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THE SUBWAYIST PUB GUIDE · GLASGOW

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.

Walking directions ↗
Strathbungo / SouthsideSouth of the Clyde≈ 1.4 km from West Street · straight line

THE PARTICULARS

A stop at The Rum Shack

Find it
657–659 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 2AB
Nearest Subway on this bank
West Street · ≈ 1.4 km in a straight line

Pair your visit with The Hidden Gardens, ≈ 400 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 Rum Shack 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.

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Things to do near The Rum Shack

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

  • ≈ 400 m from The Rum Shack · straight line

    The Hidden Gardens

    A peaceful public garden beside Tramway, with planting, wildlife and quiet spaces. The main entrance is on Pollokshaws Road; check current opening days.

    25a Albert Drive, Glasgow G41 2PE; main entrance on Pollokshaws Road

  • ≈ 450 m from The Rum Shack · 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

  • ≈ 600 m from The Rum Shack · 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

A FEW MORE CHAIRS

Other pubs around here

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

  • 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.

    ≈ 25 m from The Rum Shack · 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.

    ≈ 50 m from The Rum Shack · straight lineExplore this pub ↗
  • Govanhill / Southside

    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.

    ≈ 375 m from The Rum Shack · straight lineExplore this pub ↗