The Coal Hole

[belton rover]

I’m in London for the England game and I happened upon a pub called the Coal Hole. I didn’t go in but seem to remember a Rovers connection. Does anyone know if that’s still the case? I might pop in if so.

[acacia94]

Dont think there's a real Rovers connection Belton ie. Alick was working the Coal Hole snug bar late 70's. It was just a handy central London pub for anybody working Covent Garden West End way and I think there was some regular meetings at one bit. Its not a bad pub but seem to remember it being Sam Smiths and I think had that range of rubbish lagers. If you drink lager like....

[Welling Rover]

Used to meet up once a month with one or two fellow supporters until I retired and moved back home. It's a Nickolsons pub and had some good beers in.

[belton rover]

Thanks Acacia, Welling… I’ll give it a miss then!

[idler]

I went in a few times on week-ends away and it was always good cask ale.

[acacia94]

Sorry lads if I got the wrong brewery.
I used to work around the corner and always thought good old London boozer but not great on the amber.
Pays getting the facts right.

[BobG]

There was a sort of unofficial London Branch where folks went to that pub for a natter and some beer. Never formally arranged but a recognised place in London for Rovers supporters to go. Haven't heard of it though in years now.

BobG

[BiargeBob]

Streatham Dave might know more. This from 2011.

https://www.drfc-vsc.co.uk/index.php?topic=166167.msg166167#msg166167

[DonnyAps]

There used to be about half dozen if us go in there first Thursday of every month, and before games in London. Good times with good lads, remember 1 night quite drunk talking with Sir Ian McKellan about Donny and DRFC.