Aviva stadium bars

Never saw the point of pints at the match.  You queue for ages to get something in plastic and end up missing part of what you came to see.  A few before the game and a few more after does me.  The few rugby internationals I’ve been to feature various knobs ferrying trays of pints and annoying the people who want to watch the game.  

Edited by Ecumenical Matter - 09 Nov 2021 at 9:21am

The only point I see in pints is being able to get one before the game. If it's a 7.45 kickoff, I love to be able to go in at 7pm, beat all the crowds at turnstiles etc, have a pint in the concourse, and then stroll into the seat as the teams are coming out. With pubs there's always someone who thinks they can make it from the 51 to their seat in 15 mns.

t_rAndy wrote: Shedite wrote: The only point I see in pints is being able to get one before the game. If it's a 7.45 kickoff, I love to be able to go in at 7pm, beat all the crowds at turnstiles etc, have a pint in the concourse, and then stroll into the seat as the teams are coming out. With pubs there's always someone who thinks they can make it from the 51 to their seat in 15 mns. Yeah agree. There have been to times where there have been unexpected delays and then it’s a panic to get in for the anthems. Rather than trying to have a last pint, get in and get comfortable but still have the option to get one if you want it’s a good option to have. One benefit of no bar open is that more people will stay at their seat at half time and be there for John Giles presentation he will get

Trap junior wrote: Its the Jack Charlton Stadium as far as I'm concerned.  Pints at a match is pointless. You'd need a piss every 15 mins.   Food and drink during the game not for me.   Eat and drink before and after the game.  at the game I want to be concentrating on the action.

Can you really not hold your piss for 45 mns 

Imo best to get a few pre match pints in a few places away from the stadium area. Going to try O Donoghues or Nesbitts, you won't feel the 20/30 min walk to the stadium esp with the crowd 

Where would be best for a few pints for an hour or two before the game lads? Usually head to the Ballsbridge Hotel, but have just seen it's not reopened. Anywhere in particular you wouldn't need to book, even if it means drinking outside? Cheers. 

Healy52003 wrote: Imo best to get a few pre match pints in a few places away from the stadium area. Going to try O Donoghues or Nesbitts, you won't feel the 20/30 min walk to the stadium esp with the crowd  Trying to get into a pub in Ballsbridge match day is a nightmare unless you're in pretty early

Starting to get a bit of a buzz now 

Irishtown house is a good spot especially if the weather is good