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Pubs
I'm not a pub goer before the game, so asking me to watch a pub guide wasn't the best idea as I have no idea what pubs do what, but I know a man who does. Check out Fat Scott's Pub Guide on www.ScottHiley.com. He does everything for you, from eyeing up the barmaids, to the beer and the range of nuts. If you want to know the low-down on the Pompey pubs, he is your man.
This is a previous Pub Guide that was on Pompey FTT, I'll leave it up as it gives a small range of the Public Houses on offer, and is an alternative view on a few of the pubs in Pompey.
The nearest pub to Fratton Park is "The Shepherd's Crook". It is located by the traffic lights on the junction of Goldsmith Avenue and Winter Road. If you're feeling hungry give this pub a miss, as they don't serve food, apart from crisps and peanuts. Still quite a friendly place and appealing to all age groups.
Around the north side of the ground, there are three pubs grouped relatively close together.
"The Milton Arms", has a mock Tudor look, with leaded windows. It is located on the junction of Priory Crescent and Milton Road, serves a decent pint and is relatively safe for visiting fans. It bears a small plaque outside with the date Whitbread 1742, but something tells me the building is not as old as that. The plaque might be and the brewery too, but it has to be said that "The Milton Arms" looks younger than the Queen Mum. Or maybe it's just aged well.
Further down the road lurks another less convincing mock Tudor venture. If "The Milton Arms" is mock Tudor, "The Brewers Arms" is piss-take Tudor. But if you've got kids with you there is a children's room and bar snacks are available.
The cheapest high quality pub food can be found at "Mr. Pickwick's", also found on Milton Road (next to a Renault dealership). It claims to be the best pub in Milton and you can't argue with a chicken tikka for £3. What a bargain! Cheap but not nasty!
Almost got myself in hot water asking for a Kaliber alcohol free lager. It wasn't the lightweight order that caused a stir but rather my remark that Lawrie MacMenemy used to advertise alcohol free beer.
As all heads turned to scrutinise the stranger I quickly remarked it's OK to drink it now, as he's no longer Southampton's manager. I'd just talked myself in and out of a punch up.
It's worth remembering, if you ever get in a sticky situation, making a disparaging remark about Southampton will usually get you off the hook.
Don't forget the Saints are "Scummers" in this part of the world. If you remember that golden nugget of information, you can't go far wrong.
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9 May 08 
Liverpool Football Club