Going to Wembley Stadium? Here’s Where To Eat, Drink and Stay

London is one of the best places in the world to see the biggest global stars live on stage.

We’ve created a group of posts looking at the most famous live music venues in London – and where you can eat, drink and visit nearby.

Having hosted some of the most famous gigs of all time, like Live Aid in 1985, Wembley Stadium rightly takes its place in the list.

Who can you see?

You know you have made it in music when you can shout out the famous words “Hello Wembley”.

Due to the sheer size of the venue, only the biggest names in music play here (Michael Jackson, Queen, Take That etc) – and the huge sets and lighting shows make it a spectacular experience.

Headline acts in 2015 include Foo Fighters, Ed Sheeran and AC/DC.

Sporting events on offer are the FA Cup semi-finals and final and the England football team’s home games. Rugby League and Union along with American Football games will also grace the turf.

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Capacity

The new Wembley reopened in 2007 and now has 90,000 seats. Its design means there are no obstructed views.

For concerts the pitch is covered by specially designed protective panels which means a maximum of 25,000 fans can stand and dance along to the music without damaging the hallowed turf.

FACT: Spanning 315 metres, the arch can be seen right across London ant it is the longest single span roof structure in the world.

What’s the sound like?

The acoustics change with the roof closed and the new design means you all sit in a single bowl rather than four separate stands – making for a more consistent sound and atmosphere.

The acoustics and sound systems were designed using computer modelling and crowd noise from the 1999 FA Cup Final and three blasts of white noise put out during the England v Poland game in 2000 – to get the right balance.

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Eating and drinking

There is little chance of going hungry at the Stadium as it has eight restaurants, 98 kitchens and 688 food and drink outlets. The venue also has 34 bars.

The guide prices for 2015 put the stadium price hot dogs around £4.40 while something like fish and chips is  c£7.80. A pint of Carlsberg is just under £5.

Some events let you take in a small quantity of food, but bottles and cans are not allowed and there is a strict ban on taking in alcohol.

FACT: It is estimated that during half time at a major game c40,000 pints of beer can be served up to thirsty fans.

Getting there

• Tube: Wembley Park Station: Jubilee & Metropolitan lines, Wembley Central Station: Bakerloo & London Overground. 
• Train: Wembley Stadium Station (Trains from Marylebone)
• Buses: Nos 18, 83, 92 and 224 serve the stadium
• Car: Official car park with limited space – book your space here.

Address: Wembley Stadium, Wembley, London HA9 0WS

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Staying there

We have put together a few hotels near Wembley Stadium for you to choose from as well as an additional option if you want to be closer to the centre of London.

Hotels nearby

Hilton London Wembley

Hilton Sky Bar and Roof Terrace

If you want to soak up the pre-gig atmosphere then this hotel offers views of Wembley from rooms as well as their roof bar and terrace. You can watch all the fans streaming up Wembley Way to the big game or concert.

This 4* hotel also has a indoor pool with great views if you fancy a dip before dancing the night away.

Holiday Inn London Wembley

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This is another 4* hotel within a goalkeepers kick of Wembley Stadium. Again it has an indoor pool and spa facilities to unwind in post-concert.

IBIS London Wembley

This is the cheapest option for staying right next to door to Wembley Stadium. The 3* star hotel is convenient, comfortable and has a bar and restaurant on site.

It also offers complimentary wifi throughout so you can upload your photos and update your status post-gig.

A central option

The Landmark London

Popular with musicians, if you want to bump into the stars you have just seen on stage, this 5* Hotel is a good bet. The likes of Katy Perry, Justin Timberlake and Jack Black have all stayed here.

The Landmark Hotel is only round the corner from Baker Street, which has the best transport links to Wembley as it intersects with the Metropolitan, Jubilee and Bakerloo. This means you can pick the least crowded train to head back on.

Down for a day? Here is what you can do near Wembley

The pitch (c) Wembley Stadium

Start with finding out more about the home of English Football by taking a behind-the-scenes tour of Wembley Stadium. You can follow in the footstep of famous footballers by cimbing the steps to the Royal Box and go and sit in the dug-out for the manager’s view of the pitch.

FACT: The old stadium had just 39 steps to negotiate to get a trophy, now when you visit you will have to clamber up 107.

The London Designer Outlet in Wembley Park has big-name store outlets offering deals than you can’t generally find on the High Street. Sports brands like Nike and Adidas are well represented and M&S, H&M and Superdry have outlets in the complex.

This is also the place to head for restaurants with Nandos, Ping Pong and Prezzo among the well-known chains with branches here.

If you are visiting with the kids, the leafy King Edward VII Park Wembley is a few minutes walk away. It holds a Green Flag Award has a playground and outdoor gym.

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Tell us about your Wembley Stadium experience

We would love to hear what you think about Wembley Stadium, so let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment below.

We’ve put together some other London gig guides see below:

• The O2
• Roundhouse
• Royal Albert Hall
• Wembley Arena

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