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THE SUBWAYIST PUB GUIDE · GLASGOW

The Drum & Monkey

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

Walking directions ↗
City CentreNorth of the Clyde≈ 225 m from Buchanan Street · straight line

THE PARTICULARS

A stop at The Drum & Monkey

Find it
91 St Vincent Street, Glasgow
Nearest Subway on this bank
Buchanan Street · ≈ 225 m in a straight line

Pair your visit with Gallery of Modern Art, ≈ 275 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 Drum & Monkey by Subway

Buchanan 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 Drum & Monkey

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

  • ≈ 275 m from The Drum & Monkey · straight line

    Gallery of Modern Art

    Glasgow's contemporary art collection in the landmark neoclassical building at Royal Exchange Square.

    Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow

  • ≈ 300 m from The Drum & Monkey · straight line

    Princes Square

    Restored historic shopping courtyard off Buchanan Street, with decorative ironwork, a glazed roof, restaurants and a cinema.

    48 Buchanan Street, Glasgow

  • ≈ 425 m from The Drum & Monkey · straight line

    Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

    Major concert venue at the top of Buchanan Street, hosting orchestras, folk, popular music and the Celtic Connections festival.

    2 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow

    Check the programme for performances and access.

A FEW MORE CHAIRS

Other pubs around here

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

  • City Centre

    The Horseshoe Bar

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

    ≈ 50 m from The Drum & Monkey · 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.

    ≈ 125 m from The Drum & Monkey · 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.

    ≈ 175 m from The Drum & Monkey · straight lineExplore this pub ↗