According to eyewitnesses, the pub, called the [] READ MORE: World Cup star's cheeky X-rated celebration during Middlesbrough match spotted by fans. Punters on their way to Brentfords Griffin Park often stop off at The Globe a popular meeting point, found a five-minute walk away from the ground. Its directly opposite the ground too, meaning you can leave close to kick-off and still make it to your seat in time. Is there any better endorsement? Greenwich Union, Richard 1 and The Prince of Greenwich are just three of the cracking pubs in the area, found right next to each other on Royal Hill. They also pour a cracking pint of Southwold Bitter and Tribute, while the whisky list is fearsome, with even an old bottle of Port Ellen behind the bar. Somehow, and despite a stray American accent cluttering things up, this one room place remains firmly a proper locals pub and not a tourist trap. "All your left wing f***s you ain't passing through out manor," the message reportedly read. Its frequently busy, so do your best to grab a table if you can. ", "We didnt get to speak to him but hopefully hell get the message because were not going away and we wont stand around doing nothing while our club is ruined.. Millwall. It's quite short on space though the Bugle Horn to the south of the ground is better for outside room and serves up good pub grub too. It is a cosy room, and proud of its Guinness it claims to serve the best in London, which is debatable, but there is certainly a sense of ceremony on ordering one. The best pubs near football grounds to drink on match day DE, Comedy fans will know all about the Bill Murray a brilliant stand-up venue, theatre space and pub. Bank of Friendship, though, is our top pick. The Hemingford is similar in some ways to the Churchill Arms in Notting Hill, both are beautiful corner pubs significant in stature, with Thai food on the menu and knick knacks hanging from ceiling the decor is decidedly quirky, with a model plane suspended in perpetual flight above the bar. Dont expect to find too many pubs with character around The London Stadium, which stands isolated in Stratfords Olympic Park. But they've also been involved in serious fighting in recent years. The Chelsea Headhunters were most prominent in the 1980s and 1990s and sported ties with neo-Nazi terror groups like Combat 18 and even the KKK. The Clifton Arms is a stones throw from the southern end of the ground. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. DE, Ye Olde Mitre is a magnificent, memorable place that has, over the years, earned itself something of a fabled reputation. View our online Press Pack. If youre after food, The Askew pub and kitchen is great for classic pub grub. Its a multi-faceted space too, hosting regular DJ nights and live music events and also boasting an inviting roof terrace. Throughout the 70s and 80s, Millwall FC became synonymous with football violence and its firm became one of the most feared in the country. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Perhaps, but the name only came about after the Second World War, and the pub opened in 1750. HF, Loving a pub is rarely entirely rational. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. HF, The Glory couldnt be more aptly named. HF, The Faltering Fullback, nicely tucked away down a leafy road around the corner from Finsbury Park station, is one of the very best sports pubs in the city. HF, Greenwich is blessed with a selection of great pubs especially on Royal Hill, which features both craft ale specialists Greenwich Union and traditional boozer Richard I next door to each other. Its a tailored Tweed jacket fraying at the cuffs. The corner pub is a solid option, with a nice central bar and Sky Sports on the big screen. "CCTV in grounds and the introduction of new legislation around banning orders has had a positive effect, but I have no doubt there are still organised, quite determined groups of individuals who enjoy nothing more than the thought of confronting their 'opponents' in a battle because for them is a tribalistic affair and it is about winning,", he told the Birmingham Mail. Huddersfield Town soccer yobs jailed HF, A pub has stood on The Prospect of Whitbys spot since the 16th century. The Temperance and the Golden Lion pubs are a little closer to the ground on Fulham High Street, with the latter housed in a characterful, historic building dating back to 1455. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Found a five minute walk from the Emirates on Blackstock Road, the independent boozers dark panelled interiors and lovely open beer garden are great places to settle in and enjoy the excellent Guinness. Notorious O'Neill has previously been jailed three times for football-related violence and survived being shot in the stomach in a pub in 2004. It can be boozy, it is always brilliant. There are rules here, eccentricities: beer comes in half pints (an infuriating foible, truth be told, only lifted on April Fools when Suggs comes in), theres no TV, no music, and food is only served in the evenings on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. We named it the best Wetherspoons pub in zone one a few months back and we stand by that claim it's certainly the best option for an affordable drink in the City. Few live in Soho these days; but for those who love the Coach, its something like a home. Its the grill thats places this pub is so far up this list. Large groups of home fans spill out onto the pavement outside the Twelve Pins in Finsbury Park, and theyre always in fine voice before kick-off. Its small and cosy and a regular haunt for east Londons creative types. Londons football pubs near grounds: Where to drink on match days, Finsbury Park favourite: The Twelve Pins onSeven Sisters Road, Brentford boozer: The Griffin on Brook Road South, Pre-match pint: Greenwich Union on Royal Hill, Match day meet-up: The Butcher's Hook onFulham Road, Proper boozer: The Pawsons Arms by Selhurst Park(Ewan Munro/Creative Commons), Putney pints: The Bricklayers Arms on Waterman Street, Straight from source: The FourpureBrewery by The Den (Matt Brown/Creative Commons), Match day royalty:The Queens Tavern on South Africa Road, Follow the herd: The Cow in Stratford Westfield, You must be at least 18 years old to create an account, Must be at least 6 characters, include an upper and lower case character and a number, I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from Evening Standard. The violence happened during the interval of the Championship match on Saturday afternoon which West Brom drew 1-1 with Millwall at home. View our online Press Pack. The characterful downstairs space more than holds its own too, and features a lovely old bar, covered from floor to ceiling in beer pump badges. Inside, its warm and eccentric; as the name suggests, they have long been in the throes of a wonderfully kitsch love affair with Guinness, and have decorated accordingly, with posters and memorabilia used the way most places use wallpaper and paintings.