The Barton's Arms

[Duncan Shaw]

Anyone know what the parking is like round the Barton's? 
I haven't been in there for a pre-match for years since I started driving up from Surrey as it's the "wrong" side for getaway to M6, but I'm working in Nuneaton today and my son is training it up from London tonight and we aim to meet early for a pre-match bite/pint and then driving back home to London/Surrey after, (I usually park in Star City these days) so thought we might give it a whirl?

[Jon Crofts]

Park On My Drive, Just Park or Your Parking Space is probably your best bet around there.

[amfy]

To be honest I find that side better for the M6. Drive towards town, turn left at Newtown Middleway, left again onto the expressway and you’re on your way. None of the messing about in traffic crawling towards the old Armada roundabout for an hour!

[Nev]

Been in tonight, cracking pint of Guinness but not that busy. Looks great but I fear that if it's not full on match days (my mate said it wasn't much busier last Saturday) then it will struggle to survive. Really hope I'm wrong.

[Nunkin1965]

Been in tonight, cracking pint of Guinness but not that busy. Looks great but I fear that if it's not full on match days (my mate said it wasn't much busier last Saturday) then it will struggle to survive. Really hope I'm wrong.

Yes agree about the Guinness!
Have been in for the last 2 games and it has been quiet, which is a shame as there are now plenty of staff behind the bar.

[Somniloquism]

Been in tonight, cracking pint of Guinness but not that busy. Looks great but I fear that if it's not full on match days (my mate said it wasn't much busier last Saturday) then it will struggle to survive. Really hope I'm wrong.

Yes agree about the Guinness!
Have been in for the last 2 games and it has been quiet, which is a shame as there are now plenty of staff behind the bar.

With it closed, the match regulars would have looked elsewhere (Silhill Brewery etc), then I suppose if they were tempted back on reopening, the poor service initially might have also had them not going back after trying it again. I mean they would have lost Dave W and his gang as soon as no Real Ale selection was available.

[Meanwood Villa]

It was pretty quiet tonight but it was rammed on Saturday.

[frank]

The Barton's isn't as busy as it used to be and they've had their problems since they reopened, but they've worked hard to get things right. If you're eating, the service is extremely efficient. The menu is limited but the Thai meals are fine, the English meals rather more basic. A big advantage for our group of 15-20 is that we have somewhere comfortable to sit for a couple of hours before a game and are served quickly. The beer, which I've criticised in the past, has definitely improved, though we don't have the variety we enjoyed in Dave W's time. I was very happy with the Green Duck this evening. And what a magnificent pub it is! It's always a real pleasure just to be there, and when the food's acceptable and the beer's good I'm more than happy to continue making it my Villa local.

[Holte L2]

I really really miss the Krombacher they had on about 18months ago.

[PeterWithe]

So they dont have Oakhams beers on any more? What is the beer selection then?

[frank]

Citra was on yesterday, and a couple of Green Duck

[Luffbralion]

I was delighted when it re-opened. I love a pint of citra, the atmosphere before and after a game and the chance to sit and talk with both acquaintances and others about all things Villa. I urge those who got out of the habit to give the Bartons another go...we really can't lose this iconic pub again.

[Nev]

I was delighted when it re-opened. I love a pint of citra, the atmosphere before and after a game and the chance to sit and talk with both acquaintances and others about all things Villa. I urge those who got out of the habit to give the Bartons another go...we really can't lose this iconic pub again.

I'd echo that but I haven't got a clue what Citra is. Every fucker was asking for it on Wednesday, then the barman said "it wasn't pouring right" so there were a few sour faces.

[Meanwood Villa]

Citra in the Barton's was my favourite pint, it never tasted the same anywhere else. Wasn't quite as good on Wed. Maybe it was the not pouring right, rather than my nostalgia.

[Risso]

It’s a golden beer by Oakham Ales, made from, as the name suggests, American citra hops. Although as the name doesn’t suggest, it’s now brewed in Peterborough rather than Oakham.