THOF Suggestions

[CTGooner]

I am offf to London tomorrow, amd am going to get the tour of Highbury. Does anyone have any suggestions before I make my way? Must-have pics, travel suggestions, food suggestions, etc. Want to make this a great trip! Help is appreciated.

[Bluto11]

take as many pics as possible.


only been to the Tavern before the match at Highbury, great pub. where are you staying??

[CTGooner]

take as many pics as possible.


only been to the Tavern before the match at Highbury, great pub. where are you staying??
Right by Hyde Park. Any idea how long that trip to highbury is?

I will take plenty of pics, just got an extra card for the camera!

[Gunner Phan]

a pic of you chillin' in Dennis' jacuzzi.....sit in AW's press seat....grab a couple of blades of grasss....

[CTGooner]

here's the agenda: pic of me on the can in the locker room, pic w/ DB10 jersey, pic under Cygan's jersey, blades of grass, and if possible, have my firstborn conceived in the stadium. Not sure how the last one is going to play out! ;)

[Bluto11]

Right by Hyde Park. Any idea how long that trip to highbury is?

I will take plenty of pics, just got an extra card for the camera!
which Tube stop?

if you are near Paddington Station there are a few good pubs on London St between Sussex Gardens and Praed St. The Sussex Arms is good (pound and a half pints of Tetleys and Carlsberg). The Dickens is on that street too, supposedly the longest pub in London. It just keeps going back. there is a good fish and chips shop next to the Sussex Arms as well as a kebob place.

There is a pub on the corner of Stratheren St and Sussex Pl (see map below) that is called the Victoria or something with Victoria or Victorian in it that has good food, kinda pricey though.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=London+England&ll=51.514632,-0.172091&spn=0.006203,0.014616&hl=en

[surfcam]

I am offf to London tomorrow, amd am going to get the tour of Highbury. Does anyone have any suggestions before I make my way? Must-have pics, travel suggestions, food suggestions, etc. Want to make this a great trip! Help is appreciated.

Try to get tix to a Chavski match as Arsenal are crap now. :rolleyes:

Anyway, have a great time and get pics (make sure to post a few). Also, make sure you visit Big Ben and Parliament!

http://www.photosourcewest.com/graphics/images/full/portfolio/c-parliment.jpg

[CTGooner]

which Tube stop?

if you are near Paddington Station there are a few good pubs on London St between Sussex Gardens and Praed St. The Sussex Arms is good (pound and a half pints of Tetleys and Carlsberg). The Dickens is on that street too, supposedly the longest pub in London. It just keeps going back. there is a good fish and chips shop next to the Sussex Arms as well as a kebob place.

There is a pub on the corner of Stratheren St and Sussex Pl (see map below) that is called the Victoria or something with Victoria or Victorian in it that has good food, kinda pricey though.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=London+England&ll=51.514632,-0.172091&spn=0.006203,0.014616&hl=en
Awesome. thanks for the suggestions. I think we are right by paddington station, so I will check those out.
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Bluto11 again.

[Bluto11]

Awesome. thanks for the suggestions. I think we are right by paddington station, so I will check those out.
You must spread some Reputation around before giving it to Bluto11 again.
no prob. I stayed at a hotel on Sussex Gardens and we spent every night getting pissed up at the Sussex Arms because the pints were cheap on our wallets. after drinking there we would go somewhere else where it was a little more livlier.

[CTGooner]

Try to get tix to a Chavski match as Arsenal are crap now. :rolleyes:

Anyway, have a great time and get pics (make sure to post a few). Also, make sure you visit Big Ben and Parliament!

http://www.photosourcewest.com/graphics/images/full/portfolio/c-parliment.jpg

Yes, i plan on hitting up SoccerScene to get the new chelski kit. *ugh, perish the thought* I thinkt he most touristy thing I am going to see is the Globe theatre.
Is it a bad idea to wear an Arse jersey while I am just walking around London? is it inviting trouble? Last time I was there, I didn't have any with me.

[nicephoras]

Yes, i plan on hitting up SoccerScene to get the new chelski kit. *ugh, perish the thought* I thinkt he most touristy thing I am going to see is the Globe theatre.

When does the Globe theater close for the season? I know it was closed when I was in London a few years ago in mid October.

[CTGooner]

Really? I did not even think if that. I'll have to check. Nice, can you get me a ticket to Stamford Bridge? I hear there are always tickets available! ;)
Thanks for the heads up on the theatre.

[surfcam]

which Tube stop?

if you are near Paddington Station there are a few good pubs on London St between Sussex Gardens and Praed St. The Sussex Arms is good (pound and a half pints of Tetleys and Carlsberg). The Dickens is on that street too, supposedly the longest pub in London. It just keeps going back. there is a good fish and chips shop next to the Sussex Arms as well as a kebob place.

There is a pub on the corner of Stratheren St and Sussex Pl (see map below) that is called the Victoria or something with Victoria or Victorian in it that has good food, kinda pricey though.

http://maps.google.com/maps?q=London+England&ll=51.514632,-0.172091&spn=0.006203,0.014616&hl=en

Thanks for posting that Dan! I'll have to remember that place as I'll be in that area in about a month.

[CTGooner]

When does the Globe theater close for the season? I know it was closed when I was in London a few years ago in mid October.
Went to the website, it says the tours are year-round.

[Bluto11]

Thanks for posting that Dan! I'll have to remember that place as I'll be in that area in about a month.
no prob. its a nice area. there is a cool pub on Sussexx Gardens and Sale Place (its on that map). They have a nice outdoor area right in front that is off the street and surrounded by trees and such so its quieter. If you go to Edgeware Rd and around that Tube Stop there are alot of middle eastern places to eat.

I also know of a great Vegetarian Indian restaurant near piccadilly circus.

http://maps.google.com/maps?ll=51.509010,-0.132372&spn=0.003265,0.007693&hl=en

its on Panton St between Haymarket and Oxendon (but it might be on Orange St). Anyways, its called the Woodlands and its very good. There's a pub called the Tom Cribb right next door! I watched Senegal beat France in the WC at that pub.

[Gunners11]

Dan, what's the status of our trip?

[Bluto11]

Went to the website, it says the tours are year-round.
i saw "A Midsummer's Night Dream" there. It was absolutly fantastic. slap stick comedy at its best. I had groundling tickets, which meant I stood in front.

[Gunner Phan]

When does the Globe theater close for the season? I know it was closed when I was in London a few years ago in mid October.

I toured the grounds this past January. Cold, but one of my highlights (outside of footie memories of course) from the trip.

[Bluto11]

Dan, what's the status of our trip?
well, its a go for me. when do you want to book it? how about Amsterdam for two days? i need to look at staying at hostels instead of hotels if that is going to happen

[Gunners11]

well, its a go for me. when do you want to book it? how about Amsterdam for two days? i need to look at staying at hostels instead of hotels if that is going to happen

Or we could just find some nice Dutch lady-friends to shack with for free. :)