With Hibs set to face English Premier League side Aston Villa at Villa Park in the Europa Conference League play-off second leg this week, we’ve taken a look at some of the Birmingham pubs Hibees could enjoy a pint in before the away leg.
Thousands of Hibs supporters are expected to travel for this battle of Britain clash, even though the Hibess were well beaten in the first leg, going down to a heavy 5-0 home loss at Easter Road last week.
The UK’s second largest city has plenty of boozers for Hibs supporters to congregate before and after the second leg at Villa Park on Thursday, August 31. As fans make the most of the shortish European journey down south against Aston Villa, who are of course captained by Hibs legend ‘Super’ John McGinn.
5. The Red Lion
If the sun is out and thirsty Hibs fans are looking for a beer garden, then the Red Lion in the heart of the Jewellery Quarter on Warstone Lane is the perfect place to grab a pint before the match or even watch the game if you haven't been luck enough to get a ticket. Photo: Google
6. O'Neill's
An Irish bar with a passion for live sports, O'Neill's can sort you for football bars in Birmingham. If you haven't got a ticket for the big match against the Villa, you should get down early to this pub at Broad Street to nab a spot in front of the TVs, then prepare to celebrate or commiserate with help from their excellent beer offering and solid pub grub. With this pub also just across the road from the Birmingham Central Travelodge, this could be the perfect place to start drining after dropping your luggage in the hotel. Photo: Google
7. The Clifden
Situated between the city centre and Villa Park, this pub is just ten minutes in a taxi away from Aston Villa's home ground. The pub is well known for its urban street art, six HD TV screens for sports fans and a hearty all-day food menu. Photo: Google
8. The Distillery
The Distillery is one of Birmingham's best beer gardens, and it's the perfect little plot to sink into on a warm day. Order a cocktail or two and get yourself set up on their expansive terrace, which is right by the canal. This Roundhouse pub in the city centre would be the perfect spot for Hibs fans to quench their thirst if the Leith sunshine makes it down the road to Birmingham with them. Photo: Google