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Your choice of pre-match pint is somewhat limited as there are not many pubs for away fans near to the ground. One exception though is the Central on Barking Road. Most of theother pubs around the ground are quite partisan, and are for home supporters only. The Boleyn Pub on the corner near to the ground, plus the Greengate, Wine Bar andVillage pubsall on Barking Road should all be given a wide berth by away fans. Wetherspoon outlet called Millers Well which is opposite East Ham Town Hall is an option, though about a twenty minute walk away along Barking Road (although it may be an idea to travel to East Ham tube station before the game, go to the pub and then walk to the ground). Another good option is the Denmark Arms also on the Barking Road near the East Ham Town Hall; this is a large pub which shows all live footballgames.
Away fans may also be able to drink in the 'Duke Of Edinburgh' near to Upton Park Tube Station. Turn left out of the tube station and walk to the mini roundabout and it's on your right. There are also a few pie 'n' mash shops nearby (a traditional East End favourite). Turn right out of the tube station and just opposite is 'Duncans Pie nMash'. Don't be put off by the queue, because they don't hang about and serve you very quickly.
Away fans are housed in one end, in the lower tier of the relativelymodern Sir Trevor Brooking Stand. The usual allocation for away supporters is 2,200, but if demand requires, away fans can be allocated the whole of the lower tier of the North Stand, where up to 3,600 supporters can be accommodated.
The ground is compact, with the fans are seated close to the pitch. This coupled with the passionate support of the West Ham faithful can make for a vibrant atmosphere. However this can be intimidating for away supporters, so exercise caution around the ground. West Ham fans can still give a decent rendition of their club anthem 'I'm forever blowing bubbles....'. Inside the ground the Shire Foods Chicken Balti Pie' (2.60) is available and are highly recommended.
