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Not been to the Emirates yet, so I'm looking forward to tonight. How far is the Drayton Arms from the ground (providing people are going there, of course)? Also, I'm taking my brother tonight, who's 16 - is the pub particularly strict on under-18s (some pubs are quite happy for them to come in with an adult, just obviously not to drink)?

Drayton arms is 2 mins from the ground, on the same corner as the away end, was buzzing in there before the Carling Cup game earlier in the season.

We legged it out the stadium on the final whistle to the tube, the queues built up very quickly

adwhite40 · « **Reply #46 on:** February 11, 2010, 02:02:08 pm »

Thought that the ground was top quality last night, the drayton arms was rather packed and queing to get in, in the cold was not to great.

Read on here that the ground is on a really low level but in row 7 i had a great view!

weebroalan · « **Reply #47 on:** February 11, 2010, 02:03:50 pm »

Quote from: adwhite40 on February 11, 2010, 02:02:08 pm

Thought that the ground was top quality last night, the drayton arms was rather packed and queing to get in, in the cold was not to great.

Read on here that the ground is on a really low level but in row 7 i had a great view!

I was in row 2 and it was a crap view of the far end. Almost as bad as the Arsenal crowd.

And you're right it was bloody freezing!

INABITSKI · « **Reply #48 on:** February 12, 2010, 08:59:45 am »

Tried getting in that Famous Cock pub next to Highbury and Islington station. Bouncers were being proper twats, wanted to see match ticket to get in. Had 3 mates inside who hadn't been on the game and were waiting for me, battery had died and I couldn't get in as I had an away ticket. Talk about being a twat for the sake of it.

adwhite40 · « **Reply #49 on:** February 12, 2010, 04:55:57 pm »

Quote from: INABITSKI on February 12, 2010, 08:59:45 am

Tried getting in that Famous Cock pub next to Highbury and Islington station. Bouncers were being proper twats, wanted to see match ticket to get in. Had 3 mates inside who hadn't been on the game and were waiting for me, battery had died and I couldn't get in as I had an away ticket. Talk about being a twat for the sake of it.

Yeah, they dint let me in there either due to being an away fan with colours on!

Drayton Arms was packed however!

Ashfordian · « **Reply #50 on:** February 14, 2010, 07:33:57 pm »

Quote from: adwhite40 on February 12, 2010, 04:55:57 pm

Yeah, they dint let me in there either due to being an away fan with colours on!

Drayton Arms was packed however!

Drayton Arms was bloody expensive I thought. £3.10 a pint. Robbery.

adwhite40 · « **Reply #51 on:** February 15, 2010, 10:05:44 am »

Quote from: Ashfordian on February 14, 2010, 07:33:57 pm

Drayton Arms was bloody expensive I thought. £3.10 a pint. Robbery.

I only remeber paying £3, but regardless of the 10p, it is robbery!

INABITSKI · « **Reply #52 on:** February 15, 2010, 01:16:33 pm »

I need to stop drinking Magners/Bulmers £4.70

James B · « **Reply #53 on:** February 15, 2010, 01:25:13 pm »

Drayton Park was nowhere near as good as it was for the Carling Cup match earlier this season

adwhite40 · « **Reply #54 on:** February 15, 2010, 05:13:32 pm »

Quote from: James B on February 15, 2010, 01:25:13 pm

Drayton Park was nowhere near as good as it was for the Carling Cup match earlier this season

Must admit that I thought it was going to be a lot louder in there than what it was!

smig · « **Reply #55 on:** February 19, 2010, 11:11:12 pm »

Yeah felt the atmosphere was fairly poor in the away end to be honest. Tones of whoppers who either weren't willing to make any noise or just simply didn't have a clue what the words were to most songs. Think it was a mixture of both really.

weebroalan · « **Reply #56 on:** February 19, 2010, 11:15:16 pm »

Quote from: smig on February 19, 2010, 11:11:12 pm

Yeah felt the atmosphere was fairly poor in the away end to be honest. Tones of whoppers who either weren't willing to make any noise or just simply didn't have a clue what the words were to most songs. Think it was a mixture of both really.

Awful atmosphere. I don't think the big seats helped as we were all far apart and the songs all died down pretty quick.

redpirate · « **Reply #57 on:** August 7, 2011, 06:26:04 pm »

Any one know for sure if the Drayton Arms is still open...heard a rumour that it's closed?

Frank. · « **Reply #58 on:** August 7, 2011, 07:07:44 pm »

Was open in April.

redpirate · « **Reply #59 on:** August 8, 2011, 10:52:21 am »

Quote from: Frank. on August 7, 2011, 07:07:44 pm

Was open in April.

Err...yes. But I'm asking if it's open in August. A lot can happen in 4 months you know...

weebroalan · « **Reply #60 on:** August 8, 2011, 11:56:26 am »

Quote from: redpirate on August 8, 2011, 10:52:21 am

Err...yes. But I'm asking if it's open in August. A lot can happen in 4 months you know...

Why don't you phone them? That's what I usually do if I want to know if somewhere is still open.

Frank. · « **Reply #61 on:** August 8, 2011, 05:32:33 pm »

Quote from: redpirate on August 8, 2011, 10:52:21 am

Err...yes. But I'm asking if it's open in August. A lot can happen in 4 months you know...

Alright I was only saying nob head.

redpirate · « **Reply #62 on:** August 9, 2011, 11:21:47 am »

Quote from: Frank. on August 8, 2011, 05:32:33 pm

Alright I was only saying nob head.

No need to rip your hair out mate.

Thanks, weebroalan for your advice...called and they are open. Cheers.

weebroalan · « **Reply #63 on:** August 9, 2011, 11:27:37 am »

Quote from: redpirate on August 9, 2011, 11:21:47 am

No need to rip your hair out mate.

Thanks, weebroalan for your advice...called and they are open. Cheers.

good news - usually a good spot that place but gets absolutely rammed

Luke 17 · « **Reply #64 on:** August 17, 2011, 12:24:11 am »

anyone know any decent places to park for this one?

mattsant · « **Reply #65 on:** August 19, 2011, 01:17:02 pm »

How long does it usually take to get out of ground after FT whistle? got a train to catch swiftly after the game

Frank. · « **Reply #66 on:** August 19, 2011, 04:16:17 pm »

Quote from: mattsant on August 19, 2011, 01:17:02 pm

How long does it usually take to get out of ground after FT whistle? got a train to catch swiftly after the game

Not that long. The area, depends if your walking etc.

maloneavic · « **Reply #67 on:** August 21, 2011, 05:35:24 pm »

Drayton was packed before and after the game so we just got cans before and drank outside, walked down to weathersoons after to drink away.

Good away i thought and atmosphere in our end was very good.

J24llen · « **Reply #68 on:** November 21, 2012, 09:59:35 pm »

Know it's not high activity in here, but i'll give it a shot. Considering going to this one 29th January. What's the best way to get tickets for the away-fans?

DougLFC94 · « **Reply #69 on:** November 21, 2012, 10:07:55 pm »

Quote from: J24llen on November 21, 2012, 09:59:35 pm

Know it's not high activity in here, but i'll give it a shot. Considering going to this one 29th January. What's the best way to get tickets for the away-fans?

Your best shot will probably be the ticket exchange on here.

HighFlyingBirds · « **Reply #70 on:** October 28, 2013, 07:00:40 pm »

Will it be possible to get back to Kings Cross for 8, do you reckon?

Kop206 · « **Reply #71 on:** October 29, 2013, 01:01:08 pm »

Quote from: HighFlyingBirds on October 28, 2013, 07:00:40 pm

Will it be possible to get back to Kings Cross for 8, do you reckon?

we was going to risk that but didn't fancy it. Was a nightmare last season for us getting away so we've gone for the 10 o clock train

LFC_1981 · « **Reply #72 on:** October 29, 2013, 08:36:44 pm »

First time going Arsenal on Saturday, can't wait. Meeting up with our 2 Arsenal mates who are looking after us. Going to drive down and park at one of their houses.