I've been past this place at least 1,000 times and yet I'd never been in. I'd heard good things,…read moreI'd read good things and yet I was too scared. I don't love this area of Glasgow - the roads are so confusing, the area is quite industrial and it's not really somewhere you'd head for a pint. Or, so I thought. Once in the doors of the Laurieston, it was like I had an epiphany. It was just like my Nanna's house (although my Nanna's was a bit classier, no offence). It was warm, comforting, welcoming and had some seriously retro decor. As others have mentioned, there's a tasty selection of beers from Fyne Ales but on this visit I opted for cider. We took a seat in the lounge area as the bar was pretty heaving for 1pm on a Saturday (those damn subcrawlers!) and enjoyed the atmosphere and hospitality of by far the friendliest bar staff I've encountered in a long time. Over they came to take our photo, find out our story and give us tips and advice on completing the subcrawl. They even have maps for you! That is SO cool and was very handy later on when I'm sure some people didn't know where they were (um, like me). There's a JUKEBOX as well - a proper old school one where some of the cards are handwritten. It tells you that you have to pay, but just push the buttons and you'll discover that you don't. I put on some great tunes while we were there but I'm not sure anyone else appreciated them. Handy tip: the ladies toilet is only accessible from the lounge.

A pub that until Saturday I had written off by the outside appearance. The yelp Subcrawl took me…read morehere for the first time and I was was very pleasantly surprised. Yes from the outside you would not give it a second glance. It all looks a bit run down and perhaps even a bit dodgy. To be honest the inside ain't much of an improvement on the outside. It is an old bar that looks like it has not been done up in years. Why four a stars then? Well, what it does not have in terms of polished finishes and decor is made up for by the friendly atmosphere and great array of beers on offer. The staff could not have been more welcoming. They supplied Subcrawl maps and made a point of coming out to chat with us. The even took our photo as they take records of all the "subcrawlers" who pass through their bar. I must admit, I stuck to a boring bottle of becks on the drinks front as I was being very careful what alcohol I took on at this early stage. I would like to go back though and try a few of the far more interesting beers they had on offer. 4 stars for a traditional and slightly shabby, but friendly boozers.

it is an okay pub i suppose. it suffices when my favourite is closed. it is just ok. staff are…read moreunwelcoming, with few exceptions. is usually busy but is rather anti-social. often after my runs [which often last upwards of ten hours] i want to have a seat and a cold drink, this bar's layout makes that rather difficult unfortunately. drink selection and prices are reasonable. perfectly adequate.

The Queen's Park Cafe is not a cafe, but a standard, old fashioned Glaswegian pub. It is one to…read moreavoid on nights after an Old Firm game, when it becomes insanely busy and, frankly, a bit rough. It is nice and quiet during the day though, and its proximity to Queens Park makes it a good place to stop after an afternoon stomp though the park. Ultimately, it is a drinkers' pub, with a "locals" atmosphere, a reasonable range of alcohol and a friendly staff. The fittings are special, too. The lack of a refit has left the wooden features intact and it cries out for a good old fashioned smoky ambiance.

I've been to Mulberry Street loads of times down the years yet shamefully have never reviewed it…read more Time to put that right! Mulberry Street is a bar/restaurant that's doggie friendly, sells up to three real ales (usually Harviestoun and Fyne Ales), serves food and has a pretty big outdoor seating area. The beers are always well kept and this is shown by the yearly entries in the Good Beer Guide that Mulberry Street enjoys. The food is really good and not that expensive too, with Sunday brunch being the highlight with all dishes being served with a pot of tea or speciality coffee. They also have a quiz on Monday nights which is free to enter. The staff are really friendly and efficient too. It tends to get pretty busy on a weekend and in the evenings, and if it's a sunny day you'll need to turn up early to get a prime seat at one of the bistro style outdoor tables to watch Strathbungo life go by! Other establishments in the area may be more hyped, but they can't beat Mulberry Street's dedication over the years to this once obscure area of the Southside.

This dog friendly pub is a nice spot to pop into for a drink. We initially sat outside although it…read morestarted to rain a little so moved inside. It's not all that memorable in terms of decor (lots of cream colours) but it is nice enough and had comfortable couches. There's a separate area for the restaurant which was very quiet compared to the bar area but maybe that was because it was mid afternoon. Toilets are downstairs although when we'd visited, the power had gone out so the waitress directed me to the disabled instead. Staff at the bar were really friendly and chatty and I was impressed with the range of drinks. I opted for Strongbow on tap, and there was also West beers available. A round of 4 drinks was just over £10 so not too pricey either. Only downside was that they don't do cocktails but it is a pretty small bar so I guess they can't do everything! I'd definitely head back to check out the food after this visit.

Noah or Moses? I need to go back to Sunday school!…read more I began to wonder if there was any hope, but deploying my sharp elbows and a deep holler of "mind yir pints!" soon opened a corridor of biblical proportions for me to saunter through. It was obviously the threat of a 'spilt' pint that did the trick, but nevertheless Moses would have been proud. And there he was, DF. The only one who didn't move for my arrogance, and with eyes firmly on the fitba telly he said "All right Steph? There's no hope, Scotland are p*sh tonight!" But there was hope. They've added a third fridge full of bottled wonders. Just when I thought I'd only have 50 or so beers to choose from, they come along and add another 25! Help yourself and Bob, is indeed your uncle! But maybe that's why there's no room for people in this pub? It's full of beer fridges. This all suits me perfectly well, as craft beer IS my best friend and people are overrated anyway.

If you're different, poor, or have a disability: stay away from this bar…read more I was standing having a drink and making a huge effort to try and spark conversations which is hard for me as an autistic man. The manager approached me and said simply: "You're weird and you're barred." I guess I can talk too loud or miss some social cues. But a good manager would have said, you're being annoying go and sit down. I hadn't sworn, or been in a fight. Two Italian tourists were just annoyed at me using Google Translate to try and chat with them. No warning. No communication. Barred. I phoned and said that I don't expect him to bow down my personal problems but that he treated me grossly unfairly. He laughed and ended the call. I am deputy chairman of an autism group. Some of our members are far more random and socially awkward than me. But they are still good people. I won't be bringing them to this bar for a night out. I didn't deserve to be victimised and neither do they

I instantly felt like a local when I stopped there to wait for The Community Newsroom to open two…read moreSaturdays ago. The price of a pint of cider got me change from four pounds...and went into the Food bank donations bucket. The manager; although pint-sized herself, conducted proceedings as a conductor of a large orchestra with everyone in their place and as customers arrived, she was already pulling their pints. It was with some regret that I had to leave otherwise I would have needed help to get to the train station. I am used to London prices (7.50 for a Strongbow) and can honestly say that I wish this pub was my local. Please ask The Brass Cupcake if she will make you Saharan tea. She tells me that it is second to none. I had to smirk because I have been making Saharan tea since 2005....

Situated near Queen's Park station, the Victoria is a grand, darkly lit bar which almost feels like…read moreit's three pubs in one due to its size. My visit seemed to coincide with the showing of a Kevin Costner film on the plethora of big screen, which was bizarre given it was a Sunday afternoon and the pub definitely has sports channels. Nevertheless it was a nice atmosphere and with plenty of little pockets to lose yourself in and plenty of change in your pocket from a pint, the Vic (I'm not actually sure if anyone nicknames it this) is a top notch traditional British boozer, missing only Babs Windsor pulling the pints to complete the effect.

It took me over 4 years of living in the Southside to visit Heraghty's Bar, but I'm glad I did and…read moreI'm sure I'll be back. The bar is really small but that gives the place a nice atmosphere. There is a lovely ornate bar serving standard Glasgow drinks. Unfortunately the Erdinger draught had run out, but the Budvar on tap was lovely. Given that the beer selection isn't great I'd never plan to visit the place on its own, but added to a visit to Mulberry Street and the Allison Arms it's well worth popping in.

We came to Heraghty's Bar by accident having popped our curious heads around the door for a nosey…read morewhile en route to another bar entirely. When the other bar was found to be rammed we dashed back to Heraghty's and bagged the last table. And there we stayed. Live music, good friendly atmosphere and a strong neighbourhood vibe meant we felt right a home instantly. For a pub that's a little on the blokey side I was heartened that at least the ladies loos were something good to write home about. The drink selection for such a small place was very decent too. We'll be back!

had one of my best nights here. ive been to my fair share of southside pubs, this is by far the…read morebest. (beats the QPC by a country mile). was here last for my normal nephews birthday and it was a hoot. showed up in my jewels and talked with the fellow locals. fab energy. every single one of the bar staff are the NICEST people i have ever met. great service and chat. unbelievable vibe that im yet to find in ANY other pub ive ever been to. beautiful selection of beers. my favourite pub in the entire world no word of a lie. please open back up soon. dont know how much longer i can stand the bell jar haha :3*

It may as well be Dial-Up…read more If you're struggling to watch Celtic play in some far flung destination, then Billy McNeills Bar will be showing it on some pay-per-view internet service. It's sparse and from what I can remember (due to drunkenness) decked in easy-clean linoleum, full of real drinking men (and women) and cheap. If you're into the old man's pub then there're better around and T.B.H the only reason I'd go is to accompany my Celtic daft mate, who insists the dodgy internet stream is worth a few pints of my time.

Gillian was right in her previous review in that during a trip here you do tend to spend an awful…read morelot of time thinking up how you'd make the place better. Nothing about the pub quite seems to fit, with the knocked up cheapo style bar decor being the chief offender. The impressive building deserves better. We were in during the day so weren't on the booze, but I noted that it did have a fairly big cocktail list which isn't a standard in the Queen's Park area, and I can have no complaints about the quality or price of the soup and sandwich we had. It all feels a bit sterile though, and if The Church on the Hill wants my coveted 5 star award, they will need to sort out the non-existent atmosphere.

The Church on the Hill has been through a few incarnations in the past decade: perhaps the most…read morecohesive design was its neo-Buddhist period, where Thai statues of the Enlightened being would watch the drinkers: it had an atmosphere, relaxed and intimate. The current lay out is aimed at daytime trade, I think: the food menu is pretty standard, but has a few nice touches, and much of the bar, at least during the day, is laid out like a restaurant. This might be a little ambitious, as most of the customers come in for a quick drink, and the diners are scattered around the large space- hence the lack of atmosphere noted in the other reviews. However, I rather like the anonymity it offers. I meet here if I want to actually have a conversation with somebody.

Why I like Sweeney's on the Park: -it sells two real ales…read morefrom Fyne Ales at £3.30 and in good condition -it has very friendly staff -nicely refurbished interior -feels like a locals' pub even though it's been gentrified somewhat -has a selection of great value snacks such as pies and sausage rolls -has sky TV for the fitba -welcome break from some "classier" venues nearby -breaks up the journey between John Striling Maxwell and Mulberry Street

We were booked as a band for a night of music in Sweeney's, playing alongside some other local…read moreacts. The night itself wasn't organised by the bar but someone outwith who hosts a regular music showcase. The evening felt very uorganised, and although, little of this is down to Sweeney's, the staff were of little help. We arrived early. The decor is eclectic, the pub definitely has a personal touch. I really liked the musical and instrument motifs by the stage area. There's also some quirky signs by the bar. Although, it did all a bit funky and mismatched to me. When we walked in, instruments in hand, we made our way from one half of the bar to the other; one which has the stage. Although the bar staff in the first room had explained we'd to head through to the second, nobody welcomed us or explained what would be happening when we got there. Other than a heckle from some folks at a table and a 'What will you be playing for us?!', we were left to it. We took a seat and, noticing no other instrument-in-hand folks, wandered exactly what the plan was. So we ordered drinks, and then I introduced myself and the band. At this point, more musicians were in the bar. Phew! The barman explained that the person who runs the night was running late. Understandably not their fault, what could they do? But then time went on and on. And there was no update from the bar. We just waited and waited. We'd presumed we were first since it had been listed that way without a mention of running times but after waiting till after the night should have begun (when the organiser finally arrived), we found out we were second. By this point, we just wanted to play; play and go home. In addition, the monitor mix wasn't great and the organiser had mistakenly thought there was two of us, so Sweeney's only paid two of us for performing. The general feeling was that there's venues out there doing amazing things for local music. The best and memorable gigs for us have had great hosts behind them. We just didn't feel this way about Sweeney's, and that's a pity.

This is very much a local's pub: I have been for the karaoke a few times, but have never dared to…read moreget up and sing. But of all the pubs on Victoria road, this one is the most welcoming, with booths and glass windows that almost let you see out into the street. It has a cheap menu too, featuring pub grub favourites at good prices: certainly worth a day time visit. During the week, it is quiet without lacking atmosphere: even at the weekends it never becomes hellishly busy. It has a good reputation in the area- a quiet crowd of respectable, older drinkers.

On first impressions, you' re thinking ' Yeah, another…read more sorry,shitey throwback to the seventies'. But lo, it has cosy alcoves, and the barmaids wear lacey white blouses. Come the Sunday night though, and it all flips a cool 180, Hugh Reed, of the legendary Velvet Underpants takes stage, and the rest is insatiable entertainment. Best night out in the Southside, bar none. Scintillating. Now there's a superlative you don't hear often in the Glesca toon. Jamming, man.