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West Bromwich Albion FC
The Hawthorns
Where To Drink
There are no pubs for away fans that are particularly close to the ground. Huw Morris, a West Brom fan, recommends
'The Vine' which is
about a 20 minute walk from the ground. From Junction 1 of the M5 turn left towards West
Bromwich town centre (opposite direction to the ground). Take the first left into
Roebuck Street. The Vine is down on the left. You can also street park in this area and
walk to the ground. This pub also does Indian food and
has an indoor tandoori barbeque (from 1pm on Saturdays), plus has a beer
garden with children's play area.
If you continue towards West Bromwich going over a small
mini roundabout, then on the right just before the lights is the Desi
Junction pub. This Asian run pub does an excellent 'Balti Buffet'. For
£4.95 per adult, you can each as much as you like and I found the food to be
pretty good. The buffet is available all day on a Saturday and you can wash
it down with a pint of Cobra beer.
Sean Mowat a visiting Sheffield United supporter
adds; 'As you pass the ground on the right on the main Birmingham
Road. Carry on about another half a mile
and there is a pub on the right set back
off the road called the Royal Oak. We've been in the last two times we've
visited WBA. The beer is okay and they also serve
Asian food (try the chicken kebabs!). It had a friendly atmosphere'.
Alcohol is also available within the ground (on my last visit £2.30 for a
can of Carling or Worthington), along with the
delicious
'Football's Famous Chicken Balti Pie'
(£2.20).
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