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Celtic pubs in Glasgow: Where to watch the Old Firm

Written by Andy Delaney
Last Update: September 1, 2024
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The first Old Firm Derby of the season is set to take place this Sunday when Celtic welcome Rangers to Parkhead for a lunchtime showdown.

Although the season is only three games old, the Hoops can open up a five-point gap over their great rivals with a win, so the fixture is already important from a Rangers perspective.

While the on-field ramifications are clear, the match is as important off the field as ever before. These are the biggest dates in the calendar for Celtic fans and excitement will now be building ahead of the big kick-off.

If you haven't got a ticket for the match but want to watch the match with other Celtic fans, then there are certain places that should be on your radar. Our guide below will direct you to the best and most popular Celtic pubs in Glasgow for the Old Firm Derby.

Celtic pubs in Glasgow

Celtic pubs in Glasgow: Where to watch Celtic vs Rangers

The Brazen Head

The Brazen Head is the most well-known Celtic pub in all of Glasgow and is the place to go to watch the Old Firm if you are a Celtic fan without a match ticket. The bar is kitted out with Celtic memorabilia with no wall left bare and shows all Celtic matches live.

Fans with a match ticket often elect to drink here before matches as there is a bus that goes directly to the stadium from outside the front door before kick-off. The pub opened in 1994 and uses the same name as a famous bar in Dublin but it is far from your stereotypical Irish bar.

Address: 1-3 Cathcart Rd, Glasgow G42 7BE

Grace's

Grace's is another Celtic bar in Glasgow and this one can be found right in the heart of the Merchant City. The pub isn't shy about being a Celtic pub and is the perfect spot for watching live football as there are 15 screens dotted about the venue, meaning you will have a good view regardless of where you find yourselves.

Grace's is known to put on live music at weekends, so if you stick behind after the full-time whistle, you can enjoy a sing-song with fellow Celtic fans.

Address: 16 Candleriggs, Glasgow G1 1LD

Malones

Malones is a classy establishment in the centre of Glasgow. If you'd rather enjoy the match in a less rowdy atmosphere, it's the place to watch it. The pub is still well-established as a watering hole for Celtic fans, and it even sponsors the Celtic Fans TV YouTube channel.

You can also get some decent food from Malones, so if you fancy lunch while the match is on, this could be the place for you.

Address: 57-59 Sauchiehall Ln, Glasgow G2 4AB

Bar 67

Bar 67 is at the opposite end of the spectrum from Malones in that it is very much a rough-and-ready Celtic pub. It is more like a social club than a pub, but it has stood the test of time and outlasted several other pubs and bars in the local area.

Bar 67 also has a replica Champions League trophy on display, so if you fancy a picture with football's most iconic trophy, watch the match here.

Address: 257-259 Gallowgate, Glasgow G4 0TP

Murphy's

Murphy's is one of the newer Celtic pubs to open in Glasgow, but it is already proving a hit with fans. Rod Stewart has visited the pub on several occasions, giving it his seal of approval. This underground bar has several screens and also offers live music to keep you in there for longer after the match is finished.

Address: 49 Bell St, Glasgow G1 1NX