Where will people be drinking beforehand?

The last couple of times i've been to Villa Park was in the Upper tier where alcohol isnt served, in the lower tier this weekend does anyone know if this is the same?

Piggybacking on Mike's question (which I'd like to see answered as well) - which pubs ...

I'm looking for a S/T rental for 2014/15, lower tier north bank strongly preferred. I'm not active on this forum but have lots of gooners that can vouch for me. Went to 20+ matches last year on red membership and getting tired of the ticket exchange grind..