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We'd send our best mate to any of these. The Famous Three Kings for atmosphere, The Tollington for a fry-up, no chains, no tourist traps.

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4.8

Tottenham Hotspur · fan pubs · Tottenham

The Antwerp Arms

Community-owned pub saved by Spurs fans in 2014. The 'Annie' is the oldest pub in Tottenham.

CRATE Bar & Pizzeria
4.9

West Ham United · local pubs · Hackney Wick

CRATE Bar & Pizzeria

A canalside brewery, bar and pizzeria built out of reclaimed materials in an old print factory. House lagers, sourdough pizzas and a deck right on the Hertford Union Canal.

4.8

Arsenal · coffee · Islington (Camden Passage)

Compane

A tiny specialty coffee bar tucked into Camden Passage in Angel, pouring a rotating list of guest roasters and serving simple, well-made bakes.

4.8

West Ham United · bakeries · Dalston

The Dusty Knuckle

A cult Dalston bakery and one of the best pre-match breakfasts in east London. Famous for potato sourdough, sell-out morning buns and doorstop focaccia sandwiches, all baked in-house. The original site at Abbot Street Car Park, a straight Overground to Stratford for a West Ham matchday.

4.6

Arsenal · bakeries · De Beauvoir Town

The De Beauvoir Deli

A De Beauvoir institution and the best pre-match breakfast stop on this side of the Emirates. On Southgate Road since 2009, doing proper coffee, fresh bread, bagels, pastries and sandwiches, with an all day brunch menu in the dine-in cafe across the road.

The De Beauvoir Arms
4.6

Arsenal · local pubs · De Beauvoir Town

The De Beauvoir Arms

Victorian corner gastropub on the Hackney and Islington border, known locally as the DB Arms. Food led, no TV, no music.

The Crown & Sceptre pub exterior in Shepherd's Bush
4.7

QPR · fan pubs · Shepherd's Bush

The Crown & Sceptre

A hidden gem in the backstreets of Shepherd's Bush. Traditional bar, enchanting secret garden and refreshing drinks, all in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere.

4.9

Fulham · local pubs · Hammersmith

The Dove

A tiny riverside pub in Hammersmith with a beer garden that overlooks the Thames. Hemingway and Graham Greene drank here.

4.4

Fulham · fan pubs · Hammersmith

The Distillers

A traditional corner pub on Fulham Palace Road, an easy walk from Craven Cottage. Proper bar, football on the screens and a relaxed crowd of home and away fans.

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