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1983

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  • Aug 19, 2021
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Hi a few of us are coming by train from Swansea going to the 2Tone village before the game then onto the game with a few beers and a curry after the game then staying over somewhere?
Some advice on where to stay, drink...etc so we are not spending the whole time walking or taxis.

Cheers
 
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fernandopartridge

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  • Aug 19, 2021
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1983 said:
Hi a few of us are coming by train from Swansea going to the 2Tone village before the game then onto the game with a few beers and a curry after the game then staying over somewhere?
Some advice on where to stay, drink...etc so we are not spending the whole time walking or taxis.

Cheers
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Given the different things you want, you're going to have to get taxis or walk a bit tbh.

2Tone Village is walkable from the city centre mind, but you'll need to get a cab up to the ground. City centre best for hotels, if I was staying I'd stay at the Telegraph Hotel (4 star but prices look very reasonable). Few places to drink around it as well.
 
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oscillatewildly

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  • Aug 19, 2021
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That sounds like a great day. I'll give you some advice if you let me join you.
 
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1983

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  • Aug 19, 2021
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Cheers yeah was looking at that hotel and the not so nice Britannia so the logistics of it then dump stuff in hotel then cab to 2Tone village then a few pints after somewhere before game on route then cab to game and then cab to city centre for a beer and a curry
 
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Deleted member 5849

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  • Aug 19, 2021
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1983 said:
Cheers yeah was looking at that hotel and the not so nice Britannia so the logistics of it then dump stuff in hotel then cab to 2Tone village then a few pints after somewhere before game on route then cab to game and then cab to city centre for a beer and a curry
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Do not stay in the Britannia!
 
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1983

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  • Aug 19, 2021
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oscillatewildly said:
That sounds like a great day. I'll give you some advice if you let me join you.
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Yeah man jump on
 
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wingy

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  • Aug 19, 2021
  • #7
1983 said:
Cheers yeah was looking at that hotel and the not so nice Britannia so the logistics of it then dump stuff in hotel then cab to 2Tone village then a few pints after somewhere before game on route then cab to game and then cab to city centre for a beer and a curry
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There are s couple of hotels in the Butts by the rugby ground , then you could use Earlsdon high street for excellent venue's for Beers and top curry venues .
Equally fairly close is Kenilworth Rd and the station

Earlsdon is considered to be upmarket for Coventry , very busy Friday Saturday evenings
 
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no_loyalty

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  • Aug 19, 2021
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wingy said:
There are s couple of hotels in the Butts by the rugby ground , then you could use Earlsdon high street for excellent venue's for Beers and top curry venues .
Equally fairly close is Kenilworth Rd and the station

Earlsdon is considered to be upmarket for Coventry , very busy Friday Saturday evenings
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You beat me to it, was just about to suggest Earlsdon.
 
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robofcov

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  • Aug 19, 2021
  • #9
Get off train, go to 2 tone village book the Ramada in the Butts over to Sky Blue Tavern beers get the coach from there to the game , back to the Tavern beers choice of curry houses by Ramada , even walk up to Railway Club curry and beers , back to Hotel bar more beers crash out wake up next morning with hangover feeling like shit but sod it, it was worth it
Thats my recommendation
 
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procdoc

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  • Aug 19, 2021
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You could stop at the premier inn by the Butts as nearby you have the Aardvark, sky blue tavern and Earlsdon which has a few bars and eateries
 
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oscillatewildly

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  • Aug 19, 2021
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Check with the two tone village, prior to your trip to ensure that the museum is deffo open - don't want to get your day off to a disappointing start.
Just a little further down the road (heading back towards the city centre) is a place called 'FarGo village' (Coventry sounds very idyllic so far doesn't it?) - So named because it's at the top of Far Gosford street) It's a collection of small independent businesses including food and drink.
There's a great micro brewery called the 'twisted barrel' - again because I'm not a regular, you may want to check opening times on the day you (may) want to visit.
Potentially it Could be one of the best pre-match sessions you'll ever have.
You may also want to consider individual all day bus tickets because the roaming you may be doing could really stack up the expense with taxi/uber fares.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Aug 19, 2021
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For curry highly recommend this place on Spon St, best in Cov in my view

MY DHABBA, Coventry - Updated 2021 Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Restaurant Reviews - Food Delivery & Takeaway - Tripadvisor
 
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oscillatewildly

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  • Aug 19, 2021
  • #13
Have a look at air b'n'b.
 
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robbiethemole

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  • Aug 19, 2021
  • #14
apart from inside, is there anywhere at the Arena to get a beer? is the wasps place open on gameday/night or just casino?
 

Grendel

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  • Aug 19, 2021
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Deleted member 5849 said:
Do not stay in the Britannia!
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didn’t enjoy your stay?
 
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  • Aug 19, 2021
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Grendel said:
didn’t enjoy your stay?
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It's probably the most Covid safe venue tbf - the scum and dirt would kill off any virus, as soon as it looked at it.
 
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coop

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  • Aug 19, 2021
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Kushi just up from the ground do a good curry it's attached to the Hub pub which I would think will be full of cov fans after the game.
 

Somerset Sky Blue

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  • Aug 19, 2021
  • #18
robbiethemole said:
apart from inside, is there anywhere at the Arena to get a beer? is the wasps place open on gameday/night or just casino?
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Dhillons brewery is very close to the ground and is meant to be a good stop pre match Home - Dhillons Brewery

The other ideas of basing around Ramada / earlsdon are sensible for train station and good choice of pubs and curry houses.
 

Somerset Sky Blue

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  • Aug 19, 2021
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Swansea, well the mumbles is a nice area - what is the ice cream shop with a history/good reputation?
Think the place is also famous for Stacey actress from Gavin and Stacey...

And the DVLA.
 

Alkhen

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  • Aug 19, 2021
  • #20
I miss the days when you could stay at the Ricoh, they used to convert the corporate boxes into rooms after the matches.

Was something ridiculously cheap like £50 for a room 2 match tickets, a drink in the casino and breakfast. used to take advantage of that regularly

not much help for you tho, will echo what others have said about avoiding the Britannia!
 

Marty

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  • Aug 19, 2021
  • #21
Brighton Sky Blue said:
For curry highly recommend this place on Spon St, best in Cov in my view

MY DHABBA, Coventry - Updated 2021 Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Restaurant Reviews - Food Delivery & Takeaway - Tripadvisor
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Very overrated IMO, Akbars or Royal Bengal are both much better.

You may want to avoid booking the Ramada, I think it's currently being used as a quarantine hotel (who knows when that will stop). I'd stick to Earlsdon for pubs/food/hotel. Nice part of the city with easy access to everything.
 
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Brighton Sky Blue

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  • Aug 19, 2021
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Marty said:
Very overrated IMO, Akbars or Royal Bengal are both much better.

You may want to avoid booking the Ramada, I think it's currently being used as a quarantine hotel (who knows when that will stop). I'd stick to Earlsdon for pubs/food/hotel. Nice part of the city with easy access to everything.
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Royal Bengal isn’t as good in my view but each to their own
 
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David O'Day

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  • Aug 19, 2021
  • #23
oscillatewildly said:
Check with the two tone village, prior to your trip to ensure that the museum is deffo open - don't want to get your day off to a disappointing start.
Just a little further down the road (heading back towards the city centre) is a place called 'FarGo village' (Coventry sounds very idyllic so far doesn't it?) - So named because it's at the top of Far Gosford street) It's a collection of small independent businesses including food and drink.
There's a great micro brewery called the 'twisted barrel' - again because I'm not a regular, you may want to check opening times on the day you (may) want to visit.
Potentially it Could be one of the best pre-match sessions you'll ever have.
You may also want to consider individual all day bus tickets because the roaming you may be doing could really stack up the expense with taxi/uber fares.
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Twisted Barrel tap room opens at midday on weekends and there's loads of nice places to eat o Gosford Street as well. Nice easy 20 stroll into town as well from there.
 
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no_loyalty

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  • Aug 19, 2021
  • #24
David O'Day said:
Twisted Barrel tap room opens at midday on weekends and there's loads of nice places to eat o Gosford Street as well. Nice easy 20 stroll into town as well from there.
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What time does it open during the week? as the match is a Tuesday night.
 

David O'Day

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  • Aug 19, 2021
  • #25
no_loyalty said:
What time does it open during the week? as the match is a Tuesday night.
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That is a very good point, forget Fargo the tap room is closed Monday and Tuesday
 

rob9872

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  • Aug 19, 2021
  • #26
Just don't wear colours in town after the game or despite most people being normal, we have dickheads like every club and they won't be able to help themselves despite most likely having not been at the game (and that's unfortunately whether you win lose or draw ! )
 
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fernandopartridge

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  • Aug 19, 2021
  • #27
rob9872 said:
Just don't wear colours in town after the game or despite most people being normal, we have dickheads like every club and they won't be able to help themselves despite most likely having not been at the game (and that's unfortunately whether you win lose or draw ! )
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They won't have a problem at all in colours
 

David O'Day

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  • Aug 19, 2021
  • #28
fernandopartridge said:
They won't have a problem at all in colours
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yeah there will hardly anyone about 10pm on Tuesday
 

clint van damme

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  • Aug 19, 2021
  • #29
Marty said:
You may want to avoid booking the Ramada, I think it's currently being used as a quarantine hotel (who knows when that will stop).
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Haha! That makes sense, I've heard all sorts of mad theories as to why there's been constant security on there, including Boris Johnson was staying there!
 

1983

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  • Aug 19, 2021
  • #30
robofcov said:
Get off train, go to 2 tone village book the Ramada in the Butts over to Sky Blue Tavern beers get the coach from there to the game , back to the Tavern beers choice of curry houses by Ramada , even walk up to Railway Club curry and beers , back to Hotel bar more beers crash out wake up next morning with hangover feeling like shit but sod it, it was worth it
Thats my recommendation
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That sounds very familiar
 

1983

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  • Aug 19, 2021
  • #31
Somerset Sky Blue said:
Swansea, well the mumbles is a nice area - what is the ice cream shop with a history/good reputation?
Think the place is also famous for Stacey actress from Gavin and Stacey...

And the DVLA.
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Joes Ice Cream Parlour
 
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Somerset Sky Blue

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  • Aug 19, 2021
  • #32
1983 said:
Joes Ice Cream Parlour
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That's the place. Enjoy your time in Coventry - apart from hopefully watching our lads outplay and beat you!
 
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Deleted member 2477

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  • Aug 19, 2021
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Deleted member 5849 said:
Do not stay in the Britannia!
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If you want a prossy or rent boy to join the party stay at the Brittania
 

hill83

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  • Aug 19, 2021
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oscillatewildly said:
place called 'FarGo village' (Coventry sounds very idyllic so far doesn't it?) - So named because it's at the top of Far Gosford street)
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Why have I never realised that until now.
 
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Nick

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  • Aug 19, 2021
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hill83 said:
Why have I never realised that until now.
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I only realised the other day. Proper dim moment.
 
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