Anyone heading down? Is there a bar that MU fans traditionally head to beforehand?
For those who have been there before, where is a good place to park? It looks like there is a structure near by, but am not sure if that is open for game day parking.
Quote from: Macallan 18 on January 23, 2020, 09:18:21 AM
For those who have been there before, where is a good place to park? It looks like there is a structure near by, but am not sure if that is open for game day parking.
Last year that structure was free because it was incredibly cold for the game. It took about an hour to get out of it though after the game. Not sure how much it normally cost.
Street parking is free in the neighborhoods around hinkle and I've never had problems finding a spot within a half mile or so.
I'm going. First visit to Hinkle. Not sure about parking, but I'll probably just get an uber
Can't make it to Hinkle for the first time in 4 years for this game...Parking is pretty easy. As mentioned, structure or street parking does the job. We historically have gone to Broad Ripple before/after games and just get to Hinkle 30-45 min before tip.
One cool thing about Hinkle, the players run across the main concourse tunnel to get from locker room to court. Kind of cool if you have kids that want high-fives etc.
Go MU!
Not 100% he's still there, but a friend of mine growing up (and Marquette fan) is/was manager at Broad Ripple Tavern (http://www.broadrippletavern.com/about/). His name is Kurt and he's originally from Oconomowoc. We watched the 2013 St. John's game at BRT and celebrated Vander's layup together. My favorite story from down there was that Brad Stevens used to have staff meetings at BRT. After the game in Maui, Kurt cursed him out when he came in the next week (jokingly). Said it was all worth it when Marquette paid them back in the 2013 second round.
I'll be there with my kid who lives in Indy. Not sure if I'll Uber from downtown Indy or drive there and find parking.
I live in Indy and will be at the game with my dad. I generally just park in the surrounding neighborhoods. If you want a premium spot, you can pay about $20 to park at some of the houses across the street from Hinkle.
Going with a few friends who went to Butler. One of them stumbled across REALLY good seats at his work. Section 107, row 4. I think that's directly behind visitor bench. Pumped.
Quote from: jesmu84 on January 23, 2020, 05:16:37 PM
Going with a few friends who went to Butler. One of them stumbled across REALLY good seats at his work. Section 107, row 4. I think that's directly behind visitor bench. Pumped.
Nice!
Broad Ripple sucks
Quote from: MUpugnacity on January 23, 2020, 09:21:34 AM
Last year that structure was free because it was incredibly cold for the game. It took about an hour to get out of it though after the game. Not sure how much it normally cost.
Street parking is free in the neighborhoods around hinkle and I've never had problems finding a spot within a half mile or so.
6th and Brown, hey?
Quote from: swoopem on January 23, 2020, 06:22:20 PM
Broad Ripple sucks
People say it has gone downhill, but downtown Mass Ave or Fountain Square might be too far for pregame
So is that a no on a specific bar?
Quote from: jesmu84 on January 23, 2020, 05:16:37 PM
Going with a few friends who went to Butler. One of them stumbled across REALLY good seats at his work. Section 107, row 4. I think that's directly behind visitor bench. Pumped.
I'm in 107, row 8. let's bring home a Warrior victory, hey?
Quote from: Galway Eagle on January 23, 2020, 07:21:02 PM
So is that a no on a specific bar?
I don't really know of one
A Marquette buddy and I went a couple years ago. Got there about 2 hours before the game, and amazingly there was a parking spot on the street right across from the arena. We looked for about 5 minutes for signs we couldn't park there, but we were in a good spot. We then walked to a nearby Butler bar and had fun with their fans. We decided that if we won we'd go back to that bar. But we didn't, so we didn't. Can't remember bar's name, but it was close.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on January 23, 2020, 07:21:02 PM
So is that a no on a specific bar?
There's chain bars right by the stadium. Last time I was there we went to brothers and kilroys. Nothing special
Quote from: swoopem on January 24, 2020, 07:12:14 AM
There's chain bars right by the stadium. Last time I was there we went to brothers and kilroys. Nothing special
Ew maybe I'll just head to 9 Irish brothers it's been the "go to" after hurling tournaments down there.
I think we're pre-gaming at Kilroy's downtown (across the street from my kid's apartment) and then Ubering to Hinkle. I've never been to Hinkle. Do they sell beer?
Quote from: Warrior Code on January 24, 2020, 07:46:13 AM
Are you from Indy?
No, Detroit.
I went to the Butler game a few years ago and everyone I talked to was telling me how awesome Broad Ripple was and that it was the place to be. We showed up and I wasn't impressed at all.
I've been to Indy a few times and find downtown Indy to be awesome. Broad Ripple on the other hand was very weak
Quote from: Mane'shouse 84 on January 24, 2020, 08:54:23 AM
I think we're pre-gaming at Kilroy's downtown (across the street from my kid's apartment) and then Ubering to Hinkle. I've never been to Hinkle. Do they sell beer?
This and if not do they have metal detectors for flasks?
I'm pretty sure they do sell beer but I can't remember for sure (I went during Buzz's last year). We snuck in some booze in water bottles and it worked out just fine
Quote from: swoopem on January 24, 2020, 09:05:19 AM
No, Detroit.
I went to the Butler game a few years ago and everyone I talked to was telling me how awesome Broad Ripple was and that it was the place to be. We showed up and I wasn't impressed at all.
I've been to Indy a few times and find downtown Indy to be awesome. Broad Ripple on the other hand was very weak
To each their own, but I like Broad Ripple. It sounds like it was overhyped for you but it reminds me of Brady St. with the bars, shops, and little festivals. It has a couple of my favorite restaurants in the city, too.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on January 24, 2020, 08:13:29 AM
Ew maybe I'll just head to 9 Irish brothers it's been the "go to" after hurling tournaments down there.
Try the pancake shot
Quote from: swoopem on January 24, 2020, 09:11:01 AM
I'm pretty sure they do sell beer but I can't remember for sure (I went during Buzz's last year). We snuck in some booze in water bottles and it worked out just fine
They now sell beer (according to google).
They do sell beer. Started about 2-3 years ago I think.
Quote from: Galway Eagle on January 24, 2020, 08:13:29 AM
Ew maybe I'll just head to 9 Irish brothers it's been the "go to" after hurling tournaments down there.
What is that, competitive barfing?
Quote from: Waldo Jeffers on January 24, 2020, 10:44:56 AM
What is that, competitive barfing?
https://youtu.be/fgEMvRrOCRI
In PDX this weekend - anybody have suggestions for places to catch the game?
Broad Ripple is fine... alot of bars n 5-10 minutes from Hinkle. They have a football stadium right next to hinkle and therefore a rather large parking lot in addition to the free parking on the campus n city streets. Fyi downtown is no where near butler. Prolly a 30-45 minute drive/uber
Quote from: Mr. Sand-Knit on January 24, 2020, 12:07:11 PM
Broad Ripple is fine... alot of bars n 5-10 minutes from Hinkle. They have a football stadium right next to hinkle and therefore a rather large parking lot in addition to the free parking on the campus n city streets. Fyi downtown is no where near butler. Prolly a 30-45 minute drive/uber
18 minute drive from Banker's Life to Hinkle per Googlemaps.
Should be loud there tonight. Sold out and they're introducing Blue IV who is taking over the retiring bulldog, Blue III.
Quote from: swoopem on January 24, 2020, 09:05:19 AM
No, Detroit.
I went to the Butler game a few years ago and everyone I talked to was telling me how awesome Broad Ripple was and that it was the place to be. We showed up and I wasn't impressed at all.
I've been to Indy a few times and find downtown Indy to be awesome. Broad Ripple on the other hand was very weak
Kool, eye've bin wearin' Shinola four yeers, hey?