Match Day Pubs - Past and Present

[los dedos]

1 hour ago, SemperEadem said:

I mean this nicely, it’s not very football is it.

Funnily enough me and the Mrs were talking about this the other day, Saying it never felt like a pub you could have a drink in . 

More like a restaurant !

[Ted Maul]

They've just taken on and refurbished the Old Horse on London Road (done a great job of it as well, to be fair).

 

Presumably focusing their efforts on that and the Rutland & Derby, which I imagine are more profitable. 

[Ted Maul]

Also just heard that the Distillery is closing for good this week and making way for flats.

[Oncle Bob]

On 07/07/2026 at 15:34, burleighfox said:

Can't help but think that a place like Dry Dock would thrive even more nowadays!

It was the perfect pre-match boozer. Football on inside and lots of space outside, including on the roof, when the weather was good. Decent choice of beer, which admittedly got worse over time. Far superior to the Donkey (formerly the Stork’s Head and Fuzzock & Firkin) and New Road Inn.

[Mad Dog]

On 01/07/2026 at 05:42, grobyfox1990 said:

That was my first ever game. Found and bought the programme online a few years ago

My first game too. Funny that. Might try and find a programme myself!