A South London theatre pub on Kennington Park Road, an under-the-radar warm-up for Stamford Bridge.
The spot
The White Bear is a proper Kennington local with a tiny fringe theatre upstairs. On a matchday it is calm, sociable and a long way from the Stamford Bridge crush. Have a pint here, hop on the tube, arrive at the ground with your head still in one piece.
Best moment to visit
Heads up: this is not a Chelsea pub. Keep the colours subtle and you will get a warm welcome.
On the menu
Drinks
Food
Who is it for?
Arrive at the White Bear
Order a pint of cask and settle in at the bar.
Second pint and a bite
Quick bite if you skipped lunch.
Walk to Kennington tube
Northern Line to Stockwell, change to Victoria Line for Vauxhall, then on to Fulham Broadway.
Kick-off at Stamford Bridge
In your seat with time to spare.
Local tip 🇬🇧
If there is an evening kick-off, time it with a play upstairs. Pint, performance, then the late tube west.
A grown-up alternative to a Fulham Broadway crawl. Start here for a calmer, more local Chelsea matchday.
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Nearest club
Chelsea
Stamford Bridge
