Prizefighter - Drinks Beforehand

m1kee50 · Post by **m1kee50** » 10 Apr 2008, 04:12

Right, just got me a ticket.

Doors open at eight, but I can be in the area from whenever, so when is everyone else getting there, and where is the best pub to plot up in?

The Approach Tavern is on approach road, kind of behind the venue, or there are others on Old Ford Road, or the Shakespeare is just near Bethnal Green Tube

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 10 Apr 2008, 04:17

I'm meeting Dirk at Bank at 7.30, so I reckon we'll be there by 8. Dirk has a better grasp of London than me, though.

m1kee50 · Post by **m1kee50** » 10 Apr 2008, 04:18

Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:I'm meeting Dirk at Bank at 7.30, so I reckon we'll be there by 8. Dirk has a better grasp of London than me, though.

well thats the drink fcuked then, unless we can get a bevy inside the gaff - ive not been to YH before

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 10 Apr 2008, 04:21

MatthewS wrote:
Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:I'm meeting Dirk at Bank at 7.30, so I reckon we'll be there by 8. Dirk has a better grasp of London than me, though.
well thats the drink fcuked then, unless we can get a bevy inside the gaff - ive not been to YH before

Does anyone know if York Hall has a bar? Surely it does?

The tournament doesn't start until 9.30 so not sure what they're putting on before hand to keep us amused.

I was hoping for a Julius Francis belly dance.

m1kee50 · Post by **m1kee50** » 10 Apr 2008, 04:24

Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:
MatthewS wrote:
Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:I'm meeting Dirk at Bank at 7.30, so I reckon we'll be there by 8. Dirk has a better grasp of London than me, though.
well thats the drink fcuked then, unless we can get a bevy inside the gaff - ive not been to YH before
Does anyone know if York Hall has a bar? Surely it does?

The tournament doesn't start until 9.30 so not sure what they're putting on before hand to keep us amused.

I was hoping for a Julius Francis belly dance.

are you in the unreserved section as well? might as well plot up with people we (half) know.... i reckon it will fill up quick, so might want to get in and sort some seats out straight away?

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 10 Apr 2008, 04:28

MatthewS wrote:
Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:
MatthewS wrote: well thats the drink fcuked then, unless we can get a bevy inside the gaff - ive not been to YH before
Does anyone know if York Hall has a bar? Surely it does?

The tournament doesn't start until 9.30 so not sure what they're putting on before hand to keep us amused.

I was hoping for a Julius Francis belly dance.
are you in the unreserved section as well? might as well plot up with people we (half) know.... i reckon it will fill up quick, so might want to get in and sort some seats out straight away?

I got the £30 ones, so I suspect you might be right. Musical chairs, anyone?!

m1kee50 · Post by **m1kee50** » 10 Apr 2008, 04:30

Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:
MatthewS wrote:
Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote: Does anyone know if York Hall has a bar? Surely it does?

The tournament doesn't start until 9.30 so not sure what they're putting on before hand to keep us amused.

I was hoping for a Julius Francis belly dance.
are you in the unreserved section as well? might as well plot up with people we (half) know.... i reckon it will fill up quick, so might want to get in and sort some seats out straight away?
I got the £30 ones, so I suspect you might be right. Musical chairs, anyone?!

yep, thats us.... that said its not a MASSIVE venue, so doesnt really matter.....

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 10 Apr 2008, 04:40

MatthewS wrote:
Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:
MatthewS wrote: are you in the unreserved section as well? might as well plot up with people we (half) know.... i reckon it will fill up quick, so might want to get in and sort some seats out straight away?
I got the £30 ones, so I suspect you might be right. Musical chairs, anyone?!
yep, thats us.... that said its not a MASSIVE venue, so doesnt really matter.....

I've never been there before. Finally can tick it off my list. Only MSG left.

Dioufy · Post by **Dioufy** » 10 Apr 2008, 04:50

I might be going. If it's alright I wouldn't mind seeing a few of you for a laugh.

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 10 Apr 2008, 04:53

Basically, if anyone wants to meet up with me and Dirk drop me a mail and I'll give you my mobile number.

We have the £30 tickets, so as Matthew said it appears to be sit where you like, we can all sit together singing "Row row row your boat" and giving each other high five's.

m1kee50 · Post by **m1kee50** » 10 Apr 2008, 04:54

Dioufy wrote:I might be going. If it's alright I wouldn't mind seeing a few of you for a laugh.

Well shall we say for those of us who live/work in London, or who are getting up there early - the Shakespeare pub near the stattion, from about 6? then over the road to York Hall for 8? or if we arent bothered abut sitting up the front, we can mooch over there about quarter to 9?

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 10 Apr 2008, 05:18

The York Hall does have a bar but it gets really packed.

The Dundee Arms is opposite the venue.

chinny · Post by **chinny** » 10 Apr 2008, 07:56

Not going tomorrow myself but IMO the Approach Tavern is by far the best pub in Bethnal Green, 5 mins walk

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/ ... hnal_Green

m1kee50 · Post by **m1kee50** » 10 Apr 2008, 14:19

nice to see so much interest..... lol

Wales · Post by **Wales** » 10 Apr 2008, 15:53

watch emersons wondering hands, I'll say no more.

n1ebf · Post by **n1ebf** » 10 Apr 2008, 17:29

Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:Basically, if anyone wants to meet up with me and Dirk drop me a mail and I'll give you my mobile number.

We have the £30 tickets, so as Matthew said it appears to be sit where you like, we can all sit together singing "Row row row your boat" and giving each other high five's.

good laugh then a night in Southampton is it?

n1ebf · Post by **n1ebf** » 10 Apr 2008, 17:31

chinny wrote:Not going tomorrow myself but IMO the Approach Tavern is by far the best pub in Bethnal Green, 5 mins walk

http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/ ... hnal_Green

is that what the Blue Oyster was renamed then? 8)

Asterix · Post by **Asterix** » 10 Apr 2008, 17:37

These girls are the pre-fight entertainment: http://www.touch2wild.com/ :P

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 11 Apr 2008, 03:40

Wales wrote:watch emersons wondering hands, I'll say no more.

What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas, Sam!

Stocks · Post by **Stocks** » 11 Apr 2008, 04:08

Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:
MatthewS wrote:
Emerson Poncey Name Ghent wrote:I'm meeting Dirk at Bank at 7.30, so I reckon we'll be there by 8. Dirk has a better grasp of London than me, though.
well thats the drink fcuked then, unless we can get a bevy inside the gaff - ive not been to YH before
Does anyone know if York Hall has a bar? Surely it does?

The tournament doesn't start until 9.30 so not sure what they're putting on before hand to keep us amused.

I was hoping for a Julius Francis belly dance.

Yeah it dies, only a little one though

rhino222 · Post by **rhino222** » 11 Apr 2008, 05:20

the bar at the york hall is a bit of the old spit and sawdust, but its ok. there are a few drinking venues in the close proximity, one of which used to be run by charlie magri i have heard.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 11 Apr 2008, 06:06

The bar at the York Hall is awful, and is always populated by leery coke addled chavs in my experience.

When I went for the Thaxton fight it stank of vomit as well.

The Dundee arms is the traditional meeting spot, but is a pretty rank pub.

Poncey · Post by **Poncey** » 11 Apr 2008, 06:09

jamesmcdonnell wrote: When I went for the Thaxton fight it stank of vomit as well.

Sorry about that James, I couldn't find the toilet.

jamesmcdonnell · Post by **jamesmcdonnell** » 11 Apr 2008, 08:41

rhino222 wrote:the bar at the york hall is a bit of the old spit and sawdust, but its ok. there are a few drinking venues in the close proximity, one of which used to be run by charlie magri i have heard.

Yeah, he did run it for a spell.

kevin · Post by **kevin** » 11 Apr 2008, 11:11

Weigh-In pics are up

http://www.britishboxing.net/news_3334- ... ament.html