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THE SUBWAYIST PUB GUIDE · GLASGOW

The Arlington

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

Walking directions ↗
WoodlandsNorth of the Clyde≈ 375 m from St George's Cross · straight line

THE PARTICULARS

A stop at The Arlington

Find it
130 Woodlands Road, Glasgow
Nearest Subway on this bank
St George's Cross · ≈ 375 m in a straight line
Venue information
CAMRA pub listing ↗

Pair your visit with The Tenement House, ≈ 375 m away in a straight line on the same side of the Clyde. The sights below are ordered from closest to furthest from the pub.

OFF THE TRAIN, INTO GLASGOW

Getting to The Arlington by Subway

St George's Cross is the closest mapped Subway station on the pub's side of the Clyde. Compare these two same-bank options, then follow the walking route for the station you choose.

These are approximate comparisons between mapped points, not measured walking distances. Entrances, street layouts and crossings may change the best route. Check Subway service notices before setting off.

MAKE A WEE DETOUR

Things to do near The Arlington

Three nearby ideas from our directory on the same side of the Clyde. Each directions link starts at The Arlington.

  • ≈ 375 m from The Arlington · straight line

    The Tenement House

    Agnes Toward's preserved flat reveals the everyday rooms, furnishings and small details of Glasgow tenement life.

    145 Buccleuch Street, Glasgow

  • ≈ 450 m from The Arlington · straight line

    St Mary's Cathedral

    A prominent Gothic cathedral on Great Western Road, with a tall spire and an active programme of worship and music.

    300 Great Western Road, Glasgow

  • ≈ 475 m from The Arlington · straight line

    Scottish Jewish Heritage Centre

    Discover Scotland's Jewish heritage on a booked guided tour inside Garnethill Synagogue, Scotland's first purpose-built synagogue.

    29 Garnet Street, Glasgow

    Guided visits require booking; not a casual drop-in attraction.

A FEW MORE CHAIRS

Other pubs around here

Nearby alternatives on this bank, ordered by approximate straight-line distance from The Arlington.

  • Kelvin & Woodlands

    DRAM!

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

    ≈ 250 m from The Arlington · 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.

    ≈ 325 m from The Arlington · 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.

    ≈ 400 m from The Arlington · straight lineExplore this pub ↗