Got a stag trip lined up for June (not mine). There’ll be ten 40-something blokes heading for Bath on a Friday afternoon just ready for the evening session. Saturday we’ll be at Bath races then looking for somewhere to watch the England v USA World Cup game. I’ve been to quite a few pubs in Bath but none stand out as big football pubs. We’re staying at the aptly named Pratt’s Hotel on South Parade near the train station so somewhere not too far from there would be ideal.

I was thinking of the Ram behind the station or the Pig & Fiddle, maybe Lambrettas on North Parade or the Bell up Walcot St. as pubs that might be suitable. Can anyone recommend one of those or suggest any other with a decent atmosphere that’s big and welcoming enough to accommodate a group of ten drunken blokes on what is probably going to be a busy night. Real ale would be an advantage, although most of the party will be satisfied with the amber stuff.

Thanks