93:20/Joe’s/Corporate

[Shaelumstash]

Hi everyone

I’m getting a bit disgruntled with South Stand Level 3 and in the main the shite beer. The Amstel is undrinkable and dark fruits is, well, dark fruits. 6 of us are at the front together and pay £700 approx a season.

I’ve enquired with the club about 93:20 and Joes but not heard back yet. I’d love to hear of your experiences. Price, choice etc.
seriously considering committing to it.

I’m not loaded but the match is my thing and has been for 25 years. I’m pushing 40 now and I don’t mind spending slightly more for a better experience. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

I’ve been in Joe’s a few times this season and think it’s decent. Get served a lot better before the game and at half time and you can usually get a seat in the bar and the food is decent (but not cheap).

If you’re in your 40s, put in the yards in the regular seats, I think it’s a good option. Nowhere near as sanitised as the corporate areas, still feels like football people in Joe’s, tend to be a little bit older, but not at all up its own arse imo.

 

[City Mike 1969]

Nope, same selection of Amstel and Dark Fruits in EL3. I believe some sections have Heineken instead of Amstel.

We have Heineken in south stand level one, towards the CB Stand. Dunno about the other bars as I only use the one closest to the P turnstiles.
Its fucking awful anyway and the cups it gets served in seem to give it a plastic / chemical taste.
Amstel is also offered but I’ve never even tried it as it’s utter shite anyway, even without City doing whatever it is that they do to it

 

[dozzie26]

Moved over to 93:20 this season, having sat all over the Etihad and most recently in Colin Bell Level 3. My overall conclusion would be that it's not worth the money.

Positives:
Padded seat
Exclusive bar area that is warm
Can pre-order beers for half time and general service is quicker
"Free" programme with each game
"Free" domestic cup games x3 if drawn at home

Negatives:
Mainly a different crowd in every game, so lots of musical chairs, people in the wrong seats, lots of selfie taking
No atmosphere, to the point I've pissed people off for daring to sing blue moon or disagree with a refereeing decision
Seats seem a bit more hemmed in, people spilling over into each others seat
Club fucked up our entrances so me and my dad have to enter through different entrances on matchday, still not been fixed so I'll have to ring up if I can be arsed waiting

Overall, quite a sanitised experience and I'd be amazed if I make the choice this Spring to renew in there. Likely will move into the South Stand, especially if my old man stops going. It has also coincided with me cutting down on drinking. Probably a really good experience for the drinking man but don't expect to be enjoying a sing song with those around you.

 

[levets]

From what you pay I assume thats the over 65s rate?

I’m 63, but disabled; so it’s concessionary rate I assume.

 

[levets]

I’ve been in Joe’s a few times this season and think it’s decent. Get served a lot better before the game and at half time and you can usually get a seat in the bar and the food is decent (but not cheap).

If you’re in your 40s, put in the yards in the regular seats, I think it’s a good option. Nowhere near as sanitised as the corporate areas, still feels like football people in Joe’s, tend to be a little bit older, but not at all up its own arse imo.

Good description

 

[blueyorkie]

Was at a meeting yesterday when the Head of Food & Beverage gave a presentation on stuff they'd done and were doing. There have been supply chain issues of course, as all clubs have had, but he did say that craft beers were now available in all areas of the stadium. We also have a new supplier for our beverages who we"re working with to improve the offering (which shouldn't be difficult to be honest).

Our ultimate intention is to make the campus a pre-match venue of choice but that may only happen once the arena is up and running. Personally, I'd redevelop City Square to incorporate a food and drink court. The new independent food vendors around the stadium, which we asked for, have been a huge success.

Wonder why they don’t sell franchises to the major High Street food brands who could use their own staff on match days. (Not my idea, one of my mates)

 

[Corky]

Wonder why they don’t sell franchises to the major High Street food brands who could use their own staff on match days. (Not my idea, one of my mates)

Liverpool did it with McDonalds but it was Kop only I think. The back of the McDonalds served the stadium inside, and was pretty good service in those days, there was no beer allowed for the games I went to anyway so a bar wasn't missed.

Prices were normal, so probably need to double them and restrict selections to suit City which may be bad for the brand.

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

Wonder why they don’t sell franchises to the major High Street food brands who could use their own staff on match days. (Not my idea, one of my mates)

Said that to them. It's so obvious.

 

[Bluearmy]

No idea why anyone spends money on the beer at City , go into town before then straight back after and save yourself the agony of drinking the piss City serve .

Got to agree. It winds me up spending money on shite, so i stopped several years ago and drink away from the ground now….

 

[Bluemoon dan]

I went into the Commonwealth bit for a concert at the Etihad a few years ago. Struck me as the most basic end of the hospitality but was quite impressed. That seems to be something you can only book for a full season though.

 

[Millwallawayveteran1988]

They should buy that Mercedes garage site and do something with that. That could be a huge pre game drinking/eating place and they could charge an annual fee for Parking and access to pre game drinks/food with a 2 min walk to stadium. Not sure it would pay off with only 20 odd games a season but with the new gig venue it may be a good long term bet. Maybe they already have bought it but for something else?

I think the Ardwick and a few other bars are available for Fulham in the cup for about £60/70 if you want to try one.

 

[julio jordio]

could you not go into 1 of the areas like joes for this fa cup match against fulham and see if you like it, tickets aint bad and you might want to go there

That’s exactly what I’m doing

 

[LongsightM13]

They should buy that Mercedes garage site and do something with that. That could be a huge pre game drinking/eating place and they could charge an annual fee for Parking and access to pre game drinks/food with a 2 min walk to stadium. Not sure it would pay off with only 20 odd games a season but with the new gig venue it may be a good long term bet. Maybe they already have bought it but for something else?

I think the Ardwick and a few other bars are available for Fulham in the cup for about £60/70 if you want to try one.

Pretty sure I heard that the club has bought that site?

 

[Deleted member 77198]

So once the new arena is completed, there should be some new food and drink venues built on the campus to accompany it? It's not before time really. City Square is decent in itself but not everyone wants to drink their beer or eat their food outdoors in freezing cold weather.

Or listen to the absolute drivel that’s on the screens there at a million decibels neither

 

[spacecadet]

I rang a few weeks ago and asked about moving to one of these they said we will get someone to give you a call, still waiting

That is really poor Blue. They have to start respecting our 'normal' lifelong supporters.

 

[Northerndave]

Or listen to the absolute drivel that’s on the screens there at a million decibels neither

On Sat in the Summerbee bar, could barely make out what was happening on stahe at City Square.

Have to say the pre-match 'entertainment' is pretty gash now that they sacked off Mike McLean.

 

[The Future’s Blue!]

Go for the Chairman’s Lounge, free of charge and get every possible angle.

 

[BongoBlue]

Thanks for this thread. Good to hear the real stories.

So a question for you all; how is the Legends Lounge these days? Thinking of bringing my lad over from the States for his first visit to see God's Own and don't want to risk buying match tickets due to availability (even though I am a Cityzen and Boston Branch Member) so may try and plump for some Hospitality. It's been a few years since I was there myself so I kind of like the idea of maybe doing something like that and maybe meeting a legend or two so as to make it worthwhile for him (and maybe he will appreciate what I have been wittering on about since he was a small boy...;) ) Just wish that the King was still around as I understand that he would make an odd appearance there...:( Mind you, I would have probably shit my pantaloons if he showed up.

Now my son has seen City over here but only in pre-season tournaments. The boy needs the full Monty to really understand, although he is pretty obsessed as it is, God Bless him. I would also look into a stadium tour and all that too. There's a lot more trophies there now than there were when I did my last stadium tour...:) As it will most likely be next season, I hope that the CL Trophy will be there too. I have held that before...long story...

Anyway, any advice will be much appreciated from this armchair fan; not that I ever actually sit watching City. :)

 

[malg]

Im in joes east and exactly the same beer offerings as you get. I drink ale/bitter and have grown fond of the Seven Brothers Throwaway but not had any for a while now and been told they cant get anymore. I dont drink lager or dark fruits so last few games ive gone dry. Last season they had John Smiths, whilst not the best it is better than nothing. Season ticket in Joes East is £1975.

Fucking hell, £1,975.

I'm guessing there's a free meal and shit thrown in...

 

[stonerblue]

Can't go wrong with a can :) still cans?

no, draught. Or at least it was last time i went