Best Pre-game pub?

[The Adelaide Connection]

Hey all headed over for the game this weekend, are there any pubs nearby where the bulldog faithful gather?

[LostDoggy]

Re: Best Pre-game pub?

There is heaps. Depends on your pub taste.
Personally the Spencer or Carron tarven aren't too bad. There are closer and busier pubs.

[The Adelaide Connection]

Re: Best Pre-game pub?

Within walking distance or 5-10 away on the tram preferably, but would certainly travel further if it means compromising the quality of the pub.

Looking for something with a good pre-game vibe, being Saturday night I guess most pubs will be on the busy side but I guess I am looking for the haunts that those going to the game would frequent.

[The Pie Man]

Re: Best Pre-game pub?

The Nixon on the Bourke St extension is the closest (757 Bourke St) 2 minute walk to the gate and it's actually not bad for a new pub (they're normally soul-less)

Why it's called the Nixon and has a massive wire structure of his head inside is beyond me

[Bornadog]

Re: Best Pre-game pub?

You can always visit some of the bars at the ground, great atmosphere.

[Ozza]

Re: Best Pre-game pub?

I agree with the earlier post - the Spencer is the best for a pre-game. Great feed there and always a swag of doggies supporters.

[The Adelaide Connection]

Re: Best Pre-game pub?

Cheers guys, might have to roll around to the Spencer before hitting the social club. Am making a weekend of it, just got tickets to the Friday night game and watching Ebay for the Sunday night game too.

[LostDoggy]

Re: Best Pre-game pub?

Gotta agree with Ernie...it's the Carron on Spencer for me, always chocka with Doggies pre match.

[Ozza]

Re: Best Pre-game pub?

Guys, to move the discussion now to post-game. I'm meeting up with a couple who are Hawks supporters after the game for a few drinks. Any suggestions on an after game location where we could settle in for a while?

[Desipura]

Re: Best Pre-game pub?

Go to the Locker room, I may be there depending on the result

[Ozza]

Re: Best Pre-game pub?

Go to the Locker room, I may be there depending on the result

Whilst I don't mind going to livewire or locker room afterwards for a beer - they usually close about an hour or so after the game - was more so thinking locations in the city that are close to the ground - to kick on to. Was hoping to not just end up at the Waterside - which is pretty standard!