Rocky Dennis Posted 24 April 2007 Share Posted 24 April 2007 Anyone know where's best to get beered up before the big game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samingram_uk Posted 24 April 2007 Share Posted 24 April 2007 websites say to avoid the town centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solihullfox Posted 24 April 2007 Share Posted 24 April 2007 I would definately avoid any town centre pub, you are very unlikely to receive a nice welcome. The locals are not friendly, especially the youth element who are known for handing out a slap to any they out number. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Dennis Posted 24 April 2007 Author Share Posted 24 April 2007 Bargain Booze might be the best bet then!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manwell Pablo Posted 24 April 2007 Share Posted 24 April 2007 Theres a pub near the train station which is all right, name escapes me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samingram_uk Posted 24 April 2007 Share Posted 24 April 2007 Bargain Booze might be the best bet then!! whos chipping in for the crate then?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a-fox Posted 24 April 2007 Share Posted 24 April 2007 allot of there pubs don't let away fans in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Dennis Posted 24 April 2007 Author Share Posted 24 April 2007 whos chipping in for the crate then?? £10 each x 5000 of us, we could drink the place dry!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samingram_uk Posted 24 April 2007 Share Posted 24 April 2007 £10 each x 5000 of us, we could drink the place dry!! i'll ring ahead and let them know to stock up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Fox Posted 24 April 2007 Share Posted 24 April 2007 I would definately avoid any town centre pub, you are very unlikely to receive a nice welcome. The locals are not friendly, especially the youth element who are known for handing out a slap to any they out number. Didn't say that about the wankers at Preston though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geo V Posted 25 April 2007 Share Posted 25 April 2007 Anyone know where's best to get beered up before the big game? Leicester?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Master Fox Posted 25 April 2007 Share Posted 25 April 2007 Do they serve beer in the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solihullfox Posted 25 April 2007 Share Posted 25 April 2007 Didn't say that about the wankers at Preston though That's because I have never experienced any trouble in Preston and every pub I've been to has been fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shrood Posted 25 April 2007 Share Posted 25 April 2007 Apparently there's some leisure centre near the ground that serves alcohol and that's where most the away fans drink Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick_The_Tyke Posted 25 April 2007 Share Posted 25 April 2007 OK guys. The safe bet is the leisure centre. Always full of away fans, never any bother. Can't miss it - it's fairly huge and at the top of the hill smack behind the away end. There are some pretty safe pubs in town as well, though so you're not completely stuck. I've got a Leicester fan mate who currently lives in Newcastle coming down and I'll be dragging him for a prematch pint. The trick in town centres is knowing where's safe and where isn't before you venture in. Avoid the Groggers Rest and the Court House near the train station but the Gatehouse is fine. You can then gauge the atmosphere and see whether a head into town is a good idea. However, away colours and light hearted banter will not be allowed in the chain pubs (Yates's, Wetherspoons, Walkabout etc) - they tend to be a bit paranoid. However, they'll have bouncers and not usually be full of arseholes, so as long as you cover up and don't get lary you shouldn't have much bother. I would stay out of the Mount near the ground - shit beer, too full, occasionally raucous clientelle. The Dove Inn at the top of Oakwell lane has only just reopened after a refurb. Nice pint but an unknown quantity - I've not really seen any away fans in there. The Outpost on Sheffield Road is also reputed to be friendly towards away fans albeit a fair hike from the ground but for this reason I don't bother with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mancunianfox Posted 25 April 2007 Share Posted 25 April 2007 OK guys.The safe bet is the leisure centre. Always full of away fans, never any bother. Can't miss it - it's fairly huge and at the top of the hill smack behind the away end. There are some pretty safe pubs in town as well, though so you're not completely stuck. I've got a Leicester fan mate who currently lives in Newcastle coming down and I'll be dragging him for a prematch pint. The trick in town centres is knowing where's safe and where isn't before you venture in. Avoid the Groggers Rest and the Court House near the train station but the Gatehouse is fine. You can then gauge the atmosphere and see whether a head into town is a good idea. However, away colours and light hearted banter will not be allowed in the chain pubs (Yates's, Wetherspoons, Walkabout etc) - they tend to be a bit paranoid. However, they'll have bouncers and not usually be full of arseholes, so as long as you cover up and don't get lary you shouldn't have much bother. I would stay out of the Mount near the ground - shit beer, too full, occasionally raucous clientelle. The Dove Inn at the top of Oakwell lane has only just reopened after a refurb. Nice pint but an unknown quantity - I've not really seen any away fans in there. The Outpost on Sheffield Road is also reputed to be friendly towards away fans albeit a fair hike from the ground but for this reason I don't bother with it. Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vardinhio Posted 25 April 2007 Share Posted 25 April 2007 My first proper away day in all my years supporting city, I can't wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocky Dennis Posted 25 April 2007 Author Share Posted 25 April 2007 OK guys.The safe bet is the leisure centre. Always full of away fans, never any bother. Can't miss it - it's fairly huge and at the top of the hill smack behind the away end. There are some pretty safe pubs in town as well, though so you're not completely stuck. I've got a Leicester fan mate who currently lives in Newcastle coming down and I'll be dragging him for a prematch pint. The trick in town centres is knowing where's safe and where isn't before you venture in. Avoid the Groggers Rest and the Court House near the train station but the Gatehouse is fine. You can then gauge the atmosphere and see whether a head into town is a good idea. However, away colours and light hearted banter will not be allowed in the chain pubs (Yates's, Wetherspoons, Walkabout etc) - they tend to be a bit paranoid. However, they'll have bouncers and not usually be full of arseholes, so as long as you cover up and don't get lary you shouldn't have much bother. I would stay out of the Mount near the ground - shit beer, too full, occasionally raucous clientelle. The Dove Inn at the top of Oakwell lane has only just reopened after a refurb. Nice pint but an unknown quantity - I've not really seen any away fans in there. The Outpost on Sheffield Road is also reputed to be friendly towards away fans albeit a fair hike from the ground but for this reason I don't bother with it. Cheers mate! Leisure Centre it is then i think! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherwin Posted 25 April 2007 Share Posted 25 April 2007 My first proper away day in all my years supporting city, I can't wait! Same here!, going with a mate and his lad, should be fun; so probably will avoid the town centre Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thracian Posted 25 April 2007 Share Posted 25 April 2007 Cheers mate!Leisure Centre it is then i think! That's where we'll be heading if my friend is happy about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anotherwin Posted 25 April 2007 Share Posted 25 April 2007 Same here!, going with a mate and his lad, should be fun I'm old, I always repeat myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Man Who Would Be King Posted 25 April 2007 Share Posted 25 April 2007 town centre here we come Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samingram_uk Posted 25 April 2007 Share Posted 25 April 2007 town centre here we come not attending the game then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Floating Fox Posted 25 April 2007 Share Posted 25 April 2007 That's because I have never experienced any trouble in Preston and every pub I've been to has been fine. Sorry wasn't directing that at you :laugh: Just saying that in general Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fez of Mahrez Posted 25 April 2007 Share Posted 25 April 2007 Oi Holly. Leisure Centre. Bring yer snorkels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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