The top 15 best EFL away-day pubs for English football fans named and ranked by AI | OneFootball

Where are the most popular establishments for travelling EFL supporters?

One of the best parts of a football awayday is the pre-match pub, and it has long been a tradition for English football fans.

While many are enjoying watching the World Cup from the comfort of their own home, there will be a desperate yearning among some for the return of club football, which does feel like a world away right now.

The prepared among us will already be planning their awaydays for the following campaign, and with the EFL fixtures set to be announced on 25 June, they can soon put those plans in motion.

Some will be basing their trips on the best awayday experience, and with pubs elevating a good time, which is regarded as the best for supporters? Here, FLW uses AI chatbot, ChatGPT, to compile a list of the 15 best EFL boozers.

15 ? ? Rotherham United - The New York Tavern

Situated close to Rotherham United's home, The New York Stadium, The New York Tavern is repeatedly recommended in fan forums and away guides as one of the best awayday pubs.

The boozer warmly welcomes both home and away fans and is known for serving exceptional, locally brewed Chantry Brewery real ales.

14 ? ? Blackburn Rovers - The Golden Cup

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The Golden Cup can be found in Darwen and is a popular matchday pub for those visiting Ewood Park, with home and away supporters both welcomed.

One of its key features is its large beer garden, which makes it a popular destination during the opening and closing months of Blackburn Rovers' season.

13 ? ? Sheffield Wednesday - The Red Lion

Located in Gresnoside, The Red Lion is a popular and welcoming stopping point for supporters travelling into South Yorkshire to watch Sheffield Wednesday.

It is highly regarded as an away-friendly venue and has several appealing features, including a beer garden, ample parking space and classic pub grub.

12 ? ? Fleetwood Town - The Royal Oak

The Royal Oak, known locally as "Deaduns", is a classic, traditional matchday pub located just a five-to-10 minute walk from Fleetwood Town's Highbury Stadium.

It is widely regarded as one of the best and most popular pubs for away fans and is known for its excellent service, real ales and welcoming atmosphere.

11 ? ? Fleetwood Town - The Thomas Drummond

Fleetwood Town must be doing something right because they feature again on this list, with JD Weatherspoon pub The Thomas Drummond also making the top 15.

It is known as one of the primary gathering spots before kick-off and is a welcoming, family-friendly pub with a wide selection of real ales and standard pub grub at affordable prices.

10 ? ? Blackpool - The Bridge

The Bridge, formerly known as Old Bridge House, is located on Lytham Road and is Blackpool's primary designated away fans pub.

Situated just a few minutes walk from Bloomfield Road, the boozer welcomes travelling supporters in club colours and accommodates away coach drop-offs directly outside.

Furthermore, the pub is family-friendly and welcomes children until 8pm, while it also boasts a pool table and dart board amongst a wide range of draught beers.

The Bridge is also a short walk from the seafront, making it a stellar location for those wanting to take in that fresh sea breeze prior to kick-off.

The Sportsman is widely considered one of the best and most welcoming pubs for visiting away supporters heading to Bristol Rovers' home, the Memorial Ground.

What makes the pub special is that it accommodates a mix of both home and away fans without the intense segregation seen at other local venues.

The boozer offers a number of pool tables and TVs and also serves pizza and pub grub alongside a selection of draught beers.

On a matchday, The Sportsman opens at 11am, half an hour before its usual opening time, and is just down the road from Gloucestershire County Cricket ground.

8 ? ? Sheffield Wednesday - The Railway Hotel

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The Railway Hotel is one of the few pubs in the immediate vicinity of Sheffield Wednesday's Hillsborough that welcomes away supporters, making it a popular matchday destination.

One of its unique features is its cash-only bottle bar outside the front, while there is a popular fish and chip shop situated right next door.

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Novia Scotia is unique in that it is located on the waterfront in Bristol but is also just around a 15-minute walk from the Robins' ground, Ashton Gate.

It is a historic 19th century pub offering real ales, ciders and good food in a characterful setting and actively accommodates visiting supporters, unlike pubs closer to the stadium.

For those lucky enough to get a seat outdoors, you can enjoy tremendous views of Bristol Harbour and the Clifton Suspension Bridge, one of the area's must-see sights.

6 ? ? Birmingham City - The Wellington

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The Wellington, which is commonly known as "The Welly" and is located on Bennetts Hill Fulham Supporters’ Trust, is one of the highest rated real ale focused pubs in central Birmingham.

It is conveniently situated within walking distance of the busy Birmingham New Street Station and a short trip from the Blues' St. Andrew's @ Knighthead Park.

The pub is unique in that it features over a dozen rotating real ales on hand pump, with away supporters encouraged to bring their own takeaway as it does not serve its own food.