West Street
≈ 1.6 km from the pub · straight line
THE SUBWAYIST PUB GUIDE · GLASGOW
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.
THE PARTICULARS
A stop at The Bell Jar
- Find it
- 21 Dixon Avenue, Glasgow G42 8EB
- Nearest Subway on this bank
- West Street · ≈ 1.6 km in a straight line
- Venue information
- Venue / operator website ↗
Drinks only; kitchen service ended in August 2026. The bar continues to operate.
Pair your visit with The Hidden Gardens, ≈ 575 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.
Further afield: this pub is over 1.5 km from its nearest Subway station in a straight line. Allow for a longer journey and check other transport options.
OFF THE TRAIN, INTO GLASGOW
Getting to The Bell Jar by Subway
West Street 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 Bell Jar
Three nearby ideas from our directory on the same side of the Clyde. Each directions link starts at The Bell Jar.
≈ 575 m from The Bell Jar · straight line Queen's Park
Climb towards the flagpole for a broad view over Glasgow, then wander down through lawns and the Scottish Poetry Rose Garden. With a pond, play space and an amphitheatre, this southside park pairs naturally with the cafés and shops around Shawlands and Strathbungo.
520 Langside Road, Glasgow G42 9QL
≈ 625 m from The Bell Jar · straight line Tramway
A former tram depot now presenting contemporary art, dance and performance, with generous gallery spaces and a café on a longer southside detour.
25 Albert Drive, Glasgow G41 2PE
A FEW MORE CHAIRS
Other pubs around here
Nearby alternatives on this bank, ordered by approximate straight-line distance from The Bell Jar.
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.
≈ 375 m from The Bell Jar · 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.
≈ 375 m from The Bell Jar · 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.
≈ 400 m from The Bell Jar · straight lineExplore this pub ↗