Coxford_lou Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 I have been to a couple of midweek London games solo (working in London makes it much easier for me than coming up from Soton) and its always fine. Am going kind of solo this time - with a mate from work who is a gunner, but we will go our separate ways at the ground! Very happy to meet Great. What's the usual away fans pub in Highbury? Any other Saintsweb folks want to meet for a drink before hand? PS. I should warn you I'm a girl. (Weird that I feel the need to say that). PPS. If anyone needs a parking space, I live in Highbury, and have a drive.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jai27 Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 Great. What's the usual away fans pub in Highbury? Any other Saintsweb folks want to meet for a drink before hand? PS. I should warn you I'm a girl. (Weird that I feel the need to say that). PPS. If anyone needs a parking space, I live in Highbury, and have a drive.... Apparently the 'Drayton Arms' is the usual away pub (I've only heard this from a work colleague so please correct me if I'm wrong someone!). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 There are a lot of nice pubs around the area, Drayton Arms is ok and right opposite the away entrance but there are better pubs to experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plumstead_Saint Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 I'm going, and so is my wife :-p And so are both sons. can't wait Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The9 Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 The Twelve Pins next to Finsbury Park station on Seven Sisters Road has always done well by us. Not that I'm going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkou Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 If you don't mind a bit more of a walk, upper street has some decent bars. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 Great. What's the usual away fans pub in Highbury? Any other Saintsweb folks want to meet for a drink before hand? PS. I should warn you I'm a girl. (Weird that I feel the need to say that). PPS. If anyone needs a parking space, I live in Highbury, and have a drive.... Cool. We can meet at the Drayton or wherever the consensus is for the best pub, with the finest SWF folk... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFCRedandWhite Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 To be fair, it's a ****e away end to make noise in. Why is that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mattio Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 Why is that? I havent been but I'm guessing it's the lack of a roof, this is pretty much where the away end is (i think) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the saint in winchester Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 Great. What's the usual away fans pub in Highbury? Any other Saintsweb folks want to meet for a drink before hand? PS. I should warn you I'm a girl. (Weird that I feel the need to say that). PPS. If anyone needs a parking space, I live in Highbury, and have a drive.... That's ok, I like girls. Can we all stop over at your place then, all 5000 of us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mouldy Coat Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 Great. What's the usual away fans pub in Highbury? Any other Saintsweb folks want to meet for a drink before hand? PS. I should warn you I'm a girl. (Weird that I feel the need to say that). PPS. If anyone needs a parking space, I live in Highbury, and have a drive.... Please pm me a picture of yourself. I could be interested Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 I havent been but I'm guessing it's the lack of a roof, this is pretty much where the away end is (i think) The other side of the goal, but yes. Difficult to get any atmosphere as it just disappears, but the Arsenal support is normally appalling. Should be able to make a bit of a racket with 5000 there - just hope people aren't expecting to go there and sit in silence. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 Please pm me a picture of yourself. I could be interested Ban Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxford_lou Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 That's ok, I like girls. Can we all stop over at your place then, all 5000 of us? Yes of course. My flatmates would love that on a Tuesday evening... But see you in the Drayton first ! Mouldy Coat - are you that dodgy guy that hangs out in the common in a trench coat? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whitey Grandad Posted 16 September, 2014 Share Posted 16 September, 2014 Yes of course. My flatmates would love that on a Tuesday evening... But see you in the Drayton first ! Mouldy Coat - are you that dodgy guy that hangs out in the common in a trench coat? Are there two of us? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scummer Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 Turn right into any of the side roads halfway up Kew Road which runs alongside Kew Gardens. It's permits only in the morning so afternoon and evening are free. Kew Gardens Station is at the end of Lichfield Road. Takes about 35-40 minutes to get to Highbury & Islington, trains run every 15 minutes or so. Is Kew Gardens preferable to Richmond? Looks like a good plan as the train journey is much cheaper than other options (using Oyster payg) as that overground route avoids zone 1. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNorthLondonSaint Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 Anyone looking to go for a drink before the game and has abit of time id recommend the faltering fullback, a 5 minute walk from Finsbury park its got some jungle 2 tier smoking terrace the best pub in the area by far. The drayton is the away pub because none of the home fans would go in there anyway, only advantage is that its the closest to the ground. If you're looking for somewhere nice to eat then the only place worth going to is piebury corner, They have a stall on a corner of Gillespie road(left at arsenal station) and a shop next to holloway station. I have a parking spot 5 minutes from the stadium but im not giving it away for free Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 Anyone looking to go for a drink before the game and has abit of time id recommend the faltering fullback, a 5 minute walk from Finsbury park its got some jungle 2 tier smoking terrace the best pub in the area by far. This is where I normally go, its a lovely pub and well worth the walk but can get quite busy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldsarum Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 Anyone looking to go for a drink before the game and has abit of time id recommend the faltering fullback, a 5 minute walk from Finsbury park its got some jungle 2 tier smoking terrace the best pub in the area by far. This is where I normally go, its a lovely pub and well worth the walk but can get quite busy. don't tell everyone Jan, the pub is crowded before most games already, we don't want too many people to find this gem of a pub Salisbury boys planning to get there for 4.30 so we can get a table Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysaint Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 Exactly why I didn't mention it any of my posts, but now that it is known I think you should get there about 2.30. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badvoc Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 If the Faltering Fullback is rammed, I can recommend the Old Dairy just up the drag at Stroud Green (about 5 minute walk further). Alternatively, if anyone wants a bit of a walk across the park to the stadium, then the Salisbury on Green Lanes, Harringay is a top boozer. For those intending to travel on the North London line from Richmond to Highbury & Islington, why not remind yourself of your home city by stopping off at Gospel Oak and popping into the Southampton Arms (just around the corner from Gospel Oak Station); a proper no frills cider and ale boozer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twopintsnilnil Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 The Southampton Arms is probably the best pub in London and where I intending to spend an hour before the game next Tuesday. I will thank you not to mention this to the riff-raff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 If the Faltering Fullback is rammed, I can recommend the Old Dairy just up the drag at Stroud Green (about 5 minute walk further). Alternatively, if anyone wants a bit of a walk across the park to the stadium, then the Salisbury on Green Lanes, Harringay is a top boozer. For those intending to travel on the North London line from Richmond to Highbury & Islington, why not remind yourself of your home city by stopping off at Gospel Oak and popping into the Southampton Arms (just around the corner from Gospel Oak Station); a proper no frills cider and ale boozer. The Southampton Arms is probably the best pub in London and where I intending to spend an hour before the game next Tuesday. I will thank you not to mention this to the riff-raff. The Southampton Arms is a very decent boozer, very good ale and cider range, but I wouldn't describe it as "no frills", it's very much Gospel Oak! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 Ticket arrived today. Block 24, good. Row 6, pants. Hope one or two dont make it now, so I can pinch their seats further back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 Is Kew Gardens preferable to Richmond? Looks like a good plan as the train journey is much cheaper than other options (using Oyster payg) as that overground route avoids zone 1. I don't know anywhere in Richmond to park for free so always head up to Kew and park on the street. You're always guaranteed a spot within a 2 minute walk to the station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Cat Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 Ticket arrived today. Block 24, good. Row 6, pants. Hope one or two dont make it now, so I can pinch their seats further back If you're on your own just stand at the end of an aisle near the back. No one will care. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wild-saint Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 block 24 row 29 yay! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjsaint Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 The Southampton Arms is probably the best pub in London and where I intending to spend an hour before the game next Tuesday. I will thank you not to mention this to the riff-raff. Good choice sir. I'd be there myself but I'm leaving straight from work. Probably will hit the Euston Tap afterward. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 Good choice sir. I'd be there myself but I'm leaving straight from work. Probably will hit the Euston Tap afterward. Euston Tap is on my way back, so assuming we have not thrown away a 3-0 lead thats a good shout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LGTL Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 I look forward to waving my season ticket across from block 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 For those of you going to the Southampton arms don't forget it's cash only! But it is a cracking pub and arguably one of the best real ale boozers in London. If you want somewhere close to highbury islington station the Alwyne Castle isn't too bad and has a massive beer garden out the front for those of you that want outside drinking. The faltering fallback is ok, i've drunk there a fair few times, but i'm not convinced it's as great as some make out and i still think it's a touch pricey to be honest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxford_lou Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 For those of you going to the Southampton arms don't forget it's cash only! But it is a cracking pub and arguably one of the best real ale boozers in London. If you want somewhere close to highbury islington station the Alwyne Castle isn't too bad and has a massive beer garden out the front for those of you that want outside drinking. The faltering fallback is ok, i've drunk there a fair few times, but i'm not convinced it's as great as some make out and i still think it's a touch pricey to be honest. I hate the Alwyne - it always smells of toilets! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 I hate the Alwyne - it always smells of toilets! That's why i commented on the outside only, plus it's better than most of the others directly outside Highbury Islington. Personally i drink in Stokey as there's a better class of pub there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxford_lou Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 That's why i commented on the outside only, plus it's better than most of the others directly outside Highbury Islington. Personally i drink in Stokey as there's a better class of pub there I sometimes watch Saints on Sky in the Junction. I'm always the only Saints supporter in there so cheer extra loud when we score. Snooty Fox, a bit further on from the Alwyne, is my local - great little pub. Good beer, good jukebox. But seeing as rarely get to hang out with fellow Saints supporters, I don't care how rough the pub is, I'll be in the Drayton! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JRM Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 I don't know anywhere in Richmond to park for free so always head up to Kew and park on the street. You're always guaranteed a spot within a 2 minute walk to the station. Kew Gardens is a great spot, I parked there for England game at Wembley. Very nice pub at Kew Gardens station as well. Still tickets available on general sale in home end for anyone who missed out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheNorthLondonSaint Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 Kew Gardens is a great spot, I parked there for England game at Wembley. Very nice pub at Kew Gardens station as well. Still tickets available on general sale in home end for anyone who missed out. Arsenals fans dont really give a **** about away fans in the home end either ive done it the past two games and been fine, we did lose both games though?? Also there are plenty of touts around the ground who sell cup tickets for near the same price if that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 I use the Compton Arms in Compton Ave right behind the Union Chapel music venue just off Upper St and 2 minutes from Highbury and Islington tube. It hasn't been "improved" like those on Upper St and has barely changed over the years. Small pub so fills up quickly on match days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 I use the Compton Arms in Compton Ave right behind the Union Chapel music venue just off Upper St and 2 minutes from Highbury and Islington tube. It hasn't been "improved" like those on Upper St and has barely changed over the years. Small pub so fills up quickly on match days. So don't tell anyone then. :mcinnes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 So don't tell anyone then. :mcinnes: Don't worry. Nobody listens to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoPints Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 Tickets arrived today ? see you all at the Compton Arms. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graffito Posted 17 September, 2014 Share Posted 17 September, 2014 Tickets arrived today see you all at the Compton Arms. Everyone's going to the Alwyne. It's much better. Really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 Compton Arms sounds decent, thanks for the tip. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lets B Avenue Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 Compton Arms sounds decent, thanks for the tip. Fine, if you like standing in the road outside and that's after waiting 30 mins to get served. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doubleonothing Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 Tickets just arrived. Block 24, Row 16. Not too bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 Fine, if you like standing in the road outside and that's after waiting 30 mins to get served. Sounds perfect, see you there. There's 30 of us coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 Fine, if you like standing in the road outside and that's after waiting 30 mins to get served. Hmmm think you must be confused, I heard that this was a top place with modern standards, so I expect to be able to order online and collect on arrival Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Charlie Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 Sounds like a debut for Mane in this game too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ben05 Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 Thought I was away with work for this one, turns out now I'm not! I'm in London so if anyone has one spare let me know - bennew@hotmail.co.uk cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HertsSaint Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 I stupidly booked my ticket without checking the diary and it turns out I've got something else that night. I've got one ticket going spare in row 20. Anyone want it for £13 (£11 face value plus first class recorded postage). Payment via Paypal ideally. [edited by admin: ticket sold] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxford_lou Posted 18 September, 2014 Share Posted 18 September, 2014 Block 25 row 3 ... Well I'll get to see goal celebrations even if I can't see much of the game... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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