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The Crabtree, Fulham

A riverside Victorian pub on the Thames, a 10 to 12 minute walk from Craven Cottage. Big terrace, seven screens, and a neutral crowd where Fulham fans and away fans drink side by side.

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4 Rainville Road, Fulham, London W6 9HA
FulhamRiversideCraven CottageNeutral CrowdBig Terrace

Matchday dispatch

A longer read on what makes this place worth your matchday

About the spot

The Crabtree sits right on the Thames on Rainville Road, tucked between Fulham and Hammersmith. It is one of the biggest pubs in the area, which matters on a matchday: where the pubs on Fulham High Street go three deep at the bar, here you can usually still find a table or a spot on the terrace overlooking the water. The crowd is genuinely mixed, so travelling fans get a friendly pre-match pint without walking into anybody's territory. Seven HD screens cover the earlier kick-offs, and it is a 10 to 12 minute riverside walk to Craven Cottage along the Thames path.

10 to 12 minute riverside walk to Craven Cottage. Large Victorian pub with a big Thames-side terrace. Neutral crowd, home and away fans mix comfortably. Seven HD screens for the other fixtures. Dog friendly, and children welcome until 8pm. Nearest stations Putney Bridge and Hammersmith. Private hire available for groups.

One of the few pubs near Craven Cottage where you can stand outside with a pint and watch the river go past. Big enough for groups, relaxed enough that nobody minds which shirt you are wearing.

A pint on the terrace with the Thames going past

First round outside on the riverside terrace. Early kick-off on one of the screens inside. Sunday roast before an afternoon game. The walk along the Thames path to the ground.

Heads up: opening hours are 12:00 to 23:00 daily, but check matchday hours before you plan around them.

Practical info: open 12:00 to 23:00 daily, cash and card both accepted, private hire available for bigger groups, and matchday hours can differ so call ahead if you are timing lunch around kick-off.

What to order

On the drinks side, a pint from the full bar, lager or cask ale. A glass of wine on the terrace if the sun is out. A cocktail after the final whistle.

From the kitchen, the Sunday roast, the standout dish here. Sticky toffee pudding to finish. Pub classics before an afternoon kick-off.

Who it suits

Away fans looking for a relaxed, non-partisan pre-match pub. Groups who need space and a table. Fulham fans who want the river rather than the crush. Families, children are welcome until 8pm. Anyone walking in from Putney Bridge or Hammersmith.

The verdict

If you want pubs near Craven Cottage that are not shoulder to shoulder, The Crabtree is the pick. Riverside terrace, room for groups, neutral crowd and an easy walk to the Fulham FC ground.

Suggested matchday itinerary

A ready-made timeline for your visit

  1. 12:30Step 1

    Arrive at The Crabtree

    Walk in from Hammersmith or Putney Bridge, get a round in and claim a spot on the riverside terrace.

  2. 13:15Step 2

    Lunch and the early game

    Sunday roast or a pub classic while the earlier kick-off plays on one of the seven screens.

  3. 14:40Step 3

    Riverside walk to Craven Cottage

    10 to 12 minutes along the Thames path to the ground.

  4. 15:00Step 4

    Kick-off

    In your seat at Craven Cottage on the banks of the Thames.

  5. 17:15Step 5

    Back for a post-match pint

    Walk back along the river and finish on the terrace while the crowds clear.

Practical info

Everything you need to plan your visit

Address
4 Rainville Road, Fulham, London W6 9HA
Area
Fulham
Type
Fan pub
Closest club
Fulham, Craven Cottage
Rating
4.4 / 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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