Brentford Away

[Unan]

Who's going then? Got to go by myself haven't I. Can anyone help with general information about Griffin Park? Pubs etc  

Also, when I bought my ticket there wasn't an option for Upper/Lower, is the upper sold out or is it first come first serve? Thanks

[Son of Fred]

Pub on each corner of the ground-happy days!...

[EmersonsRed]

Pub on each corner...

[Totterdown's Finest]

Think one of the pubs might have closed. I shall be there (Brentford, not in a now former pub!)

[shelts]

Would love to be at Griffin Park but I'm having my hip replaced that very day 

[DANWRENBCFC4LIFE]

Last season just us fans turned up and not the players 

[Redmycolour]

Had trouble parking last season may give a miss.

[Reading Red UTC]

Got my ticket this afternoon! First time visiting Griffin Park. Good to tick this one off before they move in to their new stadium! 

[exAtyeoMax]

I'm going straight from work. Upper tier, cos I'm too short for the standing area.  A great little ground, bricks and iron.

[Wolf Island]

32 minutes ago, Robert the bruce said:

Pub on each corner of the ground-happy days!...

At least one is closed, but yes pretty easy ale access. Last time I went lots of City and Bees fans mixing cordially in the New Inn. Not sure about the others.

[Dunc]

I'm heading down. Went to watch QPR play there last season and great day out. I recommend the Nelson pub about a 5 minute walk from the ground. Seemed friendly and nice beer garden if the sun is out.

[ExiledAjax]

I'm going! My first game of the season.

And yes the pub on the southern corner of the ground closed a few years back.

I think all the pubs on the corners welcome away fans but it's The Griffin that's closest to the away end entrance.

[You Do The Dziekanowski]

50 minutes ago, shelts said:

Would love to be at Griffin Park but I'm having my hip replaced that very day 

Not exactly an acceptable excuse if I'm honest.

 

Surely you'll be fit and ready to be bouncing round the ground after the op? 

 

Man up 

 

In all seriousness hope you have a speedy recovery and you're at the gate again soon,  hip replacements can be a nightmare to get over

[Selred]

As a London based fan I'm so glad this is at the start of the season (normally make first home game and Birmingham away but in Greece for both!).

Great little ground, hidden away in little backstreets. Bring it on! 

[shelts]

2 hours ago, You Do The Dziekanowski said:

Not exactly an acceptable excuse if I'm honest.

 

Surely you'll be fit and ready to be bouncing round the ground after the op? 

 

Man up 

 

In all seriousness hope you have a speedy recovery and you're at the gate again soon,  hip replacements can be a nightmare to get over

I'm gonna do my best to make the Millwall game !!!

[Offside]

Great ground, decent pubs, friendly home fans - well worth a visit, even though it's often not the happiest of venues for City results-wise. One of the only grounds apart from Ashton Gate where I have watched games from different sides because the away end has changed a couple of times.

[exAtyeoMax]

1 minute ago, Offside said:

Great ground, decent pubs, friendly home fans - well worth a visit, even though it's often not the happiest of venues for City results-wise. One of the only grounds apart from Ashton Gate where I have watched games from different sides because the away end has changed a couple of times.

I really enjoyed going there last season (shame it isn't a Saturday this time) even though we lost. 

[And Its Smith]

Going on my own. If anyone wants a pint with a grumpy **** let me know 

[Wolf Island]

2 hours ago, Offside said:

 One of the only grounds apart from Ashton Gate where I have watched games from different sides because the away end has changed a couple of times.

Yes I remember seeing Gary Johnson's first game in charge (or one of them) in what is now the home end, with Wilkshire slamming in a free kick winner. 

[Grey Fox]

3 hours ago, RedDave said:

Going on my own. If anyone wants a pint with a grumpy **** let me know 

The Griffin is in my opinion the best, real ale and 1 minutte walk from the away turnstiles. Am going straight from work so look out for another grumpy old git in a suit and introduce yourself. Or send me a message

[GoodridgeandGoater]

Didn't Leroy Lita come off the bench to turn a game in the Danny Wilson and era? Scored two to win if i remember right. An after-Christmas game? Remember bouncing on that roofless terrace 

[wendyredredrobin]

West London is a fairly close day out from Brizzle, but best bet is to go on the train as parking is a bit of a mare and you never know what you are going to get on the M4.

Brentford fans are on the whole a relatively friendly lot.

[Redmycolour]

12 hours ago, Grey Fox said:

The Griffin is in my opinion the best, real ale and 1 minutte walk from the away turnstiles. Am going straight from work so look out for another grumpy old git in a suit and introduce yourself. Or send me a message

Where's the best place to park with ( blue badge),

[Grey Fox]

7 hours ago, redmycolour said:

Where's the best place to park with ( blue badge),

Most streets are resident parking only. I normally park on the pavement underneath the M4 flyover and then walk doown to the ground. There are also a few small car parks in Brentford itself near the shops

[Redmycolour]

9 hours ago, Grey Fox said:

Most streets are resident parking only. I normally park on the pavement underneath the M4 flyover and then walk doown to the ground. There are also a few small car parks in Brentford itself near the shops

Cheers mate, thanks for info

[lgbbcf]

lots of pubs around, parking is residential almost everywhere, there is a carpark on the main road as you come off the motorway, which is has a large sign painted down the side saying ironically 'this is not a carpark' which is quite cheap and usually has lots of spaces.