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Vavasour West
Vavasour West Hospitality Critic Review
Introduction
The Vavasour is a popular hospitality suite at the Aviva Stadium, always sure to sell out. It is named after a picturesque square of that name close to the stadium. The space contains a central suite and an east and west wing. The Vavasour West is the section that is generally offered for match-day hospitality, it has a fairly small capacity of 100 guests.
Location
The Vavasour is situated at the South end of the stadium on Level 2, which will be on the Lower Tier.
Facility/Décor
The suite has no direct views of the pitch, however, it is glass-fronted at the rear, with views of Lansdowne Road, so is blessed with natural light. It is a functional suite.
Private Tables
Private tables are available for 10 guests. Smaller groups will need to share a table.
Admission
The seats are situated in the West Upper Stand in Block 524 (22m). Although the seats are high up, they are fairly centrally located. It is a little walk from the suite to the seats, so it is not possible to return to the suite for half-time drinks.
Catering
The facility opens 2.5 hrs before kick-off, which seems a little tight for reception and lunch. You can expect to enjoy a 3-course luncheon prior to the match and post-match finger food.
Table setting within the restaurant
Drinks
There is a complimentary bar, including fine wines, however, Champagne is not included. The bar is only open for 1-hour after the match has ended.
Service
Service is left to the waiting staff, there is not a formal hostess service.
Entertainment
There is a pre-match celebrity guest speaker, and guests will be delighted when current Irish team players return for a Q&A after the match.
Audio-Visual
There are a few TV screens in the restaurant to view other sporting events or video highlights, but certainly not enough for all guests to have a view.
Car Parking
There are no car park passes included in this package, which means guests will have to use public transport, taxis, or source parking themselves in the Ballsbridge area.
Extras
A souvenir match programme is included as well as Ref Talk for each guest.
Ratings
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63 / 100
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Paul Terry (61)
Hospitality Critic Reviewer
