nelbo009 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 No it's not true. There are some places that won't let you in if you're in colours, or in a couple of examples, even wearing a kilt. Walkabout was infamous for it, and I remember being knocked back from Revolution as well. Most places are fine though. I love Glasgow. Every game's an away game for me, living down south now, but there's not many places that can compare with Glasgow for pubs/clubs/restaurants. There's also plenty of tourist stuff to do, most of which comes as a surprise to folk who just take the city at face value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donaldo87 Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Glasgow is braw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jock strap Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Glasgow.....the home of Scottish football Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 (edited) I always like to look at the local tourist sites the day before matchplay whilst on away trip. I normally go to a different city day before the game. Like when in Brussels we went to Bruges Edited November 10, 2014 by Squirrelhumper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goozay Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 Is the whole not wearing colours in the city centre thing true? You'd never have a rule like that in Dublin on matchday I'd say the majority of nightclubs in the centre of town would be fussy and on a Friday night they can afford to be. The exception would be Campus on Sauchiehall Street who are expecting folk that have been to the game - as well as folk that haven't. Most nightclub management don't distinguish between club football and the international games. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flynnyboy Posted November 10, 2014 Share Posted November 10, 2014 I'd say the majority of nightclubs in the centre of town would be fussy and on a Friday night they can afford to be. The exception would be Campus on Sauchiehall Street who are expecting folk that have been to the game - as well as folk that haven't. Most nightclub management don't distinguish between club football and the international games. To be fair the state many get into going to a game it's hardly unfair on them to generalise. Being from glasgow and working in the city perhaps makes me not appreciate it but it has made massive improvements in the last 10 years and I've yet to meet someone who has came to glasgow and been disappointed. Most love it. I have to say I far prefer Edinburgh but it's probably just a change of scenery that causes that. It's a decent with some decent bars and cracking restaurants and a YES city so it's not all bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al1978 Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Lived in London for 9 years until a couple of months ago. Every person from down there that I spoke to about possibly moving back said they loved Glasgow. Not many seemed that keen on Edinburgh. Surprised me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scoobydoo Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 It all depends if they meet any TA from Aberdeen. Trip killers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Glasgow pubs are pish - that would kill it for me. Although if you're Dutch I could understand why you may actually find them an improvement on what you're used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 (edited) I actually enjoy the home games away from Glasgow more than the actual games in Glasgow more now. Games in Aberdeen are always a good laugh, the New Zealand game at Tynecastle years ago was a smashing day out and Australia at Easter Road was a top day Even the Sweden humping was a magic day out (up to the game) as we just sat in Da Da Da Bar all day drinking Estonian beer Edited November 11, 2014 by wanderer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIG GIANT BOY Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 always does my box in trying to get into clubs after a scotland game in glasgow!! just go to the Cathouse they let anyone in that place and always a good night if you like rock music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toepoke Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Glasgow pubs are pish. Although if you're Dutch I could understand why you may actually find them an improvement on what you're used to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacWalka Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I tend to stick to Bath Street pubs (Slouch, Howling Wolf are my picks) or Merchant City (Home, Maggie Mays there). A lot of bars are now open later which is good as I hate going to nightclubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I tend to stick to Bath Street pubs (Slouch, Howling Wolf are my picks) or Merchant City (Home, Maggie Mays there). A lot of bars are now open later which is good as I hate going to nightclubs. I like Howling Wolf. Decent selection of beers on tap and open til 3am. Serves food until about 2am too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Glasgow city centre bar scene has improved greatly over the last few years, considering it used to be very poor with only a hand full of good bars and everyone heading out to the west end... seems to be that the city centre has started to take most of this back. Enjoyed the new Yes Bar as well as Slouch, Hootenanny, Lucky 7,and Bar 10 added to my list of drinking dens when out in Glasgow/Match day, rather than just usual Horseshoe, Iron Horse, Shed...match...back to Iron Horse etc.... But most of these are bars that you either know through word of mouth, and if you are a away fan, either you will stumble on the Horseshoe or will find your way to the Iron Horse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thewelk Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 either you will stumble on the Horseshoe You'll get it from almost any tour guide. Scotland has got to be the only place in the world where wearing a kilt can be a problem. That whole mentality was summed up perfectly on September the 18th. I always wear jeans and a discrete coverable Scotland top at games in Glasgow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacWalka Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 You'll get it from almost any tour guide. Scotland has got to be the only place in the world where wearing a kilt can be a problem. That whole mentality was summed up perfectly on September the 18th. I always wear jeans and a discrete coverable Scotland top at games in Glasgow. Same, I either wear a t-shirt or jumper under my Scotland top at the game then afterwards I swap it around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 You'll get it from almost any tour guide. True, but most the time its a case of they will be exiting Central Station and ask first person they see where they can find a bar. Number of times I am out in Glasgow walking near by and get stopped by a Geordie or Scouser asking for a pub near by to watch a game on Sky that day... usually you get a blank look when trying to direct them to somewhere good, so usually for ease you just point them in the direction of the Horseshoe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
giblet Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 I met a couple of croatian girls in Zagreb for the away game and invited them over when we played croatia at home. c'mon, You know the rules! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Return of Yermaw Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Wouldn't even put Glasgow in the same ball park as Edinburgh for tourist.I never said Glasgow never had any culture but compared to Edinburgh it is positively Milton Keynes. Interesting. With the obvious exception of the castle and Parliament, what do you feel Edinburgh offers that Glasgow doesn't? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auld_Reekie Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 As others have said, I imagine Glasgow is a decent city for away fans to come and watch an international match. Stick a kilt on though, and they can expect to be turned away from boozers in the city centre. Madness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squirrelhumper Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 True, but most the time its a case of they will be exiting Central Station and ask first person they see where they can find a bar. Number of times I am out in Glasgow walking near by and get stopped by a Geordie or Scouser asking for a pub near by to watch a game on Sky that day... usually you get a blank look when trying to direct them to somewhere good, so usually for ease you just point them in the direction of the Horseshoe. You can't move in Glasgow for pubs showing football. I stay here, have done for years and a tourist has never asked me for directions for a pub showing sky! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wanderer Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 You can't move in Glasgow for pubs showing football. I stay here, have done for years and a tourist has never asked me for directions for a pub showing sky! No denying that.... Personally I prefer pubs not showing live sports.... Maybe I just have that look about me ;-) best one was a old German Couple asking if I knew a good whisky bar...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deecie Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Interesting. With the obvious exception of the castle and Parliament, what do you feel Edinburgh offers that Glasgow doesn't? Trams. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charlie Endell Posted November 11, 2014 Share Posted November 11, 2014 Interesting. With the obvious exception of the castle and Parliament, what do you feel Edinburgh offers that Glasgow doesn't? Decent pubs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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