Off to Worcester for the rugby - 24th September

September 24th.

Up early and cleaned the inside of the car before heading off to Pick up Kevin. We were going to Worcester to see them play Sale in an Aviva Premiership match.

Before driving to Worcester, we went into Friars Walk in Newport for brunch.  This time we went to Bistro Pierre.  One of our favourites.

Bistro Pierre in Friar's Walk, Newport

People enjoying lunch inside the restaurant 

The sumptuous bar

The magnificent ceiling 

Kev waiting for lunch. He's OK though, wine has arrived

Brunch soon turned into lunch once we had read the menus and the food, as usual, was terrific. If you are ever in the area and have not tried Pierres, I urge you to do so. You will not be disappointed. The food, service and staff were once again first class. 

After lunch we headed off to Worcester, a little over one hour away. The ground was very easy to find, just off the M5 motorway at Junction 6.  We parked in the 'Park & Walk' car park and then had a fifteen minute walk to the ground.  This was another nice ground with two of its four sides recently having undergone redevelopment/refurbishing.

The game itself was compelling and full of excitement, even if the skill levels were not particularly high. The final result was a high scoring draw, 34 - 34. First Sale had the ascendancy, then Worcester then in the final quarter Sale came racing back to snatch a draw near the end of the game..  A fitting result we thought. 

Worcester's Sixways ground 

Once the game was over we strolled back to find the car then returned via the M50 to Newport, heading for our usual after match venue, Popadoms Indian Restaurant in High Street.  I know some people may disagree as we all have our favourites but In my opinion they serve the best curry in Newport here and the owner, Faisal, is a really nice guy. 

It was busier than I have ever seen it in there, but the food was well worth the wait.

Popadoms not too celubrious exterior.

Inside the first floor restaurant