[Albion] Best football pub(s) in Worthing

[Mellotron]

The Geese on the seafront is a decent enough pub that plays good music although admittedly usually full of people you can tell wish they were in Brighton.

 

[Mellotron]

Bit out of towards (too far West) but there is the Thomas A Beckett, which I think Kerry Mayo's brother either owns/works at/does the pub quiz at. Although I think they might have smartened up and stopped the football...

 

[Springal]

The Geese on the seafront is a decent enough pub that plays good music although admittedly usually full of people you can tell wish they were in Brighton.

Doesn't show football though does it ?

Also it has gone very downhill this year. I posted in another thread and apparently the owner is in jail....

They also now serve PERONI in the Libertine which seems to go against the whole 'ethos' of his pubs

 

[Springal]

Bit out of towards (too far West) but there is the Thomas A Beckett, which I think Kerry Mayo's brother either owns/works at/does the pub quiz at. Although I think they might have smartened up and stopped the football...

Not shown football for about 5 years now a Fullers

 

[Mellotron]

Doesn't show football though does it ?

Also it has gone very downhill this year. I posted in another thread and apparently the owner is in jail....

They also now serve PERONI in the Libertine which seems to go against the whole 'ethos' of his pubs

Same person owns the Libertine? This is all news to me. In what way has The Geese gone downhill? I'm not disagreeing, just curious.

Surprised to find Peroni there, agreed. Libertine is a bit more chavvy than The Geese though, I would've said.

No it's not a football pub, I was responding to the "no good pubs in Worthing" claim which isn't true. Only just moved away from the area but lived there for 4 years and there were a few decent pubs there.

 

[Eggman]

Bit out of towards (too far West) but there is the Thomas A Beckett, which I think Kerry Mayo's brother either owns/works at/does the pub quiz at. Although I think they might have smartened up and stopped the football...

Mayo's bro has long since left. Decent pub though but alas no football shown.

 

[Springal]

Same person owns the Libertine? This is all news to me. Surprised to find Peroni there, agreed. Libertine is a bit more chavvy than The Geese though, I would've said.

No it's not a football pub, I was responding to the "no good pubs in Worthing" claim which isn't true.

Ah sorry missed your point. Yes the same person. Libertine younger crowd and more vibey. The beers in either haven't changed for months, and the Goose on bank holiday weekend was a disaster.

Sooner someone takes control the better

 

[BBassic]

If you head out Broadwater way you've got:

The Broadwater
Old House at Home

The 2nd would certainly be my preference.

 

[empire]

Agreed on Warwick. The only reason I'd ever go is football purely on atmosphere.

VP does liven up for football and turns into a boozer with some big screens. Greene King pub so usual beers / ciders in there.

This,both pubs will have a decent atmosphere, Warwick has the bonus of screens in toilets, so u don't miss anything

 

[mothy]

I go over to Hove. Exchange has a cracking atmosphere.

Can see it from my house - calling me

 

[greyseagull]

Doesn't show football though does it ?

Also it has gone very downhill this year. I posted in another thread and apparently the owner is in jail....

They also now serve PERONI in the Libertine which seems to go against the whole 'ethos' of his pubs

Correct!

Same person owns the Libertine? This is all news to me. In what way has The Geese gone downhill? I'm not disagreeing, just curious.

Surprised to find Peroni there, agreed. Libertine is a bit more chavvy than The Geese though, I would've said.

No it's not a football pub, I was responding to the "no good pubs in Worthing" claim which isn't true. Only just moved away from the area but lived there for 4 years and there were a few decent pubs there.

The chap who managed The Libertine and The Wondering Goose has now gone and opened up his own micro-pub/bar in West Worthing near the Co-op called The Grizzly Bear. Been in there for a few (it's on my doorstep). Whilst small, it's very nice. I also like the novelty of the toilet located in the secret door of the bookcase.

 

[BN9 BHA]

Warwick has the bonus of screens in toilets, so u don't miss anything

You may miss the urinal though if you're watching the screen

 

[Questions]

I agree but I never think of those pubs as being town centre although they are as near as dammit. Was thinking more of the Warwick/Montague St axis I suppose.

There is the delightful Smugglers Inn which is over my way in East Worthing village. They show footy I think.

 

[thedonkeycentrehalf]

Forgot to add, the Pantry next door to the Brookstead is incredible. 'Artisan' bakery, small team but some of the stuff they create is incredible !

Best sausage rolls around - not cheap but very, very good.

 

[Bansko Seagull]

If you head out Broadwater way you've got:

The Broadwater
Old House at Home

The 2nd would certainly be my preference.

We usually go to the Broadwater as it has a good atmosphere and plenty of screens. Does the Old House show football?

 

[veuve]

Corner house,egg then VP 4 pm start

 

[Jim D]

Corner house,egg then VP 4 pm start

Is VP still going? I well remember their famous 'British Sherry' from the 60s. Went down well when you were 16.

 

[Drpepper]

What about the bar, not sure of its name up your way in Findon Road shops near Tesco? Or possibly George & Dragon unless that is too far out if town. I would have thought that the 2 JDW will have it on if they still have Sky.

Thats the valley bar, small pub but lots of screens not bad for watching football if busy a good atmosphere

 

[catfish]

There is the delightful Smugglers Inn which is over my way in East Worthing village. They show footy I think.

See you in there tomorrow.

 

[BBassic]

We usually go to the Broadwater as it has a good atmosphere and plenty of screens. Does the Old House show football?

Yeah they've got a screen in that 2nd bar, the one with the pool table in it.