bungle Posted 1 September, 2009 Posted 1 September, 2009 Seeing as such an important part of the away day is the pub (except for those who use the travel club, I guess), thought it might be good to discuss the best pubs so far this season. Perhaps we could even try to decide on the best of the year come next May?! Rules are, you can only nominate pubs you have visited this season (so no commenting on pubs for games we haven't had yet, they may have got better/worse!). Also, note that the Antigallican in Charlton is NOT a good pub. Two pubs quite high up the list for me already. The Grove in Huddersfield was good, if a little quiet, but for it was beaten by The Crown in Stockport which had 16 excellent ales and had a bit more of a football atmosphere inside, with Stockport fans about as well.
RedAndWhite91 Posted 1 September, 2009 Posted 1 September, 2009 The Arkell's Inn (I think it's called) just outside Swindon's ground. It was full of angry Swindon fans and dodgy characters in Stone Island clothes talking about wanting to do over Saints fans... A fairly intimidating atmosphere I thought, but good fun nonetheless listening to some of their 'hooligan' conversations. Seeing as it's the only away game I have been able to get to this season I will nominate this sh!thole.
saint_bert Posted 1 September, 2009 Posted 1 September, 2009 I liked the spoons in Swindon town centre
Torres Posted 1 September, 2009 Posted 1 September, 2009 Rules are, you can only nominate pubs you have visited this season (so no commenting on pubs for games we haven't had yet, they may have got better/worse!). Also, note that the Antigallican in Charlton is NOT a good pub. :confused:
Torres Posted 1 September, 2009 Posted 1 September, 2009 Given that I failed to make it to a pub before Huddersfield and only managed two pints in some dump in Swindon, I too nominate The Crown in Stockport for best away pub so far.
bungle Posted 1 September, 2009 Author Posted 1 September, 2009 :confused: This pub (despite refurb) will never change. It is a dump.
Andy_Porter Posted 1 September, 2009 Posted 1 September, 2009 Can't say i've been anywhere decent yet this season.
Kaiser Soze Posted 1 September, 2009 Posted 1 September, 2009 Seeing as such an important part of the away day is the pub (except for those who use the travel club, I guess), thought it might be good to discuss the best pubs so far this season. Perhaps we could even try to decide on the best of the year come next May?! Rules are, you can only nominate pubs you have visited this season (so no commenting on pubs for games we haven't had yet, they may have got better/worse!). Also, note that the Antigallican in Charlton is NOT a good pub. Two pubs quite high up the list for me already. The Grove in Huddersfield was good, if a little quiet, but for it was beaten by The Crown in Stockport which had 16 excellent ales and had a bit more of a football atmosphere inside, with Stockport fans about as well. The Crown in Stockport was the worse pub I've ever been too. Crap selection of beers, no atmosphere, delapidated, little space and rude staff.
Michelle Posted 1 September, 2009 Posted 1 September, 2009 If anyone votes for The Merlin I'll personally shoot them.
saints_is_the_south Posted 2 September, 2009 Posted 2 September, 2009 If anyone votes for The Merlin I'll personally shoot them. +1. As already posted, the spoons in Swindon town centre was good, lovely steaks & cheap beer.
Michelle Posted 2 September, 2009 Posted 2 September, 2009 +1. As already posted, the spoons in Swindon town centre was good, lovely steaks & cheap beer. Only went to one other pub, The Glue Pot. Nice little place though, good for my ale drinking friends, and I just stuck to the trusty voddy!
Wilko Posted 3 September, 2009 Posted 3 September, 2009 The Crown in Stockport was the worse pub I've ever been too. Crap selection of beers, no atmosphere, delapidated, little space and rude staff. It wins my nomination. You can't argue with 16 real ales. Having said that, it's the only one I've been to this season, so there's not much competition.
Michelle Posted 3 September, 2009 Posted 3 September, 2009 The Merlin was decent The Merlin was crap. The only good thing about it was the parking.
Pat from Poole Posted 3 September, 2009 Posted 3 September, 2009 The Merlin was crap. The only good thing about it was the parking. And the fact that the helpful doorman told us we could go to the local Co-op shop a minute's walk away from the Merlin and then come back and drink our cans of beer outside the front entrance to the Merlin. Good work fella. Sadly as driver I didn't benefit, but decided to get in the longest queue for a chip shop i have ever seen in my life (the chippie by the ground); took half-an-hour to get served in there, about the same as the Merlin, truth be told. Clearly neither establishment was prepared for 3,000 of us turning up.
saint_stevo Posted 3 September, 2009 Posted 3 September, 2009 The Merlin was crap. The only good thing about it was the parking. prob cos u were with scott tbf...... it did take me a while to get a beer, and was a tad sweaty in the queue. your rite, it sucked
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 7 September, 2009 Posted 7 September, 2009 The Crown in Stockport was the worse pub I've ever been too. Crap selection of beers, no atmosphere, delapidated, little space and rude staff. did you ask for a pint of lager?
ladysaint Posted 8 September, 2009 Posted 8 September, 2009 Maybe we should have a league based on the away pubs or have the best northern away pub and best southern away pub. Sorry just wanted to make the 1,000th post on this forum.
Torres Posted 8 September, 2009 Posted 8 September, 2009 Maybe we should have a league based on the away pubs or have the best northern away pub and best southern away pub. Sorry just wanted to make the 1,000th post on this forum. The JPT (Johnson's Pub Trophy) !
Scummer Posted 8 September, 2009 Posted 8 September, 2009 As already posted, the spoons in Swindon town centre was good, lovely steaks & cheap beer. Which one? There were two in the same road about 50 yards apart.
The Mac Attack Posted 9 September, 2009 Posted 9 September, 2009 Antigallican = Great pub. Complete dump! What more could you want pregame. Hod your wischd Bungle
Saint_clark Posted 4 October, 2009 Posted 4 October, 2009 Rose of Denmark was pretty good at Charlton.
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 4 October, 2009 Posted 4 October, 2009 The Arkell's Inn (I think it's called) just outside Swindon's ground. It was full of angry Swindon fans and dodgy characters in Stone Island clothes talking about wanting to do over Saints fans... A fairly intimidating atmosphere I thought, but good fun nonetheless listening to some of their 'hooligan' conversations. Seeing as it's the only away game I have been able to get to this season I will nominate this sh!thole. The County Hotel, I think. It's always like that, even when there is no football.
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 4 October, 2009 Posted 4 October, 2009 I liked the spoons in Swindon town centre That doesn't narrow it down though. There are three within a couple of minutes walk of each other. The Savoy, ex cinema, the Groves Company Inn, bit run down and opposite the kebab shop and the Sir Daniel, a new pub about 100 yards from the Grove.
saintjinksie Posted 4 October, 2009 Posted 4 October, 2009 +1. As already posted, the spoons in Swindon town centre was good, lovely steaks & cheap beer. yeah that was ok and a spoons is always cheap. The one in watford was probably the best though. The social club we went to in hudderfield had the worst live band Ive ever heard, doing sh*te covers of rock songs.
Michelle Posted 4 October, 2009 Posted 4 October, 2009 Antigallican = Great pub. Complete dump! What more could you want pregame. Hod your wischd Bungle Anyone able to translate? :confused:
saint_stevo Posted 5 October, 2009 Posted 5 October, 2009 That doesn't narrow it down though. There are three within a couple of minutes walk of each other. The Savoy, ex cinema, the Groves Company Inn, bit run down and opposite the kebab shop and the Sir Daniel, a new pub about 100 yards from the Grove. Groves wouldn't let us in. Probably the sir dan. Strangely the old bill were filming people in there....
RedAndWhite91 Posted 5 October, 2009 Posted 5 October, 2009 Yeah Antigallican was great. Went to the Rugby club before Carlisle; doesn't really count as a pub, but good atmosphere as we watched Pompey succumb to a 1-0 loss against Everton Anyone got any recommendations for Southend?
Michelle Posted 9 October, 2009 Posted 9 October, 2009 New contender for worst pub - Golden Lion, Southend. Those who were there, you know what I mean. Those who weren't, by god you missed an experience - it actually makes The Merlin at Swindon look like Pub of the Year in comparison!
Andy_Porter Posted 10 October, 2009 Posted 10 October, 2009 It was pretty horrible, didn't help that I was sober and soaked. I don't think I've been to one nice pub yet this season.
Michelle Posted 10 October, 2009 Posted 10 October, 2009 It was pretty horrible, didn't help that I was sober and soaked. I don't think I've been to one nice pub yet this season. I was sober and soaked too. You couldn't have got drunk in that place even if you'd wanted to, what with the amount of booze they'd run out of!
Andy_Porter Posted 10 October, 2009 Posted 10 October, 2009 Was probably more lager on the floor than at the bar... I'd settle for a **** pub every week if we got a performance like yesterday.
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 10 October, 2009 Posted 10 October, 2009 New contender for worst pub - Golden Lion, Southend. Those who were there, you know what I mean. Those who weren't, by god you missed an experience - it actually makes The Merlin at Swindon look like Pub of the Year in comparison! You should have done what I did. Walked fifty yards up the road, past the Home fans pub, to the Blue Boar on the corner. Nice and warm and welcoming. Two real ales and fantastic bacon and egg rolls...
Hemel Saint Posted 10 October, 2009 Posted 10 October, 2009 New contender for worst pub - Golden Lion, Southend. Those who were there, you know what I mean. Those who weren't, by god you missed an experience - it actually makes The Merlin at Swindon look like Pub of the Year in comparison! SOUTHEND - Went to THE BELL (Toby).... not a bad venue. 3 cask ales, food, beer in real glass not plastic, busy but still able to get a seat, friendly locals OK for Footy Chat/Banter... 7/10
Michelle Posted 10 October, 2009 Posted 10 October, 2009 You should have done what I did. Walked fifty yards up the road, past the Home fans pub, to the Blue Boar on the corner. Nice and warm and welcoming. Two real ales and fantastic bacon and egg rolls... I parked up just outside the Blue Boar, was led to believe that one and the Spread Eagle were both home fans only, so didn't even consider it. Passed the Toby on the way in, couldn't be bothered to walk that far in that rain though!
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 12 October, 2009 Posted 12 October, 2009 I parked up just outside the Blue Boar, was led to believe that one and the Spread Eagle were both home fans only, so didn't even consider it. Passed the Toby on the way in, couldn't be bothered to walk that far in that rain though! Made the mistake of going into the Golden Lion last time. A complete pit. There were no signs on the Boar so I just strolled in. A couple of door security but they were only interested in making calls on their mobiles and staying out of the rain.
Jillyanne Posted 12 October, 2009 Posted 12 October, 2009 New contender for worst pub - Golden Lion, Southend. Those who were there, you know what I mean. Those who weren't, by god you missed an experience - it actually makes The Merlin at Swindon look like Pub of the Year in comparison! We went in there, saw you and Steve Grant, had 1 drink and hot footed it out and went to The Blue Boar for a while. Also went to The Railway which was ok. Never again will I step foot in the Golden Lion!
Michelle Posted 12 October, 2009 Posted 12 October, 2009 We went in there, saw you and Steve Grant, had 1 drink and hot footed it out and went to The Blue Boar for a while. Also went to The Railway which was ok. Never again will I step foot in the Golden Lion! Did ya? Never saw you... did I!?
RedAndWhite91 Posted 12 October, 2009 Posted 12 October, 2009 New contender for worst pub - Golden Lion, Southend. Those who were there, you know what I mean. Those who weren't, by god you missed an experience - it actually makes The Merlin at Swindon look like Pub of the Year in comparison! Not just a contender for the worst pub of the season, the Golden Lion is a contender for worst pub I ever been in. Absolute dive!!!! The only good thing about that place was the roof.
West End Saint Posted 16 October, 2009 Posted 16 October, 2009 Not just a contender for the worst pub of the season, the Golden Lion is a contender for worst pub I ever been in. Absolute dive!!!! The only good thing about that place was the roof. Very true what a hole they didnt have any ice no Cider ran out of some Larger had a p1ss poor attitude the worst pub I have ever been in on away footy and I have been in some sh1tholes. very glad we got w@nkered on the way as it took a age to get served no chance of having too many in that pit. Still a top away day & a ground ticked off the list
saintjinksie Posted 16 October, 2009 Posted 16 October, 2009 Not just a contender for the worst pub of the season, the Golden Lion is a contender for worst pub I ever been in. Absolute dive!!!! The only good thing about that place was the roof. sodding wet, sticky floor, horrible p*ssers and no cider. what an experience. I was loving the poster advertising indutrial goth, not sure what that is?
RedAndWhite91 Posted 16 October, 2009 Posted 16 October, 2009 sodding wet, sticky floor, horrible p*ssers and no cider. what an experience. I was loving the poster advertising indutrial goth, not sure what that is? Haha yeah that poster was well odd, and yeh it was a nightmare finding it in the rain, cheers for the pint anyhow mate.
West End Saint Posted 5 November, 2009 Posted 5 November, 2009 The Coach & Horses at Orient was the best pub so far for me this season good range of beers good service dart board for a couple of games of round the clock no food but happy for us to bring some in from a blinding kebab shop up the road good pub great away day
THINWHITEDUKE Posted 5 November, 2009 Posted 5 November, 2009 SOUTHEND - Went to THE BELL (Toby).... not a bad venue. 3 cask ales, food, beer in real glass not plastic, busy but still able to get a seat, friendly locals OK for Footy Chat/Banter... 7/10 Went there too was that the one with a carvery for £5.50? Amiable West Ham fans in there after the game.
West End Saint Posted 11 November, 2009 Posted 11 November, 2009 The Blue Anchor at Brizzle was a good pub a few beers and a couple of games of connect 4 before the game but the surrounding area was very moody so the best so far Coach & Horses at Orient
saints_is_the_south Posted 11 November, 2009 Posted 11 November, 2009 Best so far for me was the Birkbeck Tavern at Orient. Friendly staff, decent beer & nice big beer garden.
saint_bert Posted 13 November, 2009 Posted 13 November, 2009 Best so far for me was the Birkbeck Tavern at Orient. Friendly staff, decent beer & nice big beer garden. Was excellent
ladysaint Posted 25 November, 2009 Posted 25 November, 2009 The Mill House at Hartlepool, the Landlord and Landlady were very friendy, nice clean pub too, cant really say what the beer was like but my bacardi and cokes were great. They even let us bring our fish and chips in from the local chippie.
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