With the Friday night lights beating down, the Blue, Black and White will be looking to replicate the success of last year's epic fixture with more of the same winning ways.

The occasion this Friday will also be highlighting the brilliant work Restart do in supporting rugby players when they need it most.

Here's the full reccy of what we have in store for you for Quins' visit to our city.

Bath Rugby v Harlequins
Friday 2 Dec 2022
Gates open: 17:45
Kick-off: 19:45

FROM 17:45

Happy hour - £1 off pints! 🍺
Restart x Bath Rugby Foundation raffle 🎟
Land Rover teepee 🛻
Festive Thatchers Bar at Double Tree Hilton 🌳
Live music from Rich Reeves AND a DJ! 🪩
Wide range of food and beverage 🌯
Thatchers Fan of the Match - win a crate of cider! 🍎
Retail outlets, including our Christmas range! 🎄

HAPPY HOUR

As always, your favourite ales will be £1 cheaper for the first hour after gates open! Head down to the Swift Half or to any of the bars around the ground and take advantage of happy hour!

restart x bath rugby foundation raffle

Restart, the charity of the Rugby Players' Association (RPA), will be joining forces with Bath Rugby Foundation to sell raffle tickets with a bumper set of prizes.

On offer this week we have an England Rugby Autumn Nations Series jersey SIGNED by the whole autumn team, and a SIGNED Bath Rugby match ball.

All proceeds from the raffle tickets sold, will be split between Restart, helping rugby players in need, and Bath Rugby Foundation, to provide for vulnerable and challenge young people across B&NES.

Tickets are £2 each or 3 for £5, card and cash payment accepted.

LAND ROVER DEFENDER TEEPEE FOR LAND ROVER OWNERS – GET HERE EARLY!

Defender Lodge will be with us at The Rec this Friday, offering complimentary refreshments for Land Rover owners who present their key fobs.

The first 150 guests who visit Land Rover Defender out in the fan village will receive an invitation to come inside - get down there early to avoid disappointment!

FESTIVE THATCHERS BAR AT DOUBLE TREE HILTON - WITH FREE PIGS in BLANKETS!

Whether you've been naughty or nice, DoubleTree by Hilton Bath have an exclusive festive treat for all Bath Rugby Supporters at their NEW Thatcher's Bar, this Friday night!

DoubleTree by Hilton Bath invite all Bath Rugby Supporters to experience their NEW Festive Thatcher's Cider Bar on the Terrace, located at the hotel on Walcot Street, this Friday night.

Simply show your match ticket when ordering your drinks at the Thatcher's bar to receive a FREE pot of 'pigs in blankets', served with Thatcher's winter chutney.*

'Free pigs in blankets' will be available for two hours prior to kick-off, and two hours post-match.

*Receive one pot for every drink purchased.

LIVE MUSIC from the richard reeves band and a live dj!

Joining us to provide the pre-match atmosphere and a Friday night party is matchday (& Charlie Ewels's) favourite, The Richard Reeves Band.

Rich and his band will be sure to get fans up on their feet for a dance, win or lose!

We'll also have a DJ playing during the half-time slot to continue the buzz at the break.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

All of our usual food vendors will be out in the fan village and around the ground to make sure you're well-fed and hydrated on matchday.

Take a look at our great selection of food below and plan your visit in advance.

Grass & Roots for all your coffee needs ☕️
Edgie Eats serving brownies and baked goods 🧁
Black and White Butchers - did someone say pulled pork in a brioche bun?! 🐷
The Guru Chef - delicious selection of vegetarian and vegan street food 🥗
DS Catering - fish & chips and burgers 🍟
The Clifton Sausage will be serving up hotdogs, but fancy! 🌭
Evie’s Mac & Cheese - does what it says on the tin. Add chorizo, pulled pork, goats cheese, the list is endless! 🧀
Piglet’s Pantry will be supplying the pies and sausage rolls 🥧

Out in the bars you'll find a range of Thatchers, Tribute, Korev, Guinness, The Great Wine Co, Cotswold Gin Distillery and more! And for Gem, head over to the Swift Half. Whatever you fancy, we've got you covered - you'll even find Tony's Chocolonely!

thatchers fan of the match

Get to your seats early and be in with a chance of winning a crate of Thatchers Gold! If our camera crew pick you out as our most enthusiastic fan, you'll be going home with plenty of cider to last you the festive season....or maybe just the weekend!

RETAIL OUTLETS, INCLUDING CHRISTMAS RANGE!

Head to our Bath Rugby Store on Argyle Street to get kitted out in a Bath Rugby home, away or Euro jersey. We also have our complete trainingwear range available AND our Christmas range is ready for you to purchase! Find our retail units in the ground and get your hands on this year's Bath Rugby Christmas jumper!

GET YOUR TICKETS - only a few remaining

If you're yet to secure your seat in what promises to be an epic clash, get your ticket now!

TICKETS AVAILABLE HERE

The Reccy: Friday night fun!

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