Pre game pub near the Ricoh ? (1 Viewer)

CovisGod

Well-Known Member

• Aug 21, 2012

• #1

Is there one in walking distance ? I live in Norfolk, been down to the Ricoh probably 20 times but always been with my Uncle driving so tend to hang around by the ground. Coming down Saturday with a mate of mine for the Bury game, where's the best place to go for a beer before the game ? Sitting in Block 18, Row DD, decent ish seats ? Say hi if any of you see me I'll have McConnell 6 on my back

Cheers folks

 

We'll_live_and_die

Super Moderator

• Aug 21, 2012

• #2

The Casino is usually the place to be mate.

 

Nick

Administrator

• Aug 21, 2012

• #3

Bull and Anchor is always decent. Friendly and a nice atmosphere

If it is sunny you can sit in the garden out the back.

 

WillenhallSkyBlues

Well-Known Member

• Aug 21, 2012

• #4

Wheatsheaf is a fans favourite

 

Nick

Administrator

• Aug 21, 2012

• #5

leicesterarenotourrivals said:

Wheatsheaf is a fans favourite

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Is that the one with the indian food place at the bottom of the garden?

 

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Skybluechick

New Member

• Aug 21, 2012

• #6

Bull n anchor wheelwright lane can get food n drink and you can park in their car park too

 

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Coventrycityfc

New Member

• Aug 21, 2012

• #7

Wheatsheaf & The Buffs aka RAOB club/the Buffulo

 

Nick

Administrator

• Aug 21, 2012

• #8

I always used to go in the club opposite the ground on burbages lane but it has shut down now. Mustn't have ever made money other than matchdays!

I think the Gypsys next door have hijacked the car park as their own now!

 

coundonskyblue

New Member

• Aug 21, 2012

• #9

Longford Engine isn't bad

 

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Sharpie83

New Member

• Aug 21, 2012

• #10

Nick the rowleys shut down cus the old owners run the place into massive amount of debt. Do u go in the bull and anchor before or after the game?

 

Nick

Administrator

• Aug 21, 2012

• #11

Sharpie83 said:

Nick the rowleys shut down cus the old owners run the place into massive amount of debt. Do u go in the bull and anchor before or after the game?

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Ahh I didn't realise. I couldn't see how it would make any money when it wasn't a match day though, especially after Burbages Lane was split into 2.

I usually go in sometimes both before and after.

 

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Sharpie83

New Member

• Aug 21, 2012

• #12

Well u know the fat guy who served behind the bar that's me

 

bamalamafizzfazz

New Member

• Aug 21, 2012

• #13

I go to the Cherry Tree on Lythals Lane. Don't look the best from outside but it's a Good little place to go. Gets quite busy but does the job and parking for £3 can't go wrong.

 

Nick

Administrator

• Aug 21, 2012

• #14

Sharpie83 said:

Well u know the fat guy who served behind the bar that's me

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Dark Hair, Stubble?

There is also the tall fella who is a bit strange!

 

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mhuntcov1989

Member

• Aug 21, 2012

• #15

Cov Welsh Rugby club, on burbages lane.. my old man parks in there.. Few egg chasers about tho!

 

Covstu

Well-Known Member

• Aug 21, 2012

• #16

the shief has some intersting characters in there, i think most of block 15 (inc me) drink there before the game!

 

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Sharpie83

New Member

• Aug 21, 2012

• #17

Nick said:

Dark Hair, Stubble?

There is also the tall fella who is a bit strange!

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No I'm the stubble guy the big fella is Steve real top guy so who do u come in with

 

fernandopartridge

Well-Known Member

• Aug 21, 2012

• #18

The Wheatsheaf is decent as is the Buffs club.

I don't mind the Cherry Tree after the games from time to time.

Is the Coach & Horses still open?

 

WeWillBeBack

New Member

• Aug 21, 2012

• #19

Can't beat the old golden chippy

 

CovisGod

Well-Known Member

• Aug 21, 2012

• #20

The wheatsheaf it is ! How do I get there from the ground ? Is it far ?