blackknight Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Me and a few others wil be coming by train on Good Friday. Can anyone recommend a real ale pub near ground/station for a pre match drink? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 45 minutes ago, blackknight said: Me and a few others wil be coming by train on Good Friday. Can anyone recommend a real ale pub near ground/station for a pre match drink? Not much in the way of 'real ale' pubs nearby. The Bradley Arms which normally has 2 or 3 real ales on, is a good 20-30mins walk - walk away from the centre of Fev towards Cas (you can hop on a bus from just outside the station if one's due, opposite side of the road if you're coming from Wakefield direction) but it has been closed for a while and may still be so I'd check before venturing. Just outside the station is Last Orders which I think does (or did the last time I was in) sell hand pulled beer (John Smith's!!) and about 100yds away is the Featherstone Hotel which had Black Sheep on the last time I was in. There are also the White House (Sam Smith's), The Junction and The Travellers (not sure what the last 2 sell) - head through the centre and out towards Pontefract, all 3 are on the main road, A645. Pontefract itself has a few more that do real ale (Robin Hood, Tap and Barrel, Blue Bell and a Wetherspoons close to the centre and close to Monkhill Station is the Hope and Anchor) but you would need to extend or break your journey. The Rovers clubhouse also sells hand pulled Theakstones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 59 minutes ago, blackknight said: Me and a few others wil be coming by train on Good Friday. Can anyone recommend a real ale pub near ground/station for a pre match drink? If you really want some real ale I'd be tempted to get the train to Pontefract (Monkhill). After coming out off the platform cross the car park diagonally left, go down the steps and turn right. Walk past the Railway to the Hope and Anchor at the end of the road. You can either stay there until game time (train to Fev at about 18.42 from Monkhill) or walk into town to sample the others. From the Tap and Barrel it's a couple of mins, and from the Robin Hood about 5mins, walk out of town down the dual carriageway to Tanshelf station for the train at 18.44. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooleboy Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Bradley Arms is closed down at present. Featherstone Hotel usually has 2 real ales on and is good for food as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth hock Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 1 hour ago, Les Tonks Sidestep said: If you really want some real ale I'd be tempted to get the train to Pontefract (Monkhill). After coming out off the platform cross the car park diagonally left, go down the steps and turn right. Walk past the Railway to the Hope and Anchor at the end of the road. You can either stay there until game time (train to Fev at about 18.42 from Monkhill) or walk into town to sample the others. From the Tap and Barrel it's a couple of mins, and from the Robin Hood about 5mins, walk out of town down the dual carriageway to Tanshelf station for the train at 18.44. Game kicks off 1800. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 7 minutes ago, Gareth hock said: Game kicks off 1800. Not noticed that as I won't be there. So means 17.42/44 train then, gets in 17.50, so 10 mins to get into position! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamescolin Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 Is the beer so bad that you can't recommend the bar at the ground? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Tonks Sidestep Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 32 minutes ago, jamescolin said: Is the beer so bad that you can't recommend the bar at the ground? Not for what the OP is wanting: real ale, and whilst I said that it does sell hand pulled Theakstons I wouldn't really recommend it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moodybluewhite Posted April 16, 2019 Share Posted April 16, 2019 I've always found the Theakstons in the clubhouse a good pint Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanishknight Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Dane Chisholm has signed for Rovers on a season long loan, hes either great or rubbish against us, lets hope its the latter on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Grinder Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 20 hours ago, blackknight said: Me and a few others wil be coming by train on Good Friday. Can anyone recommend a real ale pub near ground/station for a pre match drink? I would defo recommend the Robin Hood in Pontefract and then get the bus for the last 2 miles of your journey. I'm sure I'll think of something funny to say soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gingdong Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 20 hours ago, blackknight said: Me and a few others wil be coming by train on Good Friday. Can anyone recommend a real ale pub near ground/station for a pre match drink? your better off getting off the train in Ponte and get to the Golden Ball opposite the bus station we will all be in there from 12 bells Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Pike Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 4 hours ago, gingdong said: your better off getting off the train in Ponte and get to the Golden Ball opposite the bus station we will all be in there from 12 bells Yes I usually start in the Golden Ball ( Fev Rovers Pub to those who don’t know) then walk down to the White House in Fev ( Sam Smiths Pub , love the Taddy Lager ) then go to the Club Bar ( Cappers bar ) an hour before kick off but will visit the Last Orders Inn to catch the second half of the Leeds v Wigan match at 4 ( must win game). No real ale pubs but good cheap lager. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gittinsfan Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 3 hours ago, Blue Pike said: Yes I usually start in the Golden Ball ( Fev Rovers Pub to those who don’t know) then walk down to the White House in Fev ( Sam Smiths Pub , love the Taddy Lager ) then go to the Club Bar ( Cappers bar ) an hour before kick off but will visit the Last Orders Inn to catch the second half of the Leeds v Wigan match at 4 ( must win game). No real ale pubs but good cheap lager. 3 hours ago, Blue Pike said: Yes I usually start in the Golden Ball ( Fev Rovers Pub to those who don’t know) then walk down to the White House in Fev ( Sam Smiths Pub , love the Taddy Lager ) then go to the Club Bar ( Cappers bar ) an hour before kick off but will visit the Last Orders Inn to catch the second half of the Leeds v Wigan match at 4 ( must win game). No real ale pubs but good cheap lager. What,3 pints in each? You're a better man than me LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blackknight Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 Thanks everyone for you suggestions and guidance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Pike Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 12 hours ago, gittinsfan said: What,3 pints in each? You're a better man than me LOL Yes its the only thing the Working class have got left a good wet , a bet on the gee gees and let your frustrations out at a game and long may it continue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robin Evans Posted April 18, 2019 Share Posted April 18, 2019 21 hours ago, gingdong said: your better off getting off the train in Ponte and get to the Golden Ball opposite the bus station we will all be in there from 12 bells Sooner go for a pint wi charles bronson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Pike Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Setting off to this one in half an hour and not too sure of the result. Is anyone confident of a win?????? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrtbps Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 1 hour ago, Blue Pike said: Setting off to this one in half an hour and not too sure of the result. Is anyone confident of a win?????? Depends which Fev turn up! FEATHERSTONE ROVERS, A GENERATIONAL LOVE AFFAIR, AND THE CALL OF HISTORY A SECOND TIME AROUND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Pike Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Thanks for your reply ,its a bit too quiet on here at the moment.Dont know if its Apathy , people on holiday or what . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hrtbps Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 16 minutes ago, Blue Pike said: Thanks for your reply ,its a bit too quiet on here at the moment.Dont know if its Apathy , people on holiday or what . Yeah it seems quiet. I'm at the match now and it looks like it'll be a decent crowd. Bit of a carnival atmosphere. FEATHERSTONE ROVERS, A GENERATIONAL LOVE AFFAIR, AND THE CALL OF HISTORY A SECOND TIME AROUND Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Pike Posted April 19, 2019 Share Posted April 19, 2019 Yes me too. Im at the top of the new stand. WE ARE PLAYING UP HILL FIRST HALF Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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