Hampden Park Sports Fan Tips
Hampden Park is a venue in or near Glasgow that is most often used for Soccer
Hampden Park seating?
Hampden is a pretty modern stadium, though the seating leaves a lot to be desired. The North and South stands offer quite good quality seating with excellent views of the whole stadium, and of course the pitch itself.That said, the other two stands have a lot of seats towards the back of the upper tiers; fans are very removed from the action and you can definitely lose a bit of the matchday thrill from up there.
Things to check out around Hampden Park?
For football fans, there's really only one option: the Scottish Football Museum. Not only is it very close to your game (hint: it's in the stadium itself!) but it is also quite cheap to enter, with a combined tour with Hampden costing only £12.Here you'll learn all about the history of Scottish football (they invented it, you know?) and view countless pieces of memorabilia. It's a fascinating day out which you won't want to miss!
Best Insider tip at Hampden Park?
Two words: stadium tour! Hampden is the home of Scottish football, and a daytime tour of the stadium is the perfect treat for any fan. Tickets cost £8 for adults and only £3.50 for concessions. The tour is just under an hour, and you get to check out the dressing rooms and tour around the pitch side as if you were warming up for your 60th minute introduction! A fun event for the whole family.
Best Food and Drink at Hampden Park?
I'm afraid it's just Bovril and soft drinks at the stadium, as, alongside the rest of the country, alcohol is not permitted to be sold within. The food is a bit more diverse than many stadium offerings however:-Hot dogs (£4.50)-Hampden Scotch pie (£2.30)-Steak pie (£2.90)-Chicken and tarragon pie (£3.70)-Butternut squash and goats cheese pie (£3.70)-Chips (£2.60)
What to expect from the Hampden Park crowd?
In general, if you're at Hampden Park, you will be there for a Scotland game, and that means the atmosphere will be big. Scotland fans aren't exactly used to winning matches, so the crowd does everything it can to will their team to victory. Expect face paint, kilts and booming chants from all round the stadium, as well as a sea of blue supporters! Scotland fans are usually a friendly, welcoming bunch so you should have a great time mingling with them!
Best Bars around Hampden Park?
The Clockwork Beer Company is a quality establishment which brews its own beers, while stocking a huge number of local alternatives. Like all pubs near the stadium, this will get absolutely rammed on a matchday, so you'll need to get there early! The Montford House and the Mount Florida pubs are both within the vicinity of the stadium and can offer refuge if you're there nice and early.Otherwise, there are plenty of options within a stone's throw of Central Stadium, where you can get a train to Mount Florida for the game!
Best restaurants near Hampden Park?
"Hooked” Fish and Chip shop is a delicious seafood place just round the corner (ish) from the stadium. It's not exactly haute cuisine, but it's staple and extremely fresh food which is perfect for after the football!The Alishan Tandoori might be a better option for those looking for a sit down meal. It's a delicious Indian with great service and reasonably priced dishes.
How do I get to Hampden Park?
A good number of fans – especially those travelling from afar – will arrive through Glasgow Central of Queen Street stations. From Central, you can get a train to Mount Florida or Kings Park and walk from there (5 mins max) and the inverse for the journey home. Remember it will be mobbed, so the journey home could take quite a while.Parking is scarce and fairly difficult to find, so I'd recommend parking your car near a train station and going to/from the stadium itself via public transport.