Just to be clear, is there a special train that the police put on that isn't listed on the national rail website? I want to go but don't want to risk missing the 22.28 from South Bermondsey if we get kept in afterwards.
There are not many pubs located near to the stadium and those should be avoided by away supporters. If travelling by train then it is probably best to grab a beer around London Bridge before moving onto the ground. I would advise keeping any colours covered, even when drinking in the London Bridge area. There are bars at the back of the stands at the stadium, that serve alcohol as well as some decent food such as chicken and chips.Chris Lynskey a visiting Scunthorpe United fan recommends; 'The Shipwright Arms on Tooley Street, near London Bridge. Come out of London Bridge tube station, turn right and its only 200yds down the road on your right hand side. A lovely little pub which also serves food. We left the pub at 2.15pm to go and catch the train to the stadium and made it comfortably for kick off'.
It is probably best to go by rail, as South Bermondsey Railway Station is only a few minutes walk from the ground. There is a direct walkway specifically built for away fans which takes you directly to the away end and back to the station afterwards. This has made the Police's job of keeping rival supporters apart so much more manageable. If your team brings a sizeable following, then an 'away fan' football special may be laid on from London Bridge. In these instances the police are well drilled in getting away fans into the ground from the special train and safely away afterwards. Although don't be surprised if you are held in the stadium for sometime after the final whistle, before being allowed back up the walkway to the station. There are also two London Underground stations in the area, Surrey Quays & New Cross Gate, which are both on the East London Line. They are about 15-20 minutes walk away from the ground
I wouldn't recommend "The Globe" pub to anyone, not sure if its London Bridge but its a pub I've heard mentioned by a few Villa fans
QuoteI wouldn't recommend "The Globe" pub to anyone, not sure if its London Bridge but its a pub I've heard mentioned by a few Villa fansIt's outside Baker Street tube. Nowhere near Millwall
The Market Porter in Borough Market is good. THere are a few pubs around there and it is pretty touristy and so safe (you would think).
Quote from: Chico Hamilton III on January 14, 2013, 03:40:19 PMQuoteI wouldn't recommend "The Globe" pub to anyone, not sure if its London Bridge but its a pub I've heard mentioned by a few Villa fansIt's outside Baker Street tube. Nowhere near MillwallThats the one in my head but apparently theres another near London Bridge