Oakwell Stadium Sports Fan Tips
Oakwell Stadium is a venue in Barnsley
Best restaurants near Oakwell Stadium?
If there's one thing to warm and fill you up after a big game, it's got to be a large, perfectly-grilled burger at the 8oz Burger Company! These things are juicy, bursting with flavour and matched with imperious sides! The restaurant itself is well-decorated and the staff are superb. You should go.If it's not a burger you're after…it must be other grilled goods that you need! The Grille Steakhouse knows steak like the British knows queuing, and they get it right every time. Great atmosphere for food and drink after a game.
Best Food and Drink at Oakwell Stadium?
If you've travelled from the states (or probably anywhere else) you'll likely be disappointed with the "food” served at UK football games: it's just pies, pasties and the sort. You can buy beer at the stadium as well, but only when the entire "away” stand is dedicated to the travelling supporters. It is often shared, and then alcohol is only sold on the home side. A shame, but a sensible precaution as things can always get heated in a football stadium.
Things to check out around Oakwell Stadium?
So this might not suit your day plan, but if you can make it work and have taken the kids to the game, then the Metrodome Waterpark is inexpensive and guaranteed to please! There's a wave pool, rapids and even diving boards which are cracking fun!A more adult-oriented activity could be the indoor karting venue "Tyke Racing”. It's your usual racing circuit with a group of mates, and even an awards ceremony after where you can have a drink!
What to expect from the Oakwell Stadium crowd?
So on the one hand it is a really friendly crowd. There's banter from everyone and it doesn't often seem to go beyond that. However, the away fans are regularly unable to buy alcohol which demonstrates that things don't always run so smoothly. Don't go showing off your club's jersey around town or outside the stadium: it's unlikely, but you can always attract trouble which is easily avoided.
Oakwell Stadium seating?
The stands aren't particularly steep, however as there's only one with multiple tiers, it doesn't put players too far from the action. The seats are comfortable and it's good viewing from across the whole stadium.Tickets can go for as much as £36 for the most popular games, though the bottom-of-the-league clashes will only take £23 from your wallet, which isn't bad at all!
Best Insider tip at Oakwell Stadium?
Trouble isn't too common at the venue, however visiting fans have been accosted (though very much the minority) by the home support and it is strongly advised that you don't parade your colours about town before the game. Find pubs which have other away fans inside, and stay sensible so as to not attract attention from the few hooligan fans that go to the Oakwell.
How do I get to Oakwell Stadium?
It doesn't get much easier: hop on the train to Barnsley Railway Station and enjoy a casual ten minute stroll on into the stadium. There should be an incredibly obvious crowd of red shirts for you to follow as well!By car, there's parking at the stadium, at the Metro Dome and in-between the two! Any of them should work, and the length of time it takes to manoeuvre away after a game really just depends on your luck. It's definitely not the worst traffic in English football, if that's any consolation!
Best Pubs around Oakwell Stadium?
The CAMRA Good Beer Guide is a great list of reliable watering holes with genuinely top quality drinks on tap. The Dove Inn makes that list, and is conveniently located for a few pre-match tipples! It's a five minute walk and both home and away fans are welcome, so there will be almighty banter! Barnsley East Dene Club and the Metro Dome are good alternatives, with the Metro Dome literally right behind the stadium!