KeenaFan 0 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 A few of us are heading down from Edinburgh for the game tomorrow, which will be the first for most of us. Looking for a few suggestions of places to go: - Pubs: where would be best to head pre-match? We're down early so happy to try some different ones. - Food: which pubs/restaurants near the ground are good for food, and would we be likely to get a table pre-match? Our train gets in at 10.30, so another option might be late breakfast somewhere and then pubs? Basically if you were heading to your first game tomorrow on a day out, and were in the city centre from 10.30, where would you choose to go pre-match?! Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33820 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Depends what bars you like? Basically you've got a lot of choice and you can always walk in then straight back out if it's not your thing. I'd try popping in the strawberry right near the ground if you want a match day feel with NUFC memorabilia on show. Also I'd pop into Rosie's near China Town/Gallowgate/Irish centre. Early on try the clock. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Kelly 1260 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Plenty of canny bars just opposite the station too. I've never been in any of them before or just after the match like but I assume they'd be decent and there's certainly a few that serve canny bait. The Strawberry and Rosie's are both good shouts for bars round the ground with a bit match day atmosphere. I'd throw the Trent House into that mix too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugly Mackems 134 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Loads of pubs. Loads of restaurants/cafes/Gregg's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22142 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 that's the kind of detailed insight fans of rival clubs keep coming back for 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15716 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Red Mezze near the ground is canny for grub & I doubt you'd need to book if you're there when they open at 12. Depends how hungry you are which, in turn, depends on how much you've sunk en route and post your arrival in town. Tons of Chinese buffets/restaurants within a stone's throw of the ground on and around Stowell Street f that's easier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22142 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 Dat Bar is decent for craft beer and pizzas 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGingerQuiff 2412 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 10 minutes ago, Meenzer said: Red Mezze near the ground is canny for grub & I doubt you'd need to book if you're there when they open at 12. Depends how hungry you are which, in turn, depends on how much you've sunk en route and post your arrival in town. Tons of Chinese buffets/restaurants within a stone's throw of the ground on and around Stowell Street f that's easier. nee bother with queues in any at the moment I'd wager 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 15716 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 11 minutes ago, TheGingerQuiff said: nee bother with queues in any at the moment I'd wager At least for once your main concern won't be whether the pork used to be man's best friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tdansmith 3259 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 5 hours ago, KeenaFan said: A few of us are heading down from Edinburgh for the game tomorrow, which will be the first for most of us. Looking for a few suggestions of places to go: - Pubs: where would be best to head pre-match? We're down early so happy to try some different ones. - Food: which pubs/restaurants near the ground are good for food, and would we be likely to get a table pre-match? Our train gets in at 10.30, so another option might be late breakfast somewhere and then pubs? Basically if you were heading to your first game tomorrow on a day out, and were in the city centre from 10.30, where would you choose to go pre-match?! Cheers Most Scottish visitors just turn right out of the Central Station for a few yards then at the Neville street junction opposite the Stephenson memorial statue is a Wetherspoons called Union Rooms. You'll be able to place road traffic cones on the heads of the same statue on your way back to the station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex 35568 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 3 hours ago, Dr Gloom said: that's the kind of detailed insight fans of rival clubs keep coming back for It’s on a par with his insight into the club and football in general tbf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ugly Mackems 134 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 13 minutes ago, Alex said: It’s on a par with his insight into the club and football in general tbf Short, sweet and to the point. My knowledge of both my club and football in general are extensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howmanheyman 33820 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 The supporters trust bought a pub and renamed it the 'Panama' a few years ago after a recommendation from amongst our fanbase. It's a bit out of the way for you, admittedly, in Boldon, (south of the river), but I hear it does a cracking menu. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gloom 22142 Posted January 31, 2020 Share Posted January 31, 2020 It’s all English tapas up there these days. The duck pizza doesn’t get a look in anymore Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColoradoMagpie 3 Posted February 1, 2020 Share Posted February 1, 2020 7 hours ago, TheGingerQuiff said: nee bother with queues in any at the moment I'd wager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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