London pubs

[skowser]

I'll be in London for the semi final this weekend without a ticket (work). Are there any good pubs near the Canary/Canada Wharf area to watch the match? Obviously looking for a red pub...any thoughts?

[Code]

Not sure, just been passing through there most of the time, but jump on the Jubilee line and you will not be far away from one.

 

I'm sure someone with a better knowledge of London pubs will be able to give you some good advice though.

[njackets]

Don't know about the area you said but if you go to Borough which is on the Nothern Line go right when you go out the tube station 200m up the road. A bar called Ruse on the corner will be jam packed full of reds, the owner is a scouse red and its like the un official pub of the London LFC supporters branch.

[kalasoma]

I can recommend Ruse as I've been there for Liverpool matches in the past, the last one being the CC Final. The owner is a massive red and it will be jammed full with Liverpool supporters. I would have gone there if I didn't get a ticket.

 

Not sure about the Canada Water/Canary Wharf area for Liverpool pubs.

[harrythedog]

Famous 3 Kings in Hammersmith always used to be a good pub for the match. the landlord was a red, not sure now though.

[Trumo]

Famous 3 Kings in Hammersmith always used to be a good pub for the match. the landlord was a red, not sure now though.

 

Good shout that. Not sure about the landlord, but it was always trouble free there.

[Glen C]

Extra Time in barbican was always a good pub for reds, haven't been there in awhile though. The thing is though Canada Water/canary wharf don't really do major pubs from what ive seen.

[The Woolster]

Don't know about the area you said but if you go to Borough which is on the Nothern Line go right when you go out the tube station 200m up the road. A bar called Ruse on the corner will be jam packed full of reds, the owner is a scouse red and its like the un official pub of the London LFC supporters branch.

 

I do know Canary Wharf and Canada Water as I used to work round there, and it is shit for pubs in general, shitter for pubs showing footy, and especially shit at the weekends as it is dead. Whilst I have not been to Ruse to see a game, I know of it, and you can get there from Canary Wharf/Canada Water easily on the Jubilee line to London Bridge, then change for the Northern Line to Borough which is one stop. Or you could get off at London Bridge and walk it in no more than 7 or 8 minutes at a guess, just make sure you leave at the Borough High Street exit rather than the mainline station exit.

[The Woolster]

Famous 3 Kings in Hammersmith always used to be a good pub for the match. the landlord was a red, not sure now though.

 

This is a great pub for footy, especially on Champs League nights as it has 30 screens or something ridiculous like that in various different rooms, and shows all the games with updates from the landlord on each game through the speakers.

 

It is a long way from Canary Wharf though

[The Woolster]

Extra Time in barbican was always a good pub for reds, haven't been there in awhile though. The thing is though Canada Water/canary wharf don't really do major pubs from what ive seen.

 

Used to go there as it was round the corner from my Uni, although I didn't really like it to be honest, was too narrow. closed down 4 or 5 years ago though I think. Last time I went past I think it was a Pret a Manger

[Colonelbogbrush]

I do know Canary Wharf and Canada Water as I used to work round there, and it is shit for pubs in general, shitter for pubs showing footy, and especially shit at the weekends as it is dead. Whilst I have not been to Ruse to see a game, I know of it, and you can get there from Canary Wharf/Canada Water easily on the Jubilee line to London Bridge, then change for the Northern Line to Borough which is one stop. Or you could get off at London Bridge and walk it in no more than 7 or 8 minutes at a guess, just make sure you leave at the Borough High Street exit rather than the mainline station exit.

 

I live in Canada Water and this man's advice is spot on. Head to London Bridge and walk down to Ruse. If that is packed out, try Roxy Bar and Screen on Borough High Street which has a massive screen and decent beers. You won't find anything in the Canada Water / Canary Wharf area at all

[skowser]

invaluable advice. thanks boys (maybe a girl in there too?)

[Champ]

Knew there had been something similar for CC Final...eventually found it on the GF

 

http://www.liverpoolway.co.uk/forum/gf-general-forum/106235-cockneys-london-based-regionalities.html

[Toddler]

Now that you're sorted out for the pub on Sat, rather than start a separate thread, I thought I'd hijack tis one to ask, what about those of us going to the game?

 

Any designated pubs for us on Saturday like at the CC Final?

[bri]

Canada Water is a ghost town and Canary Wharf shuts at the weekend as does the City / Banking district. head into town.

[Code]

Now that you're sorted out for the pub on Sat, rather than start a separate thread, I thought I'd hijack tis one to ask, what about those of us going to the game?

 

Any designated pubs for us on Saturday like at the CC Final?

 

I'd like to know that myself.

[Toddler]

Just done a bit of googling and it looks like there are designated pubs for reds and blues despite objections from many fans and supporter groups, as obviously some families and friends have split allegiances but still want to have a drink together before the game.

 

The red ones are near Wembley Park tube. The First Class Sports Bar on Wembley Park Drive is specifically mentioned so I'm heading there to meet up with some of my mates.

[The KillingMoon]

so is the torch a red pub and the green man blueshite?

[Liverpool lad]

See the Spirit of Shankly website for details for travel and pubs.

[Code]

See the Spirit of Shankly website for details for travel and pubs.

 

Where are you heading on Saturday Mark? Do you know?

[Liverpool lad]

Not yet mate, you have my number though so give us a text at 8am.

[Code]

Sound mate, I'll do that when I wake up on Saturday, hopefully around 8.

[bri]

The pubs in Wembley are all shite. There's one directly outside Baker St but I guess 12-45 KO you'll struggle.

 

For those looking for a decent sports pub in London The Famous 3 Kings is a decent call. Sport from around the planet all day in various bars around the pub. Massive place and a good drink as well.