I have a friend coming from away to watch sheffield wednesday (as a supporter of the other team). He wants to go to a pub beforehand but doesn't want any trouble... any recommendations for a quiet Sat afternoon drink before the match as an away supporter?

New Barrack Tavern on Penistone Road. Great pub any time, but as an away fan going to Hillsborough I've always found it convenient and welcoming enough. You're looking at 15-20 minutes walk to the ground, but the advantage of that is that it doesn't get really rammed and you can actually get served. Plenty of Wednesday fans go in there but I've never felt uncomfortable as an away fan.

Well try to avoid pubs deep in the Hillsborough area.... where's your mate coming from and will he be wearing the oppositions shirt????

Try pubs in Malin Bridge, not as nice as some pubs down Hillsborough but you'll not find many wednesday fans or as many violent/stupid ones.

Have a drink in town and get the tram to hillsborough.

I've been to Wednesday twice as an away fan this season and went to the Horse & Jockey both times. Seemed friendly enough, no hint of trouble.

Originally posted by badger
I've been to Wednesday twice as an away fan this season

So so sorry to hear that, i feel your pain!!

Originally posted by lazyfish
New Barrack Tavern on Penistone Road. Great pub any time, but as an away fan going to Hillsborough I've always found it convenient and welcoming enough. You're looking at 15-20 minutes walk to the ground, but the advantage of that is that it doesn't get really rammed and you can actually get served. Plenty of Wednesday fans go in there but I've never felt uncomfortable as an away fan.

seconded

Thanks for advice... they ended up going to the Railway just cos it was quite near to park and walk to grounds. Terrible time had by all apparently as their team was the pits!
Still nice to hear SW won!