Tottenham Hotspur Stadium away guide

Tottenham Hotspur Stadium sits in north London, so there is no hub-and-train detour to plan: reach London by direct flight, train or coach from anywhere in the UK, then take the Victoria line to Seven Sisters or the Overground to White Hart Lane, both a short bus or walk from the ground (Spurs). Away fans sit in the north-east corner lower tier, up to 3,000 for Premier League matches (Football Ground Guide).

Fast facts

Getting there from the UK

London is the destination, not a place you fly near, so there is no fly-to-a-hub-and-train-across step: London is the hub. The real choice is from the North, where you weigh a quick, dearer train against a slow, cheap coach. From Manchester there is no point flying, the direct Euston train beats it door to door. Once in London it is the Victoria line or Overground up to the ground.

Getting there from central London and airports

Four stations serve the stadium: White Hart Lane, Northumberland Park, Tottenham Hale and Seven Sisters, covering London Underground, London Overground and Greater Anglia services (Spurs).

From central London, take the Victoria line to Seven Sisters or Tottenham Hale, then a bus or short walk to the ground. Otherwise travel to Liverpool Street, reachable via the Elizabeth, Circle and Metropolitan lines, then take the Overground north to White Hart Lane or Greater Anglia to Northumberland Park (Spurs).

Flying in, Stansted has the cleanest run: Greater Anglia to Tottenham Hale, then one stop or a bus to the ground. Luton feeds into Thameslink for St Pancras, and Heathrow, Gatwick, City and Southend all connect through central London to the Victoria line. London takes direct flights from every UK regional airport, so most away fans travelling any distance will fly or train straight into the capital rather than route through a hub.

Free pre-booked shuttle buses run from Alexandra Palace (Great Northern) and Wood Green (Piccadilly line), operating three hours before and two hours after the match (Spurs). There is no public car park and the stadium sits inside a large Controlled Parking Zone, so driving is not advised (Spurs).

Nearest station and walking time

White Hart Lane on the Overground, from Liverpool Street, Enfield Town or Cheshunt, is the closest station, roughly a 5-minute walk west of the ground, with extra matchday services (Spurs).

Away supporters are directed to Northumberland Park station, served by Greater Anglia, about a 10-minute walk on the away-fans side of the ground (Football Ground Guide).

Seven Sisters on the Victoria line is the nearest Underground stop, roughly a 30 to 35 minute walk, so most fans take a connecting bus or train (Football Ground Guide).

Where to stay

Most away fans base themselves in central London rather than in Tottenham itself, which is residential and short on hotels. Kings Cross and Liverpool Street are the obvious picks: both sit on direct lines north to the ground and both have plenty of pubs for before and after. Stay near a Victoria line stop (Seven Sisters, Finsbury Park, Kings Cross) and the journey up is 20 minutes.

Inside the stadium and allocation

The away section is the lower tier of the north-east corner, holding up to 3,000 for Premier League matches. For domestic cup ties this can expand to around 9,000 across all three tiers (Football Ground Guide).

Entry is via a security cordon at Gate 11, where tickets are checked, followed by an airport-style metal detector and a pat-down search (Football Ground Guide). Step-free away access is via Entrance 11a, with an accessible lift from street level (Spurs).

Only clear carrier bags up to 30cm x 30cm, or personal bags A4-sized or smaller at a maximum of 21cm x 30cm, are permitted, subject to search. There are no bag-drop facilities, and the stadium is cashless throughout, card only for food and drink (Football Ground Guide).

The away section is close to the pitch with good legroom and views, but the high roof above the corner can make it hard for visiting fans to make themselves heard. Standing rails are fitted in the away area, and evening fixtures feature a pre-match light show (Football Ground Guide).

Where to drink

Tottenham polices its pubs hard on matchdays and most local ones run home-fans-only, so pick your spot or drink in town before you travel up. A pint in the ground is about £5.10 for the standard draught, with Beavertown craft nearer £7.50 (Planet Football, Football Ground Guide).

• The Beehive, High Road: Victorian pub with a big beer garden and outdoor screens, one of the few that openly welcomes both sets of fans (The Boy Hotspur).
• The Antwerp Arms, near Bruce Castle Park: Tottenham's oldest community pub, fan-owned, real ales, family-friendly and generally relaxed about away support (Football Ground Guide).
• Beavertown Taproom, inside the stadium: opens on matchdays with the full beer range and small bites, the safe bet if the local pubs are shut to you (Football Ground Guide).
• True Craft, Tottenham High Road: stone-baked pizza and local craft beer in a laid-back room, busy with Spurs fans but low on aggro (Football Ground Guide).
• Kings Cross and Liverpool Street, central London: the standard away-fan plan is to drink here first, since both have direct trains up to the ground and no matchday lockout.

Avoid The Bricklayers Arms, a Spurs-memorabilia pub that is heavily home and steward-controlled on matchdays. Keep colours discreet on the walk from the station and you will be fine (The Boy Hotspur).

Where to eat

Tottenham High Road is thick with cheap eats, and the local dish to try is proper pie and mash with liquor, the north and east London working-class classic. A salt beef bagel from Brick Lane on the way through town is the other London staple worth the detour (Football Ground Guide).

• Chicken Town, Tottenham Green: ethically sourced fried chicken in a converted fire station, a cut above the usual takeaway, quick and cheap (Football Ground Guide).
• Chuku's, near Seven Sisters: Nigerian tapas about 15 minutes from the ground, a good sit-down before or after, book ahead on matchdays (Football Ground Guide).
• San Marco, near the stadium: long-established Italian, unfussy and noticeably calmer than the pubs, good for a proper meal (Football Ground Guide).
• Chick 'n' Sours, Tottenham: Asian-style fried chicken and cocktails, handy for small groups (Football Ground Guide).
• True Craft: as above, the pizzas are a solid full meal, not just a drinking stop.
• The chains, High Road: McDonald's, Burger King, KFC and Taco Bell are all along the strip if you just want something fast before kick-off.

What to do

If you make a day or two of it, London is one of the great sightseeing cities and most of the big museums are free (Visit London).

• British Museum: the Rosetta Stone, Egyptian mummies and the Parthenon sculptures, free entry, Bloomsbury (Visit London).
• Tower of London: the Crown Jewels, a thousand years of history and the Beefeaters, on the river by Tower Bridge (Visit London).
• Westminster and the South Bank: Big Ben, Westminster Abbey and the Houses of Parliament on one side, the London Eye and the river walk on the other.
• Borough Market: London's best food market, near London Bridge, ideal for a graze before you head north.
• Natural History Museum and the V&A: two more free world-class collections, side by side in South Kensington.
• Camden Market: street food, vintage stalls and live music, an easy Northern line hop from the centre.
• Buckingham Palace and the Royal Parks: the palace, the guard, and Hyde Park or St James's Park for a breather between the tourist stops.

Common questions

How do I get from the airport to Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?

It depends which of London's six airports you land at. Stansted is the smoothest: Greater Anglia runs straight to Tottenham Hale, a short bus or walk from the ground. Luton uses Thameslink to St Pancras, then the Victoria line to Seven Sisters. Heathrow, Gatwick, City and Southend all connect through central London onto the same Victoria line (Spurs).

Which airport should I fly to for a Spurs away game, and is there a hub?

London itself is the hub, so there is no fly-somewhere-else-and-train-across step. Every UK regional airport has direct flights into one of London's six airports. Stansted and Luton are closest to north London, but any of them work. Fans coming from the Midlands or the North will usually find the train just as fast door to door (Spurs).

Where do away fans sit at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium?

Away supporters are housed in the lower tier of the north-east corner. The view and legroom are good and you are close to the pitch, though the high roof over the corner can swallow the noise you make (Football Ground Guide).

What is the away allocation?

Up to 3,000 for a standard Premier League fixture. For domestic cup ties the away section can be extended across all three tiers of the corner, taking the allocation to around 9,000 (Football Ground Guide).

What time should I arrive?

Give yourself plenty of time. Entry runs through a security cordon at Gate 11 with metal detectors and a pat-down search, and queues build close to kick-off. Arriving 60 to 90 minutes early clears the search, gets you a drink in the concourse and avoids the crush at the turnstiles (Football Ground Guide).

Can I drink inside the ground?

Yes. The away concourse has bars, including Beavertown, and the stadium is known for the longest bar in Europe. It is cashless, so bring a card. Standard draught is around £5.10 and craft options run to about £7.50 (Planet Football, Football Ground Guide).

How much is a pint near the stadium?

Inside the ground it is about £5.10 for the standard pint, one of the mid-range prices in the Premier League, with craft beer nearer £7.50. Local pubs are broadly similar. Note that most nearby pubs run home-fans-only on matchdays (Planet Football).

Is Tottenham safe for away fans?

Yes, with the usual matchday sense. The area is heavily policed and stewarded on matchdays, which is why so many pubs are home-only. Keep colours low-key on the walk from the station, stick to the away-friendly pubs or drink in central London first, and you will have no trouble (The Boy Hotspur).

Which pubs are away-friendly and which should I avoid?

The Beehive on the High Road and the fan-owned Antwerp Arms both welcome away support, and the Beavertown Taproom inside the ground is always open to you. Avoid the Bricklayers Arms, which is a home stronghold. If in doubt, drink around Kings Cross or Liverpool Street and travel up (The Boy Hotspur, Football Ground Guide).

Does my match ticket include free local transport?

No. Unlike some European fixtures, a London match ticket does not cover travel. Pay by Oyster or contactless. The daily fare cap for Zones 1 to 3, which covers Tottenham, is about £10.50, so once you hit that, extra journeys that day are free (London Drum, TfL).

Can I drive and park at the stadium?

No. There is no public car park and the stadium sits inside a large Controlled Parking Zone, so driving is not advised. Use the trains, Tube or the free pre-booked shuttles from Alexandra Palace and Wood Green (Spurs).

How far is the stadium from central London, and where should I stay?

Tottenham is in Zone 3 in north London, about 20 to 30 minutes by Tube from the centre. Most away fans stay centrally rather than in Tottenham, which is residential. Kings Cross and Liverpool Street are the smart bases, both with direct trains up to the ground and no shortage of pubs.

Is the stadium cashless, and what can I bring in?

It is fully cashless, card only for everything inside. On bags, only clear carriers up to 30cm x 30cm, or personal bags A4-sized or smaller (21cm x 30cm), are allowed, subject to search, and there is no bag drop, so travel light (Football Ground Guide).