My first visit to Loftus Road

[qprathens]

Hello everyone!

I’m very happy to finally be a member of this forum (which I know and have read for many years) and I apologize in advance for my poor English (which I haven’t got the chance to practice for a while).

A lifelong fan of our Rs from Athens, Greece (an interesting story of how I became a QPR fan, but this will be the main theme of a future post!), a lover of the 2004 Ollie's team with Cook, Shittu, Furlong, Gallen, Birch, Gaz and so on, and delighted that in April I’ll be in Loftus Road for two (or three) matches. This will be my first time in W12, although I know many things about the culture, the area, etc., due to my love for the club over the last twenty-five years.

However, the reason for this post is that I’m preparing for my upcoming trip in W12 and I want to experience the most qpr experience I could get.

I would like to know your suggestions about which qpr places to go for a pint before the match (and after), from what time do people gather in the surrounding area, in which area of the stadium I should seat in order to have a proper atmosphere of what is like to be in Loftus Road, etc.

In a few words, how I should organize a proper QPR Saturday in W12!

[dan]

Can the mods pin this post please? I have the same questions and I’ll be heading back to Loftus Road in the next couple of years. I’m sure other out-of-towners would like to know this exact same info. I’m looking forward to some responses.

Welcome Greece!

[surreychad]

Hi, QPRATHENS! I tend to get to the area around 1pm for a 3pm kick off. If I am meeting friends I will head to either the
Queen Adelaide www.greeneking-pubs.co.uk/pubs/greater-london/queen-adelaide/?utm_source=g_places&utm_medium=locations&utm_campaign=UC_pubpage

or

The Green www.crafted-social.co.uk/green-shepherds-bush/food-and-drink?utm_source=gmb&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=menu

Both pubs are around a 10 min walk from the ground and classed as home team pubs. They do tend to get quite busy and you will need to show a home team ticket to gain entrance.

You can order food but again it can take a while, so suggest using one of the many many many chicken shops or take outs in the area.

There is a family area next to the stadium which is worth a visit if you are early, you do get the odd player in there occasionally.

If you want to meet players get to the ground around 12:30, the players use the Jack Tizard school to park in and will stop for photos and autographs.

You can also contact the club via the website and get a message on the screen at half time, its free and can be a good momento of the day.


Hope this helps, I also hope you are our lucky charm on the day!!!!

[rickyqpr]

Another popular QPR pub:
www.crownandsceptreshepherdsbush.co.uk/?utm_source=googlemybusiness&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=yext&utm_content=P117&y_source=1_MTIyMzcwMzMtNzE1LWxvY2F0aW9uLndlYnNpdGU%3D
The noisy part of the ground is 'R Bloick' - if you want to sing!
There is also the new standing area in the lower loft.
Hope you enjoy your trip and that the team delivers!

[dan]

Thanks guys! Needing a home ticket is good info. The last time I went, I just hopped off the tube and got my ticket at the gate. I assume digital passes are the order of the day at Loftus Road now?

[qprathens]

Cheers surreychad and rickyqpr for your valuable information!
Hope to be safe by then, and of course to see up close the wild thing Gaz before the match!