Wilse Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Hi all, I’m just seeking some advice. I’m currently in London and thinking about getting tickets to Millwall for my 6 year old and I. (We live in the US so it would be his first City game!) Is this a good idea? Partly because it’s Millwall, but I was also wondering if away fans tend to stand up at the Den and if that makes it hard for a young’un to see?! Apologies for a random question! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidercity1987 Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 Do it Just go and sit down towards the front 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 (edited) Although when I went in 2018, me and some mates got told to sit down which came as a surprise! For a crunch play-off clash, ahead of the Easter weekend, level on points! We did of course sit when asked but we weren't that close to the front so it was a bit of a surprise- many around us were sat too. Edited August 10, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 31 minutes ago, Wilse said: Hi all, I’m just seeking some advice. I’m currently in London and thinking about getting tickets to Millwall for my 6 year old and I. (We live in the US so it would be his first City game!) Is this a good idea? Partly because it’s Millwall, but I was also wondering if away fans tend to stand up at the Den and if that makes it hard for a young’un to see?! Apologies for a random question! Mate. If you have tickets with our supporters it will be fun. IF YOU HAVE NOT AND YOU ARE GOING IN THE HOME TERRACES I WOULD REPORT YOU TO CHILD PROTECTION OFFICIALS. I hope that helps! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 I lived in New Cross for a bit. It's no where near as bad as you think it will be. Millwall are actually a decent family club and have worked hard to make it a good experience. Stay on the beaten track, don't be a dick and you'll have a good day. 5 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: I lived in New Cross for a bit. It's no where near as bad as you think it will be. Millwall are actually a decent family club and have worked hard to make it a good experience. Stay on the beaten track, don't be a dick and you'll have a good day. And don’t get tickets in the home sections! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherrich Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 40 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: I lived in New Cross for a bit. It's no where near as bad as you think it will be. Millwall are actually a decent family club and have worked hard to make it a good experience. Stay on the beaten track, don't be a dick and you'll have a good day. Agreed. Millwall was a sketchy day out in the 80s, I did it on several occasions and saw it close up. Today, it is much like many football grounds. If you want trouble, you will find it, if you don’t, you will be fine. Just enjoy the day out and ignore the Stone Island wannabees. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 You'll be well looked after. Get down there, your support is appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilse Posted August 10, 2023 Author Share Posted August 10, 2023 Thanks all! Tickets purchased in the away end. I didn’t contemplate getting tickets in the home end. More because I wouldn’t want my son’s first City game to be surrounded by away fans, regardless of the team. Hopefully I can get him singing a few songs! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted August 10, 2023 Share Posted August 10, 2023 5 minutes ago, Wilse said: Thanks all! Tickets purchased in the away end. I didn’t contemplate getting tickets in the home end. More because I wouldn’t want my son’s first City game to be surrounded by away fans, regardless of the team. Hopefully I can get him singing a few songs! My old man is always a good one to get em started 2 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrob Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 3 hours ago, Wilse said: Hi all, I’m just seeking some advice. I’m currently in London and thinking about getting tickets to Millwall for my 6 year old and I. (We live in the US so it would be his first City game!) Is this a good idea? Partly because it’s Millwall, but I was also wondering if away fans tend to stand up at the Den and if that makes it hard for a young’un to see?! Apologies for a random question! I'm taking my 8 year old. If you fancy meeting up and sitting with another dad and his son drop me a DM. 2 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilse Posted August 11, 2023 Author Share Posted August 11, 2023 6 hours ago, redrob said: I'm taking my 8 year old. If you fancy meeting up and sitting with another dad and his son drop me a DM. Thanks for your offer! I’ve sent you a DM. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerseybean Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 7 hours ago, Wilse said: Thanks all! Tickets purchased in the away end. I didn’t contemplate getting tickets in the home end. More because I wouldn’t want my son’s first City game to be surrounded by away fans, regardless of the team. Hopefully I can get him singing a few songs! Hope you and your son enjoy the game and it lives long in the memory. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gimme Shelton Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 If everyone is standing surely he can stand on the seat,job done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChippenhamRed Posted August 11, 2023 Share Posted August 11, 2023 42 minutes ago, Gimme Shelton said: If everyone is standing surely he can stand on the seat,job done! I’ve done this with my son in the past but a child standing on a tip-seat in a busy away end during exciting moments is not an ideal situation believe me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted August 11, 2023 Admin Share Posted August 11, 2023 56 minutes ago, ChippenhamRed said: I’ve done this with my son in the past but a child standing on a tip-seat in a busy away end during exciting moments is not an ideal situation believe me! I can remember seeing a young lad slip between the seat and the seat back, not a pleasant outcome for the young lad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 It's not like this every week! @Wilse Hope you both enjoyed that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelksRed Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Hope your son enjoyed the game as much as I did! What a great atmosphere. And the roar when the goal went in in additional time..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 On 10/08/2023 at 16:33, Wilse said: Hi all, I’m just seeking some advice. I’m currently in London and thinking about getting tickets to Millwall for my 6 year old and I. (We live in the US so it would be his first City game!) Is this a good idea? Partly because it’s Millwall, but I was also wondering if away fans tend to stand up at the Den and if that makes it hard for a young’un to see?! Apologies for a random question! Bet he loved that! What a way to win a football match. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midlands Robin Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Looking forward to a post match report. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 On 10/08/2023 at 23:09, WolfOfWestStreet said: I lived in New Cross for a bit. It's no where near as bad as you think I wouldn't say that. I had a mate who lived in New Cross at one time and every time I visited him and we went for a pint in the Royal Albert there would be a different yellow sign outside appealing for witnesses to various stabbings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mozo Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 On 11/08/2023 at 01:52, redrob said: I'm taking my 8 year old. If you fancy meeting up and sitting with another dad and his son drop me a DM. On 11/08/2023 at 07:54, Wilse said: Thanks for your offer! I’ve sent you a DM. Hope you guys and the kids had a bloody good time!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Oil Services Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Midlands Robin said: Looking forward to a post match report. Probably still all kettled in away end 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 30 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: I wouldn't say that. I had a mate who lived in New Cross at one time and every time I visited him and we went for a pint in the Royal Albert there would be a different yellow sign outside appealing for witnesses to various stabbings. Been a few times in recent years ie talking mid to late 2010s, not too bad tbh. It has become somewhat gentrified, but it may depend on when you were in situ there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcusX Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Hope you both enjoyed the game and didn’t get caught up in any of the shit being thrown from their brain dead fans! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 On 10/08/2023 at 23:09, WolfOfWestStreet said: I lived in New Cross for a bit. It's no where near as bad as you think it will be. Millwall are actually a decent family club and have worked hard to make it a good experience. Stay on the beaten track, don't be a dick and you'll have a good day. The comfort and the joy of feeling lost, with the only living boy in New Cross. 6 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 50 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: I wouldn't say that. I had a mate who lived in New Cross at one time and every time I visited him and we went for a pint in the Royal Albert there would be a different yellow sign outside appealing for witnesses to various stabbings. Just a bit of harmless fun 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 53 minutes ago, Red-Robbo said: I wouldn't say that. I had a mate who lived in New Cross at one time and every time I visited him and we went for a pint in the Royal Albert there would be a different yellow sign outside appealing for witnesses to various stabbings. Yeah it used to be pretty rough, I went to goldsmiths uni so lived there 2002-3. Got bottled in a nightclub called the Venue because I accidentally spilt some lager on some meatheads shoes. Then got chased down depford high street by a Millwall crew because I had a portmouth fc pin badge on my coat. Landlord of the Hobgoblin, knew something was up so tried to get me to leave through the back but they were waiting. Character building 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markthehorn Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Not a bad game to go to then ! Hope you were safe and he enjoyed it ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porto Red Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 36 minutes ago, City Rocker said: The comfort and the joy of feeling lost, with the only living boy in New Cross. Hello, good evening and welcome to nothing much A no holds barred half nelson and the loving touch 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 48 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: Yeah it used to be pretty rough, I went to goldsmiths uni so lived there 2002-3. Got bottled in a nightclub called the Venue because I accidentally spilt some lager on some meatheads shoes. Then got chased down depford high street by a Millwall crew because I had a portmouth fc pin badge on my coat. Landlord of the Hobgoblin, knew something was up so tried to get me to leave through the back but they were waiting. Character building You would get chased in Bristol for wearing a Portsmouth badge. It does beg the question why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 52 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: Got bottled in a nightclub called the Venue because I accidentally spilt some lager on some meatheads shoes. Been to The Venue a few times if you mean the New Cross one in 2017 to 2020. Tender to be on a Saturday night. Seemed okay but I think they have cleaned up a bit, depends when you went. I know the security was pretty rigorous there. In respect of The Venue, to my disappointment and that of some mates, I seem to recall going there in 2021..about 2 years ago to the week maybe- post Covid and finding it still had not reopened! Remained the case last time I was in the area too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: Yeah it used to be pretty rough, I went to goldsmiths uni so lived there 2002-3. Got bottled in a nightclub called the Venue because I accidentally spilt some lager on some meatheads shoes. Then got chased down depford high street by a Millwall crew because I had a portmouth fc pin badge on my coat. Landlord of the Hobgoblin, knew something was up so tried to get me to leave through the back but they were waiting. Character building Blimey Wolfie, at least get a hiding for your own teams badge! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StGeorge Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: because I had a portmouth fc pin badge on my coat Why would you do that? Was it a bet or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eatin_Triffle Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 It’s obvious isn’t it? Partial to being a pompey fan before seeing some light Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redrob Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Been to The Venue a few times if you mean the New Cross one in 2017 to 2020. Tender to be on a Saturday night. Seemed okay but I think they have cleaned up a bit, depends when you went. I know the security was pretty rigorous there. In respect of The Venue, to my disappointment and that of some mates, I seem to recall going there in 2021..about 2 years ago to the week maybe- post Covid and finding it still had not reopened! Remained the case last time I was in the area too. Never reopened and is now something else. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, StGeorge said: Why would you do that? Was it a bet or something? Im not Bristolian, I'm from Portsmouth, I've only been a City fan since I moved here in 2008. This isn't a revelation though I've had shit about it for years. 1 hour ago, REDOXO said: You would get chased in Bristol for wearing a Portsmouth badge. It does beg the question why? No you wouldn't. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Been to The Venue a few times if you mean the New Cross one in 2017 to 2020. Tender to be on a Saturday night. Seemed okay but I think they have cleaned up a bit, depends when you went. I know the security was pretty rigorous there. In respect of The Venue, to my disappointment and that of some mates, I seem to recall going there in 2021..about 2 years ago to the week maybe- post Covid and finding it still had not reopened! Remained the case last time I was in the area too. I do mean that one but it was a long time ago and likely changed a lot. Used to specialise in tribute acts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 1 hour ago, Eatin_Triffle said: It’s obvious isn’t it? Partial to being a pompey fan before seeing some light I also support West Ham Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 8 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: Im not Bristolian, I'm from Portsmouth, I've only been a City fan since I moved here in 2008. This isn't a revelation though I've had shit about it for years. No you wouldn't. ok then. Advice is don’t wear it and test that theory. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 54 minutes ago, redrob said: Never reopened and is now something else. Is it? That's a shame, thanks. I was last up that way a year or 2 ago, been keeping a look out for a while- asking on groups and or Twitter and those behind the page were adamant it was set to reopen for a while but to no avail it seems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: I do mean that one but it was a long time ago and likely changed a lot. Used to specialise in tribute acts. Yeah it'll definitely have changed in varied ways over the years. I only really got there on Saturday nights, which as I understand attracted a different demographic or crowd to Friday nigh from memory. There is a new place further down the road which seems to have superseded it- Amersham Arms or similar. Edited August 13, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fgrsimon Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 2 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Been to The Venue a few times if you mean the New Cross one in 2017 to 2020. Tender to be on a Saturday night. Seemed okay but I think they have cleaned up a bit, depends when you went. I know the security was pretty rigorous there. In respect of The Venue, to my disappointment and that of some mates, I seem to recall going there in 2021..about 2 years ago to the week maybe- post Covid and finding it still had not reopened! Remained the case last time I was in the area too. Used to be a good live music venue in the 80's and 90's. Saw Spiritualized* there for one of their very early gigs. Not really a typical 'Milwall' band but mind-blowing loud and white light intense. Long 2 Nightbus journey home to N London though. * Probably means nothing to anyone born after the 80's but a reasonably well known band in 90's, popular enough to sell out Royal Albert Hall and Hammersmith Appollo later in their career 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 12, 2023 Share Posted August 12, 2023 Should add, hope the OP and 6 year old had a great day and it doesn't get much better than a last minute winner and especially away from home after steadily taking control in the 2nd half. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ska Junkie Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 18 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Should add, hope the OP and 6 year old had a great day and it doesn't get much better than a last minute winner and especially away from home after steadily taking control in the 2nd half. This. Been thinking how to put it for a while. This is as good as it gets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eatin_Triffle Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 8 hours ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: I also support West Ham Nowhere near as many teams as Smithy though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 12 hours ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: Yeah it used to be pretty rough, I went to goldsmiths uni so lived there 2002-3. Got bottled in a nightclub called the Venue because I accidentally spilt some lager on some meatheads shoes. Then got chased down depford high street by a Millwall crew because I had a portmouth fc pin badge on my coat. Landlord of the Hobgoblin, knew something was up so tried to get me to leave through the back but they were waiting. Character building At least I didn't spend the New Year's Eve there that my mate endured. He and his gf went to the Marquis of Granby where there was a series of bands on. Some irate nutter, who'd been ejected from the pub earlier in the evening, returned with a machete and the door staff and everyone else had to cower inside while he attempted to hack his way through the door. Luckily, it didn't seem to occur to him that he could've broken the windows to gain access. Eventually the cops arrived and tased the bloke four times before he went down. He was still trying to demolish the door when the rozzers surrounded him! All this was mid-2000s, so as someone said, it may well be gentrified a bit by now. I forgot how quickly London postcodes can turn from ghetto to desirable chic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wilse Posted August 13, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 13, 2023 I asked my son for his post match report for OTIB and he said “That was good. I loved it. Bristol City won. I loved it so much!” We were in the first row of the top tier, right behind the goal, so the view was great. He was amazed by (and a bit scared) of the noise. As an aside, I was surprised how flat Millwall were considering all the emotion that surrounded the match. In truth, 90 minutes was too long for a 6 year old, so he playing on my phone for a while, which meant he was oblivious to whatever the Millwall fans were up to at the back of stand. Thankfully he was back into the match by the end so he saw the goal and loved it! He was quite happy playing with his new friend while we waited to be let out after the match (thanks @redrob) He did wonder why there were so many police following us back to the station! All in all it was a really good experience and I’m glad I took him, so thanks for the encouragement! 22 1 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC1512 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 16 minutes ago, Wilse said: I asked my son for his post match report for OTIB and he said “That was good. I loved it. Bristol City won. I loved it so much!” We were in the first row of the top tier, right behind the goal, so the view was great. He was amazed by (and a bit scared) of the noise. As an aside, I was surprised how flat Millwall were considering all the emotion that surrounded the match. In truth, 90 minutes was too long for a 6 year old, so he playing on my phone for a while, which meant he was oblivious to whatever the Millwall fans were up to at the back of stand. Thankfully he was back into the match by the end so he saw the goal and loved it! He was quite happy playing with his new friend while we waited to be let out after the match (thanks @redrob) He did wonder why there were so many police following us back to the station! All in all it was a really good experience and I’m glad I took him, so thanks for the encouragement! Memories for life mate (for you and him) I took my lad from 6 he’s now 12 and totally hooked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 This is a surreal thread reading OTIB regulars talking about my locals 10 years to the day since I moved to the area. A lot has changed but there is still an edge here. Hobgoblin @WolfOfWestStreet used to be a proper boozer now gentrified to **** called the Rose and eye watering prices. But probably the easiest place as a Bristol City fan to get a drink before the Millwall game. Even seen City shirts in there in previous seasons on match days. Not my choice but easy place to recommend. Marquis of Granby @Red-Robbo hasn’t changed at all but no live music (that’s New Cross Inn opposite) and full of students so biggest trouble at the moment is misgendering someone. Landlord is lovely bloke and got a job lot of Addlestones out of nowhere about 2 years ago so popped in quite a bit until it ran out. Venue @Mr Popodopolous yes now closed down, temporarily opened a large bar in the building after Covid dedicated to street art so felt more like a Bristol thing but that’s also now stopped. Used to remind me of Odyssey, an absolute monster of a club but can’t say I enjoyed the music much and dangerously under age. White Hart flirted with being a strip club then reinvented itself as an ultra gentrified independent pub that attracted all the right on people in the area and had a 6am license to run breakbeat DJ nights. Had rhubarb cider on tap. Developer built one flat above it who instantly complained about the noise and got it shut down. Amazing area when you consider Skehans is currently rated by Timeout as number one pub in London. I know the Irish landlord Bryan and used to drink in there after getting back from City games all the time, had a wonderful lock in culture with some old Millwall boys, but now so painfully popular it’s difficult to enjoy it. The last remaining proper boozer here is Five Bells my local and favourite and probably resembles all the stories rolled into one. Proper Millwall pub and always something kicking off in or outside but absolutely lovely people and some real characters. Bit of banter about football but also somewhere people know your name and say hello. Unfortunately Strongbow on tap but the Landlord got a ten pack of Gold on Thursday and proceeded to work through it with me this week ahead of the game. The pub is probably the safest place in New Cross because the locals look after it and one another, outside however I’ve seen it all. Shootings, beatings, runaway mobility scooter. But what a place as per video below - not much to look at and packed with Millwall until late last night, but karaoke in full swing, eclectic mix of people and one of the last proper locals you will find in South London, not all this gentrified over priced nonsense. One of the reasons I love away games is many more real pubs up North. 9 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2015 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 Went alone yesterday and absolutely loved it. Worth it for the 94th minute beauty. Safe to say the locals were not too impressed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slartibartfast Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 4 minutes ago, 2015 said: Went alone yesterday and absolutely loved it. Worth it for the 94th minute beauty. Safe to say the locals were not too impressed Yes, how was the trip back to the station, or anywhere else for that matter.....everyone survive.......did the netting do its job ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziderarmy Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Olé said: This is a surreal thread reading OTIB regulars talking about my locals 10 years to the day since I moved to the area. A lot has changed but there is still an edge here. Hobgoblin @WolfOfWestStreet used to be a proper boozer now gentrified to **** called the Rose and eye watering prices. But probably the easiest place as a Bristol City fan to get a drink before the Millwall game. Even seen City shirts in there in previous seasons on match days. Not my choice but easy place to recommend. Marquis of Granby @Red-Robbo hasn’t changed at all but no live music (that’s New Cross Inn opposite) and full of students so biggest trouble at the moment is misgendering someone. Landlord is lovely bloke and got a job lot of Addlestones out of nowhere about 2 years ago so popped in quite a bit until it ran out. Venue @Mr Popodopolous yes now closed down, temporarily opened a large bar in the building after Covid dedicated to street art so felt more like a Bristol thing but that’s also now stopped. Used to remind me of Odyssey, an absolute monster of a club but can’t say I enjoyed the music much and dangerously under age. White Hart flirted with being a strip club then reinvented itself as an ultra gentrified independent pub that attracted all the right on people in the area and had a 6am license to run breakbeat DJ nights. Had rhubarb cider on tap. Developer built one flat above it who instantly complained about the noise and got it shut down. Amazing area when you consider Skehans is currently rated by Timeout as number one pub in London. I know the Irish landlord Bryan and used to drink in there after getting back from City games all the time, had a wonderful lock in culture with some old Millwall boys, but now so painfully popular it’s difficult to enjoy it. The last remaining proper boozer here is Five Bells my local and favourite and probably resembles all the stories rolled into one. Proper Millwall pub and always something kicking off in or outside but absolutely lovely people and some real characters. Bit of banter about football but also somewhere people know your name and say hello. Unfortunately Strongbow on tap but the Landlord got a ten pack of Gold on Thursday and proceeded to work through it with me this week ahead of the game. The pub is probably the safest place in New Cross because the locals look after it and one another, outside however I’ve seen it all. Shootings, beatings, runaway mobility scooter. But what a place as per video below - not much to look at and packed with Millwall until late last night, but karaoke in full swing, eclectic mix of people and one of the last proper locals you will find in South London, not all this gentrified over priced nonsense. One of the reasons I love away games is many more real pubs up North. I’ve heard worse karaokes as well. She’s half decent 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loosey Boy Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 24 minutes ago, slartibartfast said: Yes, how was the trip back to the station, or anywhere else for that matter.....everyone survive.......did the netting do its job ? A slow walk back to the station but police handled it well to be fair…. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olé Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 24 minutes ago, Ziderarmy said: I’ve heard worse karaokes as well. She’s half decent Absolutely, she's one of the barmaids, there's two of them who both have amazing voices. Lead singer of Dreadzone also drinks in there and does a ridiculous turn. It must be something about the pub, a lad who used to work behind the bar when he was 18 is now lead singer of Skinner Brothers who I'm reliably informed are one of the most in demand groups in the indie/punk/casuals music scene. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
italian dave Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 1 hour ago, Olé said: This is a surreal thread reading OTIB regulars talking about my locals 10 years to the day since I moved to the area. A lot has changed but there is still an edge here. Hobgoblin @WolfOfWestStreet used to be a proper boozer now gentrified to **** called the Rose and eye watering prices. But probably the easiest place as a Bristol City fan to get a drink before the Millwall game. Even seen City shirts in there in previous seasons on match days. Not my choice but easy place to recommend. Marquis of Granby @Red-Robbo hasn’t changed at all but no live music (that’s New Cross Inn opposite) and full of students so biggest trouble at the moment is misgendering someone. Landlord is lovely bloke and got a job lot of Addlestones out of nowhere about 2 years ago so popped in quite a bit until it ran out. Venue @Mr Popodopolous yes now closed down, temporarily opened a large bar in the building after Covid dedicated to street art so felt more like a Bristol thing but that’s also now stopped. Used to remind me of Odyssey, an absolute monster of a club but can’t say I enjoyed the music much and dangerously under age. White Hart flirted with being a strip club then reinvented itself as an ultra gentrified independent pub that attracted all the right on people in the area and had a 6am license to run breakbeat DJ nights. Had rhubarb cider on tap. Developer built one flat above it who instantly complained about the noise and got it shut down. Amazing area when you consider Skehans is currently rated by Timeout as number one pub in London. I know the Irish landlord Bryan and used to drink in there after getting back from City games all the time, had a wonderful lock in culture with some old Millwall boys, but now so painfully popular it’s difficult to enjoy it. The last remaining proper boozer here is Five Bells my local and favourite and probably resembles all the stories rolled into one. Proper Millwall pub and always something kicking off in or outside but absolutely lovely people and some real characters. Bit of banter about football but also somewhere people know your name and say hello. Unfortunately Strongbow on tap but the Landlord got a ten pack of Gold on Thursday and proceeded to work through it with me this week ahead of the game. The pub is probably the safest place in New Cross because the locals look after it and one another, outside however I’ve seen it all. Shootings, beatings, runaway mobility scooter. But what a place as per video below - not much to look at and packed with Millwall until late last night, but karaoke in full swing, eclectic mix of people and one of the last proper locals you will find in South London, not all this gentrified over priced nonsense. One of the reasons I love away games is many more real pubs up North. Enough of all this self indulgent reminiscence....get on with your match day report 1 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) Cheers @Olé That's a shame about Venue, heard of and been to one or two of the other places. Under age and some risky clientele clearly an issue as one of and probably often when I went they were not only checking passports but scanning or photographing them or something. Rather tight security anyway! I was holding out hope it was a tax year timing thing (not that I condone but certainly it can happen) post Covid but definitely gone by the sound- just not viable anymore or? Amersham Arms seemed to be some kinda ad hoc replacement That other pub, great name typical name for a pub, Five Bells. Looks decent certainly. Possibly on my bucket list but not while Bristol City at Millwall on a matchday! Possibly not when Millwall at home too . Skehans, not really heard of that one but another for the list maybe. Edited August 13, 2023 by Mr Popodopolous Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 2 hours ago, Wilse said: I asked my son for his post match report for OTIB and he said “That was good. I loved it. Bristol City won. I loved it so much!” We were in the first row of the top tier, right behind the goal, so the view was great. He was amazed by (and a bit scared) of the noise. As an aside, I was surprised how flat Millwall were considering all the emotion that surrounded the match. In truth, 90 minutes was too long for a 6 year old, so he playing on my phone for a while, which meant he was oblivious to whatever the Millwall fans were up to at the back of stand. Thankfully he was back into the match by the end so he saw the goal and loved it! He was quite happy playing with his new friend while we waited to be let out after the match (thanks @redrob) He did wonder why there were so many police following us back to the station! All in all it was a really good experience and I’m glad I took him, so thanks for the encouragement! You realise what you’ve done, don’t you? You’ve started your son on a lifetime of raised hopes, only to be dashed by crushing disappointment, following City. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted August 13, 2023 Share Posted August 13, 2023 (edited) 4 hours ago, Olé said: This is a surreal thread reading OTIB regulars talking about my locals 10 years to the day since I moved to the area. A lot has changed but there is still an edge here. Hobgoblin @WolfOfWestStreet used to be a proper boozer now gentrified to **** called the Rose and eye watering prices. But probably the easiest place as a Bristol City fan to get a drink before the Millwall game. Even seen City shirts in there in previous seasons on match days. Not my choice but easy place to recommend. Marquis of Granby @Red-Robbo hasn’t changed at all but no live music (that’s New Cross Inn opposite) and full of students so biggest trouble at the moment is misgendering someone. Landlord is lovely bloke and got a job lot of Addlestones out of nowhere about 2 years ago so popped in quite a bit until it ran out. Venue @Mr Popodopolous yes now closed down, temporarily opened a large bar in the building after Covid dedicated to street art so felt more like a Bristol thing but that’s also now stopped. Used to remind me of Odyssey, an absolute monster of a club but can’t say I enjoyed the music much and dangerously under age. White Hart flirted with being a strip club then reinvented itself as an ultra gentrified independent pub that attracted all the right on people in the area and had a 6am license to run breakbeat DJ nights. Had rhubarb cider on tap. Developer built one flat above it who instantly complained about the noise and got it shut down. Amazing area when you consider Skehans is currently rated by Timeout as number one pub in London. I know the Irish landlord Bryan and used to drink in there after getting back from City games all the time, had a wonderful lock in culture with some old Millwall boys, but now so painfully popular it’s difficult to enjoy it. The last remaining proper boozer here is Five Bells my local and favourite and probably resembles all the stories rolled into one. Proper Millwall pub and always something kicking off in or outside but absolutely lovely people and some real characters. Bit of banter about football but also somewhere people know your name and say hello. Unfortunately Strongbow on tap but the Landlord got a ten pack of Gold on Thursday and proceeded to work through it with me this week ahead of the game. The pub is probably the safest place in New Cross because the locals look after it and one another, outside however I’ve seen it all. Shootings, beatings, runaway mobility scooter. But what a place as per video below - not much to look at and packed with Millwall until late last night, but karaoke in full swing, eclectic mix of people and one of the last proper locals you will find in South London, not all this gentrified over priced nonsense. One of the reasons I love away games is many more real pubs up North. Yer right. It's many years since I ventured into SE14 so the story got clouded in my memory. The Granby is the nominally Irish pub. This would've been the New Cross Inn with its multiple rooms. Does the Hobgoblin still exist? That's where the Goldsmiths students all used to drink? Edit: No need to reply. I just read your reply to Wolfie. Gentrification hadn't set in 2004. Putrefaction, yes, but not gentrification. Edited August 13, 2023 by Red-Robbo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilse Posted August 13, 2023 Author Share Posted August 13, 2023 2 hours ago, pongo88 said: You realise what you’ve done, don’t you? You’ve started your son on a lifetime of raised hopes, only to be dashed by crushing disappointment, following City. That’s been my dream since the day he was born! 1 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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