'New' Away Fans Pub?

Had to laugh about Sunderland fans drinking in Woolwich. When we were up there in 2000 we spoke to this bloke and he said he and his mates had a great day out in Woolwich when they came down for our home game. At the time it was impossible to have a great time in Woolwich.

Alwaysneil said:

I had thought that the plan was to open up the top bar in the Swan for Trust members.

Not sure how advanced that is but thought the Trust had invited the Chairman of Accrington Stanley to speak before the game on 19th and that was the venue.

Yes, that is the plan for 19th with a view potentially to making it a longer term arrangement. Watch this space.

CatAddick said:

Blucher said:

Following the demise of the Antigallican, I expect that the Rose of Denmark and the Anchor & Hope will become the most popular local pubs for away fans, although a good number will probably continue to stop off in Greenwich or Blackheath en route.

Since the closing of the Anti the Rose has been home fans only with door checks. Yesterday there were a couple of Old Bill outside moving any mackems on towards the Angerstein

Thanks, I wasn't aware of that. completely understandable on the part of the Rose but a bit of a shame.

The Anti had become a total fleapit but it did serve a purpose in syphoning off a good number of away fans. Good news that the White Swan is opening the upstairs bar, as long as they can staff it properly and ensure plentiful beer supplies.

Alwaysneil said:

As I said, I think White Swan upstairs may be for CAST members only...

don't really understand how they will police that they can barely remember who is next at the bar - common sense would also say don't have people sitting at the bar on busy days.

there are 3 or 4 biggish lads that get there for opening sit at the bar and get increasingly pissed off when people bump into them

AFKABartram said:

Anchor was too busy and five deep at the Bar on Saturday by all accounts

The Rose was sending Sunderland supporters in this direction

Just seen on Twitter that the Merdian Sports club bar will serve drinks at club member prices if you show a match or season ticket. Only a 10 minute walk down hill from there

AdTheAddicK said:

Got a few mates from Brighton coming up tommorow, what's the best away pub for them to visit near the ground? I usually drink round London bridge.

Greenwich

Thank you all, I think Greenwich might be best as I guess it would be easier to park there too?

AdTheAddicK said:

Thank you all, I think Greenwich might be best as I guess it would be easier to park there too?

Parking in greenwich is not easy mate

paulsturgess said:

AdTheAddicK said:

Thank you all, I think Greenwich might be best as I guess it would be easier to park there too?

Parking in greenwich is not easy mate

Fair enough, to be honest I'm not with them anyway tommorow, so that'll be there problem 😂

Drinking with some Brighton fans in the Pelts then BBNO tap room. 

AdTheAddicK said:

Thank you all, I think Greenwich might be best as I guess it would be easier to park there too?

Easy to park in Greenwich…..no fucking way Ad…..it’s a nightmare.😩

paulsturgess said:

ElfsborgAddick said:

msomerton said:

the police prefer away fans to use the Angerstein.

Almost nearer to Brighton.

The angerstein really isn’t THAT far , it’s a couple of minutes on from the Pickwick (RIP) which was a standard home pub. But anyway, more to the point, it’s 30 seconds walk from westcombe park station which is much easier to just jump on a late train for 2 mins , 1 stop, than London Bridge.

i think it’s a good shout 

This is what i would advise too. Saves running the gauntlet of the Rose of Denmark too, if they were in ambush mood.

AdTheAddicK said:

Has anyone tried meantime brewing co? 

Yes - excellent beer and really good food. Generally no queue for the bar, either. My number one choice if you don't mind a walk to the ground.