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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

The spot

Why go here?

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

Best moment to visit

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.

On the menu

What to order

Drinks

  • Whatever cask is on form
  • A taster before you commit
  • A cold lager if cask is not your thing

Food

  • Pub snacks, eat properly elsewhere

Who is it for?

Perfect for

  • 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
Suggested matchday itinerary
  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.

Local tip 🇬🇧

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

Why FootballCityTrip recommends it

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

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Nearest club

Brentford

Gtech Community Stadium

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