Gameday/Notre Dame for Visitors, and First Timers

[GrangerIrish24]

God that's great. I spit out my coffee reading that comment.

There’s a lot more to this story but I got tired typing. Did you know there is a detainment area at the stadium?

 

[ab2cmiller]

Every now and then when there is activity in this thread, my eyes are drawn to the OP = GoshenGipper. Hard to believe this past June was 15 years since he's been gone.

 

[forkbeard3777]

How’s Rohr’s (inside Morris Inn) for game weekends? Can you freely walk into the bar on Friday or Saturday? Or, are reservations required?

Also, is it even worth it to grab lunch or dinner ( Friday), breakfast (gameday), or an afternoon beer (Friday) or postgame beer?

 

[Some Irish Bloke]

How’s Rohr’s (inside Morris Inn) for game weekends? Can you freely walk into the bar on Friday or Saturday? Or, are reservations required?

Also, is it even worth it to grab lunch or dinner ( Friday), breakfast (gameday), or an afternoon beer (Friday) or postgame beer?

Rohr's is fine, it's a bit pricey for what it is but the food is decent and it's convenient that it's right on campus, barely even a 5 minute walk to the stadium.

The bar is open to the public, but I'd anticipate it's going to be packed on a gameday weekend. If you want to sit down for lunch you'll probably want to call to make a reservation.

There are plenty of options for food and beverage in Mishawaka and downtown South Bend, but remember that everything is a zoo within a 20 mile radius of campus on a game weekend. Best to either make reservations where you can get them or head straight to the bar areas and expect a wait.

I think some have already said there will be plenty of on-campus food trucks and student/faculty/alumni organizations grilling in various tents around campus to raise money. It's usually pretty good, and much less of a wait, and you can basically carry beers around campus, just don't be "that asshole" that's sticking out in a crowd and no one will bat an eye.

Obviously, be respectful around the Grotto and the Basilica, and goes without saying, but don't bring a beer into the church, lol. (they even request that you take off your hat if you enter).

 

[arndtjc]

Obviously don't bring a beer into the church, lol. (they even request that you take off your hat if you enter).

Yeah, instead bring your Coca Cola bottle that’s half bourbon like us civilized folks do

 

[texbender]

Yeah, instead bring your Coca Cola bottle that’s half bourbon like us civilized folks do

You may need to make a sidetrip to the Confessional.

 

[forkbeard3777]

Rohr's is fine, it's a bit pricey for what it is but the food is decent and it's convenient that it's right on campus, barely even a 5 minute walk to the stadium.

The bar is open to the public, but I'd anticipate it's going to be packed on a gameday weekend. If you want to sit down for lunch you'll probably want to call to make a reservation.

There are plenty of options for food and beverage in Mishawaka and downtown South Bend, but remember that everything is a zoo within a 20 mile radius of campus on a game weekend. Best to either make reservations where you can get them or head straight to the bar areas and expect a wait.

I think some have already said there will be plenty of on-campus food trucks and student/faculty/alumni organizations grilling in various tents around campus to raise money. It's usually pretty good, and much less of a wait, and you can basically carry beers around campus, just don't be "that asshole" that's sticking out in a crowd and no one will bat an eye.

Obviously, be respectful around the Grotto and the Basilica, and goes without saying, but don't bring a beer into the church, lol. (they even request that you take off your hat if you enter).

Thanks for the heads up. In regard to Rohr’s, that sounds like a good spot for midafternoon Friday beers.

 

[Cackalacky2.0]

I’ll be coming up for the CMU game. Looking forward to it.

 

[forkbeard3777]

Circling back to this thread, with 2 home games now played, for those that have attended, how’s the atmosphere for the 2023 season? How’s the tailgating? Are they doing trumpets under the dome? Any new bars and restaurants you’d recommend? Any absolute must-do/must-sees for the game I’m attending this year? Thanks and Go Irish 🍀

 

[IrishSpartan]

hearing a lot of complaints about people not sitting down and being yelled at again...... Really sick of this.

 

[UPMich_NDfan]

I’m coming down from the UP of Michigan. Looking for 3 tickets if anyone is selling!!

 

[ab2cmiller]

hearing a lot of complaints about people not sitting down and being yelled at again...... Really sick of this.

Depends on the context of the game. If we are up 42-3 against Tennessee State and the backups are playing, and it’s 90 degrees out….. do everyone a favor and sit down.

 

[Kingbish01]

I've been to South Bend a ton, and I know that the Joyce lot is gonna be a no go for OSU $$...Any feedback of where I should look to grab parking to tailget and have some fun. I've been to my fare share of big games, but I have a feeling this may be the biggest.

 

[ulukinatme]

I've been to South Bend a ton, and I know that the Joyce lot is gonna be a no go for OSU $$...Any feedback of where I should look to grab parking to tailget and have some fun. I've been to my fare share of big games, but I have a feeling this may be the biggest.

There's always White Lot, or the golf course. If you get there early you can park in some people's yards for a good price, but I've never done that and I'm guessing they're not cool with tailgating lol. We'll be in the Stadium lot for this one.

 

[irishff1014]

There's always White Lot, or the golf course. If you get there early you can park in some people's yards for a good price, but I've never done that and I'm guessing they're not cool with tailgating lol. We'll be in the Stadium lot for this one.

The golf course isn’t that bad at all. It was easy to get in and out of. And wouldn’t have been that bad of a walk if it wasn’t the cold wind and snow of Boston college last year.

 

[Pete]

Circling back to this thread, with 2 home games now played, for those that have attended, how’s the atmosphere for the 2023 season? How’s the tailgating? Are they doing trumpets under the dome? Any new bars and restaurants you’d recommend? Any absolute must-do/must-sees for the game I’m attending this year? Thanks and Go Irish 🍀

Trumpets under the dome has been canceled

 

[calvegas04]

Trumpets under the dome has been canceled

More so moved out front of the main building not canceled

 

[domer13]

More so moved out front of the main building not canceled

Correct - and I believe the indoor trumpets were actually causing some concern regarding the structural integrity of main building.

 

[ulukinatme]

Correct - and I believe the indoor trumpets were actually causing some concern regarding the structural integrity of main building.

This was one of my favorite Gameday traditions. I got a few videos from the top floor looking down over the years. I remember when there weren't a ton of people 20 years ago. It was much less well known, probably because Youtube wasn't around yet. So yeah, around 2003 I took my gf (Future wife) into the dome so she could use the bathroom and while she was in there I saw them do the Trumpets Under the Dome for the first time. It was a complete fluke, right place, right time. I was yelling into the women's bathroom for her to come quick, but she missed it. Started going back after that regularly, usually at least once a season.

Bottom line, this is unacceptable! We have the tools, reinforce that shit!

 

[UPMich_NDfan]

Is anyone here selling? Much rather buy from a trusted (I'd hope) IE member than on the market!
I'll be on campus Friday by noon and could meet up and pay in cash, Venmo, PayPal etc...

 

[ELCID]

Does anyone know if you have to pre-purchase Burke Golf Course Parking this year or is it still first come?

 

[arrowryan]

Last Saturday is still bothering me,

But I just wanted to stop by to say that last weekend was the single best atmosphere and the loudest I have EVER heard Notre Dame Stadium. Everyone did their job in creating the biggest home field advantage possible. I’d say the stadium was 80/20.

The view from Saturday wasn’t too shabby.

 

[ulukinatme]

Last Saturday is still bothering me,

But I just wanted to stop by to say that last weekend was the single best atmosphere and the loudest I have EVER heard Notre Dane Stadium. Everyone did their job in creating the biggest home field advantage possible. I’d say the stadium was 80/20.

The view from Saturday wasn’t too shabby.

80/20 was pretty accurate, not the 60/40 that Stubhub or whoever was coming up with. Still more Buckeyes than I would have liked, but not as bad as the Georgia game. Atmosphere was awesome, I'd put it right up there with '05 USC...with a similar ending.

 

[forkbeard3777]

Have any of you done the “Gameday at Legends” package — LINK?

Right now, I’m looking at just their post game package —4 drink tickets and the buffet. If so, is it worth the price?

Basically, I just want a spot nearby and on foot — there, O’Rourke’s, Brother’s, Rohr’s (any others that you’d recommend?) where we can snag a bar table, eat, have a few drinks and catch the evening games.

However, I’m also concerned about long wait times, limited table seating etc. I’m not leaving the game early to beat the rush either.

Any input or suggestions?

 

[ulukinatme]

Have any of you done the “Gameday at Legends” package — LINK?

Right now, I’m looking at just their post game package —4 drink tickets and the buffet. If so, is it worth the price?

Basically, I just want a spot nearby and on foot — there, O’Rourke’s, Brother’s, Rohr’s (any others that you’d recommend?) where we can snag a bar table, eat, have a few drinks and catch the evening games.

However, I’m also concerned about long wait times, limited table seating etc. I’m not leaving the game early to beat the rush either.

Any input or suggestions?

I generally stay away from Legends. Typically there's long wait times, but I don't know if you buy a package ahead of time if that gets you through the line.