Chris Heck - President of Business Operations

[sid1964]

Do they still charge you to get into the Witton Arms on match days?

[AV82EC]

Yep £3

[Des Little]

I'm an old misery, but paying to go into a pub blows my mind.  No thanks.

[ChicagoLion]

I wouldn't mind paying a reasonable amount for somewhere if you can get out of the weather, a seat, drink and something to eat without queuing for ever like the Holte Suites interminable line to get food.
But the GA offering is just crap.

[LeeB]

I wouldn't mind paying a reasonable amount for somewhere if you can get out of the weather, a seat, drink and something to eat without queuing for ever like the Holte Suites interminable line to get food.
But the GA offering is just crap.

It's a good half an hour brisk walk, but I can go to the Hockley Social and enjoy significantly better food and drink in much more pleasant surrounds and for a fraction of the price.

[Brend'Watkins]

I'm an old misery, but paying to go into a pub blows my mind.  No thanks.

I've never been to the Witton Arms since it's become home fans only, I believe they are incredibly strict about this too.  Charging to get in is a bit of a cheek but it does seem to be very popular so I guess it must be worth it as I've heard it's good fun in there. There is a paucity of decent and even non decent pubs around the ground which must be music to Heck's ears.  The Bartons is great apart from the first hour after the game when the service there is the worst it's ever been.   

[dave.woodhall]

The reason people pay is because they're told they have you. Society in general has become accustomed to paying for everything.

[VillaTim]

Probably about 3 years ago now but last time I went to the Aston Tavern it was £4 in, the Aston Social was either £2 or £3 in can't remember .
Drinking / Eating in town is probably the best bet then share a cab to B6.

[Chris Smith]

The reason people pay is because they're told they have you. Society in general has become accustomed to paying for everything.

They charge at the Aston Tavern but the entrance fee covers you for food, usually a choice of curry, Chinese or chilli.

[AV82EC]

I’ve no objection in the Witton as the entry fee probably covers the security and all the Live Sport channels they have to subscribe to!! That Big screen in there is absolutely effing massive as well and must have cost a fortune.

I don’t go there every time but other than the queues for beer and toilets it’s a good atmosphere.

[dave.woodhall]

I’ve no objection in the Witton as the entry fee probably covers the security and all the Live Sport channels they have to subscribe to!! That Big screen in there is absolutely effing massive as well and must have cost a fortune.

I don’t go there every time but other than the queues for beer and toilets it’s a good atmosphere.

The bar takings pay for all that.

[Hookeysmith]

If you apply to be a member then you get a card and when shown slightly reduced rate for the beer and the advantage of a glass rather than plastic.

We only go in there early but still think the food and drink offerings are pretty good. The DJ can be a bit loud (as i am old and not used to it) but the old fella plays a good selection.

[Ducksworthy]

Another concert - Chris Brown coming to Villa Park. We seem to be on the circuit now which is good - enter stage left people saying “never heard of him!”

https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1905258589393997930

[LeeB]

Another concert - Chris Brown coming to Villa Park. We seem to be on the circuit now which is good - enter stage left people saying “never heard of him!”

https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1905258589393997930

That's a shame, he's a scumbag.

[SaddVillan]

Dingles fan is he?