South Stand level 1 refurbishment

[Corky]

Was the new SS bar available to enter for all pre-match or only post match once the game ended?

It was open all the time to any Heinrich, Hermann or Reinhard.

 

[pride in battle]

Was the new SS bar available to enter for all pre-match or only post match once the game ended?

Pre and post match

 

[hammersmithlad]

Pre and post match

Cheers for the confirmation fella - will definitely try it out for the next home game against Palace.

Was running short of time for the Bournemouth game so gutted I missed out on the shiny new bar!

 

[bluesmith]

Cheers for the confirmation fella - will definitely try it out for the next home game against Palace.

Was running short of time for the Bournemouth game so gutted I missed out on the shiny new bar!

You cant get in pre or post match unless you sit in blocks 114-125.

Lots of people fell foul of this post match last weekend when stewards wouldnt let anyone in to a fairly empty bar/ space.

 

[Beaker]

If the club are serious about supporter improvements then they should dispatch club representatives to all blocks in all stands and ask them to head to the nearest bar at half time and try and get a pint. Would love to be at the meeting on the following Monday morning.

My lad was hungry at the game on Saturday so I queued up at half time for him. I went straight down at the half time whistle, by the time I got served I missed the first 15 minutes of the second half. It’s simply not good enough.

 

[hammersmithlad]

You cant get in pre or post match unless you sit in blocks 114-125.

Lots of people fell foul of this post match last weekend when stewards wouldnt let anyone in to a fairly empty bar/ space.

Ah, tis a shame. Seems like the club are missing out on extra match day revenue opportunities especially post game after a win where people would simply head back to town for a drink or bite to eat instead of spending more money at the club.

 

[UUJblue]

You cant get in pre or post match unless you sit in blocks 114-125.

Lots of people fell foul of this post match last weekend when stewards wouldnt let anyone in to a fairly empty bar/ space.

I’m in 104 so there is no way to get to this (115) because of away fans and tunnel club!?

Hopefully do something over at 101 corner or into the north stand (extension)

 

[trevorriley]

rumour is that if it is a success and brings fans in early, helps eliminate half stadium empty on 90 mins ( please dont say improve public transport ) then more to come

 

[Corky]

Brighton leave bars open for a long time after the game, but city do this anyway in City Square which is good so you watch the tram queue reduce (or not).

I suppose indoor is a lot better, but they can't let people in from outside for security reasons I assume, without a queue, wands and ticket checks.

 

[paulchapo]

rumour is that if it is a success and brings fans in early, helps eliminate half stadium empty on 90 mins ( please dont say improve public transport ) then more to come

Saturday was the perfect time to leave the bars open. A red hot day and the rags kicking off at 5:30. If they'd said they were showing the match and the bars were open loads would have stayed and watched.

 

[nmc]

If the club are serious about supporter improvements then they should dispatch club representatives to all blocks in all stands and ask them to head to the nearest bar at half time and try and get a pint. Would love to be at the meeting on the following Monday morning.

They’d still be queuing on Monday morning

 

[StrutterBlue]

Brighton leave bars open for a long time after the game, but city do this anyway in City Square which is good so you watch the tram queue reduce (or not).

I suppose indoor is a lot better, but they can't let people in from outside for security reasons I assume, without a queue, wands and ticket checks.

For this reason, I hope they move city square into the arena on match days (I doubt they will personally) similar to what villa are planning as part of the villa park redevelopment

 

[UUJblue]

For this reason, I hope they move city square into the arena on match days (I doubt they will personally) similar to what villa are planning as part of the villa park redevelopment

They just need a whole area covered from the North stand across city square, including the shop, ticket office, Summerbee bars and the tram stop built in.

 

[Danny Hoekman]

This is spot on. Wife also not happy with a 20 stall ladies toilet being replaced with one of 5 stalls. Impossible to get to other larger ladies toilets due to huge queues at bar. The corner concourse is a disgrace, we should have a reduction in ticket price.

Really hope they have sorted this 241/242 concourse out for Saturday.

 

[Deleted member 77198]

Really hope they have sorted this 241/242 concourse out for Saturday.

Of course they won’t have. They’ve created this problem to create a better space for people who pay more money.

 

[Gingers Dad]

I'm in 115 so using the new bar pre and post match tomorrow. A mate is at the North Stand end of level 1, will he be able to get round to 115?

 

[jrb]

I'm in 115 so using the new bar pre and post match tomorrow. A mate is at the North Stand end of level 1, will he be able to get round to 115?

No. Those days are long over.

 

[Gingers Dad]

No. Those days are long over.

Thought as much but also thought I'd read somewhere that this bar was available to everyone on Level 1. He'll just have to drink on his own

 

[Corky]

I'm in 115 so using the new bar pre and post match tomorrow. A mate is at the North Stand end of level 1, will he be able to get round to 115?

You need to go through the seats around 125/127, not impossible but frowned upon.

 

[Johnny Mars Bar]

I will be getting my burrito from Panchos outside, the only reason I go.

Need to get yourself to the Arndale market, his stall has been there 10+ years.

I must go twice a week for my lunch at work!