I would
advise people to be wary if drinking in the town
centre, in particular anywhere near the station. Just over the road from the
station is the Courthouse Station which is (unusually!) an ex-Wetherspoons. This
is where a lot of their boys hang out. In the centre of town is the Joseph
Brannah, a Lloyds No 1. This is a canny pub and will probably be ok. Wetherspoons' Silkstone Inn is a bit out the way and
probably a safe option. The Outpost is the only place I've found as recommended
for away fans. However, I would suggest it's no more than a last resort - not
only is the beer crap, but they don't to food on Saturdays. A better bet is the Dove Inn,
which is also closer to the ground. The
beer should be decent because the local CAMRA branch hold meetings there,
although I'm not sure if they do food. Some of our lot were in there last time
we played there and reckon it was ok. For anyone driving
down, or anyone who doesn't fancy chancing any of aforementioned pubs, there's a
bar in the MetroDome. You can be certain it'll be heaving though.
Finally, the Keel should be ok if
you end up parking north of the centre.
The locations of all these options are shown on the
pub map.If you're driving then it is apparently possible to park at the MetroDome. Alternatively there's some street parking, failing that there's a matchday car park immediately to the south of the MetroDome (off Queen's Road).
The over 60s can of course get to the match and back FREE by bus. It's around an hour and a half each way, changing in Wakefield.
Pub map
Internet Ground Guide
The Football and Real Ale Guide
Pub guide (by Burnley London supporters)