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THE SUBWAYIST PUB GUIDE · GLASGOW

The Pot Still

Family-run Hope Street whisky bar with an extensive selection of drams, cask ale and pies.

Walking directions ↗
City CentreNorth of the Clyde≈ 275 m from Buchanan Street · straight line

THE PARTICULARS

A stop at The Pot Still

Find it
154 Hope Street, Glasgow
Nearest Subway on this bank
Buchanan Street · ≈ 275 m in a straight line

Pair your visit with The Mackintosh Tearooms, ≈ 300 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 Pot Still 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 Pot Still

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

  • ≈ 300 m from The Pot Still · straight line

    The Mackintosh Tearooms

    Restored Sauchiehall Street tearooms designed by Mackintosh for Miss Cranston, with decorative interiors, an exhibition and guided tours.

    217 Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow

    Exhibition entry is ticketed; guided tours need advance booking. Check tearoom reservations and access to individual rooms.

  • ≈ 350 m from The Pot Still · 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.

  • ≈ 375 m from The Pot Still · straight line

    Glasgow Film Theatre

    Independent arthouse cinema on Rose Street, combining a varied film programme with restored art deco interiors.

    12 Rose Street, Glasgow

    Check the screening programme and ticket availability.

A FEW MORE CHAIRS

Other pubs around here

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

  • City Centre

    The Raven

    A Renfield Street sports bar with craft beer, cocktails, casual food and electric darts. Large screens and dedicated match listings give it a clear sporting focus, while its city-centre position makes it a practical meeting point before continuing towards shops, theatres or the railway stations.

    ≈ 125 m from The Pot Still · 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 Pot Still · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • City Centre

    The Drum & Monkey

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

    ≈ 175 m from The Pot Still · straight lineExplore this pub ↗