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Wondering where to watch the game in town, thinking of the city centre.
Anyone got suggestions, ive spoken to a few of the bigger ones who have private booths and free bottle of bubbly, but they are 25-30 quid a person..
Will everywhere be rammed anyway? :-)
I'm going to stay as far away from the city centre as I can during the match.
Cool :thumbup: but I was seeking recommendations/suggestions..Quote:
Originally Posted by itkman
OK. I recommend you stay as far away from the city centre as possible. It's going to be a nightmare and will cost you an arm and a leg. :thumbup:Quote:
Originally Posted by Namaste
What sort of knobhead wants to watch the football quaffing cheap plonk?Quote:
Originally Posted by Namaste
And in answer to your original question its a small city centre, where everyone knows pretty much bar / pub in town, so youre not likely to get some sort of hidden gem cropping up on this thread.
Im with itkman, ill be down the city in the afternoon to sample the atmosphere, then getting out of town for the game.
That is indeed a fine and dandy plan, sir! But maybe i should of mentioned in opening post, there are a group of 6-8 of us who wish to watch the game in the city center, preferably with a private table, etc . I live just outside of Cardiff so know the bars so wasn't looking for 'hidden gems', but thanks all the same.Quote:
Originally Posted by J R Hartley
I was more curious to know if anybody seen any places that was advertising anything in particular for the game. i.e private booths. bbq's, free bag of quavers upon entry, that sort of thing such as Tiger Tiger with their Champs League Packages.
Will probably go down early try a few bars and end up in BierKeller anyway!
Not your sort of knobhead clearlyQuote:
Originally Posted by J R Hartley
I know the reasons for the enquiry as it's crossed my mind in the past for say the FA Cup finals, so you may get someone on here who works in, or promotes such events.
What I will add is that there will be a very tight lockdown around the stadium and surrounding streets with barriers / checkpoints etc which also reaches out to the fan zone at Cooper's Fields. Only people with valid tickets and ID will be permitted access. For example, people living in town such as Westgate Street Apartments will have to show ID and proof of address. Others have been given redesignated parking spaces as the roads will be closed to all traffic!! So I'd suggest you're looking at the outskirts of town for drinking venues, which then probably defeats the object of 'soaking up the atmosphere'.
Why can't someone just answer his question ffs.Quote:
Originally Posted by Arfur Europe
Just quit smoking completely
Any deals at the Wynford?
You could worse than try the Cow and Snuffers at Llandaff North. I hear it's been re-furbished recently and has several 'themed rooms' all of which have different TV streams.
You need some new material mate. Getting unfunny and predictable is surely not the Colonels way?Quote:
Originally Posted by Colonel Cærdiffi
Been crushing it like a boss for 30 years, I think I've earned an off day.Quote:
Originally Posted by William Treseder
Absolute legend. Been crushing it for a decade, I really hope he stays but it really looks like we're seeing the end of an era.Quote:
Originally Posted by Colonel Cærdiffi
Good luck wherever you go, Whitts
Just go up. There'll be plenty of pubs floating about.
Oh I'm so sorry for using the same word twice in one fortnight, how will you ever forgive me?Quote:
Originally Posted by TH63
Jesus Christ it's LIKE NAZI BLOODY GERMANY AROUND HERE
Look mate, you're a decent poster, you've done us proud over the years and I really hope Mike keeps you on, but your best days are behind you and you're going to have to take a cut in wages.Quote:
Originally Posted by Colonel Cærdiffi
Maybe get your coaching badges and work with the kids?
Otherwise it's off to the Cwnty for you.
Why not watch at home and save the queuing and the cost. Or just not watch the game at all and save all the bother.
As for those like yourself who actually want to enjoy a once In a lifetime experience of the champions league in cardiff, id imagine many would be setting up outdoor tents.
Mill lane might be my destination or potentially the fan zone in the park
I haven't lived in Cardiff for a good few years. Are either of the following worth considering to get in the spirit a bit without getting fleeced?
1. Canton
2. The Fan Zone
Not get fleeced in a fan zone?Quote:
Originally Posted by Baloo
I read earlier that UEFA won't allow booze to be served in the fan zones and they are ticket only?
As I remember it wasn't too bad in Bordeaux, but I was pissed and they have that funny currency over there.Quote:
Originally Posted by J R Hartley
I understand that there is to be be no smiling or talking in the sanctioned fan zone and that each entrant has to attend a 2 hour health and safety certification course prior to entry.
6 euros for a pint of non alcoholic beer 😂Quote:
Originally Posted by Baloo
They served alcohol, well Heineken I think it was, in the Fan Zone. My Buddy bought us two rounds of the non alcoholic stuff outside the ground for 30 odd Euros. Had a gulp and 4 pints went straight in the bin.Quote:
Originally Posted by J R Hartley
Why would it be any different from a rugby international? Or an FA Cup final?
Glad to see the "Principality" sign being taken off the stadium, only wish it was permanent.
https://i.imgur.com/8F7xTY6.jpg
Here you go mate, hope this helps.
http://tramshedcardiff.com/event/cha...ue-final-2017/
Drove through Callaghan Square earlier and noticed all the barriers c/w double airport style entrances forming the ring of steel were mostly up. Also saw the clubs' logos on the stadium from Penarth road bridge, which looked pretty cool tbf.
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Originally Posted by itkman
WHAT A FRIGGING MARK-UP:-----
Cans of cider are 50p
Prosecco is £4 a bottle at Morrisons
Smirnoff is £15 a bottle at Morrisons
Gordens is £15 a bottle at Morrisons
Think Captain Morgans is the same
Make a profit, yes, BUT don't take the pi$$
Plus, after getting great reports from when it first opened, most of those who go to gigs/parties there now, do not have a good word to say about the place.
Supply and demand init, everywhere will be at it. And I've no idea what a bottle of vodka would cost in the pub but it'd be a great deal more than £15.Quote:
Originally Posted by BLUETIT
Edit : back of a packet of fags workings but a single GnT would set you back about £4 in a pub. 30 25ml measures in a bottle, 30 x 4 = £120. So the spirits aren't that badly priced, though I doubt you get 30 bottles of tonic.
You should have poured it down the drain.Quote:
Originally Posted by Baloo
why is it getting taken off ?Quote:
Originally Posted by Colonel Cærdiffi
Renamed the Heineken Mastercard Coke Arena for the Champions League.Quote:
Originally Posted by darran1927
:thumbup::thumbup: funnily enough, I booked this up few days ago! get two pints thrown in too..Quote:
Originally Posted by itkman
Although I did notice they asked if i was interested in adding a bottle of Cap Morgan Rum for £105. Thanks but no thanks!
Usual dickheads ruining a thread again.Quote:
Originally Posted by Namaste
Old Arcade has a few tv's.