Carlisle Pubs

***hibeenicol*** · 31-07-2010 02:48 PM

Wheres everyone going tomorrow for refreshments before the game? Think were going to head to the rugby club, anyone else going there?

**Austinho** · 31-07-2010 03:20 PM

The police in Carlisle usually escort away fans for biggish games to The Griffen at the top of Botchergate from the train station as next to it and then escort them to the ground (if arriving by train of course). I would imagine they will do this tomorrow as Carlisle fans have a bit of a reputation and being on a Sunday afternoon with pubs down here open on Sunday mornings there is the drink factor. the police had the kick off time a couple of weeks ago against newcastle changed so that there wouldn't be as much time to spend in the pubs before game. I live near to Botchergate and if you have a choice probably Walkabouts at bottom of Botchergate is best

**fife hfc** · 31-07-2010 05:30 PM

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The police in Carlisle usually escort away fans for biggish games to The Griffen at the top of Botchergate from the train station as next to it and then escort them to the ground (if arriving by train of course). I would imagine they will do this tomorrow as Carlisle fans have a bit of a reputation and being on a Sunday afternoon with pubs down here open on Sunday mornings there is the drink factor. the police had the kick off time a couple of weeks ago against newcastle changed so that there wouldn't be as much time to spend in the pubs before game. I live near to Botchergate and if you have a choice probably Walkabouts at bottom of Botchergate is best

I'm going down with my seven year old son, can he get into wetherspoons for something to eat and a pint (for me

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***hibeenicol*** · 31-07-2010 05:45 PM

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The police in Carlisle usually escort away fans for biggish games to The Griffen at the top of Botchergate from the train station as next to it and then escort them to the ground (if arriving by train of course). I would imagine they will do this tomorrow as Carlisle fans have a bit of a reputation and being on a Sunday afternoon with pubs down here open on Sunday mornings there is the drink factor. the police had the kick off time a couple of weeks ago against newcastle changed so that there wouldn't be as much time to spend in the pubs before game. I live near to Botchergate and if you have a choice probably Walkabouts at bottom of Botchergate is best

Were driving down and noticed the rugby club has parking at it, so thought it would be a good idea to go there.

How far from the stadium is botchergate?

**BarneyBreslin** · 31-07-2010 05:55 PM

we're planning on the same mate. drive down, park up at the rugby club, if we dinne get in there we'll head to walkabout.

***.Sean.*** · 31-07-2010 05:59 PM

Walkabout for us. Out of interest where is the rugby club?

**Austinho** · 31-07-2010 07:32 PM

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Walkabout for us. Out of interest where is the rugby club?

Rugby club is next to Brunton Park (Carlisles ground). Parking not a problem as lots of streets nearby and free on a sunday . Ground is easy to find (Warwick Road). Kids will not be allowed in most pubs and especially Botchergate area. Suggest The Turf (Pub)which is next to The Sands which is the leisure centre at one of the main roundabouts if you come in from A7 or motorway at junction 44 ( Scotland Road), cannot miss it on left as you head for city centre. Had lunch there today and excellent and pretty cheap (£ 4 to £7 for main meal and beer about £2 .50 a pint)

**~~Hibernia Na Eir~~** · 31-07-2010 07:49 PM

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The police in Carlisle usually escort away fans for biggish games to The Griffen at the top of Botchergate from the train station as next to it and then escort them to the ground (if arriving by train of course). I would imagine they will do this tomorrow as Carlisle fans have a bit of a reputation and being on a Sunday afternoon with pubs down here open on Sunday mornings there is the drink factor. the police had the kick off time a couple of weeks ago against newcastle changed so that there wouldn't be as much time to spend in the pubs before game. I live near to Botchergate and if you have a choice probably Walkabouts at bottom of Botchergate is best

Hibs will be fine tomorrow in Botchergate. Newcastle were allowed to drink there 2 weeks ago (and last time before that) and they hate each other.

I only remember Leeds and Millwall not being allowed into Botchergate.

Quite a few Hibbies are meeting up in Walkabouts, myself included.

See you tomorrow
GGTTH