Newcastle United fans sink 40,000 pints in London over Carabao Cup weekend
by David Huntley · ChronicleLiveNewcastle United fans sank a massive 40,000 pints in London over the Carabao Cup weekend.
There'll surely be a good few sore heads today after Newcastle's historic cup win on Sunday, especially those who travelled down south for the match. According to pub company, Stonegate Group, Toon fans went through a massive 40,000 pints across eight dedicated fan zones in the capital.
Fans were in a celebratory mood as Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United beat Arne Slot’s Liverpool in the Carabao Cup Final at Wembley Stadium. Newcastle lifted their first major trophy since 1955, with goals from Dan Burn and Aleksander Isak sealing the win.
The eight Newcastle fan zones saw thousands in attendance with Newcastle flags and decorations draped everywhere. Sports Bar and Grill Marylebone alone saw 8,000 pints sank as the Toon Army made themselves known, with songs and partying going on late into the night.
A dedicated playlist, curated by Newcastle fans, played famous anthems throughout the weekend, fuelling the ultimate party atmosphere ahead of the big game. Stephen Cooper, head of marketing at Social Pub & Kitchen, said: “We’d like to congratulate Newcastle United on winning a cup final that will live long in the memory for years to come!
“We had packed houses across our pubs, once again showing how passionate Geordies are about their team and it has been a privilege for us to host fans of the Magpies, who brought the party atmosphere to the capital. From bottomless brunches to our limited-edition Shamrock Shandy and Guinness Burger, there's something for all to enjoy in our venues."
The participating venues that Geordies took over were:
- Sports Bar and Grill Marylebone
- Sports Bar and Grill Old Street
- Sports Bar and Grill Canary Wharf
- The Coach House
- The Three Lanterns
- Bay & Bracket
- The Long Acre
- The Bridge Tap
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