Bar at Falmer Stadium

[The Large One]

This is true - you have to be a big chain bar with lots of bulk-buying power nowadays to cater for the student market. Students' Union bars are closing up and down the country because they simply cannot afford to compete.

Slightly different at Sussex surely? Their bars are way out of town.

 

[supaseagull]

I though the annexe had been scrapped? Either way a supporters bar at Falmer would be great!

You'd think so wouldn't you. HOwever, if it's anything like on here then after half an hour of standing in one place, someone would come along, steal your pint and your place and then explain that the reason why is because they've been supported the Albion for 100 years longer than you and that they've been to every game since year dot.

 

[Gully]

If it is done properly, decent food, good range of beers, maybe Albion themed memorabilia on the walls, etc, etc then it could be a gold-mine and attract people out of the city and surrounding area...but it would need to be really good!

 

[hart's shirt]

You'd think so wouldn't you. HOwever, if it's anything like on here then after half an hour of standing in one place, someone would come along, steal your pint and your place and then explain that the reason why is because they've been supported the Albion for 100 years longer than you and that they've been to every game since year dot.

True. It wouldn't be so much a hopfest as a binfest.

 

[supaseagull]

True. It wouldn't be so much a hopfest as a binfest.

...and every now & then you'd hear a cry of "fixtures"

 

[Dave the OAP]

Suppose the type of bar or pub you would ordinarily drink in in Brighton (or wherever) was built at Falmer Stadium, would you drink there at times other than on matchdays?

Bearing in mind that a Supporters' Bar is being planned for the Teletubbies Annexe, and that it is about the same distance from Falmer Station as, say, the Duke of Wellington or the Caxton Arms is from Brighton Station, and that some of the coffers would eventually find its way back to the club, would you make a point of stopping off there assuming (a) you were in the vicinity and (b) that it was open every day anyway?

Just curious, like.

goodness no

 

[Barrel of Fun]

As long as they serve proper Brighton beers, such as Fosters from a plastic cup, as opposed to that drain water produced in Lewes, then I am sure it will be a roaring success.

 

[supaseagull]

As long as they serve proper Brighton beers, such as Fosters from a plastic cup, as opposed to that drain water produced in Lewes, then I am sure it will be a roaring success.

Don't forget Sol with a lemon(instead of a lime because they run out) in the top for £4.

 

[Dave the OAP]

thinking about it, only if they start serving Tamplins or Watney's Red Barrel

 

[Barrel of Fun]

Don't forget Sol with a lemon(instead of a lime because they run out) in the top for £4.

Ahhh Sol. I had forgotten about that. Good shout.

 

[supaseagull]

Ahhh Sol. I had forgotten about that. Good shout.

Cheers - Yes Sol...the only alcoholic lager you drink to stay sober!

 

[Withdean Wanderer]

I wouldn't drink in it if it was full of pretencious knobs who frown on anyone who isn't drinking real ale, or if it was anything like the Brewery Tap on matchdays....

 

[Alfred the greatx]

Yes, Yes I would, but it will have to feel like a pub and not like a soulless barn.

 

[Jello]

probably drink local before hand but would go to supporters bar occasionaly. I'm more likely to pop in after the game for a couple to let the crowds die down.
If yje supporters bar had sky/santa and showed the lunchtime kick offs it would draw the crowds but I doubt a) they would want to and b) afford skys rates.

 

[turienzo's lovechild]

i'd definitely give it a substantial chance

it can be to brighton as the strawberry is to newcastle

(and by that i mean atleast ONE picture of phillipe albert on the wall)

 

[StoneGoldSober]

StoneGoldSober

any bar would be great,as long as its not full of hangers on and poets

 

[Notters]

i doubt it - unless it can match the ludicrous prices that student bars have to offer

Errrr, there aren't any bars at Brighton Uni falmer campus and it's not at all cheap in student bars these days.

 

[Scotty Mac]

Errrr, there aren't any bars at Brighton Uni falmer campus and it's not at all cheap in student bars these days.

thats MENTAL

a huge campus like that would surely be CRYING out for a bar - there must be one on the sussex uni campus

 

[Scotty Mac]

I wouldn't be so sure. Most of the cheap bars are often very tacky and boring, and would often find myself going in one of the more expensive pubs in Aber because they are generally a lot nicer.

If they get the decor right, and make it feel like a decent pub, then they could do very well.

when a student bar offers 90p a pint of strongbow on a monday night, i couldnt give a toss what the bar is like

having said that, we are pretty much SPOILED for su bars around here. one on every campus, and all of them have a bit of character and a generally good places to hang out

 

[Djmiles]

when a student bar offers 90p a pint of strongbow on a monday night, i couldnt give a toss what the bar is like

True, but you'll find some students want to get away from whore-infested, vomit-smelling hell holes occasionally. It's great if you want to get bladdered on a fiver, but by the end of my 3rd year at Uni I was quite content with going out for a few quiet ones in a decent pub away from the hustle and bustle of entirely student dominated pubs. The bar at the stadium could make a mint if they get it right.