Tynecastle Stadium Sports Fan Tips

Tynecastle Stadium is a venue in or near Edinburgh that is most often used for Soccer

Best Bars around Tynecastle Stadium?

The Athletic Arms on Angle Park Terrace is actually quite a famous pub for ale lovers. It has a vast range of top, top quality options. A great options for visiting fans. A couple of alternatives would have to be The Station Tavern and Ryries Bar, each of which is within ten minutes' walk or so of the stadium. They welcome any away fans, so you have a nice, well-located bar in which to pass a few hours before kick-off!

Tynecastle Stadium seating?

As the stadium is mostly single-tiered stands, there are few obstructed seats which is a bonus, as older grounds are usually full of them! With the category system (A&B) that Tynecastle employ, you could be looking at up to £30 for a ticket in the upper centre of the Wheatfield stand. However, this really isn't too bad for watching a decent Scottish side like Celtic in action. The seats themselves are great, as they were recently upgraded (in the 90's) with plenty of legroom and spacing between rows.

What to expect from the Tynecastle Stadium crowd?

Even though Hearts are pretty good at attracting enough fans to fill most of their 16,000 seats, the atmosphere is often pretty limp at Tynecastle. Fans expect to beat everyone except Celtic, Hibs and Aberdeen and so don't seem to feel any need to get involved. If the team falls behind, things get exceptionally flat. However, the crowd seem to flick a switch for playing their local rivals and the big teams, and suddenly it's all singing, clapping and cheering!

Best restaurants near Tynecastle Stadium?

Only half a mile from the stadium is Locanda De Gusti, a fantastic Italian restaurant serving authentic classics and a host of less-classic, more haute cuisine dishes which are a treat for the palate. They also offer a lovely range of seafood for those feeling a little more adventurous.If you want something more staple – without compromising on quality – then look no further than B&Ds kitchen: a family-run Chinese-style gem just a few minutes' walk from the stadium!

Best Insider tip at Tynecastle Stadium?

If you want to truly immerse yourself in the club experience, then you have to take part in one of the stadium tours. They are dirt cheap at only £9 for adults (£6 for concessions) and they last about an hour. Logistics can be tricky as they run during the day on a Thursday and Friday, but every month there is a Thursday evening tour and a Saturday one too, so you can make it work without taking time off work.

How do I get to Tynecastle Stadium?

The easiest way to travel in by public transport is to hop off the train at Haymarket station and then just walk on in. It's about 15 minutes' by foot, and you'll never get lost as there will likely be a sea of maroon all around you!In terms of parking, it's just freestyling around the area until you find a spot of street parking that fits your car. Nothing official unfortunately, so if you can get the train, that's probably the best option.

Things to check out around Tynecastle Stadium?

It's a bit of a shame to recommend another sports venue (no offence intended Tynecastle!) but if you have time to go for a stadium tour at Murrayfield, you're guaranteed to have a great time. The tour is run by exceptionally knowledgeable, professional guides and if you come on a training day, you may even get to see the Edinburgh boys hard at work! You can get into the TV studio, changing rooms, the tunnel and then, of course, check out all of the memorabilia like the Calcutta Cup!

Best Food and Drink at Tynecastle Stadium?

As with any Scottish venue, you can always get a steaming hot cup of Bovril at a Hearts game. Bovril is a hot, salty, meat-flavoured drink served in a plastic cup. Most fans would admit that the taste wasn't anything special, but it a bit part of the Scottish matchday.Otherwise there are pies, sausage rolls and burgers for around £3 each, which is what you'd expect from any reasonably well-known Scottish club.