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Due to a number of pubs going out of business in the area around the ground, the choice for away fans is now rather limited. Harringey Irish club on the Pretoria Rd which is opposite White Hart Lane station normally welcomes away fans. It has two large bars showing Sky Sports, offers reasonably priced food When you get off the train at White Hart Lane, go straight out of the metal gates and walk straight down the road in front of you. After a couple of hundred yards there is a car park on the left hand side, and the social club is in there. There are always a few away fans in there, andkids are also allowed in there too.
The Elmhust on Lordship Lane, which is abouta ten minute walk away from the ground ia also worth considering. It islarge mock tudor style lookingpub with 4 or 5 Sky Sports screens. Home fans and away fans in colours mix there with out any problems. The Three Compasses which is situated in Queen Street (behind Middlesex University), which is a five minute walk from White Hart Lane Station is also a good choice.
It may be an idea to drink in Central London before the game and then take a train to White Hart Lane Station. There is a Wetherspoon outlet at Liverpool Street Station from where you get the train to White Hart Lane. If you decide to take the long walk from Seven Sisters tube station to the stadium, then there are a number of pubs along the way and most let in well behaved fans.
Away fans are housed in one corner of the ground in between the South & West Stands, where up to 2,900 supporters (if demand requires it) can be accommodated, in the lower and upper tiers. If you have a ticket for the upper tier then prepare yourself for quite a climb to reach the away area. You are though rewarded with a great view of the action from this section and the leg room is ample. The facilities in this newish stand are above average. On the downside there is little space between the away and home fans. As you would expect there is plenty of banter between the two, but the stewards tend to take a tougher line on the away support. A number of fans have been ejected from the ground, plus there are repeated warnings to away fans to remain seated.
One strange aspect of sitting in the upper tier is having the Police Control Box directly above you, where a number of uniformed faces can be seen peering down on the away fans.The delicious 'Football's Famous Chicken Balti Pie' (2.20) is available inside the ground. White Hart Lane is excellent and the atmosphere generally good, however it is wise to exercise caution around the ground and you may consider keeping colours covered.
