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ALDERSHOT
A wide choice of ale awaits
the visitor to this military town on the Hampshire/Surrey borders.
Moreover the ground is very close to the station so there's no
excuse for not coming by train and therefore visiting a good number
of them!
Pick of the bunch arguably is the RED LION*(1) on the A323 Ash
Road, east of the town centre but less than half a mile from the
ground. A genuine free house with a landlord who supports independent
small breweries. No food available at match times however..
Another favourite for the ale drinker, where the food comes recommended,
is the DUKE OF YORK(2) on the Weybourne Rd (B3007). Those making
the trip (1 1/4 miles) to the Duke from the ground will be rewarded
with a traditional multi-roomed local (with nice basic public
bar) and a good range of guest beers, with Courage and London
Pride the regulars. 
The HOGSHEAD(3) on the Victoria Rd between the station and the
ground has the usual Whitbread beers and guests but you may also
find some interesting guests too and a good chance of something
from one of the local independents like Hogs Back.
Fans of Fullers' ales might well want to head for the ROYAL STAFF*(4),
(Mount Pleasant Rd, just off the High St via Redan Hill or Waterloo
Rd),a nicely restored Victorian pub with Fuller's ales in good
condition. If you have brought your young offspring to the game
there is a safe enclosed garden in which to put them. In the High
Street is the BEEHIVE (5) is now a Greene King pub with Smiles
best often on tap too. This is also a meeting place for 'Shots
fans so you may get some banter before the game.
Nearby, still in the High Street, the GOLDEN LION (6) has a football
connection as it is run by an ex-'Shots league player and erstwhile
captain, Joe Jopling.
The third GBG listed pub in town is the GARDEN GATE*(7) in Church
Lane East, about half a mile from the ground, a basic but friendly
local serving a range of Greene King ales and offering food.
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