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Post by scfconnor on Mar 28, 2017 19:58:19 GMT
Where's everyone who's going to the game drinking? Also taking suggestions from people who've been before.
Heard there's a Spoons near the train station in Leicester and there's a pub called the Countryman near the ground.
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Mar 28, 2017 20:15:46 GMT
Where's everyone who's going to the game drinking? Also taking suggestions from people who've been before. Heard there's a Spoons near the train station in Leicester and there's a pub called the Countryman near the ground. I think it's called the Counting House mate, down towards Wellford Rd. It's owrate and friendly enough, gets rammed but the beers pous in plastic beakers. If you're driving and get there early enough you can park round the back of it near Morrisons. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2017 20:15:58 GMT
There's a Walkabout around 5-10 mins from Leicester train station (straight line down towards the city when you leave the station) if that's your kinda thing. They'll have any lunchtime kick offs in there as well.
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Post by scfconnor on Mar 28, 2017 20:37:19 GMT
Where's everyone who's going to the game drinking? Also taking suggestions from people who've been before. Heard there's a Spoons near the train station in Leicester and there's a pub called the Countryman near the ground. I think it's called the Counting House mate, down towards Wellford Rd. It's owrate and friendly enough, gets rammed but the beers pous in plastic beakers. If you're driving and get there early enough you can park round the back of it near Morrisons. Counting House was the one I was thinking of. |
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Post by scfconnor on Mar 28, 2017 20:38:32 GMT
There's a Walkabout around 5-10 mins from Leicester train station (straight line down towards the city when you leave the station) if that's your kinda thing. They'll have any lunchtime kick offs in there as well. The beer is quite crap at the one in Hanley, but the food and TVs are decent. May pop in if they have the footy on. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 28, 2017 20:53:20 GMT
There's a Walkabout around 5-10 mins from Leicester train station (straight line down towards the city when you leave the station) if that's your kinda thing. They'll have any lunchtime kick offs in there as well. Walkabout isn't there anymore fella. Plenty of places to drink; just depends on what you're after. 'Spoons and Counting House are safe bets for away fans - you know what you're getting and they're much of a muchness. |
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Post by wearestoke80 on Mar 28, 2017 21:19:27 GMT
There's a holiday Inn right out side the away end with a bar. Sorted.
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Post by thegift on Mar 28, 2017 21:38:53 GMT
There is an irish pub just 10 mins from the station - near the weather spoons i think it was. Just don't go there, lol.
Last year something was said out of turn (not by a stoke fan) and there was glasses being smashed all over the shop narrowly missing a women face. I won't be going there again,
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Post by scfconnor on Mar 28, 2017 22:07:28 GMT
I've also heard that Lamplighters (I think that's the name) is one to avoid if you fancy leaving with all of your teeth.
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Post by cooper67 on Mar 28, 2017 22:09:27 GMT
How far do the official coaches drop compared to the ground.
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Post by scfconnor on Mar 28, 2017 22:18:22 GMT
How far do the official coaches drop compared to the ground. I'm going to guess right by it, as it's a newer build. Need someone to confirm though. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2017 6:32:10 GMT
I've also heard that Lamplighters (I think that's the name) is one to avoid if you fancy leaving with all of your teeth. It's called Spencers now. Different name, same clientele. Would avoid Market Tavern as well. |
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Post by scfconnor on Mar 29, 2017 6:49:34 GMT
I've also heard that Lamplighters (I think that's the name) is one to avoid if you fancy leaving with all of your teeth. It's called Spencers now. Different name, same clientele. Would avoid Market Taven as well. I see they had something in common with Hanley. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2017 7:07:53 GMT
There's a Walkabout around 5-10 mins from Leicester train station (straight line down towards the city when you leave the station) if that's your kinda thing. They'll have any lunchtime kick offs in there as well. Walkabout isn't there anymore fella. Plenty of places to drink; just depends on what you're after. 'Spoons and Counting House are safe bets for away fans - you know what you're getting and they're much of a muchness. Things move so fast  thanks for clearing that up haha. |
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Post by akstoke93 on Mar 29, 2017 8:16:45 GMT
Spoons the best option then to this holiday inn? Liverpool/Everton early KO - would have been decent somewhere to watch that!
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Post by nantwichstokie on Mar 29, 2017 9:44:15 GMT
Old Walkabout not turned into something else?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2017 10:35:48 GMT
Old Walkabout not turned into something else? Not yet mate. It's being renovated at the moment and will be a bar and restaurant called "Rickshaw Rick's". Due to open next month. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2017 10:43:00 GMT
Spoons the best option then to this holiday inn? Liverpool/Everton early KO - would have been decent somewhere to watch that! There'll be plenty of places showing it in town; there's a new sports bar opened up not far from the station called The Locker Room and there's an O'Neill's pub (and others I'm sure). There's a new pub called Broood which has real ales and screens which might show the early kick-off match. Don't know how funny any of them will be about letting away fans in or showing colours though. |
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Post by akstoke93 on Mar 29, 2017 11:11:42 GMT
Spoons the best option then to this holiday inn? Liverpool/Everton early KO - would have been decent somewhere to watch that! There'll be plenty of places showing it in town; there's a new sports bar opened up not far from the station called The Locker Room and there's an O'Neill's pub (and others I'm sure). There's a new pub called Broood which has real ales and screens which might show the early kick-off match. Don't know how funny any of them will be about away fans in or showing colours though. thanks pal!
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Post by Laughing Gravy on Mar 29, 2017 11:44:56 GMT
How far do the official coaches drop compared to the ground. In a layby bang outside the ground. |
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Post by nantwichstokie on Mar 29, 2017 12:30:36 GMT
Old Walkabout not turned into something else? Not yet mate. It's being renovated at the moment and will be a bar and restaurant called "Rickshaw Rick's". Due to open next month. Nice one. What would best shout be for away friendly pub, no mither but with the footy on? O'Neils? |
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Post by thegift on Mar 29, 2017 12:33:40 GMT
Spoons the best option then to this holiday inn? Liverpool/Everton early KO - would have been decent somewhere to watch that! There'll be plenty of places showing it in town; there's a new sports bar opened up not far from the station called The Locker Room and there's an O'Neill's pub (and others I'm sure). There's a new pub called Broood which has real ales and screens which might show the early kick-off match. Don't know how funny any of them will be about letting away fans in or showing colours though. It may of Been O'neills that we went in when it was carnage, i just can't remember. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2017 13:01:29 GMT
Not yet mate. It's being renovated at the moment and will be a bar and restaurant called "Rickshaw Rick's". Due to open next month. Nice one. What would best shout be for away friendly pub, no mither but with the footy on? O'Neils? Depends on where you're parking and what you're after I guess mate and just how close you want to be to the ground. Definitely places to avoid, but I'd imagine that most would welcome away fans (not sure how strict they can be with colours, sportswear etc.) Some suggestions: - O'Neill's on Loseby Lane ( website - ignore it saying Leicester Square!) - Soar Point by DMU ( website ) Student heartland, but cheap and cheerful and nice spot to have a pint by the river if the weather's good - Bowling Green on Oxford Street ( website) Again, by the Uni, but not quite as 'studenty'. Relatively small place so might need to get there fairly early if you want a prime viewing spot. You're right opposite Swan and Rushes too which usually have a cracking selection of ales on (if that's your thing of course). The latter probably won't have the match on, but Bowling Green definitely will. - The Hind right opposite the train station ( website). Not been in there on matchday though so not sure what its policy is, but it has a small, 'local' pub feel to it and have heard it is 'away fan friendly'. Has screens so will probably show the early game. I've not tried The Locker Room on Belvoir Street ( website), but they'll undoubtedly be showing the game. And The Counting House - whilst pretty soulless - will probably be showing the game. Have seen this place get a bit 'messy' with away fans (not Stoke) in the past though. |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2017 13:05:49 GMT
There'll be plenty of places showing it in town; there's a new sports bar opened up not far from the station called The Locker Room and there's an O'Neill's pub (and others I'm sure). There's a new pub called Broood which has real ales and screens which might show the early kick-off match. Don't know how funny any of them will be about letting away fans in or showing colours though. It may of Been O'neills that we went in when it was carnage, i just can't remember. It might have been fella. Shame, as it's usually not a bad spot for a couple of beers on a Saturday afternoon and they have decent Quiz Nights and stuff, but I can imagine it wouldn't take much for it to 'spill over' if someone took exception to you. I did hear about a couple of places it kicked off when Stoke visited in 2015, but didn't know about O'Neill's. There are a couple of 'Irish Pubs' I would definitely avoid though... |
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Post by nantwichstokie on Mar 29, 2017 13:10:05 GMT
Nice one. What would best shout be for away friendly pub, no mither but with the footy on? O'Neils? Depends on where you're parking and what you're after I guess mate and just how close you want to be to the ground. Definitely places to avoid, but I'd imagine that most would welcome away fans (not sure how strict they can be with colours, sportswear etc.) Some suggestions: - O'Neill's on Loseby Lane (http://www.oneills.co.uk/national-search/east-and-west-midlands/leicester - ignore it saying Leicester Square!) - Soar Point by DMU (https://www.social-squirrel.com/thesoarpointleicester) Student heartland, but cheap and cheerful and nice spot to have a pint by the river if the weather's good - Bowling Green on Oxford Street (http://www.stonegatepubs.com/bowlinggreen) Again, by the Uni, but not quite as 'studenty'. Relatively small place so might need to get there relatively early if you want a prime viewing spot. You're right opposite Swan and Rushes too which usually have a cracking selection of ales on (if that's your thing of course). The latter probably won't have the match on, but Bowling Green definitely will. - The Hind right opposite the train station (https://www.facebook.com/TheHindLeicester/). Not been in there on matchday though so not sure what its policy is, but it has a small, 'local' pub feel to it and have heard it is 'away fan friendly'. Has screens so will probably show the early game. I've not tried The Locker Room on Belvoir Street (https://www.facebook.com/TheLockerRoomLeicester/), but they'll undoubtedly be showing the game. And The Counting House - whilst pretty soulless - will probably be showing the game. Have seen this place get a bit 'messy' with away fans (not Stoke) in the past though. Soar Point looks spot on, bit different. Might wander across there as it doesn't look to far off the beaten track. Appreciate the tips! Top man |
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Post by Deleted on Mar 29, 2017 13:22:27 GMT
Depends on where you're parking and what you're after I guess mate and just how close you want to be to the ground. Definitely places to avoid, but I'd imagine that most would welcome away fans (not sure how strict they can be with colours, sportswear etc.) Some suggestions: - O'Neill's on Loseby Lane (http://www.oneills.co.uk/national-search/east-and-west-midlands/leicester - ignore it saying Leicester Square!) - Soar Point by DMU (https://www.social-squirrel.com/thesoarpointleicester) Student heartland, but cheap and cheerful and nice spot to have a pint by the river if the weather's good - Bowling Green on Oxford Street (http://www.stonegatepubs.com/bowlinggreen) Again, by the Uni, but not quite as 'studenty'. Relatively small place so might need to get there relatively early if you want a prime viewing spot. You're right opposite Swan and Rushes too which usually have a cracking selection of ales on (if that's your thing of course). The latter probably won't have the match on, but Bowling Green definitely will. - The Hind right opposite the train station (https://www.facebook.com/TheHindLeicester/). Not been in there on matchday though so not sure what its policy is, but it has a small, 'local' pub feel to it and have heard it is 'away fan friendly'. Has screens so will probably show the early game. I've not tried The Locker Room on Belvoir Street (https://www.facebook.com/TheLockerRoomLeicester/), but they'll undoubtedly be showing the game. And The Counting House - whilst pretty soulless - will probably be showing the game. Have seen this place get a bit 'messy' with away fans (not Stoke) in the past though. Soar Point looks spot on, bit different. Might wander across there as it doesn't look to far off the beaten track. Appreciate the tips! Top man A little bit of a walk from the station, but worth it I reckon. You're not far from the ground either - just a straight road and 10 min walk. Here's to a good day and (please Lord) 3 points! Have a good 'un. |
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Post by nantwichstokie on Mar 29, 2017 13:32:23 GMT
Soar Point looks spot on, bit different. Might wander across there as it doesn't look to far off the beaten track. Appreciate the tips! Top man A little bit of a walk from the station, but worth it I reckon. You're not far from the ground either - just a straight road and 10 min walk. Here's to a good day and (please Lord) 3 points! Have a good 'un. Last time we went Leicester we had a bit of mither down the main street around Walkabout. Can't be arsed with that. This looks spot on and should keep us away from pubs won't let you in etc.. and some of our lot entertained |
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Post by thegift on Mar 29, 2017 15:01:19 GMT
It may of Been O'neills that we went in when it was carnage, i just can't remember. It might have been fella. Shame, as it's usually not a bad spot for a couple of beers on a Saturday afternoon and they have decent Quiz Nights and stuff, but I can imagine it wouldn't take much for it to 'spill over' if someone took exception to you. I did hear about a couple of places it kicked off when Stoke visited in 2015, but didn't know about O'Neill's. There are a couple of 'Irish Pubs' I would definitely avoid though... Maybe it wasn't O'Neills then, I'm interested to ask one of my mates and find out and you would probably know it. It was a proper looking irish pub inside and i think it was 2015 where we had lots of trouble. Every year it kicks off! lol |
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Post by thegift on Mar 29, 2017 15:02:21 GMT
My mate has just told me it was called O'Malleys bar? If you know it. So anyone who is planning to go here i would advise staying well away unless your looking for a good scrap  |
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Post by nottspotter on Mar 29, 2017 21:50:22 GMT
The bowling green or swan and rushes are where I would recommend. Used to be the assistant manager at bowling green (it was called 'the polar bear' back then)
They're on Oxford road which is up from the ground, then left and walk in a traitor line down the main road for 5-10 mins
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thanks for clearing that up haha.
