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There are a distinct lack of pubs near to the ground as it is built away from other buildings. Therefore it is suggested that you grab a drink on the way into Stoke. There is a Holiday Inn and Harvester Pub next to the ground.Car parking in the Harvester car park costs 3. Also close to the stadium is a Power League complex that also has a bar, which also allows in away fans, shows SKY television and you can even park in their car park for 4.50. Otherwise alcohol is available at the back of the away end, but queues can be lengthy, especially if there is a big support.
Away fans are housed on one side (towards the Players Tunnel and Main Stand) of the South Stand at one end of the ground, where around 2,800 supporters can be accommodated. This stand is shared with home fans on the other side. The facilities and view of the action from this stand are good. The concourse is adequate and there is a large choice of refreshments available such as Wrights pies at 2 each, sausage rolls (1.50), cheeseburgers (2.40), rollover hot dogs (2.60) and chips (1.30). Alcohol is also available in the form of Carlsberg lager (bottles 3), Bitter (pint 2.50), Strongbow cider (can 2.50) and Smirnoff Ice (bottle 2.60).
The stadium is quite high up in an exposed position and the open corners can mean that a cold wind can whip through the stadium, so bear this in mind, especially in the winter months. Listen out though for the Stoke anthem 'Delilah' being sung by the home fans, they can still give a great rendition of that Tom Jones classic song.
It is also worth bearing mind though that the Stoke fans are passionate about their club and this can make for an intimidating atmosphere, so it is best to keep colours covered around the ground.
