Villa Park Sports Fan Tips
Villa Park is a venue in or near Birmingham that is most often used for Soccer
Best Pubs around Villa Park?
Villa Park is a home fan's dream when it comes to pubs: there are loads within close proximity to the venue, each with a thriving atmosphere and loads of beers on tap. There's no single "best” venue, so just go with your instincts. For away fans, The Whitton Arms is a decent shout, but costs £2 to get in. There aren't many options for taking on good quality ale, sadly, so you might be best to head into town proper after the match to get the good stuff!
Best Food and Drink at Villa Park?
One of the few venues offering chips as an option (though I don't know why more stadia don't do this?) for £2.80 is pretty cool. There's also a fish and chips option (though it's pricey at £6.50) and then the usual fare from there: pies (£3.30), hot dogs (£2.60) and cheeseburgers for £3.50. Sometimes the away fans won't get served alcohol, but otherwise there is Carlsberg and Somersby Cider for everyone at £3.80 or so a pint.
Things to check out around Villa Park?
Being a massive city, there is hardly a shortage of great activities for your matchday, or if you're spending some time in the area either side of it. A few personal favourites would have to be…Either of the two competing "escape rooms”: Escape Live and Clue HQ are a brilliantly way to kill an hour or two solving clues with you friends against the clock!Teamworks Karting is the go-to indoor racing place in Birmingham, and can add a shot of adrenaline to your day if the football was a dullard!
Best Insider tip at Villa Park?
So there aren't too many good pub options in the vicinity of Villa Park suitable for the travelling support, however there's a golden nugget of information shared by a few away fans: drive in and park at the Star City entertainment complex. It's totally free, and there's no shortage of food and drink inside to prepare you for the match! It's about 25 minutes' walk to the stadium, but you can always get a taxi too.
How do I get to Villa Park?
There's not really any parking at the venue, and while street parking is an option, it's mostly down to luck whether or not you get anything. Earlier you arrive, the better your chances. The travel with the least effort is to make your way to Birmingham New Street and then catch a service to Aston or Whitton stations. Both are only a few minutes' from stadium.
Villa Park seating?
There isn't really anything separating the home and away crowds, which is a bit odd in English football. It's usually no bother, but some fans would feel more comfortable with a more substantial divider, just in case things got ugly. The seats themselves are great: pretty comfy and enough leg room that extra time is survivable! Some away tickets can go for over £30, which is crazy since the Premier League is capped at £30 each! Anyway, I digress: the seating is very good.
Best restaurants near Villa Park?
Everything that's within a few minutes' walk of the stadium probably can't be listed under the heading of "best restaurants”… However, if you can travel back into Birmingham, choices abound!MyLahore undoubtedly serves some of the finest food in Birmingham. It's barely a ten minute walk from the stadium and offers a unique blend of Asian and British cuisine, so there's a meal for every mood!A little less well-known is Modu, a little Asian restaurant whose menu is filled to the brim with authentic Korean dishes and the staff can tell you all about the customs and history of Korean gastronomy. Fascinating place, with great food.
What to expect from the Villa Park crowd?
In general, you can rely on Villa to produce a crowd that wants to win, and wants to show every bit of support for the lads on pitch that they can! There's no real separation of home and away fans, so if things do get a bit heated, then trouble could ensue. It's usually more about banter and taking the mick out of each other though, so you shouldn't have anything to worry about besides the colossal noise!