Columbus Brigade Bar Event Info For USA-Mexico

Discussion in 'USA Men: Fans & Travel' started by CrewBeat, Jan 7, 2009.

  1. CrewBeat

    CrewBeat Be Massive My Friends

    Jul 27, 2004
    Manhattan
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    No pointy ball games in February. In 2005 the US-Mexico game was the same day as an OSU home game, which raises hotel prices city wide.

    Also, Monty, when are you getting in?
     
  2. TasteTheRainbow

    Aug 22, 2007
    Olathe, KS
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    how far away is the holiday inn? about a mile?
     
  3. CrewBeat

    CrewBeat Be Massive My Friends

    Jul 27, 2004
    Manhattan
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    exactly a mile (19 min walk according to google walk)
     
  4. hoboken16

    hoboken16 Member

    Jan 16, 2003
    Jersey City, NJ USA
    Club:
    New York Red Bulls
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Sounds goods, looks like I will get in Tuesday afternoon
    Thanks for organizing
     
  5. St. Patrick

    St. Patrick Member

    Mar 29, 1999
    Milwaukee, WI
    You're going to be right down the street from where we're staying (Super8 on the other side of I-71).
     
  6. Land of the Free

    Land of the Free New Member

    Jan 7, 2009
    Club:
    Chelsea FC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    We got 4-6 coming from Atlanta. We'll check in early Weds and then we'll see you guys at the bar. We're trying to take the shuttle to the derby as well.
     
  7. guamster

    guamster Member+

    Mar 30, 2001
    Winnetka, CA
    Club:
    --other--
    Nat'l Team:
    Guam
    Cool. I believe several members of the NJ Brigrade will also be at a nearby hotel in north Columbus. It's good to know that there will be other US Soccer fans in the area. What are you guys doing for transport?
     
  8. St. Patrick

    St. Patrick Member

    Mar 29, 1999
    Milwaukee, WI
    We'll be renting a car at the airport (hoping the wife goes to Priceline and tries to lock this down ahead of time).
     
  9. krustylew

    krustylew New Member

    Aug 16, 2005
    We have four coming in from Albany, NY overnight on Tuesday.

    Quick cat nap at the Hyatt on Capital Square on Wednesday morning, then off to Claddagh's for drinks and the shuttle to the match!:)
     
  10. hhaire

    hhaire New Member

    Aug 28, 2005
    Mckinney,Tx
    Not sure what hotel I will be at however I know I will be coming up with Dallas people. There is also something going on at Ruby Tuesday.


    Here is info I got on facebook.

    US vs. Mexico @ Columbus Crew Stadium, Columbus, OH
    6:00 PM Central, ESPN2

    Night Before:
    1. Ruby Tuesday (not the chain restaurant) www.rubytuesdaylive.com
    1978 Summit St, Columbus, OH‎
    ---This is the local hang out of the Hudson Street Hooligans, which on Tuesday night, be hosting a band, with drink specials, Pizza, US soccer highlights on the tube, $1 whiskey shots and $5 all you can drink bud light and amber bach. The bar is also youth friendly any and all ages are welcome just obviously under 21 cant drink. American Outlaws will be here.

    2. Claddagh Pub
    585 S Front St., Columbus, OH
    ---This is the official US soccer bar, drink and food specials.

    Wednesday:
    Ruby Tuesday Bar (info above),
    ---this is brought to you by Hudson Street Hooligans, these guys are awesome. This bar is a short walk to the stadium, so we will be priming and have all fans uniting at this bar starting at 1:00 pm in the afternoon. We are working on some food ideas, but there will be food. People under 21 are welcome, but can't drink of course. Drink specials this day too. This bar can hold a lot of people, so come one and all.
    ---We are working with nike and maybe US soccer to see what cool stuff we can do for everyone at this bar. Either way American Outlaws will be here and it will be insane.
    ---We will then march to the tailgate position chanting with smoke bombs from Ruby Tuesday, for a short tailgate where there will be tents and heaters, and drinks.

    Tailgate:
    Location isn't determined yet, we are waiting for US soccer and the stadium to decide on this information to approve a spot.
    This will be drinking only and we will try to organize every single supporter and march intogether from this spot.
    Time will be determined at the bar, but we will be marching in to the stadium 45 minutes before kick off.
    Gate Entry times haven't been announced yet, nor has how to and when to hang banners or bring drums into the stadium. American Outlaws, Hudson Street Hooligans, Sons of Ben, Nike and many others will be on the ground for these events. JOIN US!

    We will be selling memberships and merch at Ruby Tuesday Bar




    This is mostly for the AO group.
     
  11. Sparky98

    Sparky98 Member

    Jun 8, 2007
    I'm arriving Tues afternoon and departing Thur morning, will be staying at the Westin, too. Sounds like the trip to Claddagh will be easy.

    Are you renting a car? Where do you park? I'm looking for a cheap place to park the rental, too expensive to park at the hotel.
     
  12. Steve2711

    Steve2711 New Member

    Dec 13, 2008
    Downingtown
    Club:
    Philadelphia Union
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I am coming in from Philly and staying at the holiday inn express. It looks like it is real close to the stadium. How close is it to the bar?
     
  13. CrewBeat

    CrewBeat Be Massive My Friends

    Jul 27, 2004
    Manhattan
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    12 min drive
     
  14. metroflip73

    metroflip73 Member

    Mar 3, 2000
    NYC
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Fixed. We have some people flying in, and there are 30+ taking a bus from NYC/northern NJ.
     
  15. BenHouck

    BenHouck Member

    Aug 25, 2000
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I'm no expert on parking downtown but you may find street parking in German Village/Brewery District which is to say around the bar. Watch out for permit only areas.

    edit: There's also a large garage right across main st which used to serve the mall. It's pretty cheap during the day but I don't know overnight rates. Also there is outdoor paid parking behind the hotel but again I don't know the rates.
     
  16. Hamburgler03

    Hamburgler03 BigSoccer Supporter

    Aug 31, 2000
    Columbus, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I believe (but am not 100% certain) that the garage is $1 in the evenings and you just pay it in the machine on the way out.
     
  17. jcerak

    jcerak Member

    Feb 16, 2001
    NC
    How are things shaping up for Tuesday and Wednesday at the Columbus bars? Any type of tailgating being arranged like 4 years ago?
     
  18. Injury Time

    Injury Time Member

    Sep 2, 2004
    Pittsburgh
    got a room at Clarmont...see you all there!

    couple of questions
    1- what times are the shuttles leaving the Front St bar and
    2- are they letting off at Crew Stadium or Ruby Tuesday
    3- how many folks can these 3 shuttles take to the stadium?

    Thanks in advance
     
  19. Kryptonite

    Kryptonite Fancy Title Here

    Apr 10, 1999
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    I believe some brave souls are planning unofficial tailgates, but due to the expected cold, i'd be surprised if any formal tailgate plans were announced.
     
  20. Hamburgler03

    Hamburgler03 BigSoccer Supporter

    Aug 31, 2000
    Columbus, OH
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    My group of friends is planning to tailgate in the parking lot. We'll try to part in the area where the Crew Union parks and will have a fire pit to stay warm.
     
  21. Kryptonite

    Kryptonite Fancy Title Here

    Apr 10, 1999
    Columbus
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    It's my understanding that the shuttles go to the stadium. If you go up early enough, I don't know if it would be possible with time considerations, but Ruby Tuesday and the stadium are very close to each other, so you could easily walk from the stadium to the bar. OTOH, if you offer a bit of money, maybe the shuttle driver would take you to Ruby Tuesday.

    You could also consider drinking at one place before the game and another after. There's also the option of drinking at Claddaugh until 5 or 6, then taking a cab directly to Ruby Tuesday.


    It's my understanding that the shuttles will run until everyone is at the stadium. If it means multiple trips per shuttle, then that's the deal.
     
  22. nyrmetros

    nyrmetros Member

    Feb 7, 2004
    Any more bars?
     
  23. CrewBeat

    CrewBeat Be Massive My Friends

    Jul 27, 2004
    Manhattan
    Club:
    Columbus Crew
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    If you're looking to bar crawl or chase tail head up to OSU's campus. If you're looking to hang out with US supporters at a proper soccer pub then head to Claddagh.
     
  24. ryebreadraz

    ryebreadraz Member

    Apr 18, 2007
    Los Angeles
    Club:
    Los Angeles Galaxy
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    Any update on the deal for Carlsberg?
     
  25. JeremyEritrea

    JeremyEritrea Member+

    Jun 29, 2006
    Takoma Park, MD
    Club:
    DC United
    Nat'l Team:
    United States
    According to Google Maps, Claddagh is 2.0 miles from the Drury Inn and Suites by car or 1.6 miles on foot.
     

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