best pub in East Dulwich for watching football

[bailey]

might do the CPT or the EDt ?

is there anywhere better ?

[SeanMacGabhann]

Those are the 2 I usually use but there is also the Magdala, The Castle and the Forest Hill Tavern (in SE22)

Spreading the net a bit wider The George Canning is making a play for sporting action with a HD screen but that might be just rugby related

[kford]

Magdala.

[Ladygooner]

I go to the Vale as I am near that end of town

[Horsebox]

Hello. 1st post despite registering a long time ago.

I would say The Magdala or The castle are the best pubs for watching football.

[jamie h]

Hoopers are showing Chelsea v Blackburn tomorrow @ 5.15 and Derby v Newcastle on Monday @ 8. Nice comfortable sofas, as well as seating outside for those who need to drag on the dreaded weed!

[ratty]

I also go to the Vale for the same reasons as Lady Gooner - not bad for footy I must say! Also, in it's defence there is a new chef (again) and the food is pretty good too!

I know it's not popular to like the Vale but for footy shants and scran it is not bad!

[Annasfield]

I've only ever watched football in the Magdala and the Castle in East Dulwich, although am tempted to pay a visit to the CPT in the near future.

[Keef]

You know it makes sense Anna!!! :)-D

I've watched one match in The Vile, and it was fine to be honest, it's just the evenings I hate it, when rumpelstiltskin tries throwing his weight around! For that reason I just don't like giving them my money.

[Jamma]

Magdala's the best bet.

The Forresters Arms used to be the best pub for football by a mile. Seen a few world cup games in there while people in pink shirts were still queueing to get into the EDT. But for rugby the EDT is probably a better bet.

[pablogrande]

I go to the Magdala, though their projector could do with upgrading to a brighter one or they should sort the lighting/blinds out in there.

Always a pretty good crowd in there, and we (Liverpool) always seem to do well when I watch them in there, unless we are playing Chelsea then I have to endure the walk of shame to 'Baad Lark Warnger' from the piggy eyed mockney lifetime fan since 2004 food chain bottoming knuckle scrapers.

[ratty]

Magdala is too far! Have they got a proper big screen or just the one at the front, I can't remember. If my missus is considerate enough not to give borth tomorrow I am gonna try and get to the boozer for Mighty Pompey Vs Inferior Scousers! Might try the Mag!

[Annasfield]

"Mighty Pompey Vs Inferior Scousers" eh???:-S

[Jah Lush]

The Mag has a big screen and several stratigically placed TVs around the pub and behind the bar. It's probably the one I use most for football but it can get awful crowded in there for big games. The CPT is great if you can get a seat at the bar and watch it on the telly above the door. Other times I'll use the EDT which is also pretty good too

[zephyr]

Mighty Pompey - you are having a laugh - down with the skates! :))

[scor46]

I used to go to the mag to watch sport but I do agree that its to busy and a little hostile at times. So now I just go to the Canning instead. Great atmosphere, New LCD TV OK! top service and a great manager........ Did I mention I work there?

However, on certain occasions I do go to the EDT. Can I just say that I admire the Bishops stance on live sport. It doesn?t appeal to me but I can see that some would be thankful for it. Well-done Scot.

[ratty]

Uh Oh? A scummer! I 4-1 think Liverpool will win the title but they will be hard pressed to get anything out of today!

[zephyr]

HeHe! ;-) Up the Saints

Actually to be honest I think you are right - it should be a very tight game. I may even watch it myself. I am on cable and have hired Sky Sports for the next month or so as there a a few matches on Sky I want to watch (including tomorrow). I used to go to the Ivy House but tend to dip in and out of Sky now. Thats the beauty of cable - you can subscribe to sports for as long as you like (so long as the first month is a full month) so you can ditch it again after a couple of months and resubscribe a few months later.

[ratty]

Think this will be an at home game for me too!

Good luck vs Watford! (you'll need it - tee hee) :)-D