Dynamite Red Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Which pub are people meeting at near the ground before the game? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red white and red Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Last season we got chucked in the pub right opposite the station! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 13, 2014 Admin Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Depends how you are getting there - if coming by train see post above. Otherwise this may be of use?: Away fans are treated to their own bar, called Bar 71, which is located by the away turnstiles. However it is quite small and tends to fill up quickly, with door men preventing anyone else going in, so that it does not become over crowded. The County Hotel right by the ground, did not allow entrance to away supporters on my last visit. Best to continue down County Road and seek out the Cricket Club that sits behind the Arkells Stand. As Mark Osborne from Swindon adds; 'On match days home and away fans can park on the cricket ground (for a small fee) and then have access to a drink in the cricket club. This is a very friendly (as well as cheap) club that always welcomes away fans'. I would echo these comments but also add that you can still get into the cricket club (there is no charge) even if you have not parked there. Please note though that the Cricket Club facilities are not available for night matches or when the Cricket Club is playing a match. The latter doesn't happen often but can do towards the beginning and end of the football season, when fixtures overlap. Audrey MacDonald a visiting Hartlepool United fan, recommends 'The Merlin' on Drove Road, near to the magic roundabout. 'Away fans are welcome and they have Sky Sports showing on 12 television screens and even in the gents (according to my husband)'. Derek Shaw a Wolverhampton Wanderers fan agrees; 'The Merlin pub is friendly and welcoming to away supporters. It's a decent size pub which serves meals and has a number of TV screens installed. On my visit there were a couple of bouncers and two policeman outside but there was no sign of any trouble, either inside or outside. I enjoyed the atmosphere in the Merlin which is less than ten minutes away from the County Ground and would recommend it'. Alcohol is available within the ground to away fans in the Arkells Stand (but not in the open Stratton Bank End), otherwise if you arrive early Swindon town centre is a 15 minute walk away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted November 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Cheers, I have a mate driving but want to be with City fans pre match. Might just park up near the town centre and go from there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Drink where you want. All the Swindle mob will be at the station waiting to say hello. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 anyone know if "the oxford" or called something like that still open to punters?quite close to ground too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I'm going to the cricket club next to the ground. Cheap drinks and no aggro. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Junior GO Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Will probably be at the same pub as last year, opposite train station landlord was decent had a good chat with him, tried to get in after the game but wasnt allowed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Will probably be at the same pub as last year, opposite train station landlord was decent had a good chat with him, tried to get in after the game but wasnt allowed Stuck 50p on a pint though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 I'm going to the cricket club next to the ground. Cheap drinks and no aggro. amen to that brother youll know me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Go Junior GO Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Stuck 50p on a pint though cant blame him I would double it for swindon comming to bs3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T R Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 If I can get away from the station and haven't been noticed by plod. I might get a taxi to this place it is up on the hill. I heard a rumour that it is a good place for information for players coming in. On the front of the building it has a tile picture of the Clifton suspension bridge. http://www.arkells.com/clifton-swindon.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivs Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 amen to that brother youll know me Is there any reason why your brother wouldn't know you? Are you going undercover? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swindon fan Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 anyone know if "the oxford" or called something like that still open to punters?quite close to ground too Now The Merlin. Usually allows away fans - not sure about Saturday, though. Not the sort of pub where there would be much hassle either Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
archie andrews Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Is there any reason why your brother wouldn't know you? Are you going undercover? very droll chivsvery droll Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GodEmperor Palpatine Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Just to point out, cant really drink in the centre as bouncers at every bar will not let in groups Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carey 6 Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Vega Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forza Revolution Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Merlin refused us entry last time. Doubt we will have much choice of pub tbh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted November 13, 2014 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Best bet seems to be the Cricket ground or the town centre in small numbers and no City shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SouthBristolCityBhoy Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Will probably be at the same pub as last year, opposite train station landlord was decent had a good chat with him, tried to get in after the game but wasnt allowed The same pub that the family club smashed up a few years ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42nite Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 The same pub that the family club smashed up a few years ago That was City fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Cyril Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 The atmosphere at the pub opposite the station was great even if they put the prices up to a hostage clientele. It is the first time I have broken into a police corden. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted November 13, 2014 Admin Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 That was City fans. Sshhhhhh don't let the secret out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tall King Blox Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Not going to this one but my heart will be there....thames valley plod....one less to nick x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Rag Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Think I will just have a coffee and biscuit in the local church hall. Too scared for the boozer that Swindon fan poster is on the loose. Must remember to take my cycling clips in case of an embarrassing accident. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdc Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 As a resident of Swindon, I would suggest getting yourselves upto Old Town, 5 mins in a taxi from the station and only a 10-15 min downhill walk to the ground. Old Town has some great pubs such as Longs, Baker Street, Pig on the Hill, The Kings and many more and The best bit is that it doesn't feel as if your in Swindon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrdc Posted November 13, 2014 Report Share Posted November 13, 2014 Merlin refused us entry last time. Doubt we will have much choice of pub tbh Merlin is home only and I would avoid it all costs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City exile 79 Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 The merlin (the Oxford) is normally mixed fans. It is under new management. Will pop in later as live just round the corner & find out if city fans allowed. It's a good pub & has a large car park Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bilko Posted November 14, 2014 Report Share Posted November 14, 2014 The Merlin is not home only it is for away fans and less than 5 minutes to the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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