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67 PUBS & BARS · ONE GLASGOW

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Old favourites, riverside bars and a few doors you might otherwise walk past. Find a pub, take a closer look, then build a little Glasgow around it.

Find your next wee favourite

All 67 pub and bar guides, alphabetically. Each has a larger diorama, nearby Subway options, walking directions and ideas for things to do around it. Some are further from the Subway; check the distance before planning a stop.

67 pubs & bars

  • City Centre

    Ardnamurchan

    Scottish restaurant and bar on Hope Street, with whisky, cocktails and food inspired by Highland and island produce.

    ≈ 250 m from Cowcaddens Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Merchant City

    Babbity Bowster

    A Merchant City institution tucked into Blackfriars Street, Babbity Bowster combines a welcoming bar with an upstairs dining and function space and rooms above. Its intimate scale makes it a useful pause while exploring the old commercial streets around the City Halls.

    ≈ 775 m from St Enoch Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Merchant City

    Blackfriars

    This Bell Street pub brings together beer, pizza, live music and a basement comedy programme in the Merchant City. Stop for a drink near the City Halls and Old Fruitmarket, or check the venue listings and make the comedy club part of your evening.

    ≈ 650 m from St Enoch Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Govan

    Brechin's Bar

    A traditional Govan corner pub with an elaborate historic interior and island bar, rewarding a visit for its surviving woodwork and decorative details.

    ≈ 200 m from Govan Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • West End

    Brel

    Ashton Lane bar and restaurant with a leafy garden, a varied drinks list and food ranging from mussels to sharing dishes.

    ≈ 75 m from Hillhead Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Battlefield / Southside

    Church on the Hill

    A substantial bar and restaurant beside the southern end of Queen's Park, housed in a former church. Food, cocktails, sports screens and regular events give it a broad neighbourhood role, making it an appealing Southside stop after the park or a walk around Battlefield.

    ≈ 2.5 km from West Street Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Kelvin & Woodlands

    Coopers

    Great Western Road sports pub in a prominent corner building, with food and drinks just west of Kelvinbridge.

    ≈ 225 m from Kelvinbridge Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • West End & Riverside

    Deoch an Dorus

    Traditional Dumbarton Road freehouse near Partick interchange, with pub food and a strong neighbourhood feel.

    ≈ 125 m from Partick Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Southside

    District Bar

    A neighbourhood sports bar on Paisley Road West, conveniently placed among Kinning Park's traditional corner pubs and within reach of Cessnock's residential streets.

    ≈ 250 m from Kinning Park Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Kelvin & Woodlands

    DRAM!

    A Woodlands Road pub handy for Kelvingrove Park and Kelvinbridge, with drinks, events and a relaxed neighbourhood setting.

    ≈ 400 m from Kelvinbridge Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • East End / Cathedral Quarter

    Drygate Brewing Co.

    Look into a working brewery while choosing from changing taps, cans and bottles at this East End bar and kitchen. Upstairs, the Peaks Bar and terrace add another place to settle in, making Drygate a natural companion to a Cathedral or Necropolis visit.

    ≈ 1.3 km from Buchanan Street Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • West End

    Gallus

    Lively Dumbarton Road pub with televised sport, pool, darts and pizza, handy for a Kelvinhall stop.

    ≈ 175 m from Kelvinhall Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Clyde & City Centre

    Glasgow Hootenanny

    Dixon Street bar offering food, drinks and live entertainment, tucked between St Enoch Square and the River Clyde.

    ≈ 100 m from St Enoch Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Kelvin & Woodlands

    Inn Deep

    Independent craft beer bar in the arches beside the River Kelvin, with riverside seating close to Kelvinbridge station.

    ≈ 100 m from Kelvinbridge Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • West End

    Jinty McGuinty's

    Family-run Irish pub on Ashton Lane, known for Guinness, live music and the busy atmosphere of the West End's cobbled lanes.

    ≈ 50 m from Hillhead Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Strathbungo / Southside

    Koelschip Yard

    This compact Pollokshaws Road beer bar is a destination for exploring changing draught choices alongside a substantial bottle and can list. Close to Queen's Park railway station, it fits naturally into a Southside wander through Strathbungo, with neighbouring pubs and the park within reach.

    ≈ 1.4 km from West Street Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Anniesland / Temple

    Lock 27

    A canal-side neighbourhood pub in Anniesland, Lock 27 offers food, drinks and an outdoor garden beside the Forth and Clyde Canal. It makes a rewarding northern detour for walkers and cyclists, with a setting quite different from the city centre's busy streets.

    ≈ 2.7 km from Hillhead Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Govan

    Old Govan Arms

    A traditional corner pub west of Govan station, with sports television and a convenient position for combining local drinks with nearby heritage attractions.

    ≈ 450 m from Govan Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Govan

    Old Harmony Bar

    A traditional corner pub on Govan Road with darts and pool, near Govan Old Church and the historic heart of the neighbourhood.

    ≈ 400 m from Govan Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • West End

    Òran Mór

    A former church at the top of Byres Road, bringing together a whisky bar, theatre, music and Alasdair Gray's ceiling mural.

    ≈ 350 m from Hillhead Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Govan

    Ouania

    A traditional Govan Road pub in a prominent corner building, with a pool table and karaoke, near the neighbourhood's church and shipbuilding heritage.

    ≈ 400 m from Govan Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Southside

    Park Bar, Ibrox

    A Paisley Road West neighbourhood pub with sports television and pavement tables, close to Cessnock station and the streets leading towards Ibrox Stadium.

    ≈ 225 m from Cessnock Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Southside

    Quayside Bar

    A traditional tenement pub on Paisley Road, with televised sport and occasional music or karaoke, near the Old Toll Bar and Plantation neighbourhood.

    ≈ 450 m from Shields Road Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Merchant City

    Rab Ha's

    Family-run Rab Ha's pairs a Merchant City bar and kitchen with a handful of rooms above. Stone walls, timber panelling and an open fire give the interior a traditional feel, while its Hutcheson Street position works well for exploring the surrounding lanes, shops and cultural venues.

    ≈ 475 m from St Enoch Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Clyde & City Centre

    Scotia Bar

    Historic Stockwell Street pub with a traditional interior and live music, close to the River Clyde.

    ≈ 375 m from St Enoch Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Laurieston & Gorbals

    Sharkeys Bar

    A neighbourhood pub on Old Rutherglen Road in the Gorbals, useful for combining a drink with the Citizens Theatre and nearby riverside streets.

    ≈ 425 m from Bridge Street Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • City Centre

    Shilling Brewing Co.

    City-centre brewpub on West George Street with beers made on site and stone-baked pizza in a spacious taproom.

    ≈ 100 m from Buchanan Street Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • City Centre

    Sloans

    Hidden away off Argyle Street, Sloans combines a historic pub, a courtyard beer garden and upstairs spaces for celebrations and dancing. Traditional comfort food and a programme of ceilidhs, film nights and quizzes make it a central stop with more going on beyond the bar.

    ≈ 150 m from St Enoch Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Kelvin & Woodlands

    Stravaigin

    Gibson Street café bar and restaurant pairing Scottish produce with global influences, a lively stop close to the River Kelvin.

    ≈ 250 m from Kelvinbridge Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • West End

    Tennent's Bar

    Traditional Byres Road pub with dark wood panelling, pub food, beer and televised sport, convenient for both Hillhead and Kelvinhall.

    ≈ 150 m from Hillhead Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Strathbungo / Southside

    The Allison Arms

    A traditional Pollokshaws Road local with a broad beer selection, the Allison Arms brings German bottles, British craft brewing and Scottish whisky into a familiar neighbourhood-pub setting. It is an easy companion to nearby Strathbungo bars and a wander towards Queen's Park.

    ≈ 1.4 km from West Street Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Govan

    The Amethyst

    A Govan Road pub farther west towards Linthouse, providing an additional local drinks option when extending a visit beyond Fairfield Heritage and Elder Park.

    ≈ 1.4 km from Govan Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • West End

    The Aragon

    Compact Byres Road neighbourhood pub with televised sport and occasional folk sessions, positioned between Hillhead and Kelvinhall stations.

    ≈ 300 m from Hillhead Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Woodlands

    The Arlington

    Small corner tenement bar on Woodlands Road, with an established local following and a straightforward neighbourhood pub atmosphere.

    ≈ 375 m from St George's Cross Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Govanhill / Southside

    The Bell Jar

    A small corner pub on Dixon Avenue, the Bell Jar is an inviting drinks stop among Govanhill's residential streets. Its neighbourhood scale suits a pause while exploring the area around Queen's Park, with local beers and a relaxed setting drawing people beyond the city centre.

    ≈ 1.6 km from West Street Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Southside

    The Bellrock

    A modest single-storey corner pub on Cornwall Street, near Kinning Park station, with sports television and a neighbourhood setting beside Paisley Road West.

    ≈ 225 m from Kinning Park Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • City Centre / Clyde Waterfront

    The Clutha

    A long-established music pub at the Clyde end of Stockwell Street, the Clutha combines live performances with drinks and pizza. Its links with the Clutha Trust connect the venue to Glasgow's music and arts community, adding character to a riverside stop near St Enoch.

    ≈ 475 m from St Enoch Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Clyde & City Centre

    The Crystal Palace

    Jamaica Street pub in a striking historic building, with a large food and drinks menu close to St Enoch.

    ≈ 150 m from St Enoch Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • West End

    The Curler's Rest

    Historic Byres Road pub beside Hillhead station, with traditional surroundings, pub food and a long connection to the West End.

    ≈ 25 m from Hillhead Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Kelvin & Woodlands

    The Doublet

    A small Park Road local with a distinctive 1960s mock Tudor interior, Scottish ales and a conversational atmosphere.

    ≈ 125 m from Kelvinbridge Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • City Centre

    The Drum & Monkey

    Traditional city-centre pub in a former bank on St Vincent Street, with cask ales and classic pub food.

    ≈ 225 m from Buchanan Street Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Shawlands / Southside

    The Glad Cafe

    A Shawlands café, bar and independent arts venue, the Glad Cafe combines drinks with an entirely plant-based food menu and a busy cultural programme. Drop in around a Queen's Park walk, or check the listings for a gig and make an evening of the Southside.

    ≈ 2.0 km from Shields Road Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Southside

    The Grapes Bar

    A tenement corner pub with a Rangers theme, sports television and karaoke, close to Cornwall Street and the local community spaces around Kinning Park.

    ≈ 250 m from Kinning Park Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • City Centre

    The Griffin

    Bath Street pub opposite the King's Theatre, serving cask ale, food and a broad selection of drinks.

    ≈ 600 m from Cowcaddens Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • City Centre

    The Horseshoe Bar

    Historic Drury Street pub with a famous horseshoe-shaped counter, traditional surroundings and a central location near Glasgow Central.

    ≈ 250 m from Buchanan Street Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Woodlands

    The Hug and Pint

    Independent bar, pizzeria and grassroots music venue on Great Western Road, a useful stop near St George's Cross.

    ≈ 225 m from St George's Cross Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Southside

    The Kensington Bar

    A traditional pub on Paisley Road West near Cessnock station, offering an easy local drinks stop before a longer walk towards the waterfront.

    ≈ 150 m from Cessnock Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • City Centre

    The Lauder's

    Lively Sauchiehall Street pub for food, drinks and televised sport, between Cowcaddens and Buchanan Street stations.

    ≈ 300 m from Buchanan Street Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Laurieston & Gorbals

    The Laurieston

    A preserved 1960s island bar with Formica tables, vintage photographs and memorabilia, offering a distinctive glimpse of Glasgow's traditional pub culture.

    ≈ 125 m from Bridge Street Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • West End

    The Lismore

    Characterful Dumbarton Road pub with Highland connections, stained glass and folk sessions, particularly convenient for Kelvinhall.

    ≈ 100 m from Kelvinhall Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Ibrox & Bellahouston

    The Louden Tavern, Ibrox

    A Rangers-focused pub opposite Ibrox station, filled with football connections. Its limited trading days make checking the venue's current information essential before visiting.

    ≈ 50 m from Ibrox Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Kelvin & Woodlands

    The Old Schoolhouse

    A former school converted into a spacious pub, with outdoor seating in the old playground beside Woodlands Road.

    ≈ 250 m from Kelvinbridge Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Southside

    The Old Toll Bar

    An ornate Victorian pub with carved woodwork, mirrors and a richly detailed interior, on Paisley Road West near the historic Paisley Toll junction.

    ≈ 450 m from Shields Road Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • City Centre

    The Pot Still

    Family-run Hope Street whisky bar with an extensive selection of drams, cask ale and pies.

    ≈ 275 m from Buchanan Street Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • City Centre

    The Raven

    A Renfield Street sports bar with craft beer, cocktails, casual food and electric darts. Large screens and dedicated match listings give it a clear sporting focus, while its city-centre position makes it a practical meeting point before continuing towards shops, theatres or the railway stations.

    ≈ 200 m from Buchanan Street Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Strathbungo / Southside

    The Rum Shack

    Caribbean food, a substantial rum selection and a covered beer garden give this Pollokshaws Road bar its identity. A separate Dancehall hosts gigs, comedy and community events, while weekend DJs keep the bar lively. It is a useful starting point for exploring Strathbungo's independent venues.

    ≈ 1.4 km from West Street Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • West End & Riverside

    The Smiddy Bar

    Traditional Dumbarton Road bar with a horseshoe-shaped counter, televised sport and drinks, conveniently placed between Partick and Kelvinhall.

    ≈ 225 m from Partick Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • West End

    The Sparkle Horse

    Independent neighbourhood bar on Dowanhill Street, just north of Dumbarton Road; its current website states that food is no longer served.

    ≈ 50 m from Kelvinhall Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Southside

    The Star Bar

    A longstanding pub at Eglinton Toll, south of West Street, providing a local stop when exploring the route towards Tramway and Pollokshields.

    ≈ 725 m from West Street Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • City Centre

    The State Bar

    Traditional island bar just off Sauchiehall Street, known for changing cask ales, theatre memorabilia and blues sessions.

    ≈ 500 m from Cowcaddens Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • West End

    The Three Judges

    Dumbarton Road pub known for changing real ales and ciders, close to Kelvinhall station and Partick Cross.

    ≈ 75 m from Kelvinhall Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Southside

    The Viceroy

    A traditional island-bar pub opposite the Old Toll Bar, retaining interwar fittings and later details recognised in CAMRA's inventory of historic pub interiors.

    ≈ 500 m from Shields Road Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Calton / The Barras

    The Winged Ox at Saint Luke's

    The everyday bar and kitchen at Saint Luke's sits beside the Barras and Barrowland Ballroom, within a restored former church complex. Food, drinks and a dog-friendly welcome make it a useful East End stop, whether or not you have tickets for the adjoining music venue.

    ≈ 1.3 km from St Enoch Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Southside

    Union Bar

    A tenement corner pub on Paisley Road, with a loyalist theme and sports television; a local option on the walk towards Shields Road.

    ≈ 450 m from Shields Road Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • City Centre

    Waxy O'Connor's

    Sprawling Irish pub on West George Street, with several levels of bars, carved woodwork and snug corners.

    ≈ 50 m from Buchanan Street Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Glasgow Green / East End

    WEST on the Green

    Glasgow brewing meets German beerhall traditions beside Glasgow Green. WEST serves its own beers alongside dishes such as schnitzel and currywurst, with a substantial beer garden for fine weather. The distinctive Templeton setting makes it an appealing break during an East End walk.

    ≈ 1.5 km from St Enoch Subway · straight lineExplore this pub ↗