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Party Earth Review Down squiggling North End Road and the no man’s land between Kensington and Fulham lies The Goose, a haunt for aging regulars, budgeted drinkers, and a boat-load of soccer fans on game days. The venue appears... ... read full review
248 North End Road
London SW6 1NL
Overground, District Lines: West Brompton
020 7385 1643
M–Th 11am–11pm, F–Sa 11am–midnight, Su noon–11pm
Fulham, London –
Down squiggling North End Road and the no man’s land between Kensington and Fulham lies The Goose, a haunt for aging regulars, budgeted drinkers, and a boat-load of soccer fans on game days.
The venue appears bright and airy at first glance, with potted plants flanking both sides of the cream corner building and a large golden goose hung high above the door. But inside, this bird shows its true colors: gritty, fading burgundy walls, chipped hardwood, and an authentic hard-boiled feel thanks to throngs of old and boiled Fulhamites.
Indeed, many patrons are regulars with graying hair and tobacco-stained teeth who have been coming here for years, if not decades, while the rest are a diverse selection of mostly locals in all shapes, sizes, and colors drawn by cheap prices and a wholly unpretentious vibe.
Pints start at just a couple pounds, basic cocktails aren’t much more, and English classics from the extensive menu make it possible for two people to fill up for £6.45.
Big groups who want to expand their bellies on the cheap keep this spacious joint in business, as do giggling college kids who pile in for the occasional Saturday karaoke and madcap footie fans who pack every nook and cranny during a match at nearby Stamford Bridge stadium.
Perfect for those who don’t want any fuss with their fun, The Goose is a wallet-friendly find that really might be golden after all.
Young students, soccer fans, blue-collar Joes, budget-minded boozers, packs of college kids, and old fogie regulars, 18 to 50s+.
Several flat-screens tuned to sports, with local soccer being the obvious favorite.
Karaoke on some Saturdays with a DJ from 9pm.
Traditional English pub menu including burgers, steaks, pies, sandwiches, and nachos. Breakfast items available Saturdays until noon. Traditional roast all day on Sundays.
Free Wi-Fi.
Outdoor garden patio.
Breakfast £2–£4, starters £3–£8.50, meals £4–£7.50. Sunday roast £5.50. Beer £2.50–£3.50, wine £2.50–£4/glass or £7.50–£15/bottle, cocktails £4–£7.50.
Anything goes, though Chelsea jerseys are the norm on game days.
Anytime for a cheap buzz, Saturdays for occasional karaoke, or during Chelsea and Fulham games to revel in the unhinged masses.
Famous Three Kings (171 North End Road) isn’t quite as cheap, but is still budget friendly and consistently wins Best Sports Pub polls in London…perhaps because this cavernous shrine to sports has enough TVs to satisfy almost anyone’s game-viewing aspirations.