[Drinking] The Swan pre-match

[Weststander]

How early is early these days ? I arrived at the ground about 2 hours before KO a couple of weeks ago and the queue was still massive.

I thought the Dick’s Bar queue is a thing 3 hours before KO.

 

[Tim Over Whelmed]

Why not take him to Dicks Bar sponsored by Harvey’s which is real ale enough? Providing you get there early to avoid queuing. It’s comfortable and good atmosphere pre match. Anyway, that would be my preference. Enjoy the match!

The Mrs was concerned about Roma fans at Brighton Station, as I was travelling by train, so we delayed a trip to M&S at Holmbush and she dropped me at the ground around 5.30, I was so *&^%ed come Kick Off

 

[Hamilton]

What is the Swan like these days pre-match?

Not been for a few years but I'm taking my elderly father in law tonight, he likes a real ale or two, and would prefer to take him for a drink somewhere other than a packed concourse, ideally with a seat. Is it packed even if we get there early (approx. two hours prior to kick off)?

I think it's awful.

Beer is crap too.

It always feels like death warmed up in that godforsaken barn they have as well.

Just feels like the unfriendliest, dullest place on earth.

Maybe I've been on a bad day.

 

[BNthree]

We're parking at the Uni, so this could be an option. He's a relatively sprightly 88, but not sure the student union is quite his vibe...

There's very few students in there on match days!

 

[Greavsey]

There's very few students in there on match days!

were is it on the campus?

 

[dazzer6666]

Cross over to the Uni Student bar and its £4.00 a pint for most beers.

You’ll probably get ignored though

 

[Pogue Mahone]

Cross over to the Uni Student bar and its £4.00 a pint for most beers.

Shhh

 

[BNthree]

were is it on the campus?

I'm not going to get in trouble by posting here, sorry.

 

[Greavsey]

I'm not going to get in trouble by posting here, sorry.

ha ha no worries. Appreciate the need for a best kept secret. Think I've located it on google maps. Might see you at the speakeasy later!

 

[Guinness Boy]

Think @Guinness Boy is your oracle for this

I have been known to frequent it from time to time, though alternate with beers in town.

Seating varies match to match. Barn is cash only. Burgers are good.

 

[dazzer6666]

I thought the Dick’s Bar queue is a thing 3 hours before KO.

Wouldn’t know, never got to the ground for breakfast

 

[Justice]

were is it on the campus?

Ask any one who looks work shy

 

[Paulie Gualtieri]

Ask any one who looks work shy

I be surprised if are offensive coaches are mincing around outside on campus pre match, actually would I?

 

[zefarelly]

Cross over to the Uni Student bar and its £4.00 a pint for most beers.

Do 1980's SU cards still work?

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