Bars near Celtic Park

[skankomcphee]

Been to Celtic Park before but never gone out drinking hard liquour before a match there. That may change on Saturday though, and wondering where to / where not to go near the ground. Thanks in advance.

[SChibs]

Been to Celtic Park before but never gone out drinking hard liquour before a match there. That may change on Saturday though, and wondering where to / where not to go near the ground. Thanks in advance.

Last year my brother and I walked into a bar called the crimson star not realising it was a rangers bar. It's actually quite notorious for trouble so I think we got lucky we were only chased out

[ian cruise]

Last year my brother and I walked into a bar called the crimson star not realising it was a rangers bar. It's actually quite notorious for trouble so I think we got lucky we were only chased out

Went in to use the facilities on the way to the Barras for a gig many years ago. Terrifying place. Red hands and balaclava wearing folk painted on the wall. Framed pictures of the queen, Andy Goram, etc. to.

[Jackh]

We went to the Louden before the game in January. Very welcoming considering the reputation. As we were playing no one seemed to mind us.

[Pretty Boy]

The Real McCoy on London Road is ok.

It will be busy and it's sometimes home fans only but if you keep yourself to yourself it's unlikely you'll have any bother (beyond the patronising 'we dinnae mind youse by the way big man bud' stuff).

[SChibs]

Went in to use the facilities on the way to the Barras for a gig many years ago. Terrifying place. Red hands and balaclava wearing folk painted on the wall. Framed pictures of the queen, Andy Goram, etc. to.

It's quite funny looking back but it could have turned out a lot differently. Didn't help that I started arguing with the guy as he didn't actually explain why he was forcing us out the door.

[Albanian Hibs]

Springfield vaults is ok if you dont mind drinking in a total dump. We queued to get in last time, they don't mind Hibs fans coming in. It will be rammed though.

[Jamesie]

We went to the Louden before the game in January. Very welcoming considering the reputation. As we were playing no one seemed to mind us.

Visited the Louden before the rugby 7s at Ibrox in the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Survived, despite @frazerbob wearing shorts which prominently displayed the harp tattooed on his calf!

[Jamesie]

Visited one or two of the bars opposite the Barras before a gig last year. A bit surreal to find pubs flying the tricolor on their roofs in the east end of Glasgow!

[heretoday]

McKinnon's under the rail bridge at the start of the Gallowgate is a good wee pub. It'll be busy so get in early, say about 8am when it opens! You'll have to have "breakfast" at that hour. A sausage sandwich will suffice.

[norhfc]

Some interesting pubs around the Baras, if you dont mind plastic glasses, everything bolted down and rebels songs pounding out the speakers. Not had any bother tho.

[SideBurns]

When I worked for a while in the Saltmarket I occasionally drank in the Tolbooth, which is the last pub before the Saltmarket meets the Gallowgate (at the Tolbooth, basically 😁). Good old traditional pub, definitely a Celtic bar but not overtly so in terms of decour. Nice pint of Guinness at a price you'll not find in Edinburgh.
Disclaimer: not been there for 4 years, so just assuming it hasn't changed!

[BullsCloseHibs]

Some interesting pubs around the Baras, if you dont mind plastic glasses, everything bolted down and rebels songs pounding out the speakers. Not had any bother tho.

The 'Sarry Heed' down the Barras is a good pub.

[Sylar]

Saint Lukes and the Winged Ox, just past the Barrowlands is quite nice. It seems to be free from many of the other pitfalls associated with bars east of High Street in that it's not a "Celtc Pub".

You won't get the rebel ***** blasting out the speakers, there's no national flags in sight and no provo memorabilia behind the bar.

Otherwise, it's a struggle to find somewhere civil. I tend to avoid drinking too far east, or too far west of the city centre these days. Far too many rat pits on both sides!

[Jamesie]

Saint Lukes and the Winged Ox, just past the Barrowlands is quite nice. It seems to be free from many of the other pitfalls associated with bars east of High Street in that it's not a "Celtc Pub".

You won't get the rebel ***** blasting out the speakers, there's no national flags in sight and no provo memorabilia behind the bar.

Otherwise, it's a struggle to find somewhere civil. I tend to avoid drinking too far east, or too far west of the city centre these days. Far too many rat pits on both sides!

Had heard of that venue but hadn't looked at it any detail - looks pretty decent. Another good spot, particularly for a pre-match lunch, would be the rapidly changing Duke St - while still book ended by the East End's branch of the Louden Tavern, places like Redmonds, Coia's Cafe and the Duchess are pretty decent non-partisan venues in a rapidly gentrifying scene. About a 20 minute walk.

For a long time in Glasgow there have been murmurings that the East End's stretch of Duke Street would rise to rival Byres Road in the West End - we're still probably some way away from that but worth a look nonetheless. Celino's on Alexandra Parade, about another 5-10 minute walk north, is also a decent pre-match scran shout.

[Lendo]

The West Brewery is just off London Road and is really good. No idea what it's like for a pre-match pint or if the football crowd is even allowed in though.

[Carheenlea]

When I worked for a while in the Saltmarket I occasionally drank in the Tolbooth, which is the last pub before the Saltmarket meets the Gallowgate (at the Tolbooth, basically 😁). Good old traditional pub, definitely a Celtic bar but not overtly so in terms of decour. Nice pint of Guinness at a price you'll not find in Edinburgh.
Disclaimer: not been there for 4 years, so just assuming it hasn't changed!


Saint Lukes and the Winged Ox, just past the Barrowlands is quite nice. It seems to be free from many of the other pitfalls associated with bars east of High Street in that it's not a "Celtc Pub".

You won't get the rebel ***** blasting out the speakers, there's no national flags in sight and no provo memorabilia behind the bar.

Otherwise, it's a struggle to find somewhere civil. I tend to avoid drinking too far east, or too far west of the city centre these days. Far too many rat pits on both sides!

Went to Tolbooth for both games last season and a decent enough spot. Saint Luke’s is a good shout - have been to a couple of gigs there but never thought about it as a pre match pit stop.

[.Sean.]

Better staying in one of the many decent bars in the centre then getting a taxi, unless you like listening to Rebel garbage blaring in ahitehole boozers

[Jamesie]

The West Brewery is just off London Road and is really good. No idea what it's like for a pre-match pint or if the football crowd is even allowed in though.

Another good shout and the food is excellent - but as you say, I have no idea whether in places like West or St Lukes you would be turned away for having a Hibs crest on your jacket etc.

[1648]

We were at the Sarry Held last season. No problems and good pint of guinesss. Rebel songs and old Celtic vids being played.

[BullsCloseHibs]

We were at the Sarry Held last season. No problems and good pint of guinesss. Rebel songs and old Celtic vids being played.

Never had an probs in there either. A fine boozer.

[Sylar]

We were at the Sarry Held last season. No problems and good pint of guinesss. Rebel songs and old Celtic vids being played.


Never had an probs in there either. A fine boozer.

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[Keith_M]

Visited one or two of the bars opposite the Barras before a gig last year. A bit surreal to find pubs flying the tricolor on their roofs in the east end of Glasgow!


There's a shop come office along there that claims to be involved in standing up for the oppressed Irish in Scotland (dunno what century they think it is) but is basically just a propaganda centre for the uglier elements of Irish Republicanism.

When some mates from Austria went to watch Rapid at Celtc Park a few years back, they commented not only on how hideous the area was, but what a backward looking, 'ugly'* people they encountered.


* Not ugly in looks, but in their attitudes, prejudices and beliefs.

[Keith_M]

Better staying in one of the many decent bars in the centre then getting a taxi, unless you like listening to Rebel garbage blaring in ahitehole boozers



:agree:


Each to their own, I suppose, but I think it's time they moved on and dropped their overt hatred and Shoulder Chips.

[ian cruise]

Maggie May's isn't too far away from Barras if you're in that sort of vacinity, decent pub with good beer and good music.

[Jamesie]

Better staying in one of the many decent bars in the centre then getting a taxi, unless you like listening to Rebel garbage blaring in ahitehole boozers

Probably zero chance of getting in those central bars with colours on though.

[andrew70]

Better staying in one of the many decent bars in the centre then getting a taxi, unless you like listening to Rebel garbage blaring in ahitehole boozers

You going Sean? Up the Rebs haha

[EH54]

Down the gallowgate, something different eh..

[skankomcphee]

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They must be trolls surely

[Carheenlea]

Last time we went to a few pubs beforehand and my mate met up with some colleagues from Sheffield who were up for the day out and to go to the game. There were rebel songs playing in the pub, but none of the English visitors had any idea what was being played and it didn’t have any negative impact on their day out and first visit to Celtic Park. In one ear and out the other like most background music. I think we Scots get more angry and upset over the playing of certain musical choices than is really merited.

[HibeeHibernian4]

The West Brewery is just off London Road and is really good. No idea what it's like for a pre-match pint or if the football crowd is even allowed in though.

Was in there before our last trip to Parkhead and there were definitely a few Celtic fans milling about inside. Very good pub as you say.

[Sylar]

They must be trolls surely

One of them, possibly.

For the other, it's part of a wider pattern.

[jgl07]

Visited one or two of the bars opposite the Barras before a gig last year. A bit surreal to find pubs flying the tricolor on their roofs in the east end of Glasgow!

Tim and Ken, a couple of my pals blagged tickets for Celtic v Motherwell from Pat Nevin (brother-in-law to Ken). That was when Pat was MD at Motherwell. They went in one of the pubs before the match and found it had a hand grenade behind the bar along with the usual IRA memorabilia. Apparently it was thrown at Gerry Adams but failed to go off. Or so the landlord claimed!

[H18 SFR]

What are the two called right at the stadium?

[BoomtownHibees]

What are the two called right at the stadium?

****holes

[Hermit Crab]

Tim and Ken, a couple of my pals blagged tickets for Celtic v Motherwell from Pat Nevin (brother-in-law to Ken). That was when Pat was MD at Motherwell. They went in one of the pubs before the match and found it had a hand grenade behind the bar along with the usual IRA memorabilia. Apparently it was thrown at Gerry Adams but failed to go off. Or so the landlord claimed!


Aye, was he charging to have your picture taken with it as well? :greengrin

[Albanian Hibs]

What are the two called right at the stadium?

The Vaults 😷

[Carheenlea]

What are the two called right at the stadium?

The Real McCoy and The Oak Bar, formerly utter dumps The London Road Tavern and Springfield Vaults. Haven’t been in either for years so no idea how they compare to before.

[Hermit Crab]

What are the two called right at the stadium?


Turnstiles and the Springfield vaults. Both absolute dives.

[LaMotta]

Better staying in one of the many decent bars in the centre then getting a taxi, unless you like listening to Rebel garbage blaring in ahitehole boozers

Whats best time to jump a taxi from town to the ground so you can squeeze as many pints in as possible without missing KO?

[Carheenlea]

So where did everyone go? We just went to Tolbooth and it was a decent spot to enjoy a few pints before the game. Got in the company of some guys from Galway and it’s funny how folk can work out pretty quickly you’re Hibs fans despite not wearing colours or chanting songs! Shared an Uber to the ground with another Hibbie we met in the pub.

[H18 SFR]

Didn't go to the pub after all. I'd been at a party the Friday and was burst.

[brog]

We were in The Hoops on the Gallowgate. Plenty Hibs fans in making plenty of noise & the singer, mostly rebel songs, played SOL at his break.

[Monktonhall 7]

We went to the Winged Ox at Bain st on the Gallowgate. Decent boozer wi decent pub grub available. Good atmosphere too, with a good few Hibbies in.

[Keith_M]

I discovered that Celtc Park is the perfect place to go if you want to buy an Irish Flag with a picture of the Pope, a scarf celebrating the Easter Rising... or a DVD of the Pogues singing Rebel Songs while dressed as Leprechauns.


I also discovered that many of them do NOT like it when some guy walks along the Gallowgate singing Flower of Scotland at the top of his voice (whoever he was).

[Chorley Hibee]

West Brewery on Glasgow Green. Great boozer and great beer too.

[Keith_M]

West Brewery on Glasgow Green. Great boozer and great beer too.


That's because it's German.


:greengrin