With the new season well underway, football fans across the Midlands will be returning to their favourite pubs before and after home games.
Aston Villa fans also have a number of pubs in the city centre and near Villa Park which are popular to drink in. And with how Unai Emery squad has developed over the last year, there is much optimism about Villa, with supporters having good reason to get excited again.
The club has built on last season’s top 7 finish in the Premier League, by adding quality to the squad, with the likes of Moussa Diaby, Pau Torres and Youri Tielemans all joing the club this summer.
Despite the 3-0 defeat to Liverpool last weekend, Villa fans should be confident that they can mount another challenge for the European places this year.
Fans will be flocking to Villa Park this season with hope that Emery’s squad can challenge the league’s big boys. Prior to kick-off, Villa fans often gather in pubs for a pre-match drink, as well as after the game for a pint and a debrief.
So with the new campaign underway, we’ve taken a look at the most most popular pubs in Birmingham for Aston Villa fans and how they rank on Google reviews.
Let’s take a look
1. The Bartons Arms, Newtown
This gastropub in Newtown is a popular location for Villa fans on matchday. It’s also popular with fans when Villa play away from home. It has a 4.5 rating from 824 reviews.
2. The Sacred Heart Club, Grange Road, Aston
Another located close the Villa Park, the Sacred Heart is known to be popular with Villa fans on matchdays. It has a 4.5 rating from 194 Google reviews.
3. The Aston Tavern, Aston Hall Road, Aston
The Tavern is also located just down the road from the stadium in Aston. The restored Victorian pub, which is very popular with Villa fans, also features event spaces & 17 hotel rooms. It has a 4.4 rating from 545 reviews.
4. The Yew Tree, Brookvale Road, Witton
The Yew Tree has also been a popular pub for Villa supporters. The pub has a 4.2 rating from 478 reviews.