The official where are you drinking before the match thread.

[Lofarl]

I am going to the match with a few friends of mine. Sadly I am unable to get a lift through due to time constraints so just like last year I'll be getting the train through. I'll be getting a lift back so my two friends are unable to have a bevvy.

Luckily for me I can. Daresay I will be drinking more than one or two before KO. So what good pubs are around Weegie central/queen St? Also I'd be happy to spend some time with some fellow "friendless" hibbes before the game.

So drinking venues chaps???

[KingFranck]

I am going to the match with a few friends of mine. Sadly I am unable to get a lift through due to time constraints so just like last year I'll be getting the train through. I'll be getting a lift back so my two friends are unable to have a bevvy.

Luckily for me I can. Daresay I will be drinking more than one or two before KO. So what good pubs are around Weegie central/queen St? Also I'd be happy to spend some time with some fellow "friendless" hibbes before the game.

So drinking venues chaps???

The Counting House is close to Queen Street there's another one might be called the International bar but not sure

The bus I'm going on is booked into the Glasgow Indoor Bowling Club about 5 mins from Hampden by the looks of it!

[HUTCHYHIBBY]

Drouthy's is further down QS on the same side as The Counting House, not a bad boozer.

[deeks01]

Personally I'm thinking stay close to Central Station then its a case of walking over & jumping on the train to MtFlorida. Unfortunately I only know 2 that are decent which fit that bill - The Crystal Palace which is a Wetherspoon's just down from Central which is quite decent if it's a quiet pint you're after. The Arrol in Central is pretty decent with good tunes on every time I've been in (rolling stones & the like) which is likely to calm me down as much as a pint or 2. However its not very big & not the cheapest. My usual haunts in Glasgow are further afield like firewater up on sauchiehall street which is brilliant... But not for pre cup final drinks! Decisions.

[lyonhibs]

Personally I'm thinking stay close to Central Station then its a case of walking over & jumping on the train to MtFlorida. Unfortunately I only know 2 that are decent which fit that bill - The Crystal Palace which is a Wetherspoon's just down from Central which is quite decent if it's a quiet pint you're after. The Arrol in Central is pretty decent with good tunes on every time I've been in (rolling stones & the like) which is likely to calm me down as much as a pint or 2. However its not very big & not the cheapest. My usual haunts in Glasgow are further afield like firewater up on sauchiehall street which is brilliant... But not for pre cup final drinks! Decisions.

There's a place literally 2 minutes from The Crysal Palace where we went last year. Just keep heading away from town. The name escapes me for some reason.

Not going back there again this year - tis a cursed place so it is - but going to The Shed in the Southside which has seemingly been commandeered for Hibbie purposes.

[deeks01]

There's a place literally 2 minutes from The Crysal Palace where we went last year. Just keep heading away from town. The name escapes me for some reason.

Not going back there again this year - tis a cursed place so it is - but going to The Shed in the Southside which has seemingly been commandeered for Hibbie purposes.

I have no clue but I'd rather stay away from any accursed places anyway!;)! Nah it'll be a pint and some Hibs talk to settle the nerves so on reflection I'm thinking the crystal palace is ideal.

I just saw the thread about the shed & its sounding excellent but I may have left that one a bit late!

[yeezus.]

Water. Alcohol is for sinners :wink:

[neilmartinrocks]

The ASDA car park with a carry out.
whilst in the weidge an aw that ken pal.:greengrin

[Frazerbob]

Croftfoot Bowling Club

[cwilliamson85]

The Shed thanks to a mate sorting out tickets :)

[SwanseaHibs]

There is a pub in Muirend called The Bank that is serving grown-up refreshments from 11am. It only a short walk from Hampden.

[Killiehibbie]

The ASDA car park with a carry out.
whilst in the weidge an aw that ken pal.:greengrin
If you're going native you'd better head into Kings Park and hide in the bushes.

[neilmartinrocks]

If you're going native you'd better head into Kings Park and hide in the bushes.

Was thinking of going to Cathkin for a kick about before the game.

[Albanian Hibs]

Church on the hill for us

[erskine-hibby]

Probably the florida park.

[LancashireHibby]

Moffat. Not even kidding. No queuing for an hour to get a beer this year!

[nonshinyfinish]

There's a place literally 2 minutes from The Crysal Palace where we went last year. Just keep heading away from town. The name escapes me for some reason.

Not going back there again this year - tis a cursed place so it is - but going to The Shed in the Southside which has seemingly been commandeered for Hibbie purposes.

MacSorley's.

The Shed sounds like it will be fun...although my sincere hope is that the serious drinking will be after the game, for all the right reasons.

[DH1875]

MacSorley's.

The Shed sounds like it will be fun...although my sincere hope is that the serious drinking will be after the game, for all the right reasons.


Think I was in MacSorley's last year. Is that the music bar? Thought the staff were a joke. No club colours :faf:, aye right. Shocking to see them turning folk away because they had hibs tops on, in a bar full of Hi-bees. Also tried to stop the sing songs. It's a music bar FFS. Can't believe we holded out as long as we did but after an hour or two and a few drinks, there was no stopping us. Thank duck I'm no going there this year.

[DH1875]

Anyone arranged a boozer for AFTER the game? Queues for the train back after the semi were over 2 hours long. With it being a Sunday could be worse this time around.

[silverhibee]

What will train times be for leaving the Capital on Sunday, every hour/half hour, don't do much train travelling :greengrin

[Lofarl]

http://www.scotrail.co.uk/content/details-engineering-work-end-may

So in other words get the train via the Bathgate line and not via Livingston.

[nonshinyfinish]

Think I was in MacSorley's last year. Is that the music bar? Thought the staff were a joke. No club colours :faf:, aye right. Shocking to see them turning folk away because they had hibs tops on, in a bar full of Hi-bees. Also tried to stop the sing songs. It's a music bar FFS. Can't believe we holded out as long as we did but after an hour or two and a few drinks, there was no stopping us. Thank duck I'm no going there this year.

Yeah, that was a bit odd. Were folk actually turned away? I remember the barman making half-hearted attempts to get people to take scarves off, etc.

I suppose if you're used to dealing with Celtc/Sevco fans, then you'd be worried about the possibility of trouble.

[hibsforeurope]

Is anyone else booked into the Boswell hotel? Still haven't heard if it opens at 11 or 12.30.

[Hibsforthecup]

Hi, first post on the forum and have quick question. We went to Hutchinson Bowling Club for the semi final (about a 15 minute walk from the stadium). Is this being used again as a 'Hibs' venue for the final? .

Cheers

[I'm_cabbaged]

What will train times be for leaving the Capital on Sunday, every hour/half hour, don't do much train travelling :greengrin

Every half hour on a Sunday, sure they said they're putting on extra trains / carriages though.

[Waxy]

Was thinking of going to Cathkin for a kick about before the game.Good idea.The very venue Hibs first won the Scottish cup.

[DH1875]

Yeah, that was a bit odd. Were folk actually turned away? I remember the barman making half-hearted attempts to get people to take scarves off, etc.

I suppose if you're used to dealing with Celtc/Sevco fans, then you'd be worried about the possibility of trouble.


They were in deed :confused:. I was sat at the bar and some bird was at the bar and she only had a hibs top on (her top half :tsk tsk:) . Bar staff asked her to cover up and she couldn't as it's all she had. She tried to point out she was in a bar full of hi-bees but got nowhere so her and her group left.

[hibeedonald]

Me and mates will be at ARK, recently renovated and got a brilliant outside area (biggest in the city), could easily hold 300 hibees, we should take it over, it's next to Queen ST so pretty ideal!

http://www.screampubs.co.uk/thearkglasgow

[hibeedonald]

They were in deed :confused:. I was sat at the bar and some bird was at the bar and she only had a hibs top on (her top half :tsk tsk:) . Bar staff asked her to cover up and she couldn't as it's all she had. She tried to point out she was in a bar full of hi-bees but got nowhere so her and her group left.

Daft but Macsorley's is normally a good bar during non football times.

[DH1875]

Me and mates will be at ARK, recently renovated and got a brilliant outside area (biggest in the city), could easily hold 300 hibees, we should take it over, it's next to Queen ST so pretty ideal!

http://www.screampubs.co.uk/thearkglasgow


Is that no a student place though? You used to need a yellow card type thing to get a drink.

[HibbySpurs]

The Shed, mate got us tickets :thumbsup:

[hungryhibs]

well am booked in 2 shettleston juniors with 500 other hibs fans anyone eals going?

[HibsNibs]

Anyone been to The Clockwork Beer Company ?
It's the only Cask Marque certified place in Glasgow by the looks of things.

[hibee_nation]

Anyone been to The Clockwork Beer Company ?
It's the only Cask Marque certified place in Glasgow by the looks of things.

I was in there after the falkirk semi, good place loads of room.

[hibeedonald]

Is that no a student place though? You used to need a yellow card type thing to get a drink.

Nah I am a student but it's used by everyone, never needed a card. A lot of students use it as it's close to uni but not on a Sunday.

[HibsNibs]

I was in there after the falkirk semi, good place loads of room.

ok to get in there with colours on ?

[vein]

Anyone been to The Clockwork Beer Company ?
It's the only Cask Marque certified place in Glasgow by the looks of things.

Been there before a Scotland game about 10 years ago, mind it being pretty big inside. You should maybe phone them up first though, I would assume it will be tickets or wristbands to get in and they will probably have a few buses booked in.

[Seven Zero]

well am booked in 2 shettleston juniors with 500 other hibs fans anyone eals going?

Same :) 11am opening time... Happy Days! Gonna be a great day out! Shettleston seem to have it right this time round so looking forward to it :D

[HibeeHendo]

Any suggestions on a decent pub close to Central Station?

[cabbageandribs1875]

Any suggestions on a decent pub close to Central Station?


at the SF we went out the back of central(over at the back of the platform for hampden) and turned right, just about 100 yds up on the right hand side was a boozer with approx 14 pool tables in it

[HibeeEmma]

Church on the hill for us

Really like this place

[hibee_nation]

at the SF we went out the back of central(over at the back of the platform for hampden) and turned right, just about 100 yds up on the right hand side was a boozer with approx 14 pool tables in it

Snap. It is called Reardons. Opened early too as it is a club.

[Pete]

We went to the brazen head last year but I don't think I'll be returning there this time.

It will be a case of parking the car and a fast black to a pub the cabbie advises followed by another one back to the ground.

Might try that iron horse. I think I was there before the league cup final and it seemed OK.

[nonshinyfinish]

Daft but Macsorley's is normally a good bar during non football times.

:agree: That's the reason we went in the first place, good pub.

[yeezus.]

Think I was in MacSorley's last year. Is that the music bar? Thought the staff were a joke. No club colours :faf:, aye right. Shocking to see them turning folk away because they had hibs tops on, in a bar full of Hi-bees. Also tried to stop the sing songs. It's a music bar FFS. Can't believe we holded out as long as we did but after an hour or two and a few drinks, there was no stopping us. Thank duck I'm no going there this year.

the pub on Jamacia street? I think I was there as well and we were belting out Hibs songs with no interruption.

[DH1875]

the pub on Jamacia street? I think I was there as well and we were belting out Hibs songs with no interruption.


We were :thumbsup:. Took an hour to get started though and the staff eventually had to give in as there were to many of us :greengrin.

[Bobby's Cinema]

Church on the Hill. First time there :pfgwa

[iwasthere1972]

We're going to a Lodge near Hampden. Better remember and take my Pope fancy costume off before I get off the bus.

[Lofarl]

I think I'll be having a few at Mcsorleys which is on Jamacia Street next to Glasgow Central. As its the only boozer I know that's convenient.

[...WentToMowAnSPL]

Anywhere ok for food around 12:00 if you have kids ?

[Allant1981]

We are at a club in giffnock, bbq on the go as well as beer flowing

[...WentToMowAnSPL]

Got sorted at counting house ... Lunch sorted and full of Hibees

[SteveHFC]

Anyone at Ballroom Snooker club?

[Lofarl]

Heading to mcsorelys now. On my own atm. Come talk to the guy in glasses wearing beige trousers.

[LancashireHibby]

Great stop in Moffat for dinner and a few pints. Leigh Hibs convoy just passed Motherwell turn off, not hopeful of a pub near Hampden.

[Lofarl]

It's empty in Mcsorelys which is a good thing for a quiet pint right beside Glasgow Central

[CyberSauzee]

Sergey and I have reached East Kilbride. The pegs have sold like hot cakes. We should maybe do some baking to raise funds next year. Onwards to Hampden, we should just make it but the horse is knackered. We'll sell it to Tesco for the fare back home.

[jodjam]

Clincarthill church. Free coffee day. Add brandy and happy days

[degenerated]

I was drinking heavily in the church on the hill but at the ground now :greengrin