I must admit after doing it for the best part of 50 years I do not get the buzz out of travelling to away matches now. At one time it was accepted I would be going if Brighton were playing but now only at home and am arranging a holiday in Spain when we are away to Leeds as it may be on sky.
That was a one off and I would have got there early so as to get a seat plus was assured bt Boro it was a 100% sit in your allocated seat or be removed but I dont know if that threat was carried out or not. I generally do not go to away matches now done all that in the past its others turn now.
That is where I found the Grenadier but my question really is to ask anybody which get busy or rammed so no seats. The standard or choice of food is secondary to being able to watch the game.
With the season fast approaching I am looking for a pub to watch the away games that are on Sky starting with Newcastle. I would imagine most that have sky and food will be busy. Looked at The Grenadier at Hangleton or a few in and around London Rd do they get very busy? Would think those in...