The catering information you need ahead of the game against Reading.
The Fan Zone (west side of the stadium ... opens at 12.30pm).
Our Fan Zone contains TWO container bars, with increased space for supporters to enjoy the big match build-up with a wide selection of drinks, food and refreshments available.
Container Bar 1 will be serving lager and soft drinks (Heineken, Moretti, Fosters, Ullswater Blonde, Ullswater Pilsner Strongbow, Dark Fruits).
Container Bar 2 will be serving Cruzcampo, Old Mout Berries and Cherries, Fosters and Theakston Best Bitter.
Please note - transactions at the Container Bars are card only.
Big screen - the big screen will be back in the Fan Zone and will be showing the early kick-off!
Try this out – use the Fan Zone during the half-time break!
Fans in the Paddock and Warwick Road End areas of the ground will be able to leave via the turnstiles at half-time to make full use of the Fan Zone Container Bar facilities.
** Fans will be scanned out of the Paddock and Warwick Road End, and scanned back in, so have your tickets ready when you leave to use the Fan Zone facility, and when you return to retake your place. **
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SPECIAL OFFER: It's just £3 per pint for John Smith's, Fosters, Ullswater Blonde, Pilsner Strongbow and Inch's cider, BEFORE 2PM in the Fan Zone, and in Murphy's Bar and the Glass Bar!
** This special offer DOES NOT include our hospitality areas!**
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The Glass Bar will open at 12pm (last orders 6pm).
Murphy's Bar will open at 12pm (last orders 6pm).
Both will be showing live sports action on their screens.
Please do join us in these welcoming and vibrant facilities.
Over in the Pioneer Stand (East Stand) all of our bars will be open as usual.
Halpy’s Bar and Hopper’s Bar will be in full swing. Please do make use of them.
Hopper’s Bar will be serving Slush Drinks and 9-inch Cumberland Sausages - so make sure you tuck in to these treats!
Don't forget that contactless payment is available at all outlets.
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Food in the Fan Zone
The Chippie Van will be with us with their award-winning fish and chip style selection of mouth-watering matchday food.
Click HERE for more on our partnership with The Chippie Van.
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Also with us is Shake, Waffle and Roll!
Shaky, their 1950s inspired VW catering van, sells delicious Belgian lolly waffles (waffles on a stick) and a range of flavoured milkshakes. The waffles and milkshakes are available with a choice of toppings and sauces.
For more information on these special matchday treats, click HERE.
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We’re pleased to be welcoming Dinky Doughnuts for a treat we’re sure we'll all be enjoying!
Click HERE to visit the Dinky Doughnuts Facebook page.
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You can also treat yourself to a Yorkshire Pudding Wrap from the Cumbria Roast Company.
They'll be with us to provide a fantastic roast option – click HERE to visit their Facebook page.
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We also welcome the Coffee Rambler, who will be serving a range of coffees and hot chocolate drinks.
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We will also have a Pop-up Tuck Shop selling a range of sweets and soft drinks in. We are delighted to be working in partnership with the Lonsdale Store for this provision.
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The Ice Cream Van will also be with us on Saturday!
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Kiosks open:
The kiosks will be open in all areas of the stadium with a selection of McCall’s pasties on offer - including the return of the Brunton Pastie! - as well as soft drinks and our fantastic Brunton Blend coffee, supplied by John Watt & Son, and Cumbrian Tea, for the leafier drinkers amongst you.
Also don't forget that contactless payment is available at all outlets.
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East Stand Family Zone
Carlisle United’s Family Zone is open as normal this weekend.
It's a great facility - literally hundreds of children and youngsters making use of what is a fantastic facility in the East Stand.
The Family Zone opens at 1.30pm on a Saturday match day, and at 6.30pm for an evening fixture, and provides a fun place to meet new friends and play games ahead of the big match action.
The Zone is open through to half-time and with staff in place to keep an eye on things, it gives a safe and secure environment where children of all ages can relax.
We have XBox gaming facilities, pool, bar football, table tennis, plus plenty of activities for children of all ages.
And you can look forward to a visit from some players, and Olga the big fluffy fox, ahead of the game!
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Also for our younger fans:
Pop into the Blues Store - there's loads of little keepsakes to take away.
If you see Olga walking around, inside or outside the ground, make sure you say hello and get a selfie.
Do the same with the players when they arrive ahead of the game, over in our Fan Zone on the west side of the stadium (just after 1pm).
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Contactless payment:
We’re delighted to confirm that we have contactless payment, with the cash payment option reduced to one till per refreshment point.
We hope this provision enhances your matchday experience.