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The Magpie & Crown Brentford

A mock-Tudor real-ale pub on Brentford High Street that has been the Bees' fan favourite since the Griffin Park days.

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128 High St, Brentford TW8 8EW
BrentfordReal AleMock-TudorBees Faithful

Matchday dispatch

A longer read on what makes this place worth your matchday

About the spot

Brentford might have a new stadium, but the Magpie & Crown carries the Griffin Park spirit forward. The cask line rotates constantly, the crowd actually knows their football, and the matchday energy is built without big screens or chain-pub gimmicks.

Rotating cask line, often half a dozen on at once. Mock-Tudor frontage, classic London look. Bees regulars who survived the Griffin Park move. A short walk from the Gtech Community Stadium. No big screens, no chain-pub feel. Properly kept ales, not a marketing exercise.

Properly good real ale list and a crowd who actually know their football. Survived the move from Griffin Park with its spirit intact.

Pre-match cask round

A taster of two or three cask choices. Settling on the favourite for the next round. Conversation with locals about the team news. The walk over to the Gtech with the crowd.

Heads up: the cask line moves fast. Ask the bar staff what is drinking best today.

Ask the bar staff which cask is drinking best on the day. They will tell you straight, no marketing nonsense.

What to order

On the drinks side, whatever cask is on form. A taster before you commit. A cold lager if cask is not your thing.

From the kitchen, pub snacks, eat properly elsewhere.

Who it suits

Brentford fans on a London trip. Real ale and CAMRA fans. Travelling supporters who want a proper local. Groups who like a slower pre-match. Anyone who misses Griffin Park.

The verdict

If you care about cask ale and football, the Magpie & Crown is reason enough to visit Brentford.

Suggested matchday itinerary

A ready-made timeline for your visit

  1. 12:30Step 1

    Arrive at the Magpie & Crown

    First taster from the cask line.

  2. 13:30Step 2

    Pint of the chosen cask

    Settle in with the Bees regulars.

  3. 14:30Step 3

    Walk to the Gtech

    Short walk from the High Street to the new ground.

  4. 15:00Step 4

    Kick-off

    Take your seat at the Gtech, properly warmed up.

Practical info

Everything you need to plan your visit

Address
128 High St, Brentford TW8 8EW
Area
Brentford
Type
Fan pub
Closest club
Brentford, Gtech Community Stadium
Rating
4.6 / 5 on Google

Opening hours can change around fixtures, so check the latest times on Google Maps before you set off.

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Nearest club

Brentford

Gtech Community Stadium