That's were we've always gone, the oyster bar, bit different this year as am taking one of the kids for the first time so want the atmosphere but don't want anything too crowded for her.

Does anyone know if there is anything going on outside the ground this year.
They used to have various different things going on around the ground but the last time wigan went I remeber they hardly had anything other than bars and the armed forces stands.
Also anyone know what band (if any) are on pre game

Catalans have told their fans to meet outside the Oyster Bar, so it could be lively. I know they’re not bringing loads but I’d imagine a fair percentage of them will rock up there.

First few times I always went the Oyster Bar but to save hassle with getting from their to OT we just decided to go straight to OT and drink in the pubs around there or other years just congregate outside the spoons with cans bought from Tesco, last time was a nightmare, couldn’t get in the pub and the Tesco had been told to stop serving alcohol so we are going to go to the Oyster Bar this year, taking my 5 year old lad and my wife to their first final so wanting to show them the atmosphere. With a bit of luck the weather might be decent too.

Why did I think 'Blue Oyster Bar' when I read this?

17 of us heading to hotel football.

As always will be plotting a way of sneaking some decent food into the ground.

Think we'll probably end up there too for a bit, if I figure out who you are ill get you a pint

Oyster bar is grim and will be packed. If it’s not raining The Dockyard in media city is a good option. 20 minute walk from OT.

It’s Reverend and the makers, Indy band from Sheffield, not really mainstream but fairly well known if you are into that sort of music.

I think we have previously gone to one of the other bars in that area that was a little easier to get served, if the rain stays away the courtyard will be good and normally a good atmosphere, it’s all I know aside from going straight to the ground which the last couple of times has been a bit naff.

Oyster Bar if its dry (and probably even if it isn't!). Dockyard is a good shout if its pouring it down. Corbieres and then down to the Tollgate before the game.