Buchanan Street
≈ 250 m from the pub · straight line
THE SUBWAYIST PUB GUIDE · GLASGOW
The Horseshoe Bar
Historic Drury Street pub with a famous horseshoe-shaped counter, traditional surroundings and a central location near Glasgow Central.
THE PARTICULARS
A stop at The Horseshoe Bar
- Find it
- 17-19 Drury Street, Glasgow
- Nearest Subway on this bank
- Buchanan Street · ≈ 250 m in a straight line
- Venue information
- Venue / operator website ↗
Pair your visit with Princes Square, ≈ 225 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 Horseshoe Bar 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 Horseshoe Bar
Three nearby ideas from our directory on the same side of the Clyde. Each directions link starts at The Horseshoe Bar.
≈ 225 m from The Horseshoe Bar · 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
≈ 250 m from The Horseshoe Bar · straight line Gallery of Modern Art
Glasgow's contemporary art collection in the landmark neoclassical building at Royal Exchange Square.
Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow
≈ 450 m from The Horseshoe Bar · 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 Horseshoe Bar.
City Centre The Drum & Monkey
Traditional city-centre pub in a former bank on St Vincent Street, with cask ales and classic pub food.
≈ 50 m from The Horseshoe Bar · 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.
≈ 175 m from The Horseshoe Bar · 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.
≈ 250 m from The Horseshoe Bar · straight lineExplore this pub ↗