Where to Drink & Eat Before (and After) the Gig ๐๏ธ๐ป๐
Alright, you beautiful mosh gremlins โ the Linkin Park reunion is finally landing at Wembley Stadium, and itโs gonna be absolute scenes. Whether you’re screaming your lungs out to “Faint”, sobbing to “One More Light”, or just reliving your emo phase in full force (donโt lie, we see the eyeliner), this is gonna be one of the gigs of the year. ๐ญ๐ฅ
But before that first riff hits, you’ve gotta fuel up, find a pint, and maybe even squeeze in a cheeky post-gig nosh-up. Because thereโs nothing worse than being hangry halfway through “Numb”. So hereโs your ultimate pre and post-gig guide for all things food, booze, and mayhem around Wembley.
โฑ๏ธ THE FINAL COUNTDOWNโฆ
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Date: [Insert Date of Linkin Park Concert]
๐ Venue: Wembley Stadium, London
๐ Doors Open: Usually 5โ6pm โ but double-check your ticket or official listings.
๐ค Set Times: Not confirmed yet, but Linkin usually hits the stage around 8:30โ9pm.
๐บ WHERE TO DRINK BEFORE THE GIG โ PUBS, PINTS & PRE-MOSHING VIBES
๐ป 1. The Green Man โ The Fan Favourite
๐ Dagmar Avenue
This pub is the mosh pit warm-up zone. Expect a sea of Linkin Park shirts, crowd chants, and pints flowing like there’s no tomorrow. Itโs proper loud, proper fun, and absolutely rammed by 4pm. Get there early or prepare for a queue thatโs longer than a Dave Grohl drum solo.
Vibe: Festival beer garden energy
Price: Standard London pints
Pro Tip: Bring cash โ the card machines often give up when itโs busy.
๐บ 2. The White Horse โ Chill Before the Storm
๐ Wembley Park Blvd
If you fancy something a bit calmer, The White Horse is your โI need a pint but also a seatโ option. Itโs stylish, has plenty of beers on tap, and does great grub too.
Vibe: Grown-up gig-goer
Price: Slightly posher pint
Food?: Yes โ solid pub menu.
๐ 3. Boxpark Wembley โ The Chaos Hub
๐ Olympic Way
This is where things get loud, loose, and legendary. With DJs, street food, loads of booze, and even official gig pre-parties, Boxpark turns into a proper madhouse on gig day. Itโs also weatherproof (hallelujah), with screens, tables, and toilets.
Vibe: Rowdy and brilliant
Food?: Loads โ more on that below!
Diolch Level: Tidy AF
๐ธ 4. Studio 5ive โ Gig-Ready Glamour
๐ Troubadour Wembley Park Theatre
Want cocktails and chill before the screams? Head here. Itโs stylish, quieter, and perfect for those doing Wembley in boots instead of Vans. If youโre on a date or just too old for mosh pits, this is your spot.
Vibe: Swanky rockstar
Price: Cocktail-level
Seats?: Yup, and comfy too.
๐ WHERE TO EAT โ FEED THE BEAST BEFORE THE BEATS
๐ง Boxpark Wembley โ All the Options, None of the Fuss
Itโs basically a festival food court on steroids. Whether you’re vegan, gluten-free, or just want five types of fried chicken, youโll find it here. Some standouts include:
- Smoky Boys โ Burgers that slap.
- Boki Coffee โ If you need a caffeine hit.
- Baba Gโs โ Indian-style street food that’ll make you cry tears of joy (and spice).
Best Bit: You can grab a beer and a bao bun in one hand.
Downside: It gets PACKED. Go early.
๐ Fatburger & Buffaloโs โ American Excess, British Convenience
๐ Wembley Park Blvd
Burgers. Wings. Chips drowning in cheese. This place doesnโt mess about. Perfect pre-gig if youโve got a Chester-sized hunger.
Top Tip: Get the XL and share if you donโt want to hit the loos mid-set.
๐ฎ Las Iguanas โ Latin Heat Meets Gig Fuel
๐ Designer Outlet
Itโs got cocktails. Itโs got chimichangas. Itโs got happy hour. If your Linkin Park prep requires a few frozen daiquiris and spicy tacos, this is your destination.
Vibe: Loud, fun, slightly chaotic
Booking recommended: Hell yes, especially on gig nights.
๐ Frankie & Bennyโs โ The Nostalgia Nosh
๐ Designer Outlet
If you want something familiar, filling, and friendly, this 2000s classic serves up burgers, pastas, and that good old-school vibe โ just like when you first heard โIn the Endโ.
Bonus: Great for families and groups.
Warning: Itโll be rammed โ book it, butt.
๐ POST-GIG PLANS โ YOU SURVIVED, NOW WHAT?
๐ 1. Hilton Sky Bar โ The Rockstar Wrap-Up
๐ Hilton Wembley
Gigโs done. Youโre buzzing. Wanna soak it in like a proper legend? Head up to the Hilton rooftop bar. Stunning views of Wembley, comfy seating, and fancy cocktails โ itโs the VIP wind-down you deserve.
Entry: Might require being a guest. Or just walk in like you own the place.
Vibe: โI paid ยฃ200 for floor tickets and Iโm still classy.โ
๐ป 2. Back to Boxpark (If Youโre Not Done Yet)
Some nights, Boxpark stays open late, especially for big gigs. If the tunes are still thumping and your voice hasnโt fully died, join the afterparty here.
Drink of choice: Whatever gets served fastest.
Mosh pit potential: 6/10. Just donโt spill your pint.
๐ 3. Chicken Cottage or McDonaldโs โ The Real MVPs
Letโs be honest: nothing beats post-gig dirty food. Whether it’s a double cheeseburger at midnight or a box of spicy wings with zero shame, these late-night saviours will keep you going.
Maccies: Inside the Outlet
Chicken Cottage: Wembley Central
Calories: Donโt count after concerts
๐ GETTING IN AND OUT โ PLAN YOUR ESCAPE
๐ค๏ธ By Tube
- Wembley Park (Jubilee/Metropolitan) โ Closest to Stadium
- Wembley Central (Bakerloo/Overground) โ Decent fallback
- Wembley Stadium (Chiltern Railways) โ Handy but less frequent
๐ Last Tube Times
Usually around 12:15am โ donโt push it or youโll be sobbing at the bus stop singing “Leave Out All the Rest”
๐ Ubers & Taxis
Hella expensive after a gig โ expect ยฃ30+ even for short rides. If you’re planning to get one, book early or walk a bit away from the stadium before ordering.
๐ง GIG DAY CHECKLIST โ DONโT BE โNUMBโ WITH REGRET
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Phone fully charged (or a portable charger)
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Earplugs (yes, even for rock gigs โ protect ya lugs!)
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ID if youโre drinking
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Ticket downloaded & ready
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Eat something proper before the pints
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Screenshot your return travel plan
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Sing like itโs 2003 again
๐งก FINAL WORDS FROM THE RIFF REPORT
This ainโt just a gig โ itโs a celebration of survival, nostalgia, and proper tunes. Linkin Park at Wembley will go down in history, and youโll want to remember every moment (even if the photos are blurry and your throat’s in tatters).
So eat well, drink loud, and scream louder. Because nights like this? They donโt come round often.
See you in the pit. Weโll be the ones shouting โWhat the f** is wrong with me!?โ* with tears in our eyes and chips in our hands. ๐๐ญ๐ฅ
