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January 2025
Gunners Getaway Guides

“The atmosphere at the Emirates is amazing!”

January 2025
ArsenalLondon

Arsenal Women stars Steph Catley and Mariona Caldentey join club legends and lifelong supporters to bring you a top-dog locals’ guide to visiting the Emirates on matchday

January 2025

Plan your trip to the match

Stay

Whether you choose to stay in hipster Shoreditch, well-connected King’s Cross, or sightseeing-friendly central London, all of these great hotels are a quick Tube or Overground journey away from the Emirates.

Emirates Stadium

Closest Tube stations are Arsenal, Highbury & Islington and Finsbury Park

The Standard

Stylish King’s Cross stay with rooftop terrace and DJs

NoMad London

High-end Covent Garden hotel with great cocktails

Hyatt Regency Stratford

Savvy stay a short Overground from Highbury

Nhow London

Modern hotel with Shoreditch nightlife on hand

The Rokxy Townhouse

Design-led stay in easy reach from St Pancras

Eat

Multicultural, bustling and always lively, the Emirates’ surrounding neighbourhoods are home to brilliant pre- and post-game food options. From traditional London caffs to acclaimed Thai cuisine, here’s where to find our favourites.

Emirates Stadium

Pie kiosks, burger bars, schwarma stands and more are on hand for half-time

Café Beam

Bright brunch spot serving crowd-pleasing classics

Farang

No-frills, high-quality, award-winning Thai  

Dotori

Locally loved Korean food, walk-in only

Hope Worker’s Cafe

Acclaimed traditional working man’s caff

Salvation in Noodles

Tiny, authentic pho spot, serving all the noodles

Drink

Whether you prefer a quiet pint in an out-of-the-way bar or a pre-match meet up with a bigger crowd, the area around the Emirates has some of London’s best drinking spots. 

Emirates Stadium

55 fast-track beer lanes are available at kiosks for speedy drinks service

The Famous Cock Tavern

Friendly pub at Highbury & Islington station

The Bank of Friendship

Characterful Finsbury Park boozer with brilliant garden

The Woodbine

Warm and welcoming Irish bar close to the stadium

The Twelve Pins

Classic matchday mustering point at Finsbury Park

The Horatia

Live music pub on Holloway Road, with good food

Victoria Tavern

Lively Holloway Road local with a floor of retro games

Faltering Fullback

Finsbury Park favourite with big screens and beer garden

Highbury Library

Hip natural wine and vinyl-listening bar

The Highbury Barn

Bright, modern Highbury pub with leafy terrace

See

Get even more from your stadium trip by taking in a few of these football fan-friendly locations close to the Emirates. 

The Armoury at the Emirates Stadium

The official Arsenal FC store, always busy on matchdays 

Arsenal Museum

Also within the stadium and packed with trophies

Highbury Fields

Local park, perfect for a pre-match kickabout

Highbury Square

Historic location of Arsenal’s previous ground

JNF Haircutters

Barbers owned by an Arsenal-loving family