Stevo985 Posted December 20, 2021 VT Supporter Share Posted December 20, 2021 I was too busy drinking shots and jagerbombs to sample the beers unfortunately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milfner Posted December 20, 2021 Share Posted December 20, 2021 18 hours ago, villa4europe said: For me it's more about the way they prepare it, the small chilled glass, sprayed with cold water, ice cold beer, drank before it gets anywhere near warm and then on to the next one before you notice the thirst, makes the whole thing refreshing and easy to drink and for me personally it comes with no hangover, it's a party beer that you can throw down your neck all day How that translates to a bar in brum ive no idea, its OK in bottles poured yourself but loses something, that would go for all of the beers they have, the chilled glass and splash of cold water makes a massive difference Great post. Half pints are perfect, in fact I think they were 200ml. Its 100% the best beer I've had. Get battered and no hangover, what more could you want! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troglodyte Posted February 27, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted February 27, 2022 My brother is having his stag in Brum in a few weeks. Any recommendations for things to do based in and around the city? I'm relatively familiar from the odd ocassion we've driven in to spend a bit of time before/after Villa games and from one or two other visits, but there's probably a lot I'm not aware of and it's a good 3+ years since I was last there. We're pretty covered in terms of drinking (including from suggestions above - thanks!) but is there anything activity wise or in general that would be worth doing, especially in the day? Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted February 27, 2022 Share Posted February 27, 2022 Where are you all from? 1 night or 2? Personally I'd stay the **** away from Broad Street as the golden rule Go for a day in the jewellery Quarter as there are some great pubs and then depending on how menly men you are there's also a really good cocktail tour you can do yourself (places like the button factory) then see what's on at the jam House (but they might not like a stag group and last time I went they still had at least a bit of a dress code) Or head for around colmore row / bennets Hill area of the centre where there are some great pubs like the joint stock but then also some cheaper places like the spoons and tracadero (which are shite tbh) then later on the night lost and found and cosy club then maybe walk round to post office vaults and be at one, if you want to show off to out of towners take them to baccus bar but that's busy on the night Or if its your thing - and it is mine - no matter where you drink in the city the night ends in snobs 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 2, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted March 2, 2022 (edited) On 27/02/2022 at 09:14, Troglodyte said: My brother is having his stag in Brum in a few weeks. Any recommendations for things to do based in and around the city? I'm relatively familiar from the odd ocassion we've driven in to spend a bit of time before/after Villa games and from one or two other visits, but there's probably a lot I'm not aware of and it's a good 3+ years since I was last there. We're pretty covered in terms of drinking (including from suggestions above - thanks!) but is there anything activity wise or in general that would be worth doing, especially in the day? Cheers If you're after an activity then I'd suggest look at Digbeth. There are loads of activity bars that have popped up there. Basically sports/games coupled with bars and food. They're good fun. Some suggestions Ghetto Golf - mini golf. Basically set in a warehouse with a cool/funny course, music, drinks etc NQ64 - bar in the custard factory. Basically an arcade, but with a bar. Very cool and pretty reasonable prices for games Dropshot - table tennis bar (not been here myself) The Floodgate - tabletop golf, batting cages, curling Chance and Counters - Boardgames, if that's your thing Flight Club - darts (this one isn't actually in Digbeth, it's on Temple Street more in the centre of brum. But similar thing. They do bottomless brunches coupled with darts. Good fun) I think they've just opened a cricket one in Digbeth too but I've not been However my number 1 recommendation for that sort of thing would be Roxy Ballroom in Digbeth They have bowling, beer pong, table tennis, pool and shuffleboard. They serve decent beers and pretty good food (mostly pizza) The way they do the bookings is so you can book a whole day. So like an hour of pool followed by a couple of games of bowling then some beer pong etc. And you book it all in advance so no danger of not being able to do what you want. I've done a couple of days there with some lads and it's good fun. Seems like it would be a great shout for the day time on a stag do. It does book up quite a lot though so I'd get on it as soon as you can if you're interested There's also go karting in Digbeth if you wanted something bit more stag traditional. Go Karting followed by an activity bar could be a pretty good day Edited March 3, 2022 by Stevo985 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted March 2, 2022 VT Supporter Share Posted March 2, 2022 On 27/02/2022 at 09:53, villa4europe said: Personally I'd stay the **** away from Broad Street as the golden rule Oh and I can't emphasise enough how important this is. Brindley Place should be as close as you get to Broad Street 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted January 25, 2023 Share Posted January 25, 2023 Can anyone recommend a hotel close to Villa Park, accessed preferably by a single train from Witton. Seeing Springsteen in the summer and will be having a drink so going for a hotel option, is city centre the best option (if it is I know of hotels there) or is there somewhere else served by the trains running from witton? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robby b Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 On 25/01/2023 at 13:47, Seat68 said: Can anyone recommend a hotel close to Villa Park, accessed preferably by a single train from Witton. Seeing Springsteen in the summer and will be having a drink so going for a hotel option, is city centre the best option (if it is I know of hotels there) or is there somewhere else served by the trains running from witton? Is that lovely old Holte pub right in front of Villa Park not a hotel as well? I've no idea, just a thought. I've never been inside it but it looks really nice on the outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stevo985 Posted February 27, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted February 27, 2023 (edited) On 25/01/2023 at 16:47, Seat68 said: Can anyone recommend a hotel close to Villa Park, accessed preferably by a single train from Witton. Seeing Springsteen in the summer and will be having a drink so going for a hotel option, is city centre the best option (if it is I know of hotels there) or is there somewhere else served by the trains running from witton? Does it have to be Witton or will Aston do? Sutton Coldfield and Lichfield are both on the same line as Aston if you don't want to be in the city centre. I've not used hotels in either area but I would think they'd be fine. Even a taxi to/from Sutton from VP won't be much. £15 I'd guess There's one called The Townhouse in Sutton which is a 2 minute walk from the station that looks quite nice, but probably worth looking at reviews Edited February 27, 2023 by Stevo985 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 On 25/01/2023 at 16:47, Seat68 said: Can anyone recommend a hotel close to Villa Park, accessed preferably by a single train from Witton. Seeing Springsteen in the summer and will be having a drink so going for a hotel option, is city centre the best option (if it is I know of hotels there) or is there somewhere else served by the trains running from witton? The holiday inn at star city looks ok. I haven't stayed but I have used their free parking a number of times for villa matches. Very easy to get to. Not much to do around there so depends on what you are looking for really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted February 28, 2023 Share Posted February 28, 2023 10 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: The holiday inn at star city looks ok. I haven't stayed but I have used their free parking a number of times for villa matches. Very easy to get to. Not much to do around there so depends on what you are looking for really. Not that I am one to do down the beautiful old world environs of Star City, and thank you, but I may try Lichfield 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted March 17, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted March 17, 2023 On 25/01/2023 at 16:47, Seat68 said: Can anyone recommend a hotel close to Villa Park, accessed preferably by a single train from Witton. Seeing Springsteen in the summer and will be having a drink so going for a hotel option, is city centre the best option (if it is I know of hotels there) or is there somewhere else served by the trains running from witton? Why not stay at The Aston Tavern? https://astontavern.co.uk/ Or the Aston Social though I suspect this is more functional http://theastoninn.co.uk/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted April 17, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted April 17, 2023 If one is planning ahead for an autumn trip to Brum for a Villa match, are there certain ranges of dates when one could be reasonably sure a match would take place -- Saturday and Sundays in October, for example? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tegis Posted April 17, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) 5 hours ago, Marka Ragnos said: If one is planning ahead for an autumn trip to Brum for a Villa match, are there certain ranges of dates when one could be reasonably sure a match would take place -- Saturday and Sundays in October, for example? You should be pretty safe but games being moved to Monday is always a risk. The entire Swedish Villans trip (about 60 people back then) got turned on its head with such a move a few years back. Be prepared to add hotel-nights and have a flexible airline-ticket. Also, if you are not already, make sure to be a member of your most local Lions-club as they can get tickets for you. Sold out games are getting more and more prevalent. Or buy yourself a claret membership for earlier access than general sale Edited April 17, 2023 by Tegis hspelliing 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
villa4europe Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 7 hours ago, Marka Ragnos said: If one is planning ahead for an autumn trip to Brum for a Villa match, are there certain ranges of dates when one could be reasonably sure a match would take place -- Saturday and Sundays in October, for example? Check the international break, england play on the 13th and 17th of October so that week will be out 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wainy316 Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 7 hours ago, Marka Ragnos said: If one is planning ahead for an autumn trip to Brum for a Villa match, are there certain ranges of dates when one could be reasonably sure a match would take place -- Saturday and Sundays in October, for example? Well I'd definitely wait until June to see when we'll be home or away on which weekend unless your planning an extended period of time over here? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 There is an international break in October. Think it's the 9th to 17th of October. Obviously don't go then. The fixtures for 23-24 will come out on the 15th of June. However what the fixture list is and what actually pans out as usually fairly different. Esp if we qualify for Europe. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marka Ragnos Posted April 17, 2023 VT Supporter Share Posted April 17, 2023 Incredibly helpful, all! Thank you all so much! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Demitri_C Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 Ive noticed the prices to brum near new street have got so expensive compared to when i use to come pre covid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xann Posted May 1, 2023 Share Posted May 1, 2023 1 hour ago, Demitri_C said: Ive noticed the prices to brum near new street have got so expensive compared to when i use to come pre covid The line's been f***ed for days too. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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