Ashton Lane Meet Up - 5th August vs Rangers Roll Call!

[Ricster]

As promised guys i have done a write up on Ashton Lane by using my own knowledge of the area and also some help from the internet.

Ashton Lane is a small cobbled back street behind Byers Road in the West End of Glasgow. Known to be a student area of the City, this area is a thriving little place a bit like Manchester's very own Shambles Square.

Ashton Lane is about a 1 minute walk from Hillhead Underground Station, which can City fans directly to Ibrox before the game. The travel time should be no more than 15 minutes for that journey.

So now, what you have all ben waiting for..................the pubs.

Beanscene

This is the first bar i'll start with. Specialises more in coffee for the people that are driving up. You have to try a warm beverage from here, the mugs are huge.

Ketchup

Ketchup is a Burger Bar, where you can get some amazing lunch. They also serve alcohol aplenty, and have 7 different bottle's of wine if your into your "vino"

The Attic

The Attic is quite a large bar overlooking Ashton Lane. As you come from Hillhead Station it is about halfway up The Lane on the right hand side, or on the picture below you can see the blacony about halfway down the picture on the left hand side. Very spacious inside, and probably one of the top 3 pubs in The Lane.

Ubiquitous Chip

Serve's some delicious grub in here but sells plenty of Alcohol too. The Chip was the first bar to move to Ashotn Lane in 1976 i believe.

Jinty McGuinty's

My 2nd favourite bar in The Lane. The staff are so friendly, and it has an Irish feel about the place. Quite compact giving it probably the best atmosphere in Ashton Lane.

Vodka Wodka

In my opinion the best bar of them all, Vodka Wodka is full of different drinks ranging from about 30 diferent flavours of Schnapps, and Cocktails to die for. Try out their Chocolate cocktail. Its a must!

Directions to Ashton Lane from City Of Manchester Stadium

A662
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Start out at City of Manchester Stadium, Greater Manchester
A665
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At traffic signals turn right onto the A665
Signposted Leeds, Oldham, Ring Road

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Travelodge (Manchester Ancoats) Travelodge - link opens a new window
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Travelodge (Manchester Ancoats) Travelodge - link opens a new window
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Continue forward onto the A62
A665
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At New Cross traffic signals continue forward onto the A665
Signposted Ring road, Liverpool M62, Bury A56, Salford A6

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At traffic signals continue forward onto the A665
Signposted Ring Road, Liverpool M62

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At traffic signals turn left onto the A6042
Signposted Ring Road, Liverpool M62

A56
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At traffic signals turn right onto the A56
Signposted Bury, Prestwich

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Warning: Speed Cameras along the A56 Speed camera - link opens a new window
M60
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At roundabout take the 1st exit, then join the M60 motorway
Signposted Ring Road West

M61
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Leave the M60 at junction 15, then join the M61 motorway
Signposted M61, M6, North, Preston, Wigan, Bolton

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Keep in left hand lane then continue onto the M61
Signposted Preston

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Bolton West Service Area (FMS LTD)
M6
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Lancaster Forton Service Area (MOTO) Travelodge - link opens a new window
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Burton in Kendal Service Area (MOTO) Travelodge - link opens a new window
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Tebay (Westmorland) Service Area (WESTMORLAND LTD)
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Travelodge (Penrith - Jct 40) Travelodge - link opens a new window
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Southwaite Service Area (MOTO) Travelodge - link opens a new window
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At Junction 44 continue forward onto the M6
Signposted Edinburgh, Glasgow

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Todhills Service Area (MOTO)
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Gretna Service Area (WELCOME BREAK)
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Annandale Water Service Area (ROAD CHEF)
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Abington Services (WELCOME BREAK)
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Junction 12 (A70) and Happendon Services (CAIRN LODGE)
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Hamilton Service Area (ROAD CHEF)
M73
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Leave the M74 at junction 4, then join the M73 motorway
Signposted Stirling, Kincardine Bridge, Glasgow

M8
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Branch left, then join the M8 motorway
Signposted Glasgow, City Centre

Warning: Traffic Blackspot
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At junction 17 branch left onto the A82
Signposted Dumbarton

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Then at traffic signals turn right onto the A82
Signposted Dumbarton

B808
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At Hillhead, traffic signals turn left onto Byres Road - B808
Signposted Hillhead (West), Glasgow University

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Hillhead Underground Station
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Turn left onto Ashton Lane
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Arrive on Ashton Lane, Glasgow

 

[Ricster]

Come on guys. Is nobody honestly gonna be drinking before the game?

 

[Parksidecity]

i now live in glasgow

ashton lane is the best bet. Lots of pubs and on the way to the game as well. Great curry house there as well.

if its a nice day , you can sit at the back of the pubs on the grass

little bit dearer than some bars.

 

[aka blue jambo]

looks a bit posh ... are you sure thats Glasgow and not Edinburgh?

:-)

 

[Ricster]

looks a bit posh ... are you sure thats Glasgow and not Edinburgh?

:-)

Definately Glasgow mate. It could probably take about 1500 visiting fans if all the pubs are being used.

 

[frothy]

i will be there with my missus and daughter and son in law ,she only lives across the road so going to spend acouple of days up there get back for the celtic game on saturday

 

[wearethesouthstand]

i'll be there 4ish with mad phil, the old dj from mary ds for the knees up / sing song

 

[cyberblue]

Nice Effort mate .looks fu*k all like the Glasgow i remember .how times change

 

[Ricster]

BUMP

 

[tolmie]

count me in as well !!! anyone need any info give me a PM and if your looking for cheap digs try the etap hotel 30 odd quid a night and not to far from the city centre !