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re: Ole Miss, Oxford and the Grove, travel advice. KO 5PM

Posted on 9/15/23 at 10:29 am to
Posted by BilbeauTBaggins
probably stuck in traffic
Member since May 2021
5990 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 10:29 am to
No open flames. Cold finger sandwiches. Having to put all your alcohol in cups. Chandeliers.

Stupid rules for a stupid university.
This post was edited on 9/15/23 at 10:30 am
Posted by GentleJackJones
Member since Mar 2019
4349 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 10:29 am to
My post on the SEC Rant. I stand by it:

quote:

I'll probably catch flack, but Saturday's in the fall at Oxford blow. They really do. I've been a lot of places for football games, some for LSU games, others not (off the top of my head, I've been to games at LSU, Arkansas, Ole Miss, MS State, Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Tennessee, Arkansas, Kentucky, A&M, Texas, TCU, Notre Dame, UNC, Virginia Tech, Syracuse, Washington, Colorado State, Univ. of Ohio), and Ole Miss/Oxford, undoubtedly, is the most "challenging" to enjoy, if that makes sense.

It's simply entirely too small, too crowded and congested, and way too much of a hassle. Everything has long waits, expensive covers, hard to maneuver and get around, no live music and bbq grills, drinking is a hassle - even as an adult. It just doesn't cater well to large crowds. Finding a place to stay is a hassle, getting in/out is a hassle, maneuvering through the Square and The Grove (which is a nice setting, just way too compact and discombobulated) is a hassle. It's just such a PIA that it simply isn't worth it.

Take my advice and head up there in the spring when LSU plays Ole Miss in baseball. Much more enjoyable.


ETA: None of the above apply if you're (1) a college student, (2) have a place to stay in Oxford or very close nearby, or (3) have a friend or connection with a tailgate setup.
This post was edited on 9/15/23 at 10:33 am
Posted by im4LSU
Hattiesburg, MS
Member since Aug 2004
32998 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 10:30 am to
quote:

You may be thinking of the cellar ? Sort of fits that criteria but it was always deathly hot in there and I haven’t been there in several years


Just looked at the entrance on Google and i'm almost positive that's the one. I remember walking down those stairs. That black gate wasn't there back then though.

Posted by Art Vandelay
LOUISIANA
Member since Sep 2005
10957 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 10:33 am to
I would stay around the square and eat and drink before the game. Easy walk to the stadium. You won’t be able to get anywhere until after midnight unless it’s walking distance. Depend on game time. Make sure you have everything (tickets etc) downloaded to your phone. You will have no service all day.
Posted by Lawyered
The Sip
Member since Oct 2016
32293 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 10:40 am to
Can’t dispute any of what GentleJack says.

Almost as if I wrote it . He’s exactly right .

Good luck going to BBB or Taylor grocery. Maybe if you started waiting this morning you could get into either at some point

Posted by WillyLoman
On Island Time
Member since Dec 2007
1719 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 10:55 am to
quote:

fans are nice and engaging


Damn, I must smell bad or something. I have been to the last two LSU / OM games in Oxford and have yet to have been engaged by any fans in the Grove. Outside the Grove, yes, fans have been friendly but have yet been invited to stop and talk, have a beverage or anything.

I will also add that I am an OM alum and used to park my car in the Grove when going to games....current OM fans don't like to hear about that.

As others mentioned, just don't make a big show of pouring your beer into your red Solo cup and you should be fine. I once asked a OM police officer if I could smoke a cigar in the Grove, his advice was not to...said that he personally didn't care but that the campus was technical smoke free and that some "Karen" (his phrase) would surely ask him to make me throw it away. I gave him one for his advice and waited until later to light up.

It's a fun trip, never had any problems and always interesting to see what OM fans consider to be the premier tailgate in the SEC.
Posted by Purple Spoon
Hoth
Member since Feb 2005
18690 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 11:03 am to
If it’s still there, some really good barbecue at the bait shop gas station by the airport. I think it’s called miss bees or something.

It’s off the regular path so it’s not crowded usually
Posted by evil cockroach
27.98N // 86.92E
Member since Nov 2007
7882 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 11:09 am to
quote:

Oxford
yes

quote:

Grove
no
Posted by WDAIII
Member since Aug 2020
3717 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 11:11 am to
Volta in The Square for lunch
Posted by Jim Rockford
Member since May 2011
100765 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 11:19 am to
Chicken wings, red solo cups and insurance agents from Tupelo who think they're Rhett Butler.
This post was edited on 9/15/23 at 11:22 am
Posted by cajuntiger1010
Member since Jan 2015
10721 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 11:25 am to
Any bars before or after the game near campus to check out?

Reading this post makes me think pregaming won’t be as easy as it is in BR.
Posted by Tha crook
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2018
935 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 11:27 am to
quote:

Oxford is great, but I think the Grove is wildly overrated.
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100% . I’ve been 5 times to Oxford and never understood the hype . Overcrowded with entitled yuppies and it’s super small . The stadium sucks too
Posted by jbird7
Central FL
Member since Jul 2020
5606 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 11:34 am to
Oxford, along with Athens, is one of the best college towns imo.
This post was edited on 9/15/23 at 11:35 am
Posted by hayden7cub
Mississippi
Member since Mar 2019
328 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 11:37 am to
The Square is pretty cool as well as The Grove. Scenery is impressive. We park at a church between the campus and the square. Can’t remember the name but we’ve been many times and have never had any issues finding a spot.

Stadium sucks; super tight with the seats. And, the concessions are absolutely horrible. If you think lines are long at LSU games, just wait. Eat before you go.
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
40081 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 11:37 am to
Going tomorrow, it’ll be my first game in Oxford. Not sure what to expect from the Grove.

Went to Gainesville last weekend, so this should be very different.

Looking forward to the experience.
This post was edited on 9/15/23 at 11:38 am
Posted by deuce985
Member since Feb 2008
27660 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 11:39 am to
Of all the venues in SEC this is my favorite place personally.
Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
40081 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 11:42 am to
The stadium, or the whole scene?
Posted by jbird7
Central FL
Member since Jul 2020
5606 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 11:51 am to
quote:

Went to Gainesville last weekend



Posted by Gaston
Dirty Coast
Member since Aug 2008
40081 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 11:56 am to
I was the only person on the field, before the game, drinking a huge beer. I think they suspected I was from LSU.
Posted by BillF
Monroe, LA
Member since Jan 2006
5384 posts
Posted on 9/15/23 at 12:22 pm to
You're from LSU and you went to Gainesville last week and Oxford this week? Did you lose a bet?
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