Re: Grand final eve : Fri Oct 13, 2023 2:52 pm  

NickyKiss wrote:

Catalans have told their fans to meet outside the Oyster Bar, so it could be lively. I know they’re not bringing loads but I’d imagine a fair percentage of them will rock up there.

Why did I think 'Blue Oyster Bar' when I read this?

Re: Grand final eve : Fri Oct 13, 2023 3:05 pm  

17 of us heading to hotel football.

As always will be plotting a way of sneaking some decent food into the ground.

Re: Grand final eve : Fri Oct 13, 2023 3:16 pm  

CobraCraig wrote:

First few times I always went the Oyster Bar but to save hassle with getting from their to OT we just decided to go straight to OT and drink in the pubs around there or other years just congregate outside the spoons with cans bought from Tesco, last time was a nightmare, couldn’t get in the pub and the Tesco had been told to stop serving alcohol so we are going to go to the Oyster Bar this year, taking my 5 year old lad and my wife to their first final so wanting to show them the atmosphere. With a bit of luck the weather might be decent too.

Think we'll probably end up there too for a bit, if I figure out who you are ill get you a pint

Re: Grand final eve : Fri Oct 13, 2023 4:10 pm  

Oyster bar is grim and will be packed. If it’s not raining The Dockyard in media city is a good option. 20 minute walk from OT.

Re: Grand final eve : Fri Oct 13, 2023 4:28 pm  

Warrior Winger wrote:

Does anyone know if there is anything going on outside the ground this year.
They used to have various different things going on around the ground but the last time wigan went I remeber they hardly had anything other than bars and the armed forces stands.
Also anyone know what band (if any) are on pre game

It’s Reverend and the makers, Indy band from Sheffield, not really mainstream but fairly well known if you are into that sort of music.

Re: Grand final eve : Fri Oct 13, 2023 4:30 pm  

Wigg'n wrote:

Oyster bar is grim and will be packed. If it’s not raining The Dockyard in media city is a good option. 20 minute walk from OT.

I think we have previously gone to one of the other bars in that area that was a little easier to get served, if the rain stays away the courtyard will be good and normally a good atmosphere, it’s all I know aside from going straight to the ground which the last couple of times has been a bit naff.

Re: Grand final eve : Fri Oct 13, 2023 6:50 pm  

Oyster Bar if its dry (and probably even if it isn't!). Dockyard is a good shout if its pouring it down. Corbieres and then down to the Tollgate before the game.

Re: Grand final eve : Fri Oct 13, 2023 8:20 pm  

Always a good atmosphere around the Oyster Bar but tricky getting served. The last few GFs we have done the afternoon around the bottom end of Deansgate near the station - taxi & tram options with a direct route to the ground.

Good selection of pubs too - The Deansgate, Cask, Atlas, Briton’s Protection. Lock91, White Lion, usually all get a good RL crowd. Looking forward to it.

Re: Grand final eve : Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:27 pm  

The last time i went to GF in 2001 Wigan got battered and there where i saw large amount of people wanting public transport and fighting between rival fans it put me off from going to Finals i said to myself thats it never again

Re: Grand final eve : Fri Oct 13, 2023 10:28 pm  

The last time i went to GF in 2001 Wigan got battered and there where i saw large amount of people wanting public transport and fighting between rival fans it put me off from going to Finals i said to myself thats it never again