Visiting S6?

Put this up at the suggestion of Captain Cook, I think it's an excellent idea. I'll leave the thread open if anyone wants add any recommendations of their own, I know there are several members here who have visited Hillsborough many times as away fans who will certainly be able to improve on my knowledge of what pubs are best suited for example. But I've put down what I know, and some basic info from other places.

Getting there:

Piece of piss. If you're getting the train into Sheffield, once you've alighted follow the signs to the tram link, where you're getting on a tram bound for Middlewood. Get off at Leppings Lane, and the stadium is just a few minutes walk away. The tram can still be useful if you're driving in, but don't want the hassle of parking near the ground. I know many people who like to come off the M1 at Junction 34, park at Meadowhall (free parking) and get the tram from there to Hillsborough. If you are driving straight to the ground, I think it's Junction 36 to avoid Sheffield City Centre, then staying on the A61 which will take you straight to the stadium. Regarding parking around the ground, I'm no expert, but last time I checked the Wednesdayite Car Park behind the Kop on Penistone Road was still open to visiting fans, and is a few quid.

Pubs:

I'm reliably informed that the New Bridge Inn on Penistone Road (past the stadium near Wadsley Bridge) is open to travelling supporters. From personal experience, my unshakeable pre-match routine consists of pints at the New Barrack Tavern (Penistone Road again, near the greyhound track and casino, 10 minute walk from the ground). It's an excellent real ale pub, great little beer garden, and I've frequently enjoyed the company of away fans in there with no hassle whatsover.

Pubs to avoid, again from personal experience, would be anything in or around Hillsborough Corner. So that includes Players, The Shakey, Rawson Spring etc. Wouldn't recommend the Travellers in Wadsley Bridge either, don't let the name fool you.

As I said before, I've got a fairly rigid pre-match schedule, so I'm sure other people can start filling in the gaps here. Post your thoughts, and I'll update this post where appropriate. Cheers.

Cheers Dan ,this'll need to be a sticky now. If we can get everyone to contribute this would be excellent

Captain Cook wrote:Cheers Dan ,this'll need to be a sticky now. If we can get everyone to contribute this would be excellent

Cheers Captain. Having problems sticking this thread at the moment, hoping Phil can sort that out for me.

I Once took a right kicking at a boozer called park hotel not very nice at all


And dan ive sorted the problem for you

Make sure you bring your party hats, these are for ''rolling''