Atlanta Pregame

[hookyIU1990]

I tried to set something up in Vegas for a meet-up but ended up getting sidetracked because....Vegas.

Not a lot down there according to @Kellerdog research. Biergarten or Stats sounds like the play, but would need to start early, but doubt if that's a problem. @kkott we can figure something out.

 

[VanPastorMan]

I tried to set something up in Vegas for a meet-up but ended up getting sidetracked because....Vegas.

Not a lot down there according to @Kellerdog research. Biergarten or Stats sounds like the play, but would need to start early, but doubt if that's a problem. @kkott we can figure something out.

Come up with a great pie place and I will try to be there. I am baptist you know.

 

[kkott]

I tried to set something up in Vegas for a meet-up but ended up getting sidetracked because....Vegas.

Not a lot down there according to @Kellerdog research. Biergarten or Stats sounds like the play, but would need to start early, but doubt if that's a problem. @kkott we can figure something out.

Yeah, I didn't see much that looked promising either. Thought I saw a sports bar in the Omni, but it was like $9/beers if I remember. I'd still love to find someplace to meet if it's close by. Let me know what you guys come up with. I'm going with a group of friends/couples so I don't have control over what we do necessarily.

 

[Victorbmyboy]

Come up with a great pie place and I will try to be there. I am baptist you know.

Compromise? Apple pie moonshine….

 

[kurt cloverdales]

Come up with a great pie place and I will try to be there. I am baptist you know.

as long as you're with other Baptist the beer is safe, get a Baptist alone, they will drink you out of house and home.

 

[Victorbmyboy]

I just looked and there’s plenty of spots with a ten minute walk. Nothing spectacular but not horrible.

 

[stollcpa]

as long as you're with other Baptist the beer is safe, get a Baptist alone, they will drink you out of house and home.

Sounds like the Amish sometimes. If they’re away from the community some will indulge in forbidden things. 😂

 

[kurt cloverdales]

Sounds like the Amish sometimes. If they’re away from the community some will indulge in forbidden things. 😂

very much so have known a few over the years, like the Baptist they tend to keep other in check

 

[DANC]

as long as you're with other Baptist the beer is safe, get a Baptist alone, they will drink you out of house and home.

Jews recognize Abraham.

Arabs recognize Mohammed.

But two Baptists don't recognize each other in a liquor store.

 

[rocketo]

I tried to set something up in Vegas for a meet-up but ended up getting sidetracked because....Vegas.

Not a lot down there according to @Kellerdog research. Biergarten or Stats sounds like the play, but would need to start early, but doubt if that's a problem. @kkott we can figure something out.

Plenty of places, especially if you don’t mind grabbing a 5-10 min Uber ride

 

[hookyIU1990]

Plenty of places, especially if you don’t mind grabbing a 5-10 min Uber ride

We were trying to keep it walking distance from the arena, but I'm not opposed to an Uber ride. Got any recommendations? I've never been down there.

 

[rocketo]

We were trying to keep it walking distance from the arena, but I'm not opposed to an Uber ride. Got any recommendations? I've never been down there.

I like the Vortex Bar & Grill. They also have comedy shows there in the evenings. Might be a cool place to have some drinks and see a comedy show at night if you are staying. Probably 10 min Uber or so.

I also like the Nook over near Piedmont Park. It’s a bit more hipster tho and further away. Been a bit since I have been there.

Not sure what the vibe is like at these places at noon on a Saturday as I have only been to them in the evenings, almost always on the weekend.

You have SkyLounge that is close by. I have been told it is cool, but haven’t been myself. That should be walking distance. Looks a little fancy IIRC.

 

[Victorbmyboy]

Jews recognize Abraham.

Arabs recognize Mohammed.

But two Baptists don't recognize each other in a liquor store.

This made me chuckle way harder than it was supposed to.

 

[Victorbmyboy]

We were trying to keep it walking distance from the arena, but I'm not opposed to an Uber ride. Got any recommendations? I've never been down there.

It shows several at a 10 minute walk. Like a two minute Uber. 🤣

 

[Victorbmyboy]

Like this place…

State Farm Arena to STATS Brewpub

maps.app.goo.gl

 

[rocketo]

Like this place…

State Farm Arena to STATS Brewpub

maps.app.goo.gl

Several within walking distance. I’m sure they are good enough if you just want a drink or two.

 

[DANC]

This made me chuckle way harder than it was supposed to.

I like to tell that to religious people. Never fails to get a huge laugh.

 

[Hoosier Hacker]

Compromise? Apple pie moonshine….

In all seriousness, that stuff is goooood

 

[GeorgeStrait IU]

We were trying to keep it walking distance from the arena, but I'm not opposed to an Uber ride. Got any recommendations? I've never been down there.

9mm on side, .380 backup. Pepper Spray...

 

[CriticArisen]

9mm on side, .380 backup. Pepper Spray...

This must be for the wives. What about for the husbands?

 

[kkott]

I'm going with a group of friends and wives to visit another friend that moved to ATL awhile ago, and it sounds like life is intruding and it's possible 1 or 2 of our group aren't going to make it and we might have 1 or 2 tickets available. I bought them outside of the IU group but we are going to be 8-9 folks supporting IU and would prefer the tix go to a Hoosier or friend of a Hoosier (preferably a busty friend, but that's negotiable). Anyway, if you're looking for a ticket or 2, check in with me. Just recouping our cost: $64/ea.

 

[rocketo]

9mm on side, .380 backup. Pepper Spray...

Good luck getting that into the arena. It’s actually not bad there. Been down there many times and walked around. There are areas you don’t want to go, but you will know it when you see it.

 

[jaygyure]

Am I correct that our tickets are also good for the first game as well?

 

[Fred C. Dobbs]

Am I correct that our tickets are also good for the first game as well?

I am 99% sure that your ticket is for a double-header.

IU fans that want to meet before the game, may want to change to meet after the game so that ticket holders can watch 2 games.

I live in greater Atlanta, but I seldom "loosen up" in the State Farm Arena/Mercedes Benz Stadium area. My suggestioipn to those who want to meet before the game is to choose a bar in CNN center, even at inflated beer prices. Doing so will allow those present to depart for the double-header when they wish.

For those who want to meet, eat and drink after the game, there is an area called Castleberry Hill just south of State Farm arena. The drive is less than 5 minutes. Here is a Link describing where to eat, drink and play in Castleberry Hill.

For those of you that want to rub elbows with hard core partiers after the game, head to Midtown. Midtown is the area adjacent to and north of downtown Atlanta. The drive from State Farm Arena to Midtown is 10-15 minutes. You can also travel to Midtown via MARTA.

 

[hookyIU1990]

We're going to be at Hudsons. It's right by the arena

 

[hookyIU1990]

Scratch Hudsons. There's an Alumni event there today. We're at Stats brewing