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Rangers pubs in Glasgow: Where to watch the Old Firm

The first Old Firm Derby of the season is already upon us and with Rangers and Celtic separated by just two points at the top of the Scottish Premiership, the match already feels like a significant one in the title race.

Off the pitch, the match is as hotly anticipated as any other Old Firm fixture. The City of Glasgow will come to a standstill on Sunday afternoon, and battlelines will be drawn.

If you don't have a ticket for the match but want to watch it with Rangers fans, there are certain spots in Glasgow that should be on your radar. The guide below will run through the best and most popular Rangers pubs in Glasgow for the Old Firm Derby.

Rangers pubs in Glasgow
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Rangers pubs in Glasgow: Where to watch Rangers vs Celtic

The Loudern Tavern

The Loudern Tavern is the pub most associated with Rangers fans as it is a stones throw away from Ibrox Stadium. It is guaranteed that there will be Rangers fans only in The Loudern Tavern for the Old Firm Derby which makes it a safe bet.

The pub is decorated in Rangers' colours and you will find memorabilia all over the walls. There are also plenty of screens and seated areas inside the Loudern Tavern, making it a great place to watch the Old Firm Derby as a Rangers fan.

Address: 111 Copland Rd, Glasgow G51 2SL

Oswalds

If you'd rather watch the match in the city centre, then Oswalds is a brilliant option. It bills itself as a city-centre Rangers bar, which means you are guaranteed to be surrounded by like-minded fans by watching the match here.

Although Oswalds are happy to advertise themselves as a Rangers bar, it isn't as in-your-face as the Loudern Tavern. Despite that, you can still expect to find plenty of memorabilia and Rangers decor inside, in addition to cheap pints and a good view of the action.

Address: 42 Oswald St, Glasgow G1 4PL

Bristol Bar

If Oswalds isn't in-your-face, then Bristol Bar on Duke Street absolutely is. From the outside, the bar looks more like a chippy than a pub, but inside, you are greeted with union jacks wherever you look and portraits of the late Queen Elizabeth.

This pub is smaller than the other places listed, and it hasn't invested as heavily in screens. But if you want to experience the Old Firm derby with the purest of Rangers fans, then this could be the place for you.

Address: 600 Duke St, Glasgow G31 1JX

Toby Jug

The Toby Jug is another Rangers pub situated in Glasgow City Centre. Unlike Oswalds, it doesn't shout about its allegiances. Instead, the pub has gained a reputation over time as being more friendly to Rangers supporters, thanks perhaps to the fact that ex-Rangers boss Walter Smith used to own it.

This one of the biggest Rangers pubs listed in terms of size while they also serve standard pub food, making it a good selection if you fancy a bite to eat while watching the game.

Address: 97 Hope St, Glasgow G2 6LL

The Auctioneers

The Auctioneers is very similar to the Toby Jug in that it doesn't advertise itself as a Rangers pub, but everyone in the city is aware of its allegiance. This is arguably the most ‘sophisticated' establishment present, so if you'd rather sip on a cocktail while the match is on, then head to the Auctioneers.

Address: 6 North Ct, Glasgow G1 2DP