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THE SUBWAYIST PUB GUIDE · GLASGOW

The Old Schoolhouse

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

Walking directions ↗
Kelvin & WoodlandsNorth of the Clyde≈ 250 m from Kelvinbridge · straight line

THE PARTICULARS

A stop at The Old Schoolhouse

Find it
287-315 Woodlands Road, Glasgow
Nearest Subway on this bank
Kelvinbridge · ≈ 250 m in a straight line

Pair your visit with The Stand Comedy Club, ≈ 250 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 Old Schoolhouse by Subway

Kelvinbridge 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 Old Schoolhouse

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

  • ≈ 250 m from The Old Schoolhouse · straight line

    The Stand Comedy Club

    Comedy venue in the former Lansdowne church, hosting touring comedians, weekend line-ups and emerging talent beside Kelvinbridge.

    420 Great Western Road, Glasgow

    Current Great Western Road venue; do not use the former Woodlands Road location. Book a performance.

  • ≈ 275 m from The Old Schoolhouse · 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

  • ≈ 600 m from The Old Schoolhouse · straight line

    Kelvingrove Park

    Broad Victorian park around the River Kelvin, with riverside paths, lawns and views towards the university and art gallery.

    Kelvingrove Park, Glasgow

A FEW MORE CHAIRS

Other pubs around here

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

  • 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 The Old Schoolhouse · 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.

    ≈ 150 m from The Old Schoolhouse · 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 The Old Schoolhouse · straight lineExplore this pub ↗