Beating the likes of Twickenham Stoop, Parc y Scarlets and reigning Premiership champions Leicester Tigers’ home at Welford Road, the ground was determined the most enjoyable after analysing over 15,000 TripAdvisor reviews.

On a matchday, you are our 16th man. You provide the noise; you build the atmosphere, and you give the Blue, Black and White the boost they need – no more evident that Saturday’s win over Northampton Saints.

We always want to make sure our supporters’ experience is the best it can be. Ahead of the season, we asked for your feedback on how we could improve our food and beverage offering through the ground.

You spoke, and we listened.

We’ve now had six home games at The Rec, and you may have noticed some exciting changes.

Announced as our Official Beer Provider for the 2022/23, Tribute now features at all ground bars and out in the Swift Half. The fresh and zesty taste of St Austell’s flagship ale has deep roots in the rugby community and we’re proud to be partnered on a multi-year deal.

From your feedback, we have addressed queuing times by increasing the space in the Swift Half. With a larger pay and collect bar area, more of you can be served thus reducing the time spent waiting for your refreshing pint of Thatchers Gold or frosty Guinness.

As we have great supporters who always show up come rain or shine, the concourses can get busy at times. To ease congestion in the South Stand we have condensed our refreshment options. Hot drinks are no longer served in the South Bar and instead we have increased the offering at our hot drinks stand down at the corner of the South and Tribute stands, just a short walk from the South Bar.

If you have seen The Reccy, you will have read about the selection of food we have on offer. Piglets Pantry are a new supplier this season and provide us with our delicious selection of pies. Providing baked goods to premium venues up and down the country, Piglets Pantry are passionate about their produce. What better snack to accompany the perfect pint?

We would also like to welcome The Uncommon to our matchday. The Uncommon supply The Rec with English sparkling white wine and rosé. Based in the south east, all of their wine is sourced within 50 miles of London. Making the trip along the M4, we’re delighted to be able to offer The Uncommon’s selection of wines from our brand-new Wine, Gin & Fizz bar.

Here at The Rec, we pride ourselves on providing eco-sustainable cups and packaging for all our food and drinks. The Uncommon are no different serving their sparkling wine from aluminium cans that are 100% recyclable. Having just a quarter of the carbon footprint of a traditional wine bottle, we are pleased to be working with an equally eco-conscious supplier.

As mentioned, our new Wine, Gin & Fizz bar can be found out in the Swift Half. Lit up in neon lights, you’ll be able to get your hands on a glass of our official champagne provider Pol Roger’s fizz, a can of The Uncommon’s sparkling wine, or wine from Bath-based provider The Great Wine Co.

Last but definitely not least, forget Willy Wonka, we’ve got Tony’s Chocoloney! A premium and delicious addition to The Rec, Tony’s chocolate is plastic free, palm oil free and Fairtrade Certified, adding to our sustainability efforts.

Your feedback is always so important to us. If you have any thoughts you would like to share about your matchday experience, be sure to check your emails for the matchday experience survey, usually sent to you the day after a match.

You Spoke, We Listened: Food & Beverage

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