There is a decent cider place, Hawkes Cidery & Taproom which is worth a visit you're up there for the afternoon and have got a bit of time as it is about a 20 min walk from London Bridge, The Rake in Borough Market itself is a good one as that tends to have some form of cider in, it is a bit small though so don't expect it to be the "away" pub. Word of warning, not much Thatchers to be had around here unless in a 'Spoons. Nearest one to London Bridge is the Crosse Keys in Gracechurch St which again is about 20 mins from London Bridge. 3 minutes ago, Flagon said: Yeah Bunch of Grapes is alright but once it got a bit more full and singing started the police came over. Didn't stop a good old sing song but you could see the police didn't want it and as it got nearer to kick off it was pretty much enforced walk to station I was just about to come in here and say the Bunch of Grapes has been recommended by a couple of people I've asked this morning about it. Going to give it a go, went to the Banker and Borrow Boy last year, complete load of shite. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonRobin Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 I’m a student in London and the Half Moon Wetherspoons on Mile End Road is a nice little spoons, 2.85 for a pint of thatchers, 35 mins to the Den ( get off at Surrey Quays station)If you wanna save a few bob go here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 On Barrow Boy and Banker front. Don't know if it's still the case but as of early October no away fans as per 'agreement' with police. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bexhill reds Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: On Barrow Boy and Banker front. Don't know if it's still the case but as of early October no away fans as per 'agreement' with police. It's just a shite tourist trap pub, away fans or not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 I'd definitely say the George. It's a properly historic pub. There's a few on Borough High Street that are okay but that is the best of them. Not the cheapest pub on Earth, for sure, but a very decent place. I reckon Putney and Mile End aren't great for getting to the game afterwards. If you want to save money and are after a Wetherspoons that's convenient then there is one at Cannon Street, which is not far from London Bridge. Not going to be as cheap as Mile End but way more convenient and will be once you factor extra travel costs in. But, to be honest, if you're in all afternoon and making an afternoon of it, go for the nicer pubs on Borough High Street and around London Bridge. So definitely the George, maybe the Market Porter. The Miller is pretty decent too, or was last time I was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 5 minutes ago, bexhill reds said: It's just a shite tourist trap pub, away fans or not Yeah - so many better pubs with in a five minute walk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coppello Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 I'll probably head to the George and aim to get a train to the Den at 7ish. Does anyone know if they're selling beer in the away end? I can't remember what the deal was last year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devoncider Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, Coppello said: I'll probably head to the George and aim to get a train to the Den at 7ish. Does anyone know if they're selling beer in the away end? I can't remember what the deal was last year! they did last year, I seem to remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BessexRED Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 51 minutes ago, LondonRobin said: I’m a student in London and the Half Moon Wetherspoons on Mile End Road is a nice little spoons, 2.85 for a pint of thatchers, 35 mins to the Den ( get off at Surrey Quays station)If you wanna save a few bob go here. Not a huge Wetherspoons fan but for Fulham away last year we spent about 5 hours in The Pommelers Rest by Tower Bridge with lots of other City fans, was a mint day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted April 29, 2019 Report Share Posted April 29, 2019 34 minutes ago, bexhill reds said: It's just a shite tourist trap pub, away fans or not Yeah, think I went last year and it was meh. Not missing much... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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