iamalagerdrinker Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 Has anyone done it before, looking at the £75 option? Planning my trip down to Bristol with the other half and haven't been to Ashton Gate for 10 years! Wasn't sure if it's worth doing it or just sitting in the stands, £75 sounds like a steal if it's worth it.
Bristol Rob Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, iamalagerdrinker said: Has anyone done it before, looking at the £75 option? Planning my trip down to Bristol with the other half and haven't been to Ashton Gate for 10 years! Wasn't sure if it's worth doing it or just sitting in the stands, £75 sounds like a steal if it's worth it. Assuming that includes your match ticket it might well be great value for money. If it doesn't, the it seems a bit strong.
Spoons Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 Sit in the stands!! ive done it for my old mans birthday etc but if you haven't been to the gate for 10 years get in the real seats and experience the game from the stands!!
bristoldan19 Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 I went for the FC Twente friendly, loved the whole experience, good seat, really nice food provided. The service from everyone in there is excellent and they're keen for everyone to have a good experience! Would really recommend it!
iamalagerdrinker Posted September 25, 2017 Author Posted September 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Assuming that includes your match ticket it might well be great value for money. If it doesn't, the it seems a bit strong. When you choose our match-to-match hospitality option in the Heineken Lounge, your package includes: Arrival drink Two course buffet Entertainment Casual seating Padded seat outside the lounge Match day programme Lounge use pre-match, half-time & post-match refreshments Q&A
iamalagerdrinker Posted September 25, 2017 Author Posted September 25, 2017 6 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Assuming that includes your match ticket it might well be great value for money. If it doesn't, the it seems a bit strong. Assuming the entertainment is the game haha
Rossi the Robin Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 £75 + vat = £90 food was awful and you get a free small bottle of beer No entertainment or Q&A just Adam Baker saying hi at the beginning Prefer just going on my standard ST
swanker Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 Done it last season v Barnsley as a guest so didn't cost a penny. Open bar, was a great day out.
Phileas Fogg Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 11 minutes ago, iamalagerdrinker said: Assuming the entertainment is the game haha No it isn’t. Funnily enough it actually consists of Colin Sextone and Keith Millen performing a burlesque act.
iamalagerdrinker Posted September 25, 2017 Author Posted September 25, 2017 2 minutes ago, Phileas Fogg said: No it isn’t. Funnily enough it actually consists of Colin Sextone and Keith Millen performing a burlesque act. I'll buy the platinum package in that case
Phileas Fogg Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, iamalagerdrinker said: I'll buy the platinum package in that case I think the price isn’t that bad if it includes the ticket, meal etc - probably worth experiencing seeing as you don’t get to the Gate that often. Not hugely more than 2 adult tickets anyway.
EmersonsRed Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 Is it our current form attracting you to the gate, or just happen to be down here?
1bristolcity Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 Couldn't think of anything worse than that to watch a game of football.
wendyredredrobin Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 Just have a beer in the pub before the game, take a drink and a sandwich and buy a standard ticket.
T R Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 At least you'll have somewhere to sit and have somewhere to put your food and drink at half time, not like us common folk.
Phileas Fogg Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, wendyredredrobin said: Just have a beer in the pub before the game, take a drink and a sandwich and buy a standard ticket. He’s clearly going for the whole experience - one that you wouldn’t get from buying a Tesco meal deal beforehand
Rob k Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 My work has a box at AG and I have to say I really enjoyed the hospitality, as much beer as you want and great seats. Food was ok but what you expect for hospitality.
weepywall Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 I've done it and I'm more of standing on the terrace in the rain man but I thought it was fantastic, wouldn't want to do it every week but as a one off it was a great day .
Bristol Rob Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 2 hours ago, iamalagerdrinker said: When you choose our match-to-match hospitality option in the Heineken Lounge, your package includes: Arrival drink Two course buffet Entertainment Casual seating Padded seat outside the lounge Match day programme Lounge use pre-match, half-time & post-match refreshments Q&A Given that thirty sheets of the 'price' includes your padded seat, it hardly encourages a regular to part with additional, given that most will already have a season ticket. Not expecting something for nothing, but if they have spaces in a mass catering environment, but if they could offset that for season tickets holders by reselling your seat it might be a more attractive proposition. We all have birthdays and special occasions to mark, but to pay twice for a ticket... not sold myself.
Judda Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 17 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: Given that thirty sheets of the 'price' includes your padded seat, it hardly encourages a regular to part with additional, given that most will already have a season ticket. Not expecting something for nothing, but if they have spaces in a mass catering environment, but if they could offset that for season tickets holders by reselling your seat it might be a more attractive proposition. We all have birthdays and special occasions to mark, but to pay twice for a ticket... not sold myself. Valid point about us season ticket holders... seems far less attractive for us.
Rossi the Robin Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 The service was very efficient Its a good day out with friends but £90 is steep - they didn't state at the time that you could incorporate with your ST (this was last season v Ipswich so a rare 3 points was a bonus also)
Bristol Rob Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 6 minutes ago, Judda said: Valid point about us season ticket holders... seems far less attractive for us. It would be a far more coherent point if I posted whilst not making an omelette. But if.....
Judda Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, Bristol Rob said: It would be a far more coherent point if I posted whilst not making an omelette. But if..... Made sense to me... Nice omelette? Extra cheese and a bit of chopped chilli I hope?
iamalagerdrinker Posted September 25, 2017 Author Posted September 25, 2017 2 hours ago, EmersonsRed said: Is it our current form attracting you to the gate, or just happen to be down here? Been meaning to do it for years wanted to wait till the stadium was finished though. Other half wants to see the City do the Zoo etc. Got a new job not long ago and have a little disposable income now so saving for the trip!
Bristol Rob Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 10 minutes ago, Judda said: Made sense to me... Nice omelette? Extra cheese and a bit of chopped chilli I hope? Cheese, spring onion, red pepper and a healthy dash of Lea and Perrins, oh, and a few mushrooms that would have otherwise have been binned tomorrow. Seven out of ten; would make again.
iamsober Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 3 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: No it isn’t. Funnily enough it actually consists of Colin Sextone and Keith Millen performing a burlesque act. there's always one!
Bar BS3 Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 2 hours ago, 1bristolcity said: Couldn't think of anything worse than that to watch a game of football. Hospitality at the Mem..?!
Dave L Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Rossi the Robin said: £75 + vat = £90 food was awful and you get a free small bottle of beer No entertainment or Q&A just Adam Baker saying hi at the beginning Prefer just going on my standard ST Not sure that's still the case. The Heineken Lounge offers an upscale but not 'corporate ' day out. Good buffet, cash bar, DJ creating a lively atmosphere, Paul Cheesely hosting. I tried it for the Twente game and really enjoyed it. The Lansdown restaurant offers a more traditional sit down experience with 3 different rates: gold, diamond and platinum. I host in there, and we're aiming to have some quality guests for me to interview . Andy Townsend was in for the Villa game, with Norman Hunter lined up for Leeds. We're looking at getting in some proper City legends over the season. Things will evolve over the season, but @Mkellyis keen to create a quality day out for those who are prepared to spend a bit extra for a memorable day out.
Bar BS3 Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 7 minutes ago, iamalagerdrinker said: Been meaning to do it for years wanted to wait till the stadium was finished though. Other half wants to see the City do the Zoo etc. Got a new job not long ago and have a little disposable income now so saving for the trip! I've heard the hospitality at AG is great. However, you could save yourself £50 and see a better array of animals by taking her to the nearest PetsAtHome store, than Bristol Zoo..!
Judda Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 4 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: I've heard the hospitality at AG is great. However, you could save yourself £50 and see a better array of animals by taking her to the nearest PetsAtHome store, than Bristol Zoo..! The zoo is great. Ignore bar (humbug) bs3!
Bar BS3 Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, Judda said: The zoo is great. Ignore bar (humbug) bs3! Really? Compared to other major Zoo's it woefull. Nice grounds but come on, they don't have many of the really cool animals.
Bristol Rob Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 10 minutes ago, Dave L said: Not sure that's still the case. The Heineken Lounge offers an upscale but not 'corporate ' day out. Good buffet, cash bar, DJ creating a lively atmosphere, Paul Cheesely hosting. I tried it for the Twente game and really enjoyed it. The Lansdown restaurant offers a more traditional sit down experience with 3 different rates: gold, diamond and platinum. I host in there, and we're aiming to have some quality guests for me to interview . Andy Townsend was in for the Villa game, with Norman Hunter lined up for Leeds. We're looking at getting in some proper City legends over the season. Things will evolve over the season, but @Mkellyis keen to create a quality day out for those who are prepared to spend a bit extra for a memorable day out. I'm just questioning if the value is greater as a pay as you go customer against that of a season ticket holder who already has a match day ticket. There have been a few occasions where I would have considered some degree of 'additional' spend, but if that spend means you are technically buying a second point of entry then it doesn't really add up. Maybe that is something (certainly at the lower end of the scale that is less formal), that could be raised? Could the football club re-sell your seat and the perceived value of that be offset against the upgraded experience for example? If a £75 match day experience be discounted to £40/£45 experience then I would imagine there would be an increase in interest.
Septic Peg Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 22 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: Really? Compared to other major Zoo's it woefull. Nice grounds but come on, they don't have many of the really cool animals. As an ex-employee of BZ, please define 'really cool animals'. It's not Longleat I'll grant you but it has Lions, Gorillas, Penguins etc. I think Lions are pretty cool and anyone whom has watched Madagscar knows that the Penguins and the Lemurs win the film (both on show at BZ).
Bristol Rob Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 3 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: As an ex-employee of BZ, please define 'really cool animals'. It's not Longleat I'll grant you but it has Lions, Gorillas, Penguins etc. I think Lions are pretty cool and anyone whom has watched Madagscar knows that the Penguins and the Lemurs win the film (both on show at BZ). Does the zoo have any Minions? I like the way they go crazy over bananas.
Bar BS3 Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 5 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: As an ex-employee of BZ, please define 'really cool animals'. It's not Longleat I'll grant you but it has Lions, Gorillas, Penguins etc. I think Lions are pretty cool and anyone whom has watched Madagscar knows that the Penguins and the Lemurs win the film (both on show at BZ). It does have those animals, yes. But then it is a Zoo!! Does it have Elephants, Giraffes, Tigers..? I don't think you can compare a Zoo with a safari park (unless you are on the committee who set the pricing for Bristol Zoo. They seem to manage it!) I don't think Bristol Zoo's animals are a patch on Paingnton Zoo, personally. As I've said, the grounds are nice but I think the animals are disappointing compare to what other zoo's offer.
Bristol Rob Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 12 minutes ago, Bar BS3 said: It does have those animals, yes. But then it is a Zoo!! Does it have Elephants, Giraffes, Tigers..? I don't think you can compare a Zoo with a safari park (unless you are on the committee who set the pricing for Bristol Zoo. They seem to manage it!) I don't think Bristol Zoo's animals are a patch on Paingnton Zoo, personally. As I've said, the grounds are nice but I think the animals are disappointing compare to what other zoo's offer. Bristol zoo is still mourning the loss of Wendy the elephant. Gone, but unable to forget.
Bristol Rob Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 22 minutes ago, Septic Peg said: As an ex-employee of BZ, please define 'really cool animals'. Would guess polar bears and most penguins (not those native to South Africa). Doubt there is much in the reptile house, pretty sure they all live under heat lamps.
Mr Popodopolous Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Dave L said: Not sure that's still the case. The Heineken Lounge offers an upscale but not 'corporate ' day out. Good buffet, cash bar, DJ creating a lively atmosphere, Paul Cheesely hosting. I tried it for the Twente game and really enjoyed it. The Lansdown restaurant offers a more traditional sit down experience with 3 different rates: gold, diamond and platinum. I host in there, and we're aiming to have some quality guests for me to interview . Andy Townsend was in for the Villa game, with Norman Hunter lined up for Leeds. We're looking at getting in some proper City legends over the season. Things will evolve over the season, but @Mkellyis keen to create a quality day out for those who are prepared to spend a bit extra for a memorable day out. So, Heineken lounge is open for games then? Read on here in one or 2 places that it wasn't. On the theme of guests, speakers...plugging into the theme of other threads might I suggest Terry Cooper?? Am sure he has some great, captivating and generally quite inspiring stories in City's revival from rock bottom, the darkest of days.
pillred Posted September 25, 2017 Posted September 25, 2017 2 hours ago, Bar BS3 said: It does have those animals, yes. But then it is a Zoo!! Does it have Elephants, Giraffes, Tigers..? I don't think you can compare a Zoo with a safari park (unless you are on the committee who set the pricing for Bristol Zoo. They seem to manage it!) I don't think Bristol Zoo's animals are a patch on Paingnton Zoo, personally. As I've said, the grounds are nice but I think the animals are disappointing compare to what other zoo's offer. I'm afraid political correctness has seen that zoos like Bristol with limited room will never have the larger animals, though when I was a lad even I thought it seemed wrong to cage large animals in a cage, the likes of paignton with their mini safari park like enclosures are better if not exactly perfect, zoos maybe the only way some animals continue to survive.
ukneil Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 3 hours ago, Bar BS3 said: Hospitality at the Mem..?! They just need to add Bristol Bob's omelette to the menu - overripe mushrooms included. Job's a good un.
Rob k Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 6 hours ago, Bar BS3 said: It does have those animals, yes. But then it is a Zoo!! Does it have Elephants, Giraffes, Tigers..? I don't think you can compare a Zoo with a safari park (unless you are on the committee who set the pricing for Bristol Zoo. They seem to manage it!) I don't think Bristol Zoo's animals are a patch on Paingnton Zoo, personally. As I've said, the grounds are nice but I think the animals are disappointing compare to what other zoo's offer. Bristol zoo is rubbish, I’d travel to Paignton every time rather than go to BZ. You can get round BZ in about 2 or 3hrs, PZ you need a whole day there so is much better value for money.
Bristol Rob Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 5 hours ago, pillred said: I'm afraid political correctness has seen that zoos like Bristol with limited room will never have the larger animals, though when I was a lad even I thought it seemed wrong to cage large animals in a cage, the likes of paignton with their mini safari park like enclosures are better if not exactly perfect, zoos maybe the only way some animals continue to survive. I'm not sure animal welfare and political correctness are one in the same.
Bristol Rob Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 5 hours ago, ukneil said: They just need to add Bristol Bob's omelette to the menu - overripe mushrooms included. Job's a good un. I don't like waste!
exAtyeoMax Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 13 hours ago, Phileas Fogg said: No it isn’t. Funnily enough it actually consists of Colin Sextone and Keith Millen performing a burlesque act. Does it involve a snake?
1bristolcity Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 11 hours ago, Judda said: Valid point about us season ticket holders... seems far less attractive for us. But the point is, it is aimed at those who have too much money and not enough football nous, it's like having a meal and taking in a show, at the same time. Nah liked my football served up East End style, standing and singing... to me football is war, (if you no what I mean)
Abraham Romanovich Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 My brother and I inherited some furniture from the Bristol Zoo. I'm glad to say I got the lion's chair.
Dave L Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 10 hours ago, Mr Popodopolous said: So, Heineken lounge is open for games then? Read on here in one or 2 places that it wasn't. On the theme of guests, speakers...plugging into the theme of other threads might I suggest Terry Cooper?? Am sure he has some great, captivating and generally quite inspiring stories in City's revival from rock bottom, the darkest of days. The HL is only open for some games, depending on demand. We'd love to get Terry in for a game, but he lives abroad now, and hasn't been in the best of health recently.
1bristolcity Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 7 hours ago, 1bristolcity said: But the point is, it is aimed at those who have too much money and not enough football nous, it's like having a meal and taking in a show, at the same time. Nah liked my football served up East End style, standing and singing... to me football is war, (if you no (know) what I mean) Know you 'flippin iriot
Bristol Rob Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 7 hours ago, 1bristolcity said: But the point is, it is aimed at those who have too much money and not enough football nous, it's like having a meal and taking in a show, at the same time. Nah liked my football served up East End style, standing and singing... to me football is war, (if you no what I mean) It does appear to favour those who are occasional visitors, maybe there is a gap in the market for a 'season ticket special' Heineken event, where for a fair upgrade price those who are put off at the thought of paying twice for entry could try it at a price that doesn't include the cost of the seating? @Mkelly
city1983 Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 19 hours ago, Bar BS3 said: It does have those animals, yes. But then it is a Zoo!! Does it have Elephants, Giraffes, Tigers..? I don't think you can compare a Zoo with a safari park (unless you are on the committee who set the pricing for Bristol Zoo. They seem to manage it!) I don't think Bristol Zoo's animals are a patch on Paingnton Zoo, personally. As I've said, the grounds are nice but I think the animals are disappointing compare to what other zoo's offer. They used to have an albino penguin. That was pretty cool
Bristol Rob Posted September 26, 2017 Posted September 26, 2017 4 minutes ago, city1983 said: They used to have an albino penguin. That was pretty cool No. That was a rugby ball.
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