Author Topic: LFC friendly pubs in London - General guide (Read 334253 times)

grooverider527 · « **Reply #360 on:** April 2, 2008, 10:28:21 am »

I was considering going to F3K as well but this season they have started to use a really annoying policy of over21s and im 20 which is pretty irritating. I was ok to get in there all last season though which is a bit odd.
F3K is quality to watch the games in though, usually rammed with one room full of reds, the landlord is a legend as well! and yeh if you were there by 530 you would get in, its only the 6.45 mark that it began to get really full last year.

What does everyone think about sports cafe on haymarket (near trafalgar square) or possibly an away pub up by arsenal? Will defo try me luck at f3k at around 630ish but if that fails, may have to head to central.

safhossain03 · « **Reply #361 on:** April 2, 2008, 10:59:31 am »

Not in London for the Arsenal games but I plan on going to the Sports Cafe in Central for the Chelsea games and the Final! It's just off Leicester Square. Warning, there will be Yanks about. Not specifically a Liverpool pub, but its a decent venue to watch sports - clue's in the name.

grooverider527 · « **Reply #362 on:** April 2, 2008, 11:02:00 am »

yeh, ive only been there once to watch an england game there ages ago, it was pretty good for that but i agree that it is a bit of a generic place, jus wondered what it would be like for a liverpool game.
F3K is still my 1st choice though.

RJ6 · « **Reply #363 on:** April 2, 2008, 11:20:40 am »

I'm planning to be at FM3 for about 6ish tonight, got my bouncing shoes on already.

richardtrafford · « **Reply #364 on:** April 2, 2008, 12:21:35 pm »

there will be a load of us in the sports cafe too. loads of yanks agreed but loads of tvs too. unless i get a ticket before 5 ish.

Gus 1855 · « **Reply #365 on:** April 2, 2008, 12:42:50 pm »

Never been to the Sports cafe since a Manc waitress (who was a munter by the way) made a nasty gesture to me and my friend when Everton scored against us in the Derby a couple of years back.

I fear if I go back there I may throw a pint over her. Not normally one for being aggressive towards the ladies, but this really pissed me off.

F3K all the way now.

Jokerfish · « **Reply #366 on:** April 2, 2008, 03:31:16 pm »

Quote from: GusMcLean on April 2, 2008, 12:42:50 pm

Never been to the Sports cafe since a Manc waitress (who was a munter by the way) made a nasty gesture to me and my friend when Everton scored against us in the Derby a couple of years back.

I fear if I go back there I may throw a pint over her. Not normally one for being aggressive towards the ladies, but this really pissed me off.

F3K all the way now.

If she is still working there then I think thats punishment enough!

gazjones6 · « **Reply #367 on:** April 2, 2008, 06:40:28 pm »

Just been traf square in sports cafe now its filling up fast few reds about. They've reserved most of the down stairs for food tables which is pretty stupid as it's rammed upstairs! Might make it a better atmos who knows. Come on red men!

grooverider527 · « **Reply #368 on:** April 2, 2008, 10:22:57 pm »

F3K was quality tonight, so funny that guy who kept saying arrrriba to the rafa benitez song! Good times!

Guz-kop · « **Reply #369 on:** April 2, 2008, 10:31:49 pm »

I was in 3kings too, just got back. Started off shit when I went in but about 10 minutes before ko was bouncing (literally). Apart from the 3 minutes after they scored, 1st half was quality.

I was the one who tried to get every other saturday going if you heard! Got through the first verse with one other fella before being drowned out. Someone offered me a pint too which I was very grateful for but had to refuse, thanks though!

Will be there again on tuesday

Gus 1855 · « **Reply #370 on:** April 2, 2008, 10:47:13 pm »

Ended up round at a mate's tonight, but may go tho the 3Ks on tuesday....except that the last 3 games there we have played shite!

grooverider527 · « **Reply #371 on:** April 2, 2008, 10:53:29 pm »

Quote from: Guz-kop on April 2, 2008, 10:31:49 pm

I was in 3kings too, just got back. Started off shit when I went in but about 10 minutes before ko was bouncing (literally). Apart from the 3 minutes after they scored, 1st half was quality.

I was the one who tried to get every other saturday going if you heard! Got through the first verse with one other fella before being drowned out. Someone offered me a pint too which I was very grateful for but had to refuse, thanks though!

Will be there again on tuesday

I probably saw you at some point! Was at bar when we scored watching the widescreen above, hugged 2 or 3 randoms! Was wearing liverpool shirt underneath a leather jacket, was stood under the plasma thats jus by the stairs in the backroom that loadsa ppl watch cos they cant see the projection one. Will prob head down there next tues again, was quality with all the singing (although the you're not singing anymore stuff was a bit cringy!)

Guz-kop · « **Reply #372 on:** April 2, 2008, 10:57:31 pm »

Quote from: grooverider527 on April 2, 2008, 10:53:29 pm

I probably saw you at some point! Was at bar when we scored watching the widescreen above, hugged 2 or 3 randoms! Was wearing liverpool shirt underneath a leather jacket, was stood under the plasma thats jus by the stairs in the backroom that loadsa ppl watch cos they cant see the projection one. Will prob head down there next tues again, was quality with all the singing (although the you're not singing anymore stuff was a bit cringy!)

I was just infront of the bar infront of the biggest projection screen if you get what i mean. Most singing seemed to come from round there. Agree with you though, was good except the occasional crap - especially "You're shit and you know you are" at Fabregas and then Torres by some gooners....

Didnt think it would be that packed, I had a hoodie under my jacket so was boiling and sweating fucking bucketloads

grooverider527 · « **Reply #373 on:** April 2, 2008, 11:03:37 pm »

Quote from: Guz-kop on April 2, 2008, 10:57:31 pm

I was just infront of the bar infront of the biggest projection screen if you get what i mean. Most singing seemed to come from round there. Agree with you though, was good except the occasional crap - especially "You're shit and you know you are" at Fabregas and then Torres by some gooners....

Didnt think it would be that packed, I had a hoodie under my jacket so was boiling and sweating fucking bucketloads

We must av been a few feet from each other, i couldnt help but laugh everytime i saw fabregas cos of that art vandalay thread.

Jagdip · « **Reply #374 on:** April 2, 2008, 11:08:00 pm »

I miss the days of the bar in barbican, the red basement - fuckin quality.

RJ6 · « **Reply #375 on:** April 3, 2008, 12:49:20 am »

Was at F3K tonight and thought we created a good atmosphere. Will be back there next tue anyway. I was in the Rome 84 top in front of the projection screen in the back room btw.

penfold102 · « **Reply #376 on:** April 3, 2008, 10:41:28 am »

Quote from: RJ6 on April 3, 2008, 12:49:20 am

Was at F3K tonight and thought we created a good atmosphere. Will be back there next tue anyway. I was in the Rome 84 top in front of the projection screen in the back room btw.

Yes, and I was next to you in the black jacket bouncin'

gazjones6 · « **Reply #377 on:** April 3, 2008, 04:07:19 pm »

Sounds like half of RAWK was in the F3K!

I was in Sports Cafe really good fun downstairs. Also got a 'scoop,' saw the landlord for the F3K in there asked him what he was doing there -he said he's left F3K and started at Sports Cafe on Monday. Said he's been given a blank canvas and it's defo gonna have a red's emphasis because he's a big Liverpool fan. Good chat.

Guz-kop · « **Reply #378 on:** April 3, 2008, 04:24:38 pm »

Quote from: gazjones6 on April 3, 2008, 04:07:19 pm

Sounds like half of RAWK was in the F3K!

I was in Sports Cafe really good fun downstairs. Also got a 'scoop,' saw the landlord for the F3K in there asked him what he was doing there -he said he's left F3K and started at Sports Cafe on Monday. Said he's been given a blank canvas and it's defo gonna have a red's emphasis because he's a big Liverpool fan. Good chat.

Is he taking his microphone with him as well or leaving that behind?

Rome-77 · « **Reply #379 on:** April 3, 2008, 04:34:42 pm »

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Gus 1855 · « **Reply #380 on:** April 3, 2008, 08:35:25 pm »

Quote from: gazjones6 on April 3, 2008, 04:07:19 pm

Sounds like half of RAWK was in the F3K!

I was in Sports Cafe really good fun downstairs. Also got a 'scoop,' saw the landlord for the F3K in there asked him what he was doing there -he said he's left F3K and started at Sports Cafe on Monday. Said he's been given a blank canvas and it's defo gonna have a red's emphasis because he's a big Liverpool fan. Good chat.

Hope he does a good job with the Sports cafe, really does stink in there at the minute.

Shame though, hope the 3kings doesn't stop showing the naughty games.

ed1 · « **Reply #381 on:** April 4, 2008, 08:50:41 pm »

Quote from: GusMcLean on April 3, 2008, 08:35:25 pm

Hope he does a good job with the Sports cafe, really does stink in there at the minute.

Shame though, hope the 3kings doesn't stop showing the naughty games.

I was in F3K for the Arsenal game with a mate and we had a quick chat with the new landlord there, he's allegedly a Liverpool fan too. Anyway I asked this new guy if they'd still be showing loads of football games through the satellite farm they have on the roof, but he was claiming that a couple of the receiver boxes have packed in in the two days he'd been in charge.

Sounds like utter crap to me, and reading between the lines I think he's decided not to show the 3pm games there. Hopefully I'm wrong but maybe the Sports Cafe will now fill the void!

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Gus 1855 · « **Reply #382 on:** April 5, 2008, 02:54:05 am »

Quote from: ed1 on April 4, 2008, 08:50:41 pm

I was in F3K for the Arsenal game with a mate and we had a quick chat with the new landlord there, he's allegedly a Liverpool fan too. Anyway I asked this new guy if they'd still be showing loads of football games through the satellite farm they have on the roof, but he was claiming that a couple of the receiver boxes have packed in in the two days he'd been in charge.

Sounds like utter crap to me, and reading between the lines I think he's decided not to show the 3pm games there. Hopefully I'm wrong but maybe the Sports Cafe will now fill the void!

First post

Can't see the Sports Cafe doing the naughty ones. Too big a brand to risk it.

ed1 · « **Reply #383 on:** April 5, 2008, 12:12:31 pm »

Quote from: GusMcLean on April 5, 2008, 02:54:05 am

Can't see the Sports Cafe doing the naughty ones. Too big a brand to risk it.

Good point, it's the Saturday 3pm games that are risky. Hopefully they'll show everything else though.

marmalizer · « **Reply #384 on:** April 5, 2008, 12:43:58 pm »

The St George near Euston Station is the best LFC pub in London

Istanbulievable · « **Reply #385 on:** April 5, 2008, 08:14:20 pm »

So where will people be watching the 2nd leg on Tuesday? Where is this F3K place?

grooverider527 · « **Reply #386 on:** April 5, 2008, 08:48:44 pm »

literally next door to west kensington tube station. Probably be heading down there again this week, it was really good on wed.

1770ben · « **Reply #387 on:** April 6, 2008, 01:15:30 am »

I was in a pub in Covent Garden the lasy Wed daytime having a quiet pint. ( It's the one that does the really nice pork/beef sarnies:)) Anyway. . . what made me laugh was the Polish barmaid who hates Arsenal with a passion. It's only a tiny pub, but she was really windng up this old cockney codger!!!!

matthew45 · « **Reply #388 on:** April 7, 2008, 12:10:50 pm »

Quote from: safhossain03 on April 2, 2008, 10:59:31 am

Not in London for the Arsenal games but I plan on going to the Sports Cafe in Central for the Chelsea games and the Final! It's just off Leicester Square. Warning, there will be Yanks about. Not specifically a Liverpool pub, but its a decent venue to watch sports - clue's in the name.

If you have any choice in the matter - don't go. It's awful.

Cannon_Fodder42 · « **Reply #389 on:** April 7, 2008, 01:27:26 pm »

The new F3K landlord is definitely a big red, and used to show the 3pm games at his old pub. Not sure if they're going to be doing it at the F3K though. Who knows what his plans are.

dave353 · « **Reply #390 on:** April 7, 2008, 02:30:19 pm »

Quote from: Cannon_Fodder42 on April 7, 2008, 01:27:26 pm

The new F3K landlord is definitely a big red, and used to show the 3pm games at his old pub. Not sure if they're going to be doing it at the F3K though. Who knows what his plans are.

I do.

I spoke to Lee yesterday and he assures me that every Liverpool game will be shown that is available to him. (one way or another)

gazjones6 · « **Reply #391 on:** April 8, 2008, 10:58:50 am »

I'm heading down the F3K straight after work to aim to be in at least an hour before to guarantee I get in and a good spot - knackered if you dont get in and are stranded round Kensington!

rafasredangel · « **Reply #392 on:** April 8, 2008, 11:00:46 am »

Quote from: marmalizer on April 5, 2008, 12:43:58 pm

The St George near Euston Station is the best LFC pub in London

I think that is where I used to watch the game when I lived in London.

lionel_messias · « **Reply #393 on:** April 8, 2008, 11:07:40 am »

Quote from: marmalizer on April 5, 2008, 12:43:58 pm

The St George near Euston Station is the best LFC pub in London

tell me more?

Guz-kop · « **Reply #394 on:** April 9, 2008, 12:08:08 am »

3kings was buzzing (bouncing!) tonight for sure. Goals were fucking crazy; booze everywhere, random hugs and kisses ! Brilliant

RJ6 · « **Reply #395 on:** April 9, 2008, 12:11:41 am »

Quote from: Guz-kop on April 9, 2008, 12:08:08 am

3kings was buzzing (bouncing!) tonight for sure. Goals were fucking crazy; booze everywhere, random hugs and kisses ! Brilliant

The fact that my shirt smells of beer and sweat says it all. Was great tonight. Same again next time.

Istanbulievable · « **Reply #396 on:** April 9, 2008, 01:00:13 pm »

Quote from: RJ6 on April 9, 2008, 12:11:41 am

The fact that my shirt smells of beer and sweat says it all. Was great tonight. Same again next time.

Was a great night in there. Bouncing, singing, hugging, beer everywhere - awesome!

grooverider527 · « **Reply #397 on:** April 9, 2008, 02:32:50 pm »

yes!! it was soo good! Place was going crazy at the end.
We're gona bounce in a minute, bounce in a minute!!!

Tam · « **Reply #398 on:** April 9, 2008, 04:53:53 pm »

Practically lost my voice shouting last night. Was a great atmosphere, just a bit of a sham the middle of the room didnt jon in as much, especially with the bouncing.

gazjones6 · « **Reply #399 on:** April 9, 2008, 06:08:19 pm »

Such a good night absolutely bouncin - spilt about a pint every time we scored. What a night!