Pub for Arsenal (7 Viewers)
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the_ferret
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City fans will be spread all over. People who arrive early will probably head to Punch & Judy in Covent Garden (always popular for England games) and other pubs around there. Otherwise loads to choose from. I imagine the Drayton Park near the ground will be rammed with Cov though closer to kick off.
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skybluesteve76
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I've heard the bandwagon arms in Covent garden is away fan friendly and does a lovely prawn sandwich for the day trippers 
steveo1987
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Doing a pub crawl around euston from 1pm.Bree Louise.euston tap,euston flyer,and Mabel's tavern before picking up Victoria line from kings cross to islington.Compton arms is just down from here in the back streets,nice real ale boozer 3/4 mile from ground.
I've heard the bandwagon arms in Covent garden is away fan friendly and does a lovely prawn sandwich for the day trippers
haha all this protesting is starting to make you sound jealous Steve! lol
guinnessandpotatoes
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The Compton Arms is my local - very good pub and it's where the CCFC London Supporters Club are meeting before the game. Also the Drayton Park by the ground is a good away fans pub
skybluesteve76
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I am jealous mate.:-( I can't go Wednesday, gutted.
Seriously tho, it's just a bit of banter.
I'm glad you've got a sense of humour.
have a great day PUSB
steveo1987
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gary_ccfcforever
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my coach is arriving around 1pm think we are heading to camden
steveo1987
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There's a few of us gaz.Ashdown and a few mates.Oggy,Colin,Steve and me around from 12.15
Too many pubs to choose from, there's loads down at finsbury park which is the next station on from Arsenal, and only a 5/10 minute walk from the ground, i'll be in the Halfway House. A few years a go a load of us vocal fans who were priced out had a protest, as tickets are only a tenner for the first time we're all meeting in the ground, right next to you lot as well in blocks 18/19, should make for some good banter! Actually looking forward to this now Hope you all enjoy the day
Hope you all enjoy the dayneilyboy67
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with kids in tow ill settle for any pub!
Wonder how many detentions there will be on thursday for" Wagging Wednesday". Have i just come up with a new catchphrase?:facepalm:
BurbageSkyBlues
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just off Jcn 4 M1- train into city centre, about 25 mins....
SkyBlueUkeman
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I'm going to be in London at two. I'll be mashed by 7:45.
Baginton
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Cockfosters tube station, end of the tube line, massive car park, 5 minutes off M25, 22 minutes on tube to Finsbury Park.
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Astute
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Too many pubs to choose from, there's loads down at finsbury park which is the next station on from Arsenal, and only a 5/10 minute walk from the ground, i'll be in the Halfway House. A few years a go a load of us vocal fans who were priced out had a protest, as tickets are only a tenner for the first time we're all meeting in the ground, right next to you lot as well in blocks 18/19, should make for some good banter! Actually looking forward to this now
Looking forward to visiting your new ground. Used to love going to Highbury. Went a few times in the home end as well. Lived in Elephant and Castle in the 80's and knew an Arsenal fan. Vast majority of your fans were a good laugh. Getting there early to have a day mingling with the natives I hope.
I went to the Emirates to watch Arsenal play Liverpool the season before last, it ended 1-1. It was funny hearing the moans from Arsenal fans, getting more and more vocal after the 60minute mark. I had a wry smile thinking to myself how their supporters thought they had it tough, try supporting Coventry, then you know what having a hard time of it is all about.
guinnessandpotatoes
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Nice on Steveo, see you there. When you say Oggy you don't mean Chris by any chance?
steveo1987
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No mate,Dave Southam from Banbury way.you won't miss us in the Compton,Oggy is around 6ft 6in,has a mullet and goatee beard.I'm the tubby one with a sky
blue polo shirt on.
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westcountry_skyblue
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The Worlds end pub in Camden high st is massive great atmosphere in there,Quite appropriate for us City fan's!!!
sky_blue_up_north
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Ended up there after we played Charlton in the awful end of season game a few years back, good pub. Got stranded in London forgot it was a Bank Holiday so no late trains, had to the get a cab back to High Wycombe (my daughter lived there at the time)... £96 grrrrr
SkyBlueArmy12
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Doe's The Compton Arms sell reasonably priced beer?. I'm trying to steer away from it being London and paying possibly £6-£7 for a pint?
PUSB!
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Astute
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If you want cheap beer then how about Wetherspoons? They have a few pubs within a mile or so of the ground.
The Coronet. 338--346 Holloway Road. N7 6NJ 0.6 miles away.
The White Swan. 255-256 Upper Street, Islington. N1 1RY 0.85 miles away.
The white Lion of Mortimer 125-127 Stroud Green Road Stroud Green, nr Finsbury Park N4 3PX 0.87 Miles
The Rochester Castle 143-145 Stoke Newington High Street Stoke Newington N16 0NY 1.22 Miles away
The Glass Works. The N1 Centre, Parkfield Street, Islington N1 0PS 1.62 Miles
SkyBlueArmy12
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Hero, thanks son.
BurbageSkyBlues
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Good job it was payday yesterday
Gonna get some food first, then head up to the pubs- sounds like the Compton is a good bet? Anyone know if they do food as well ?
Gonna get some food first, then head up to the pubs- sounds like the Compton is a good bet? Anyone know if they do food as well ?
guinnessandpotatoes
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Good job it was payday yesterday
Gonna get some food first, then head up to the pubs- sounds like the Compton is a good bet? Anyone know if they do food as well ?
Burbage, yes they do food. It's good pub grub. Can recommend it
guinnessandpotatoes
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If you want cheap beer then how about Wetherspoons? They have a few pubs within a mile or so of the ground.
The Coronet. 338--346 Holloway Road. N7 6NJ 0.6 miles away.
The White Swan. 255-256 Upper Street, Islington. N1 1RY 0.85 miles away.
The white Lion of Mortimer 125-127 Stroud Green Road Stroud Green, nr Finsbury Park N4 3PX 0.87 Miles
The Rochester Castle 143-145 Stoke Newington High Street Stoke Newington N16 0NY 1.22 Miles away
The Glass Works. The N1 Centre, Parkfield Street, Islington N1 0PS 1.62 Miles
Absolutely. Good suggestion. The Compton is standard London prices I'm afraid, not cheap... £3.70 for a pint of Guinness and (I think) premium lagers. It's around the £3.50 mark for the ales. Don't shoot me if I'm wrong but I think that's about right.
The most convenient Weatherspoons I'd say is The White Swan. It's 1 minute from Highbury & Islington tube station and less than 10mins walk to the ground. Personally, I'd avoid The Coronet - it looks like a place people go to die..
guinnessandpotatoes
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Good stuff mate. I'll be there from about 5.30. Will be the guy in last season's home shirt probably being ripped by the locals and bar staff. Look out for a sky blue balloon - one of my mates is celebrating 75 years as a Cov fan. That's the equivalent of three life sentences...
