Anfield Sports Fan Tips
Anfield is a venue in or near Liverpool that is most often used for Soccer
What to expect from the Anfield crowd?
For the best atmosphere you want to be sitting in the middle-rear of the Kop because there is singing, chanting and the most famous stands where a lot of the fans (and celebrities) want to be.The atmosphere is most tense when long standing rivals Liverpool FC play Man United which can lead to tension among the more loyal supporters. As a football tourist you should avoid Man Utd colors of red and yellow in the stands, especially on match days.That being said, with the recent anti-hooliganism and anti-racism stance, Ansfield has become increasingly family friendly and is a great day out.If you are looking for a song or chant to join in with; one of the most popular is "You'll Never Walk Alone” and the words are:When you walk through a storm,Hold your head up high,And don't be afraid of the dark.At the end of a storm,There's a golden sky,And the sweet silver song of a lark.Walk on through the wind, Walk on through the rain,Though your dreams be tossed and blown.. Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart,And you'll never walk alone.......You'll never walk alone. Walk on, walk on, with hope in your heart,And you'll never walk alone.......You'll never walk alone.Also, if you are after gear or merchandise can be bought from the online store or the official stop on site based at the Kop. Buy your program in the ground or club store before the match so you have something to remember your day by.
Things to check out around Anfield?
Available to visit on the day is the interactive museum called "The Liverpool FC Story” which more recently involves the Steven Gerrard collection displaying memorabilia donated by the former captain. You can also see all of the European trophies on display as well as other silverware won by Liverpool football club. You can buy a combined "Museum & Meal” offer ticket that involves visiting the museum and enjoying 2 courses at the Boot Room Sports Café to finish off your day.Stadium tours are also available to get a guided view on the stadium along with new expanded areas, Klopp's dugout and the Director's Box. The Matchday tour is also an option when Liverpool are playing at home which takes approximately an hour and captures the atmosphere of the stadium when the home team is playing.If you are looking for the tourist experience during the spring or summer you can opt to get the city explorer bus to Anfield from The Albert Dock which is an open top tour bus that will give you a live historical tour on the way to the stadium.
Anfield seating?
Anfield has a capacity of around 54,000 thanks to the new expansion completed in the summer of 2016 and have been split into: Main stand, Anfield road, Kop, Centenary and Upper Main Stand. Unfortunately these aren't all created equal and It is important to note that there are around 400-500 restricted view seats at Anfield so pick wisely. Specifically, some in the main stand at the end of Anfield Road corner cannot see the goal at that end and at the opposite end some of the seats are restricted by the Kop roof.The best view of the game can be seen from the Main and Centenary stands which is also where the best atmosphere is. Season tickets for these areas are around £870 or £70 for Match day Premier League prices.If you are looking for a cheaper alternative, the main upper stand are around £9 on match day but wrap up warm as these can get quite blustery and they are furthest away.Note: There are also plenty of allocated disabled seating and access for disabled fans to book if necessary.
Best Insider tip at Anfield?
Even though before the game you are encouraged to buy all your merchandise beforehand, they actually stay open for an hour after the last whistle to allow you to shop in there with less of a queue.Also, if you are travelling a long way or have a lot of luggage that you don't want to take into the stadium with you, there is a baggage lock-up at Lime Street station that is under £5 that you can use.
Best Pubs around Anfield?
A frequently visited pub by locals and the most famous for the match day ritual is the Sandon. It has cheap ale prices, is around 1-2 minute walk from the stadium and is incredibly friendly. Fans visit before and after to enjoy the lead up and the result (and often drown their sorrows if needed) but there is always singing, a ton of people and a great meet up for local fans!Little tip: for big matches, 30 minutes before kickoff is the perfect time that people start leaving and buzzing ready for the match and they will sing down the road to the stadium!
How do I get to Anfield?
From Liverpool City Center, the 917 bus opposite Lime Street Station is the best option as this "express” service is tailored to shuttle to and from the stadium and is around a 10-15 minute journey. A return ticket for a group of 4 is around £12 and those under the age of 19 travel for just £1.If you are travelling further afield you need to look at getting to Lime Street Railway Station which is the mainline Liverpool station for those travelling regionally or nationally. Anfield is only 2 miles from the station so you could opt to walk on a nice day which should take around 40 minutes.Alternatively you can get a taxi for around £7-£10 from Liverpool city centre to the stadium or 3 hours before kick-off on match day you can join together for a taxibus service, allowing you to split the cost.For those looking to cycle, there is a free cycle hub service that allows bike drop off in the Stanley Park Car Park where you can have your bike secured using provided locks.
Best Food and Drink at Anfield?
The Boot Room Sports Café is available at the stadium if you are looking for a restaurant and offers a variety of food including steaks, burgers, pizza, grills, pasta and salad. It is a family restaurant and as it is inside the stadium there is no need to look for transport. It is definitely worth booking (especially for large groups or match days) because although it is open from 11am every day it is family friendly, shows live sports and is situated under the well-known Kop stand making it very popular.Alternatively, you can find kiosks in and around the stadium selling cold and hot food and drinks for all ages. You can expect a pint and pies at around £4 each and you should take ID with you just in case. There is also a junior fan kiosk specifically for younger members selling snacks and hot dogs specifically for the kids.You are not permitted to bring your own food other than small snacks and be warned that bags are searched at the entrance, although predominantly for weapons or contraband they will take the tops off of bottles on the way in if you are carrying them.
Best restaurants near Anfield?
The Georgie Porgy café is one of the local favorites for a pre or post match meal for the Liverpool FC fan! It offers eat-in and takeaway options and as it is less than 5 minutes away from Anfield it is easy to get too (especially if you have had a few beers too many at the match!). There can be long lines on match day afterwards and booking isn't an option but all food is freshly cooked and you are served quickly.You can order a range of wraps, jacket potatoes, cold or hot drinks, burgers, sandwiches and salads. If you go up in the morning you should definitely get breakfast here! Price wise it is really reasonable and you are looking at £5 for a burger and chips meal.