UCL Final in London

Simieski · 7th May 2008, 11:34

Hi,

Just found out I will be on a business trip in London on the day of the final, does anyone know a good pub in London to watch the game? I'll be in the west end.

I have been to the Three Famous Kings in the past, but it is round the corner from Stamford Bridge, so def don't want to go there. Would like somewhere where people will get fired up

hycool · 7th May 2008, 11:39

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Originally Posted by Simieski

Hi,

Just found out I will be on a business trip in London on the day of the final, does anyone know a good pub in London to watch the game? I'll be in the west end.

I have been to the Three Famous Kings in the past, but it is round the corner from Stamford Bridge, so def don't want to go there. Would like somewhere where people will get fired up

stay at the big ben

gaffs · 7th May 2008, 11:49

If your in the west end, go to Sports Cafe. There will be big screens and a mix of Reds and Blues.

Simon Adebesi · 7th May 2008, 12:28

I find the Sports Cafe a bit annoying to be honest, but it is an obvious choice.

A similar kind of pub with a much better atmosphere and cheaper beer is The Walkabout in Temple. I often watch games there. Its an Aussie pub but always shows the football, has a massive number of screens and always a good mix of fans and a lively atmosphere.

malcolm31337 · 7th May 2008, 12:45

Sports Cafe is not bad, wherever you are you want to be with a group of reds.

A1Dan · 7th May 2008, 12:47

Walkbout in Temple is alright - better than the sports bar anyway.
Best one used to be on Long Acre, back in the days of ITV digital, when pubs weren't allowed to show the champions league, but they had 2 or 3 matches on at a time. Landlord used to MC at half tie, getting the fans going etc.
Anybody know the place? Can't rememebr what it was called.

Sylar · 7th May 2008, 13:54

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Originally Posted by gaffs

If your in the west end, go to Sports Cafe. There will be big screens and a mix of Reds and Blues.

Basically it. Walkbout is a decent shout.

spinoza · 7th May 2008, 14:15

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Originally Posted by A1Dan

Walkbout in Temple is alright - better than the sports bar anyway.
Best one used to be on Long Acre, back in the days of ITV digital, when pubs weren't allowed to show the champions league, but they had 2 or 3 matches on at a time. Landlord used to MC at half tie, getting the fans going etc.
Anybody know the place? Can't rememebr what it was called.

Know exactly which one you mean, but it's gone now, replaced by something called Lowlander.

A1Dan · 7th May 2008, 14:30

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Originally Posted by spinoza

Know exactly which one you mean, but it's gone now, replaced by something called Lowlander.

Something odd ike Evergreen, wasn't it?

spinoza · 7th May 2008, 14:31

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Originally Posted by A1Dan

Something odd ike Evergreen, wasn't it?

Yeah, that's the one, back in the days when Leeds United used to make the CL. Full of Yorkshiremen going "Soooper Soooper Leeeeds"?

gaffs · 7th May 2008, 14:43

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Originally Posted by Simon Adebesi

I find the Sports Cafe a bit annoying to be honest, but it is an obvious choice.

So be fair, i have never been and don't often go to the west end. If im not at OT, then i will watch televised games at home - cant stand all the muppets who are also in the pub - mostly gooners or renties in london.

But ppl have told me its a good place to watch football.

CnutOfAllCnuts · 7th May 2008, 14:43

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Originally Posted by Simieski

Hi,

Just found out I will be on a business trip in London on the day of the final, does anyone know a good pub in London to watch the game? I'll be in the west end.

I have been to the Three Famous Kings in the past, but it is round the corner from Stamford Bridge, so def don't want to go there. Would like somewhere where people will get fired up

The Globe at Baker Street is the place to be. We have never lost a Champions League final when I watched it there.

A1Dan · 7th May 2008, 14:54

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Originally Posted by spinoza

Yeah, that's the one, back in the days when Leeds United used to make the CL. Full of Yorkshiremen going "Soooper Soooper Leeeeds"?

Yeah - and that barman... "Get behind yer teams!"

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gaffs Reserve Team Player Join Date: May 2007 Location: E236 Posts: 2,339	If your in the west end, go to Sports Cafe. There will be big screens and a mix of Reds and Blues.

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A1Dan First Team Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Where the goals come from. Posts: 10,321	Walkbout in Temple is alright - better than the sports bar anyway. Best one used to be on Long Acre, back in the days of ITV digital, when pubs weren't allowed to show the champions league, but they had 2 or 3 matches on at a time. Landlord used to MC at half tie, getting the fans going etc. Anybody know the place? Can't rememebr what it was called.