The Anecdote & Taxis (vs Pompey)

[Skyblueweeman]

Hey,

Can 'anyone' go into the Anecdote before a match or do you need to book etc? I'm looking to meet some Pompey friends in there on Tuesday as we have to go separately (I'm travelling earlier for work).

Also, is there a taxi rank at the CBS and what's it like? I'd need to get back to a hotel about 5 miles away....chances of getting a cab?!

 

[Grendel]

It’s often shut on midweek games

 

[David O'Day]

Hey,

Can 'anyone' go into the Anecdote before a match or do you need to book etc? I'm looking to meet some Pompey friends in there on Tuesday as we have to go separately (I'm travelling earlier for work).

Also, is there a taxi rank at the CBS and what's it like? I'd need to get back to a hotel about 5 miles away....chances of getting a cab?!

Last time I was in there is was anyone could get in but i did have to queue for 10 minutes

Taxis are best just the other side of the train tracks, get out and there is usually a few parked up. If there isn't you just walk you to the roundabout and the drive passed there and you flag one down.

We get back from games via Taxi each game.

 

[Hobo]

Hey,

Can 'anyone' go into the Anecdote before a match or do you need to book etc? I'm looking to meet some Pompey friends in there on Tuesday as we have to go separately (I'm travelling earlier for work).

Also, is there a taxi rank at the CBS and what's it like? I'd need to get back to a hotel about 5 miles away....chances of getting a cab?!

Taxi rank is the far end of Tescos. It is busy but plenty of cabs normally role up.

 

[Skyblueweeman]

It’s often shut on midweek games

Do you reckon it'll be open vs Pompey, given the potential for the night?

 

[Hobo]

Do you reckon it'll be open vs Pompey, given the potential for the night?

Give them a ring.

 

[rob9872]

Give them a ring.

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[Grendel]

Do you reckon it'll be open vs Pompey, given the potential for the night?

Check. It’s not closed as such but seems to just have a few people in there and it’s not accessible at half time

 

[tskezz]

Hey,

Can 'anyone' go into the Anecdote before a match or do you need to book etc? I'm looking to meet some Pompey friends in there on Tuesday as we have to go separately (I'm travelling earlier for work).

Also, is there a taxi rank at the CBS and what's it like? I'd need to get back to a hotel about 5 miles away....chances of getting a cab?!

Ive had my ticket checked in the Anecdote pre match a couple of times, I assume to check im not an away fan but ive never asked.

 

[3generations skyblue]

It is restricted entry on Tuesday, one of the lounges is unavailable so it is being used exclusively by those supporters from that lounge. Entry by production of lounge ticket only.

 

[Skyblueweeman]

So I assume the only place we can get a beer is the concession stands around the ground?

 

[Donato's Truncheon]

Are they likely to have the Fan Village?

 

[CovRes]

I think the Anecdote has been season ticket holders for a while, but that may have changed.

As for taxis, get away from the ground. Foleshill Road, Lythalls Lane, somewhere like that.

 

[skybluelee]

I think the Anecdote has been season ticket holders for a while, but that may have changed.

As for taxis, get away from the ground. Foleshill Road, Lythalls Lane, somewhere like that.

Can’t be, I go in there loads and I’m not a ST holder.

 

[CovRes]

Can’t be, I go in there loads and I’m not a ST holder.

I haven't been in for about 18 months, but we were asked for season tickets.

 

[Skyblueweeman]

Tried calling them but just rings dead after one ring.

 

[Cov. Kids. Never. Quit]

Hey,

Can 'anyone' go into the Anecdote before a match or do you need to book etc? I'm looking to meet some Pompey friends in there on Tuesday as we have to go separately (I'm travelling earlier for work).

Also, is there a taxi rank at the CBS and what's it like? I'd need to get back to a hotel about 5 miles away....chances of getting a cab?!

Your best bet is the Casino but make sure you take ID with you.

As for the Taxi, if you don't need to get off straight away after the game just go back in the Casino, food and drink available, Taxis allowed outside of the Casino.

 

[Skyblueweeman]

Your best bet is the Casino but make sure you take ID with you.

As for the Taxi, if you don't need to get off straight away after the game just go back in the Casino, food and drink available, Taxis allowed outside of the Casino.

Yeah, I keep forgetting about the massive f&8king casino! We'll head in there if we can't get into the Anecdote.

As someone who is vertically challenged (and relatively youthful in apperance for a 45yr old), I always have ID with me

 

[wingy]

Yeah, I keep forgetting about the massive f&8king casino! We'll head in there if we can't get into the Anecdote.

As someone who is vertically challenged (and relatively youthful in apperance for a 45yr old), I always have ID with me

What is the problem with Uber or other providers of that ilk, I mean I can understand it from my ancient POV, but you being a youngster in comparison?

 

[OldBedrocker]

Hey,

Can 'anyone' go into the Anecdote before a match or do you need to book etc? I'm looking to meet some Pompey friends in there on Tuesday as we have to go separately (I'm travelling earlier for work).

Also, is there a taxi rank at the CBS and what's it like? I'd need to get back to a hotel about 5 miles away....chances of getting a cab?!

Home fans only

 

[Skyblueweeman]

What is the problem with Uber or other providers of that ilk, I mean I can understand it from my ancient POV, but you being a youngster in comparison?

I don't mind Uber. Just a bit hit and miss in Pompey

 

[wingy]

I don't mind Uber. Just a bit hit and miss in Pompey

Think coverage here is better really, possibly oversubscribed tbh.

 

[Cov. Kids. Never. Quit]

Yeah, I keep forgetting about the massive f&8king casino! We'll head in there if we can't get into the Anecdote.

As someone who is vertically challenged (and relatively youthful in apperance for a 45yr old), I always have ID with me

SkyblueWeeMan, there's a good reason I mentioned ID, they have tightened rules regarding entry into the Casino before the game, they only allow Everyone to enter the Casino an hour before the game starts, crazy I know.

If you wish to enter earlier than that you need to become a member, doesn't cost you anything but you need ID otherwise you won't get in.

Hope that helps.

 

[Skyblueweeman]

SkyblueWeeMan, there's a good reason I mentioned ID, they have tightened rules regarding entry into the Casino before the game, they only allow Everyone to enter the Casino an hour before the game starts, crazy I know.

If you wish to enter earlier than that you need to become a member, doesn't cost you anything but you need ID otherwise you won't get in.

Hope that helps.

If I become a member, can I take guests in?

Assume its a new thing as I've never had to show ID before.

 

[Cov. Kids. Never. Quit]

If I become a member, can I take guests in?

Assume its a new thing as I've never had to show ID before.

No you can't take a guest in, everyone over 18 has to be a member.

 

[PVA]

When I've hung around after the game for a bit I've had no problem getting an Uber

 

[BackRoomRummermill]

Are they likely to have the Fan Village?

Casino

 

[BackRoomRummermill]

Went in the Casino vs derby game at 545 no checks just wander in

 

[Cov. Kids. Never. Quit]

Went in the Casino vs derby game at 545 no checks just wander in

Ok that's probably because it was in the evening.

 

[Cov kid 55]

Can you have a beer in the Dillon’s lounge before a game?

 

[Cov. Kids. Never. Quit]

Yeah, I keep forgetting about the massive f&8king casino! We'll head in there if we can't get into the Anecdote.

As someone who is vertically challenged (and relatively youthful in apperance for a 45yr old), I always have ID with me

Latest update for you SBWM, in case you haven't seen it, it's been posted on Facebook that the Anecdote is CLOSED for everyone for tomorrow night's game.

If you're going to go into the Casino get in there early it's gonna be busy.

 

[Skyblueweeman]

Latest update for you SBWM, in case you haven't seen it, it's been posted on Facebook that the Anecdote is CLOSED for everyone for tomorrow night's game.

If you're going to go into the Casino get in there early it's gonna be busy.

Ah nice one, hadn't seen that so thank you.

I think we'll be getting there fairly early so shouldn't have issues getting into the casino.

Thanks for the update.

 

[Martw]

Check. It’s not closed as such but seems to just have a few people in there and it’s not accessible at half time

The legends lounge is not available for Tuesday and we’ve had a letter confirming that we will be moved into the Anecdote tomorrow

 

[skybluelee]

Presumably the fan zone will be open in the exhibition hall?

 

[Donato's Truncheon]

Presumably the fan zone will be open in the exhibition hall?

Official matchday guide says NOT

https://www.ccfc.co.uk/news/2026/april/20/your-matchday-guide-for-portsmouth/