Travel, best pubs & bars - Sunderland fan guide to Poznan as Black Cats prepare for latest Europa League test

Sunderland fans are making their way to Poland for the latest step in their European adventure as the Black Cats prepare to face Polish champions Lech Poznan in the third game of their Europa League campaign.

After enjoying the delights of Portugal last week as Regis Le Bris’ side claimed a last-gasp win against Torreense thanks to a Noah Sadiki strike, supporters are now making a 1,500 mile trip to Poland as their beloved side take on last season’s Ekstralasa champions. The hosts are yet to pick up a point or score a goal in this season’s Europa League after falling to defeats against Crystal Palace and Bayer Leverkusen and there are high hopes Sunderland can extend that poor start with a win on Thursday night.

Although supporters making the trip to Poznan will be focusing on on-field matters, they will also be looking forward to experiencing another European away day and creating more lifelong memories following their beloved club. The trip to Portugal has already gone down as a memorable trip for supporters of all ages - but what can they expect to see when they arrive in Poznan? We take a look at some vital information for Black Cats’ fans making the trip with the help of the Libero Guide.

Travel

Sunderland fans flying into the Poznań Ławica Airport will face a three-mile commute to the town centre or a 1.25-mile journey to Stadion Poznan. A bus service (159) runs every 20 minutes into the town and to the main train station (Poznań Główny). Tickets are price at 6zł/€1.40 and will be valid for 45mins. They are sold from machines (cash/cards occasionally accepted) by stops. There are also tickets for 15 mins (4zł/€0.90) and 24hrs (15zł/€3.40). The PEKA app uses the tPurse system, allowing you to pay per stop. Supporters are also advised you can pay for a taxi by card with Taxi Poznan (+48 618 519 519) with the cost to the town from the airport expected to be around 35zł/€8.2 and a journey to the stadium from the airport will be around 18zł/€4.1.

Pubs and Bars

There are a number of ‘tourist-friendly’ pubs, bars and restaurants in the main with Libero recommending Whiskey in the Jar, Columbus Pub and Brovaria. Cooliozum describes itself as ‘the best sports bar in Poznan’ and Dřevný Kocůr is described as a ‘contemporary Czech beerhouse featuring a garden and TV football’. The Dubliner offers live music and TV and SomePlace Else also shows live sport across nine separate screens. Rock Garaż and Deja Vu also show live sport, Fans of craft beer are recommended to seek out Ministerstwo Browaru, as well as at the PRL PUB Poznań and Piwna Stopa. Further information for supporters can be found via the club’s official guide for Poznan here.

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