My friend is a Brighton fan- unfortunate I know. He is visiting for the Brighton game with a couple of mates and wants to know the best pubs which will let them in. I know the cricket club is recommended but not sure of others as I now live in Devon. Any help would be much appreciated, thanks.

The Bridge inn..

The Bridge tends to be very 'away ' friendly.

conyoviejo wrote:The Bridge inn..

Mmmmm I’m not sure about that!

My older brother came up with his Southampton supporting mate recently. Took him to Ministry of Ale, New Brew and Miners he had a great day!

The Blue Oyster Bar

conyoviejo wrote:The Bridge inn..

They'd enjoy The Bridge in Leeds.

All pubs are alright if not in big groups or acting up.

Some near the ground are home supporters only.

Steve-Harpers-perm wrote:My older brother came up with his Southampton supporting mate recently. Took him to Ministry of Ale, New Brew and Miners he had a great day!

Thanks

Quickenthetempo wrote:All pubs are alright if not in big groups or acting up.

Some near the ground are home supporters only.

Thanks, thought as much

Sat in the Brun Lea with several Man Utd fans when we played them

I have some friends coming up for the game from brighton and we will be in the Queen Vic as they are staying at premier inn.

Prinny Royal

Town Mouse

karatekid wrote:I have some friends coming up for the game from brighton and we will be in the Queen Vic as they are staying at premier inn.

Thanks I’ll let them know that.

Foresters

catcatcher wrote:Mmmmm I’m not sure about that!

Just tell them to turn up with a horse, they'll get in no problem then.

if you want to drink round the ground its the Cricket club or fanzone for an unaccompanied away fan. nowhere on Yorkshire st will allow you wearing away colours.

Ministry of Ale, Brun Lea, Real Ale Factory and New Brew-m all sell fantastic Real ale at prices that will astound some chap from Brighton!

The Ministry of Ale is good if you want to sit in a room resembling Fritzl's cellar, supping home brew with dimwits and alcoholics.

UpTheBeehole wrote:The Ministry of Ale is good if you want to sit in a room resembling Fritzl's cellar, supping home brew with dimwits and alcoholics.

Last time I went in there after the game it seriously smelt of arse. Quick pint and did one.

UpTheBeehole wrote:The Ministry of Ale is good if you want to sit in a room resembling Fritzl's cellar, supping home brew with dimwits and alcoholics.

Fritzl's Cellar!

Where is this Ministry of ale place,I must try it, I love the smell of arse

Steve1956 wrote:Where is this Ministry of ale place,I must try it, I love the smell of arse

I believe the craic is good in there

catcatcher wrote: I now live in Devon.

Where abouts mate? I’m in North Devon and know of a few in South Devon - Exmouth way

Shappie wrote:Where abouts mate? I’m in North Devon and know of a few in South Devon - Exmouth way

We live in East Devon at the moment but are looking to move. Funnily enough looked at a house in Ashford near Barnstaple this week. Fantastic views but needs a lot doing to it. Don’t think the husbands DIY skills are enough!

catcatcher wrote:We live in East Devon at the moment but are looking to move. Funnily enough looked at a house in Ashford near Barnstaple this week. Fantastic views but needs a lot doing to it. Don’t think the husbands DIY skills are enough!

Ashford is nice! Im from Barnstaple but live in Northam now just near Bideford.

Shappie wrote:Ashford is nice! Im from Barnstaple but live in Northam now just near Bideford.

Very nice. If you see a house with minimum two acres of land within walking distance of amenities up to £700k let us know please. Struggling to find anything that’s not in the middle of nowhere and we need a local pub

Steve1956 wrote:Where is this Ministry of ale place,I must try it, I love the smell of arse

Top of Trafalgar opposite the vets.

1963Claret wrote:Top of Trafalgar opposite the vets.

Leicester game..roll on can't wait to smell some arse.

catcatcher wrote:Very nice. If you see a house with minimum two acres of land within walking distance of amenities up to £700k let us know please. Struggling to find anything that’s not in the middle of nowhere and we need a local pub

Will do !! Anywhere in particular?

Shappie wrote:Will do !! Anywhere in particular?

Small ish town or village with pub, shop, cafe ideal. Location anywhere as no work ties. Not Barnstaple itself as too big.
If you spot anything you can email me. Email is my user name above @btinternet.com. Thanks

Talbot always a good place for well behaved ale drinkers. Never seen an issue in there and just down road from the Vic.

Spike wrote:if you want to drink round the ground its the Cricket club or fanzone for an unaccompanied away fan. nowhere on Yorkshire st will allow you wearing away colours.

Ministry of Ale, Brun Lea, Real Ale Factory and New Brew-m all sell fantastic Real ale at prices that will astound some chap from Brighton!

Whereabouts is the Real Ale Factory, not heard of it before but sounds like somewhere I need to try!

Some comments re the bridge seem to intimate that it’s not the place to go but I’ve no idea why. See away fans down ther most times I’m ther and never seen any bother. It’s amongst the friendliest pubs in town on match days. Also happens to be one of the best pubs in town. The Talbot is good if wanting to watch the early kick off. Heading closer to the ground it’s the cricket club or the fan zone, avoid anything in between. Queen Vic is a safe option but is a generic chain pub with no soul.

I went in the New Brew'm and the Bridge with a City supporting friend recently, no problems at all. Great beer and astonishing prices.