Perth Saint Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) Hi everyone! 1st time post, I have been following the forum for a while so thought it was about time I joined in. What would you say the best hospitality experience in the Scottish Premiership is and why? As a Saints fan, I have only ever been to McDiarmid Park which I thought was a fantastic experience. 3 hours of access to the bar before the game, nice 4 course meal, half time pie and then access to the bar for an hour after too! Seats were comfy and staff were friendly making it good value for money (think about £130) in my opinion. I am keen to try another one with my friends this season, so would love to hear your thoughts! Apologies if a thread has already been created on this, admin feel free to delete if so Cheers! Edited November 11, 2022 by Perth Saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I've not been to any myself on a match day, but my dad won a hospitality package for Hearts through his work recently and he said he couldn't fault it. Even my mum who he took along with him, who hates football, said she had a brilliant day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I'd have to cast my mind back almost 10 years to when the SPL last existed... 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wonder Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Only been to Hearts but it is really good. Free bar for the duration, think it's 2 and a half hours before KO and 1 hour after. You get MoTM interviews after the game, bit of a look ahead pre-match with ex players. Food is a decent standard. Think it's about £120 but a bit more for Cat A games. Plus a HT pie if you can stomach it after your meal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perth Saint Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 (edited) 8 minutes ago, Darren said: I'd have to cast my mind back almost 10 years to when the SPL last existed... just testing your memory. Updated now cheers! Edited November 11, 2022 by Perth Saint 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lex Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Hospitality at Motherwell was fantastic. I think we won it in a raffle at our player of the year dinner or something and they were excellent with us. Had Stevie Kirk as our host and he was getting us more drinks every time our glass went below half full, so we ended up rather merry. The food was old school pie chips, and beans aswell, and it was quality. None of this catering style chicken balmoral with a parsnip puree you get these days. We also had the late great St Mirren legend and ex Motherwell player Gerry Baker at the table next to us and Tam Cowan gave us a lift back into town. Thomas Reilly scored a last minute equaliser aswell, so a great day all round. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leith Green Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Hibs spent an absolute fortune in the summer revamping the suites (they needed it). There are now a few different levels (from pay bar, buffet style food right up to the top one). I was lucky enough to win a pair of tickets to the top one recently. It is bloody expensive if you pay for it (£200) - until you see whats on offer, cocktail on arrival, 4 course meal, absolutely loads of staff, and then there is the drinks............when they said "inclusive drinks" we assumed it would be Tennents / Belhaven and some garbage red and white wine - but, no its all really top quality stuff, expensive wines, champagnes, and - the boy next to me was a whisky buff and showed me the whisky menu - there was some real top notch aged whisky there, £45 / £50 a nip stuff (meant to take a photo, but was pished). Usual 2.5 hours before, ht pie, 1 hour after then you can still go to the other pay bar afterward. Overall very good, and as I understand its sold out for the season, but its a heck of a lot of cash. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hk blues Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I've only done hospitality at Burnley - twice. The 2nd time was just after Ian Wright joined and his family were at the table next to us. I know I'll be disqualified as Burnley aren't Scottish Premiership but f***it! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10menwent2mow Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I've been a few times at Pittodrie on a few of the levels. Have done the main stand boxes a few times which I think is an hour before and an hour after and all the drink is in your box. Pies at half time, obviously not meant to drink during the game but just stick your booze in a tea/coffee cup and hud gan. Have done full dining in the main stand with directors box seats a couple of times and the food/drink was 1st class l, brilliant service and that was a 12noon for a 3pm KO and an hour after. Pies at HT as well. Have done the RDS lounges with padded seat which was also very good. Hour before and hour after. Only one I've not done is RDS dining or RDS box. As an aside, I used to work for Ladbrokes when they had the contract for Pittodrie so did all the boxes lounges and everyone seemed to say it was spot on. Don't ask me cost because every time.ive been it's been a freebie. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingjoey Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I've done the RDS dining package three times and it is superb. I think it's two and a half hours free bar before the match and an hour after the final whistle goes. 3 course meal and pies at half time. There's always ex-players there, last time I was there we had King Joey and Chalkie Whyte, Man of the Match is awarded in the suite after the game. All in all a great experience. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 Not Prem or football but I’ve got Hospo at Murrayfield on Sunday. Presumably this involves much dipping of cocks in pints etc etc. Will report back on Monday. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woolf Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I’ve done hospitality at most grounds,best were Motherwell,StMirren and Dunfermline.Poorest was Killie. Tynecastle is brilliant and well worth trying. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArabGaz Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 26 minutes ago, Melanius Mullarkay said: Not Prem or football but I’ve got Hospo at Murrayfield on Sunday. Presumably this involves much dipping of cocks in pints etc etc. Will report back on Monday. Look out for the strict dress code. If you’re not wearing bootcut jeans and brown boots you’re not getting in. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melanius Mullarkey Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 minute ago, ArabGaz said: Look out for the strict dress code. If you’re not wearing bootcut jeans and brown boots you’re not getting in. Looks like i'll be fine then. Ive got the Tan Rewinds in for polishing. Peroni on tap I presume. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
invergowrie arab Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 In the Premier I've done United, Hearts and Aberdeen. United is fucking dreadful. Poor choice of drinks, they run out of stuff constantly and it's about packing people in, no personal touch at all. RDS at Aberdeen was different level as obviously its all oil and engineering companies and not just arseholes like me so the best of gear including a decent selection of malts. Hearts was just as good good and drink wise but the whole entertainment package of having a host compering it and guest speakers with connections to United and Hearts when I was there. Taking your bets and having winnings in an envelope sitting on the table when you get back inside you were just superbly looked after. Outside the Prem we go to Forfar every year and it's cheap and cheerful food and drink but that's reflected in price and each suite has its own host, players and management come in and have a chat. and you are brilliantly looked after. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kempes Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I have enjoyed hospitality at St Mirren several times. Good value and good food. A couple of players usually make an appearance after the game and it’s a friendly atmosphere for both sets of supporters. Last Saturday, we tried the hospitality at Ross County. We paid for the mid-range level and it was excellent. Access to the suite from 1pm, two course meal before kick-off, pies and hot drink at half-time and very friendly and helpful staff. Given the result on the day, it meant there was something to enjoy from our long trip north. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cptn Hooch Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Melanius Mullarkay said: Not Prem or football but I’ve got Hospo at Murrayfield on Sunday. Presumably this involves much dipping of cocks in pints etc etc. Will report back on Monday. Enjoy plenty of craft ale and top bantz with the "rugger ladz" 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leith Green Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 hour ago, Melanius Mullarkay said: Not Prem or football but I’ve got Hospo at Murrayfield on Sunday. Presumably this involves much dipping of cocks in pints etc etc. Will report back on Monday. Be careful if anyone opens a packet of biscuits after a few beers....... 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leith Green Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 1 hour ago, invergowrie arab said: Outside the Prem we go to Forfar every year and it's cheap and cheerful food and drink but that's reflected in price and each suite has its own host, players and management come in and have a chat. and you are brilliantly looked after Got a mate who watches some club in the lowland league - he is scanning for the best "value" hospitality (or match sponsor) around the league for early next year. We are all hoping for endless pies, sandwiches and sausage rolls and some cans of Stella - for about £40 a skull !! 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJF Posted November 11, 2022 Share Posted November 11, 2022 I actually forgot I’ve been to hospitality at Livingston before, in their sponsors suite. Quite a small room and nothing fancy but there was a well stocked drinks cabinet in there we were free to help ourselves to. Food was alright, tasty but a bit lukewarm. Holt was the manager at the time and he came in for a chat after the match. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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