Ticketless fans will have a few choices to make on Sunday morning as they plan on where to watch the action from Hampden.
Most licences aren’t valid until 12.30 which should see a run on Irn-Bru and Coca Cola through the first nervous half hour of the match.
For fans in North America there is a much earlier start, on the west coast it’s likely to be a late late night with a 4am start for the hardy fans up to cheer on Brendan’s bhoys from afar.
Known Celtic pubs have been on the go for decades and often play host to Celtic Supporters Clubs.
Across the Gallowgate there are a multitude of ‘Celtic Shops’ to enjoy a drink, watch the match and enjoy some after match celebrations all going well.
Across the city centre a number of Celtic themed pubs have opened up over the last decade where fans can be as partisan as they wish.
Preparations will be begin on Saturday night for many fans and venues, hopefully they are still going strong on Sunday night with a cup final to look forward to leading into a very special 50th anniversary.
THE BRAZEN HEAD (1-3 Cathcart Rd, Glasgow G42 7BE )
Not too far from Hampden but in that strange sort of neutral zone where both sets of supporters start to merge after the game- not that there’ll be any Sevco fans inside watching the match.
This pub is crammed with Celtic memorabilia and jerseys from foreign clubs.
There are plenty of screens and plenty of staff behind the bar to keep the thirstiest of fans happy, after the game it will get even busier as fans return from the match to hopefully relive a step closer to the treble.
MCCHUILLS BAR (40 High St, Glasgow G1 1NL)
Just up from Glasgow Cross there’s always a cracking atmosphere in here for match days with an intimate ‘cave type’ set up.
Easily reached from any bus on Argyll Street, close to High Street Station and a few minutes walk from the more cosmopolitan Merchant City.
Plenty of screens of various sizes and lots of viewing places, after the match it’ll be a popular spot with the activities going on well into the evening.
SAINT VINCENT’S (142B St Vincent Street, G2 5ND)
A fairly new establishment, right in the city centre less than five minutes walk from Central Station.
Irish bands are on every night of the week, sometimes they go in well into the morning as well.
There’s not so much space in St Vincent’s as elsewhere but that can add to the atmosphere, as soon as the action is over at Hampden it’ll be back to the music and tunes.
ADMIRAL BAR (72 Waterloo St, Glasgow G2 7DA )
Take a left as you come out of Central Station and you’ll find yourself in this popular city centre bar.
The Admiral has hosted all sorts of Celtic events in recent times from book launches to Q and A sessions with various Celtic characters.
During the week it’s just another bar in the business area of town, there are plenty of activities going on but come match time it’s most certainly a ‘Celtic shop’ to cheer the team on in amongst your own.
TOLLBOOTH (11 Saltmarket, Glasgow G1 5NA )
Most definitely a city centre pub- you won’t get a pint closer to Glasgow Cross than in here.
Not too much has changed down the years but there’s a winning formula that seems to be passed effortlessly down the generations.
It’s basic, it’s a pub without pretensions, you’ll get a good pint with a lively crowd assured who’ll all be supporting the same side with some after match tunes that will go on long into the night.
MALONES (57-59 Sauchiehall Lane, G2 4AB)
A massive establishment that has become the centre-piece of St Patrick’s Day celebrations over the last few years. Malones has staged various Celtic related events ranging from Q and A’s to concerts and book launches.
With a number of different rooms and bars they can pack in a fair crowd which is likely to spill out into the lane.
Again it’s a central location and a great little area that you could walk past during the week then see it burst into life as the ball hits the net.