Dynamite Red Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 What are peoples thoughts about pre match drinks at MK, it would seem pubs near the ground are non existent (one of reasons I hate modern out of town stadiums). There is the concourse at the ground which will be stupidly busy with shite cider/lager/beer in plastic cups. Does anyone have any better solutions or plans to go elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Just posted something similar on the mk ticket thread, definitely a good idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zyderiup Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 The Swan in Fenny Stratford is where we will probably go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redarmy987 Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Will be more than 4k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 This is from the The Milton Keynes Dons Supporters Association: The Red Dot Bar is situated at the front of the stadium, has SKY TV and welcomes away fans. There are also bar facilities inside the stadium which are located off the main concourse at the rear of the away end. The nearest pubs welcoming away fans are The Red Lion and The Swan in Fenny Stratford which are a 20 minute walk from the ground, and the Enigma on route from Bletchley station. There are several large bars in Milton Keynes town centre. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Will be more than 4k Helpful. When we know the exact figure I will ask the mods to update the title for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Fenney Stratford or Central MK seem to be the only realistic options other than the ground. Fenney is closer but more choice in central MK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 A few suggestions... The Plough Simpson Road Milton Keynes MK6 3AH United Kingdom The Red Lion 11 Lock View Lane Fenny Strafford Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK1 1BY, United Kingdom The Dolphin Whaddon Way Bletchley Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK3 7JZ, United Kingdom The Wheatsheaf 21 Station Road Bow Brickhill Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK17 9JU, United Kingdom The Chequers Pub 48 Watling Street Bletchley, Buckinghamshire MK2 2BY United Kingdom Anyone fancy any of those? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoke_Gifford_Red Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Will be more than 4k Agreed - more than 4000 already sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1891 B.C. Sweden Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Some pubs http://whatpub.com/search?q=Denbigh+North&lat=52.0092&lng=-0.73247&alt=towns&r=10&t=t&p=1&features=Pub%2CRealAle%2COpen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Junior GO Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 A few suggestions... The Plough Simpson Road Milton Keynes MK6 3AH United Kingdom The Red Lion 11 Lock View Lane Fenny Strafford Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK1 1BY, United Kingdom The Dolphin Whaddon Way Bletchley Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK3 7JZ, United Kingdom The Wheatsheaf 21 Station Road Bow Brickhill Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK17 9JU, United Kingdom The Chequers Pub 48 Watling Street Bletchley, Buckinghamshire MK2 2BY United Kingdom Anyone fancy any of those? All of them Pub crawl? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamesBCFC Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 A few suggestions... The Plough Simpson Road Milton Keynes MK6 3AH United Kingdom The Red Lion 11 Lock View Lane Fenny Strafford Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK1 1BY, United Kingdom The Dolphin Whaddon Way Bletchley Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK3 7JZ, United Kingdom The Wheatsheaf 21 Station Road Bow Brickhill Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK17 9JU, United Kingdom The Chequers Pub 48 Watling Street Bletchley, Buckinghamshire MK2 2BY United Kingdom Anyone fancy any of those? To be fair we will need more than one- pretty sure when I was in cov I heard we drank one of the pubs dry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoch Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Will be getting into the MK around 12ish, any suggestions of decents pubs in centre? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted February 3, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 The Swan in Fenny Stratford is where we will probably goI reckon this is the best bet. Not to far away plus several other pubs nearby for overspill. Map of area.goo.gl/i33ZYo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Garland-sweden Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 Have a good time there everybody and bring at least one Point back. Always Believe. Coyr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 I would have gone to the inn on the lake if I was going. It looks like it does good food etc. As for the red lion, it doesn't look too red for me inside.https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/The+Inn+on+the+Lake/@52.0095305,-0.7305869,1348m/data=!3m1!1e3!4m2!3m1!1s0x0000000000000000:0xa183cce6b0287a37 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityexile Posted February 3, 2015 Report Share Posted February 3, 2015 OK. Firstly, Bletchley by far the best train station. If you end up at MK central, it is a regular service between the two. Pubs, you have a choice. The ground is out of town. It is far from an easy walk. If you have plenty of time, you could head off to the centre of MK. Head for the big building that dominated the skyline - the Xscape. There are quite a few chain bars around there. Alternatively, there are some pubs around what is called 'The Hub' which is no more than five minutes walk from the central station. Again, chains, but nice enough. Leave plenty of time to get a cab or whatever to the ground. If your fancy something with a bit more character, then personally I would recommend Fenny Stratford. Really, litle more than a secondary high street now, but with a number of more local pubs along it, and twenty minutes walk from the ground. The ground itself is right in a big retail centre, so if you want something to eat, MacDonalds etc right by the ground. it's also not the worst ground in the country to get a drink at, by any manner of means. Personally, I would go Fenny, but just depends what you are after.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inpeace Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Dons fan in peace. The main pub I'd recommend for big groups of away supporters is definitely The Enigma Tavern - it's about a 10 minute walk from the stadium. To get there, best way is via Bletchley train station (Bletchley is the nearest BR station to the ground). Come out of the station, immediately turn left, past the police station and onto the main road, keep on the footpath turning left and walk along the dual carriageway (there are footpaths/pavements), past the bus station and the Enigma Tavern is on your right. It's about a 6 minute walk from Bletchley station. When you're ready to walk to the stadium, just keep going the way you were along the footpath next to the dual carriageway, under the underpass and you will see signs for the stadium. I'd think the latest you want to be leaving that pub to get to the ground/in your seat is around 2.15. The Enigma Tavern is just a chain pub but it has a pretty big outside area out the front. I've driven past a few times when there have been big followings for away supporters and that place is packed with loads of fans. I remember last season there were a lot of Wolves fans there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted February 5, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Dons fan in peace. The main pub I'd recommend for big groups of away supporters is definitely The Enigma Tavern - it's about a 10 minute walk from the stadium. To get there, best way is via Bletchley train station (Bletchley is the nearest BR station to the ground). Come out of the station, immediately turn left, past the police station and onto the main road, keep on the footpath turning left and walk along the dual carriageway (there are footpaths/pavements), past the bus station and the Enigma Tavern is on your right. It's about a 6 minute walk from Bletchley station. When you're ready to walk to the stadium, just keep going the way you were along the footpath next to the dual carriageway, under the underpass and you will see signs for the stadium. I'd think the latest you want to be leaving that pub to get to the ground/in your seat is around 2.15. The Enigma Tavern is just a chain pub but it has a pretty big outside area out the front. I've driven past a few times when there have been big followings for away supporters and that place is packed with loads of fans. I remember last season there were a lot of Wolves fans there. Many thanks for the info Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Can anyone recommend a pub with a good soft play facility? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Junior GO Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Can anyone recommend a pub with a good soft play facility? ffs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thephat1 Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Getting to Bletchley 12.45 Enigma Tavern it is then ! You'll spot me as i'll be the one with the Jesters Hat on!! See you there and if you do spot me come say hello would be great to see some that post on here in real life so to speak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
inpeace Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Just to add, those going to The Enigma Tavern, when you turn left out of Bletchley Station, its past the police station, turn left and under the footbridge before turning left onto the dual carriageway. Like I said, it's a Weatherspoons type pub so don't expect 'real' ales etc but in terms of location and size, it's ideal for you lot turning up in your dozens/hundreds there. -ALSO- For those in smaller groups, there is Bletchley Working Men's club before The Enigma Tavern (maybe pop in on the way). This is located just after you pass under the footbridge on the right hand side before you turn left to go on the dual carriageway footpath. This pub (working mens club) does welcome away fans but only in smaller numbers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 ffs Is that one of the new chains? It would be particularly good if they had a slider Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i hate rovers Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Dont you mean some cider?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted February 5, 2015 Report Share Posted February 5, 2015 Any decent pubs that do food in Fenny? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Where we going then?!?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveF Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 I was thinking Three Trees to eat then the Swan or the enigma? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northamptonshire Red Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Enigma is probably the best shout! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeepUpLino Posted February 7, 2015 Report Share Posted February 7, 2015 Don't go in the Swan proper shithole, like going back in time!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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