BanjoBowl Questions from First Time Riders' Fans Attending the Game.

[JGD]

Greetings all, the LDC was another epic event and we had an incredible time with many Bombers fans here in Regina.   It was such a great time that my gal and I have decided to get tickets to the Banjo Bowl (first timers) and are very excited about attending this event with the other best fanbase in the CFL.   We have tickets in Section 143 and we are staying at the Alt Hotel downtown.   Any suggestions or recommendations would be very much appreciated of good places to party or visit.   We are arriving late Friday afternoon and staying until Sunday.

Thanks in advance for all your suggestions and responses, we can't wait.

[Booch]

getting early to experience the tailgating and the area around the stadium where there are things going on is always a good start....coming from off portage you will have a decent trek to the stadium so make sure to give yourself adequate time as there is construction everywhere

[WinnipegGordo]

If you are going to the game from your hotel and want to save a few bucks you can take rapid transit instead of an uber/taxi.

There is a bus stop across the street at the arena and the stadium bus comes by every 20 minutes on Saturday.

Just make sure to take the Blue line to the UofM and not St Nobert.

It's just over 30 minutes and 3.35 per person.

Edit: this bus uses a rapid transit corridor for a good portion of the trip so it avoids most of the construction that Booch refers to.

Edited Tuesday at 09:04 PM by WinnipegGordo

[JGD]

7 minutes ago, WinnipegGordo said:

If you are going to the game from your hotel and want to save a few bucks you can take rapid transit instead of an uber/taxi.

There is a bus stop across the street at the arena and the stadium bus comes by every 20 minutes on Saturday.

Just make sure to take the Blue line to the UofM and not St Nobert.

It's just over 30 minutes and 3.35 per person.

Edit: this bus uses a rapid transit corridor for a good portion of the trip so it avoids most of the construction that Booch refers to.

Really appreciate this booch and Gordo as we were planning ubering to the stadium.    Any good bars (like Revival in Regina) where football fans party on BB weekend?

[WinnipegGordo]

This is the only event I am aware of for Friday night:

 

 

[JGD]

4 hours ago, WinnipegGordo said:

This is the only event I am aware of for Friday night:

 

 

That looks like alot of fun, we will be there.   Anything for post game on Saturday?

Also, is Section 143 "safe" for a couple of Riders fans? lol

[Bigblue204]

17 hours ago, JGD said:

Greetings all, the LDC was another epic event and we had an incredible time with many Bombers fans here in Regina.   It was such a great time that my gal and I have decided to get tickets to the Banjo Bowl (first timers) and are very excited about attending this event with the other best fanbase in the CFL.   We have tickets in Section 143 and we are staying at the Alt Hotel downtown.   Any suggestions or recommendations would be very much appreciated of good places to party or visit.   We are arriving late Friday afternoon and staying until Sunday.

Thanks in advance for all your suggestions and responses, we can't wait.

Hope you have fun until kickoff. 

The Alt hotel is smack dab in the middle of downtown. It'll be sketchy outside. I'm not trying to scare you, just use common sense and be cautious if you're spending time out there.

[Goalie]

I don’t find it to be overly sketchy outside the ALT most nights. I mean I’ve never stayed over night downtown in my own city but I find they light it up real good there and that keeps the trouble away. Portage is pretty quiet at night honestly. The one time we came home from a party on young at about 4am and walked down town it was dead. Like it looked like a ghost town. Most the problems are closer to Higgins and that area now. Higgins and main. Also near the Winnipeg regional health authority building on main. Look down the alleys next time. It’s crazy. ALT is pretty well lit and they tend to do a good job keeping the “trash” away. 

Edited yesterday at 02:58 PM by Goalie

[blue85gold]

Saw this too. 

https://thebeercanwpg.com/upcoming/banjo-bowl-bus

Nice outdoor beer garden and bus to the game, not a far walk from downtown.

[JGD]

Fantastic, really appreciate all the help.   I think we will try the Beer Can as well, that place sounds like its right up my alley.

Can't wait.

[blue85gold]

2 minutes ago, JGD said:

Fantastic, really appreciate all the help.   I think we will try the Beer Can as well, that place sounds like its right up my alley.

Can't wait.

Not cheap but good local beer and good food.

[WinnipegGordo]

There's always The Palomino Club.

Edited 22 hours ago by WinnipegGordo

[JGD]

2 hours ago, WinnipegGordo said:

There's always The Palomino Club.

Ripper bar?   haha good idea.

[Booch]

Just now, JGD said:

Ripper bar?   haha good idea.

That's Teasers...I used to bounce there...I can hook you up! 😁

[JGD]

2 minutes ago, Booch said:

That's Teasers...I used to bounce there...I can hook you up! 😁

I like the way you think lol.  Non-football topics of course

 

 

[17to85]

28 minutes ago, Booch said:

That's Teasers...I used to bounce there...I can hook you up! 😁

This choice of phrasing...

[Nolby]

3 hours ago, Booch said:

That's Teasers...I used to bounce there...I can hook you up! 😁

Im sorry if I was a drunken ass hat about 20 years ago

[Booch]

3 minutes ago, Nolby said:

Im sorry if I was a drunken ass hat about 20 years ago

Lol...no worries...I was there between 2006 and 2008...so i probably didnt have to thrash you hahaha 

[Nolby]

3 minutes ago, Booch said:

Lol...no worries...I was there between 2006 and 2008...so i probably didnt have to thrash you hahaha 

I would've been there, a trip to Tim's on occasion ended up with a chicken salad sandwich, some beer and rippers....**** happens 

[Booch]

2 hours ago, Nolby said:

I would've been there, a trip to Tim's on occasion ended up with a chicken salad sandwich, some beer and rippers....**** happens 

no judgement here,,,lol

and to be  honest rarely had peeps misbehave on my watch so not many thrashin's handed out....and even then I was more diplomatic about it anyway....I was nice....until it was time not to be nice hahahaha

 

[bb1]

[GCn20]

15 hours ago, Booch said:

That's Teasers...I used to bounce there...I can hook you up! 😁

Did you work there when Gerry was running it? Great guy. Good friend of mine.

[Booch]

1 hour ago, GCn20 said:

Did you work there when Gerry was running it? Great guy. Good friend of mine.

Nope...Guy named mike took over....Then guy named Brandy...well they were Managers...was still owned tho by same person...Was a women but for life of me cant remember the name...theyowned it forever

 

[captaincanuck12]

Welcome to Winnipeg @JGD .  I definitely recommend you guys check out the tailgate on game day.   Definitely use the transit system to get to and from the stadium.   There are bunch of park and ride locations you can leverage.  Parking is a bit of nightmare around the stadium,

If you're looking for some good food options I definitely recommend  Brazen Hall on Pembina Hwy or One Great City Brewing Co on Ness Ave.  Not on game day though  

Enjoy the game and GO BOMBERS!

[JGD]

Thanks all, we are leaving early tomorrow morning.

What area outside of the stadium is the tailgating?