Author Topic: LFC friendly pubs in London - General guide (Read 332635 times)

Armin · « **Reply #160 on:** May 4, 2007, 09:26:09 am »

I've merged the where to watch the final in London with the earlier London pubs thread. Just to try to keep info in one place. Eventually the pubs mentioned will become part of a UK guide to watching the reds.

yorstie · « **Reply #161 on:** May 4, 2007, 11:27:51 am »

For the SW chaps, I used to go O'Neils (it was our '05 pub followed by pizza in Al Fornos) in Wimbledon (just round the corner from where I live) but have moved this year to the Balham Tup. It's huge, though it was standing room only on Tues, and the landlord fired up YNWA and Ring of Fire after the game. If I can't get to Athens, I'll be back there for the final !!!

Gabe · « **Reply #162 on:** May 4, 2007, 02:20:45 pm »

Anyone got any feedback on the Famous Three Kings from the Semis?

Bigman · « **Reply #163 on:** May 4, 2007, 02:35:31 pm »

This was posted earlier on EST forum - Temple Walkabout on the Embankment (next to Temple Tube Station) holds
950 people in 2 rooms, Flat screen TV's everywhere, plus 3 Projectors + BIG Screens.
Best place in London to watch footy/rugby cricket.
Wicked atmosphere, was there for Rugby World Cup 2003.
(btw cheers is full of eastern Europeans whenever I have been there)

[This message has been edited by djwozza (edited 04 May 2007).]
******

I know the guy who owns the Temple walkabout franchise. We've already had the banter and his view is this -

as many red as as possible (950 capacity) to come down as early as possible, bring loads of flags to get the place drapped in red, admission only to those wearing an LFC red top (as we're playing in red in the final)

Crowdpleaser · « **Reply #164 on:** May 4, 2007, 03:46:55 pm »

Quote from: yorstie on May 4, 2007, 11:27:51 am

For the SW chaps, I used to go O'Neils (it was our '05 pub followed by pizza in Al Fornos) in Wimbledon (just round the corner from where I live) but have moved this year to the Balham Tup. It's huge, though it was standing room only on Tues, and the landlord fired up YNWA and Ring of Fire after the game. If I can't get to Athens, I'll be back there for the final !!!

I'll second that. Saw Chelsea 2nd leg there and last year's FA Cup Final. Standing room only but plenty of well positioned screens so you can always see. Lots of fellow Redmen there, good atmosphere.

Terry_Tibbs · « **Reply #165 on:** May 4, 2007, 04:16:46 pm »

Quote from: Bigman on May 4, 2007, 02:35:31 pm

I know the guy who owns the Temple walkabout franchise. We've already had the banter and his view is this -

as many red as as possible (950 capacity) to come down as early as possible, bring loads of flags to get the place drapped in red, admission only to those wearing an LFC red top (as we're playing in red in the final)

Keep us update an this fella if you don't mind?

Work in the new office block behind Tate Modern and there's a good few Reds here looking for somewhere to watch the final, this sounds the closest and best option for us.

arnott237 · « **Reply #166 on:** May 7, 2007, 02:04:40 pm »

HOPE AND ANCHOR
CROUCH END / HORNSEY N8

Great pub, proper big screen. Run by Reds with photo's and pendants behind the counter. The landlord cranks up the atmosphere before the really big games by playing YNWA etc before and after the game.
Magic place!

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/19/19379/Hope_and_Anchor/Hornsey

RedSandgrounder · « **Reply #167 on:** May 7, 2007, 04:57:28 pm »

Anyone know of any pubs in Southport that will have a good atmosphere? Notice the Thatch has all Liverpool flags up, but dunno where to head to on 23rd May. Can't be bothered sitting at home on me bill watching us lift No. 6.

Rob82 · « **Reply #168 on:** May 19, 2007, 12:42:26 am »

Now that our Athens trip is well and truly fucked, i'm sulking my way into London on Wednesday. Depending on the weather, we'll be having a few in Trafalagar square during the day, then looks like we'll head to Walkabout in Temple for late afternoon. Any other proper singers in there would be appreciated, to help us drown out the "fu*k off Chelsea fc" brigade, and make the best of the evening. They'll apparently allow banners etc so should be scope to get a decent enough atmosphere going.

Redsnappa · « **Reply #169 on:** May 19, 2007, 12:03:51 pm »

Quote from: Dug on May 4, 2007, 02:45:08 am

It's a tranny club at the weekends so if anyone has been there since the revamp .....

The Xtra Time Bar/Masque Bar is shut for redevelopment. Don't know about the Tranny bit, but I doubt if it'd be open weekends as they'd probably ladder their tights on all the wreckage...

I moseyed on down there last Wednesday to check cos I was working on a site in Moorgate.

oz uppers · « **Reply #170 on:** May 20, 2007, 10:00:37 pm »

See you at Temple mate. I'll be the one singing in the Ozzie accent. I'm excited / nervous already.

Craig

Quote from: Rob82 on May 19, 2007, 12:42:26 am

Now that our Athens trip is well and truly fucked, i'm sulking my way into London on Wednesday. Depending on the weather, we'll be having a few in Trafalagar square during the day, then looks like we'll head to Walkabout in Temple for late afternoon. Any other proper singers in there would be appreciated, to help us drown out the "fu*k off Chelsea fc" brigade, and make the best of the evening. They'll apparently allow banners etc so should be scope to get a decent enough atmosphere going.

lfcdave · « **Reply #171 on:** May 21, 2007, 09:26:21 am »

Im working down London this week so looking for advice on where to watch the match. I don't know London that well so need somewhere easy to find.

I know where the Walkabout is down near Temple tube station - is this the best place??

That Kennedy moment · « **Reply #172 on:** May 21, 2007, 10:10:48 am »

Quote from: lfcdave on May 21, 2007, 09:26:21 am

Im working down London this week so looking for advice on where to watch the match. I don't know London that well so need somewhere easy to find.

I know where the Walkabout is down near Temple tube station - is this the best place??

It is a good venue this place: big, loads of bar staff, good views of big screens all round (at least in the big room when i was there) and if we fill it the atmosphere there will be as good as you'll find in central London. I'll be heading there for 6.30-ish

lfcdave · « **Reply #173 on:** May 21, 2007, 10:14:59 am »

Nice one. Cheers for that mate. I will get my work finished up early and get down there!

penfold102 · « **Reply #174 on:** May 21, 2007, 10:25:12 am »

I was at the Extra Tiem Bar two years ago but now I'm not sure where to go. Seems to me that it's either the Famous Three Kings or Temple Walkabout. What do you reckon?

Redrider · « **Reply #175 on:** May 21, 2007, 11:10:55 am »

The Royal George in Eversholt St, right outside the east entrance to Euston Station.
3 or 4 screens, the manager is a red !! Real ales etc. Good atmosphere.

RedMike-86- · « **Reply #176 on:** May 21, 2007, 11:31:27 am »

Temple Walkabout for me - is the bit about admission ONLY to those in a Red Liverpool shirt true though ... can' believe it is!!??

That Kennedy moment · « **Reply #177 on:** May 21, 2007, 11:57:44 am »

Quote from: RedMike-86- on May 21, 2007, 11:31:27 am

Temple Walkabout for me - is the bit about admission ONLY to those in a Red Liverpool shirt true though ... can' believe it is!!??

Just phoned the Walkabout and spoke to a bloke there called Simon who says yes, they are showing the game, and no, the door policy isn't red shirts only: 'Don't know where you got that from mate.'

Still gotta be worth turning up in red though.

Fredde87 · « **Reply #178 on:** May 21, 2007, 12:30:47 pm »

Assuming I get of work in time I will be at the walkabout in Temple as well around 7 to see the game. If I am late then I will go somewhere local in wimbledon.

shangtsung · « **Reply #179 on:** May 21, 2007, 12:45:35 pm »

Quote from: ghandi on May 4, 2007, 09:16:22 am

cant wait for the final , i'll be heading for the Famous Three Kings , see you there!!!!

That place is shite - I went there for Newcastle at Anfield earlier this season.

RedMike-86- · « **Reply #180 on:** May 21, 2007, 12:47:32 pm »

Quote from: That Kennedy moment on May 21, 2007, 11:57:44 am

Just phoned the Walkabout and spoke to a bloke there called Simon who says yes, they are showing the game, and no, the door policy isn't red shirts only: 'Don't know where you got that from mate.'

Still gotta be worth turning up in red though.

Nice one fella - Bigman mentioned that it was above - thought it was unlikely!

jeccross · « **Reply #181 on:** May 21, 2007, 12:54:15 pm »

I don't know many people on here but i'll be around in london all day, are many people heading to trafalgar square first?

RedMike-86- · « **Reply #182 on:** May 21, 2007, 01:41:07 pm »

Quote from: jeccross on May 21, 2007, 12:54:15 pm

I don't know many people on here but i'll be around in london all day, are many people heading to trafalgar square first?

I am going straight to the bar mate. In '05 I went to the Extra Time Bar and at 6.30pm it was one in and one out with a big queue ... just got in for kick-off. Taken the afternoon off to avoid such stress this time around!

jeccross · « **Reply #183 on:** May 21, 2007, 02:09:09 pm »

Cool, i'll probably just do that then head over there early afternoon. Will be on my own though unfortunately wearing my yellow kuyt shirt + flag so feel free to come say hi.

worthers · « **Reply #184 on:** May 21, 2007, 02:12:28 pm »

Whatabouts a daytime pub? I wanna start lubricating my liver from the moment i wake up. Anyone else up for a few bevvies from lunchtime onwards?

jeccross · « **Reply #185 on:** May 21, 2007, 02:43:38 pm »

Quote from: worthers on May 21, 2007, 02:12:28 pm

Whatabouts a daytime pub? I wanna start lubricating my liver from the moment i wake up. Anyone else up for a few bevvies from lunchtime onwards?

Yeah, I'm free all day, wouldn't mind meeting a few more fellow reds.

BigV · « **Reply #186 on:** May 21, 2007, 03:33:28 pm »

Gotta decide between Famous 3 Kings & Temple Walkabout!

Do you get a decent view at F3K?

RedMike-86- · « **Reply #187 on:** May 21, 2007, 03:42:13 pm »

Quote from: worthers on May 21, 2007, 02:12:28 pm

Whatabouts a daytime pub? I wanna start lubricating my liver from the moment i wake up. Anyone else up for a few bevvies from lunchtime onwards?

I'll be in the Walkabout from lunchtime - working in the morning.

Earlier the better I reckon, as it is bound to get rammed later on.

jeccross · « **Reply #188 on:** May 21, 2007, 03:48:07 pm »

Quote from: RedMike-86- on May 21, 2007, 03:42:13 pm

I'll be in the Walkabout from lunchtime - working in the morning.

Earlier the better I reckon, as it is bound to get rammed later on.

Sounds good to me, what do you look like?

RedMike-86- · « **Reply #189 on:** May 21, 2007, 04:02:46 pm »

6' with dark brown hair, wearing red home top with Gerrard on the back ... should narrow it down for you!

Don't know what time everyone else is getting there, but I should be in a group of guys and gals ... come and say hi.

WIDDOW · « **Reply #190 on:** May 21, 2007, 04:44:09 pm »

sounds like the walkabout is the place to go ??

Quote from: Sheik Mohammed on May 4, 2007, 04:16:46 pm

Keep us update an this fella if you don't mind?
Work in the new office block behind Tate Modern and there's a good few Reds here looking for somewhere to watch the final, this sounds the closest and best option for us.

Quote from: BigV on May 21, 2007, 03:33:28 pm

Gotta decide between Famous 3 Kings & Temple Walkabout!

Do you get a decent view at F3K?

RedMike-86- · « **Reply #191 on:** May 21, 2007, 04:50:51 pm »

For anyone who needs it:

Walkabout
Temple Station
Temple Place
London WC2R 2PH

Tel : +44

20 7395 3690

Fax : +44

20 7395 3691

Email: wbi.temple@walkabout.eu.com

Opening Hours:
Monday and Tuesday: Midday - 11pm
Wednesday: Midday - Midnight
Thursday: Midday - 1am
Friday and Saturday: Midday - 3am
Sunday: Midday - 10.30pm

DIRECTIONS
Take the tube to Temple (Circle and District line), and we are right next door.

If you are coming from the Strand/Fleet St, turn down either Surrey St or Arundel St, and we are located in front of you.

worthers · « **Reply #192 on:** May 21, 2007, 07:29:14 pm »

Quote from: jeccross on May 21, 2007, 03:48:07 pm

Sounds good to me, what do you look like?

Great. i'll be in there from lunch too.

I'll be the one stood at the bar slightly nervous and in red t-shirt with greece written in yellow on the front. I maybe too nervous to speak though.

La Ligapool · « **Reply #193 on:** May 21, 2007, 07:48:45 pm »

The Black Sheep on Camberwell New Road is owned by a lifelong Red called Mark.

Good guy and a decent place to watch matches.

I think that will be my hang out on 23rd.

shangtsung · « **Reply #194 on:** May 21, 2007, 07:50:30 pm »

Quote from: BigV on May 21, 2007, 03:33:28 pm

Do you get a decent view at F3K?

Nope!

Rob82 · « **Reply #195 on:** May 21, 2007, 10:36:20 pm »

Quote from: RedMike-86- on May 21, 2007, 03:42:13 pm

I'll be in the Walkabout from lunchtime - working in the morning.

Earlier the better I reckon, as it is bound to get rammed later on.

Quote from: jeccross on May 21, 2007, 02:43:38 pm

Yeah, I'm free all day, wouldn't mind meeting a few more fellow reds.

We've decided to fu*k trafalgar square off now, so will be in Temple Walkabout from about 1pm onwards. 2 days off work so need to make the most of this, 6-7 hours pre-match drinking should do the trick.

dutchie72 · « **Reply #196 on:** May 22, 2007, 11:07:04 am »

Are we decided on Walkabout for tomorrow then.
If we can recreate the atmosphere from Extra Time in 2005 it would be quality.

penfold102 · « **Reply #197 on:** May 22, 2007, 11:19:50 am »

Quote from: dutchie72 on May 22, 2007, 11:07:04 am

Are we decided on Walkabout for tomorrow then.
If we can recreate the atmosphere from Extra Time in 2005 it would be quality.

I'll second that. I finish work at 5, so I should be down there at 5:30. I'll be on my own as it's my Dad's wedding anniversary (poor guy!!!!). I'm about 5'9" and I'll be waering my long sleeve home shirt with Hyypia on the back. Come and say hi cos I'll be fucking nervous and could do with someone to talk to.

dutchie72 · « **Reply #198 on:** May 22, 2007, 11:41:34 am »

I think we will be there by around 3pm.

We should aim to takeover a part of the pub for the people who want to sing
rather than everyone spreed over what is a massive pub.

Will keep a look out for all the fellow reds - should be easy to spot by the nervous drinking

monkeyboy1579 · « **Reply #199 on:** May 22, 2007, 12:09:18 pm »

how many guys are gunna be there? you are tempting me to come on over from west london!!