Nogbad the Bad Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 We've still got a number of good pubs around AG. I've never understood why anyone would prefer to drink in the ground. Support your local pub, you'll be sorry when it's gone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Just now, Carey 6 said: There’s about 10 of us that leave the pub at 2.15 to have one in the concourse before the match, I think we’ll be changing from that routine! We were using the sports bar for a few seasons, but the lack of seating has seen us decamp back to various pubs, Sports Bar still remains an option for midweek games, but I can see that being less popular going forward. Two quid change from a twenty for a four drink round... I'll give that a swerve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiderEyed Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Been in Durham recently and visited a pub called the Cricketers Arms. 1.50 a pint. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AshtonGreat Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Charging a fiver a pint, only for the team to serve up that sh*te. The club should be embarrassed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rees2301 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Last couple of seasons we've been using Sports Bar or Thatchers Bar if weather ok. Couldnt believe the price hike and poor service due to low staffing. If thats a sign of things to come then it's back to the pub pre-match for us. They've also changed the lager from Fosters to Heineken, which no doubt is because they buy it in cheaper, and then apply massive increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miah Dennehy Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 44 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: If the local pubs were priced in a similar way to the club, you could understand it, bit it almost feels like we were unknowingly on the receiving end of a few years if outlandish discounting and now the club believe people are in a new routine, they are hiking up the prices. That is pretty much how capitalism works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Anyone in the pub trade know what the mark up is in a pint? Are the margins thin or is a case of squeezing more out of an already decent margin? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Coach Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Or just go without alcohol for 90 minutes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Henry Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: Anyone in the pub trade know what the mark up is in a pint? Are the margins thin or is a case of squeezing more out of an already decent margin? There’s not a massive mark up on a pint. The pub company charge a fortune. That’s partly why a pint of a coke costs the same - mark up on a coke makes up for the beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rees2301 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, Redpool said: Or just go without alcohol for 90 minutes? The 90 minutes ain't the problem, it's killing time the two hours pre-match after getting there super early to get parking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handsofclay Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 2 hours ago, BigTone said: I pay between £5.60 and £5.90 in London. Even at my home i France it is circa €6.50. I'm surprised we haven't had any Palace fans on here saying how cheap the booze was yesterday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 minute ago, handsofclay said: I'm surprised we haven't had any Palace fans on here saying how cheap the booze was yesterday. Most of them are too used to all the manky Wetherspoons shite holes nearby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red7 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 2 hours ago, BigTone said: Even at my home i France it is circa €6.50. You get charged for a pint in your own home, @BigTone? That's harsh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 3 minutes ago, Red7 said: You get charged for a pint in your own home, @BigTone? That's harsh. Roll on Brexit eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weymouth red Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 It would be interesting to here from the Club on the prise rise ! I take my son and grandson we have two pints a Coke Two pasties and sausage roll but will prob get away from ground now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2019/05/28/What-is-the-average-price-of-a-pint-in-the-UK The only way to make a point is to not drink at the ground. Just don't pay the prices. It's a choice...no one is making you. Problem is...people will grumble but still pay it. Action speaks louder than words. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigTone Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 20 minutes ago, Red7 said: You get charged for a pint in your own home, @BigTone? That's harsh. Yeah, she's a right b***h Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 9 minutes ago, spudski said: https://www.morningadvertiser.co.uk/Article/2019/05/28/What-is-the-average-price-of-a-pint-in-the-UK The only way to make a point is to not drink at the ground. Just don't pay the prices. It's a choice...no one is making you. Problem is...people will grumble but still pay it. Action speaks louder than words. Completely agree. Starting this thread was more to inform, I am guessing a lot will turn up next week and be shocked by the increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meh Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 I suggest people contact this new SLO on twitter as I have but one comment will not make a difference- many may prompt action ? :- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
publandlord Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 43 minutes ago, WolfOfWestStreet said: Anyone in the pub trade know what the mark up is in a pint? Are the margins thin or is a case of squeezing more out of an already decent margin? In the early 70s my first job was in a brewery pubs bought beer for 10p a pint and sold it at 15p (so 50% mark up on cost) but back then pub rents were around £3 per week. Markups have increased over the years as rents have increased - my small back street boozer rent was £2k a month a few years back, mark ups on a pint are in the region of 125-150% now in pubs. As for the £5 pint comedians, this will have been purchased by the club for less than £2 - with this pricing policy I will drink outside the ground in future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rudolf Hucker Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 15 hours ago, Bristol Rob said: I drank in The Robins. 13 hours ago, The Horse With No Name said: Whereas the Robins today was in plastic glasses and the pub itself reeked of piss. Be giving that a miss in future. @Bristol Rob, this is an awkward subject and your best friend should have already told you this ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Club and Country Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Does the new SLO actually post on here? is he even a city fan? (Genuine question apologies if missed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Hunt-Hertz Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Speaking as a dedicated pissant, even I can go for two hours without a pint and a pie. £5? Absolute robbery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pezo Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 10 hours ago, pillred said: If today's reaction is representative think bar takings will take a massive hit at the ground this season, a classic case of greed getting the better of them, as people have said just stay in the pub a little longer, very short-sighted by the club hopefully they will see sense, but don't hold your breath. I think it will go the other way, a minority (including me) will stay in the pub a bit longer but most won't even notice and the club will make more money than ever. Football in the 21 century though - fans demands and competition has driven the game crazy. We have one thread saying the club needs to spend more money and another saying fans don't want to pay more, can anyone else see the correlation here? 10 hours ago, pillred said: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Rob Posted July 28, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 15 minutes ago, Mike Hunt-Hertz said: Speaking as a dedicated pissant, even I can go for two hours without a pint and a pie. £5? Absolute robbery. Completely agree. As a dedicated smoker, I can happily jump on a plane and jet off somewhere without missing the tabs. Maybe they have put the prices up to make us all healthier! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 hour ago, Club and Country said: Does the new SLO actually post on here? is he even a city fan? (Genuine question apologies if missed) Not so far as I can see- still early days but he's had plenty of time to at least pop in and introduce himself now. @AshtonPark a few days ago on another thread seemed to think he would not be however! It's unclear though as the statement by Matt Parsons on here- lifted from Bristol Post site which in turn was lifted from here - offers a bit of promise. Presumably that might include this place, which is the largest independent City fans forum I believe and a reasonable cross section of fans. This line could be an important indicator as to whether he posts on here. Quote I will be introducing Ryan to key groups over the coming weeks and he is keen to open channels of communication. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sticks 1969 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 I bet the corner shop across the road from the park that sells booze must be we’ll pleased i bet the owner is doing a little dance and telling his wife 23 NEW YEARS EVE,S on there way..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 15 hours ago, Dynamite Red said: £5 for flat pint of piss served in plastic. Sod that. Think positive Forgo 6 pints and you could buy one of those plain t shirts with an oversized transfer plastered on the front....bargain for £30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redcliffe1990 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Rather buy local beers and sit in the park, half the price and tastier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Cider was shit football was shit . Pitch looked nice though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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