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General Info - Aston Villa (a)
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 1:26 pm
by ClaretTony
For any info ahead of game at Aston Villa other than tickets and coach travel.
Links for these threads along with ticket info and Accy Clarets will be in the sticky post.
Re: General Info - Aston Villa (a)
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 3:45 pm
by Jamesy
If travelling by train stay in the City centre for a few beers. Excellent pubs and craft beer bars in Brum. Trains are every 30 minutes to and from Witton from Birmingham New Street.
Re: General Info - Aston Villa (a)
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:24 pm
by Somethingfishy
Last time we were there I parked outside Walsalls stadium and caught the train in from there to Witton which is a short walk from the ground. The away designated pub is also close by (The Witton Arms)
It's only a 10/15 minute train ride and once back to Walsall it's an easy getaway back onto the M6. Only issue is that the station gets very busy after the match.
Re: General Info - Aston Villa (a)
Posted: Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:51 pm
by ClaretTony
Somethingfishy wrote: ↑Mon Dec 04, 2023 5:24 pm
Last time we were there I parked outside Walsalls stadium and caught the train in from there to Witton which is a short walk from the ground. The away designated pub is also close by (The Witton Arms)
It's only a 10/15 minute train ride and once back to Walsall it's an easy getaway back onto the M6. Only issue is that the station gets very busy after the match.
That's one we never thought of - worth considering
Info for Villa
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 2:09 pm
by Leisure
The traditional away pub, the Witton Arms, is now home fans only.
Re: Info for Villa
Posted: Wed Dec 27, 2023 2:15 pm
by dougcollins
It's in a terrible place for pubs is the Villa.
Re: Info for Villa
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 2:21 am
by mybloodisclaret
Anymore info on this? Unless i've missed another thread can't see much. We are starting in the City.
Re: Info for Villa
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 8:14 am
by South West Claret.
Yes there are plenty of excellent pre match.pubs in the city centre.
Here are 10 very good ones in this link
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats- ... e-14227887
Re: Info for Villa
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 10:11 am
by Leisure
On the ground, alcohol isn't served in the Upper Tier.
Re: Info for Villa
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 10:15 am
by Granny WeatherWax
The Colmore is missing off that list, a cracking Thornbridge boozer where you’ll get that best cask Jaipur you’ve ever had
Re: Info for Villa
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 10:52 am
by South West Claret.
Brilliant, now make that 11 VG’s here
Re: Info for Villa
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 11:34 am
by Transpennine
The majority of clarets usually gather in the Briar Rose (Spoons). The Wellington, next door has one of the best selections of ales. Unfortunately for us @mybloodisclaret, no kids allowed....
Re: Info for Villa
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 11:35 am
by mybloodisclaret
Transpennine wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2023 11:34 am
The majority of clarets usually gather in the Briar Rose (Spoons). The Wellington, next door has one of the best selections of ales. Unfortunately for us @mybloodisclaret, no kids allowed....
At either??
Re: Info for Villa
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 11:38 am
by Transpennine
Wellington- no kids, as I found out to my misfortune a few years ago.
Spoons is fine. Luckily there's plenty of other options.
Re: Info for Villa
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 11:42 am
by Transpennine
Wellington and the old joint Stock would be my pick of those.
Peaky blinders bar? Each to their own I suppose.
Nothing decent near the ground is there...?
Re: General Info - Aston Villa (a)
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:00 pm
by cl40
Any tips on where to park? Seems a bit of a nightmare parking at Villa!
Re: General Info - Aston Villa (a)
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:06 pm
by jrgbfc
cl40 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:00 pm
Any tips on where to park? Seems a bit of a nightmare parking at Villa!
There's a big retail complex where you can park for free, Star City I think it's called.
Re: General Info - Aston Villa (a)
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:13 pm
by mybloodisclaret
cl40 wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:00 pm
Any tips on where to park? Seems a bit of a nightmare parking at Villa!
Last time we went we parked at King Edward VI School. I think it was about 7 quid to park, but be warned, they don't let you off until all the traffic is gone, which was about an hour and a half after the match finished last time.
Re: General Info - Aston Villa (a)
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:16 pm
by aggi
Think I went to the Yew Tree last time, had good jerk. Not sure if it's still away fan friendly.
Re: General Info - Aston Villa (a)
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:37 pm
by Accrington claret
Aston station is supposed to be a lot less busy than Witton station but is a walk of around 15 minutes
Re: General Info - Aston Villa (a)
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:49 pm
by Accrington claret
Accrington claret wrote: ↑Fri Dec 29, 2023 12:37 pm
Aston station is supposed to be a lot less busy than Witton station but is a walk of around 15 minutes
Forgot to say that there are around six trains an hour to and from Aston
Re: General Info - Aston Villa (a)
Posted: Fri Dec 29, 2023 7:23 pm
by ScottishClaret712
Any Clarets in Brum for the weekend or staying over Sat night? Heading down solo Fri-Sun, be good to meetup with a few for pints
