[Albion] Pre match pub recommendation near the station

[Skaville]

I normally drive to games but I have arranged for my sons under 10 team to go to the Burnley game. I was thinking it would be good to meet in a child friendly pub near the station before the game but there are 40 of us and 20 under 16’s. Can anyone recommend a venue that would welcome us?

 

[Springal]

McDonalds upstairs bit is quite good

 

[BN9 BHA]

20 kids in a pub.
Everyone that drinks near Brighton station have quickly moved on from this thread

 

[Hamilton]

The Railway Bell. They'll love you.

Seriously, not many pubs around the Station will thank you for taking 20 kids in there - neither will the regulars.

Or, you could try the Open House at London Road Station, but getting 40 of you on a train there would be a 'mare. You have to get on earlier trains and space yourselves along the platform.

Why not go to The Swan at Falmer?

 

[BNthree]

Reckon the Swan at Falmer will be best for you as you can be outside with the kids. Don't think there are many places that can fit you in on a matchday.

 

[Easy 10]

20 kids ?? Christ. I wouldn't want to be stuck behind YOU at the bar

"9 cokes, 6 Fruitshoots, 2 orange J2O's, 2 mineral waters and a cappucino for the weird one by the window"

 

[Skaville]

The Railway Bell. They'll love you.

Seriously, not many pubs around the Station will thank you for taking 20 kids in there - neither will the regulars.

Or, you could try the Open House at London Road Station, but getting 40 of you on a train there would be a 'mare. You have to get on earlier trains and space yourselves along the platform.

Why not go to The Swan at Falmer?

Yep, would be tough getting on a train. Was just hoping to meet somewhere and travel together and all the parents like a pint. Still, we’re in the SWC and they had an awesome Harvey’s bar the last time I went in there

 

[wellquickwoody]

I normally drive to games but I have arranged for my sons under 10 team to go to the Burnley game. I was thinking it would be good to meet in a child friendly pub near the station before the game but there are 40 of us and 20 under 16’s. Can anyone recommend a venue that would welcome us?

Leave the kids outside with a lemonade and a packet of crisps? Or use The Swan at Falmer instead?

 

[wakeytom]

Yep, would be tough getting on a train. Was just hoping to meet somewhere and travel together and all the parents like a pint. Still, we’re in the SWC and they had an awesome Harvey’s bar the last time I went in there

Why not all go to the ground early - the kids if its their first time will love going to look around before its busy and you can all and have a pint

 

[BensGrandad]

Go to poundland and get 20 Pepsis @ 2 for a pound then go to the ground and have a pint in the concourse.

 

[Lush]

If only we were still at Withdean.

 

[Skaville]

Why not all go to the ground early - the kids if its their first time will love going to look around before its busy and you can all and have a pint

Would be good but at least five are season ticket holders, others go regularly and one is Albion academy- he’s probably played there!

 

[wakeytom]

Would be good but at least five are season ticket holders, others go regularly and one is Albion academy- he’s probably played there!

If you get there early enough will there still be more room for you to all catch up than in a pub and struggling for the train?

 

[Yes Chef]

The Fuller's pub(name escapes me) is big and they'd probably be quite accommodating if you can give them prior notice

 

[BensGrandad]

The Fuller's pub(name escapes me) is big and they'd probably be quite accommodating if you can give them prior notice

Grand Central?

 

[Yes Chef]

Grand Central?

That's the one, thanks

 

[Bozza]

Maybe your best bet would be to see if one of the pubs with rooms other than a main bar area will let you use it for an hour, or whatever.

The Prince Albert and Grand Central both have upstairs rooms and the Caxton has a basement room. Get in touch well in advance and ask.

 

[The Wookiee]

What about going to Lewes ?

Royal Oak up the road from the station doesn’t get too busy, also no queuing at station to get train to Falmer

 

[Wrong-Direction]

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[drew]

What about going to Lewes ?

Royal Oak up the road from the station doesn’t get too busy, also no queuing at station to get train to Falmer

This. I've taken the girls team I manage to three games and we've always gone to via Lewes but then we are travelling from Burgess Hill (Wivelsfield St before anyone asks). Far easier to get a train from Lewes to Falmer and keep the group together. Not entirely sure why you would go to a pub in brighton. Would have thought it would be best to get to the ground and let the kids soak up the atmosphere. Maybe there will be a band on and possible other things outside. If you're in the shelf, they can get food there but if you're worried about a pint you can walk down to one of the other concourses.