Location: 123 Nelson Rd, Whitton, Twickenham TW2 8BB

Telephone number: 0208 894 9998

Website: N/A

Date of visit: 21 November 2009

Approximate cost per head: Less than £10 – depending on how much you drink

Comments on wine list/beer: Fullers etc

Summary:

This is a possible place to drive and drink – before the match so that you have time to sober up.

Yesterday, we were left with a major dilemma – the Reading to Twickenham train terminates at Feltham (then bus to Kempton Park and another train to complete the journey) because of a partially collapsed bridge!

So we drove.

My friend suggests that we park the car at Whitton – I usually park at The Stoop (Harlequins) or at Waitrose (previously Summerfield). It turned out to be a great idea.

Just before you get to Whitton Station, you can park in one of the side street for nothing – no restrictions. I am sure the local residents will curse me for revealing this piece of information.

From Whitton Station (Windsor Line), you basically walk straight along Nelson Rd, then Warren Rd and and you will get to the West side of the stadium – 15 minutes.

Along the way, there are two pubs – The Admiral Nelson and The Inn.

The Admiral Nelson is obviously a rugby pub as the place is plastered with Rugby memorabilia. There are at lease 4 pictures of Jonno holding up the Worlds Cup.

The bar is huge and highly efficient. You can buy jugs (4 pints) or by the glass (plastic). The beer was kept in top condition and I had one of the best London Pride for a long time. Beer is also very cheap – from £2.50 – when compared with the pubs along station road and no bouncers or ques to get in the way.

They only have a roast hog counter for food that day. A large white bap stuffed with roast pork, crackling and onions for £4.50.

Eddie