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    Clockwork Beer Co

    3.5 (42 reviews)
    ModeratePubs, Gastropubs
    Closed 12:30 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Good for kids
    Outdoor seating

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    Rebecca D.

    I organised a trip to Clockwork Beer Co for a tour for Paul M's birthday. It's a brewery that also has a biggish pub attached where they serve food as well as their own ales. When I called ahead to say we were going to be a bit late the person I spoke to was confused - this was a Tuesday, they don't do tours on Tuesday's because it's their brewing day. Clearly someone had made a mistake when booking us in. Slightly panicked, I asked if it was going to be a problem. "Ach, no, don't you worry, we'll sort it out." I was concerned but I needn't have been. We arrived and we seated and brought a couple of 1/3rd pint tasters each and told to relax for a bit while our tour guide went to set things up. Soon he returned and, insisting we brought our beers with us gave us a great tour of the brewery. It's so tiny and perfect! he was really well informed too, so even though I've been on a few brewery tours now, I still felt like I learned something new. Afterwards we settled back at our table and ordered food. I got an amazing chicken caesar salad which included what can only be described as an obscene quantity of parmesan (absolutely a good thing) while Paul chose a lush looking burger. While we waited for our food, our guide brought us six more taste beers to share... then another two he'd forgotten about... then a free pint glass souvenir each. I was starting to worry that the bill might run a bit high - we'd booked for a tour with tour with samplers and a main dish which should come to £10 a head, but we'd tasted quite a lot of beer now. Not that I would have begrudged paying for it, it was lovely, but I was starting to expect to pay extra. Either way, if we'd had more time we would have kept the tab running and ordered another pint of their Hampden Roar beer, which was probably my favourite. As it was, we had to get the bill and dash. It didn't cost anything extra. The whole time we were there we got incredible service, especially given that it wasn't normally a tour day, and everything we tasted was brilliant. I can't recommend this tour enough and I might even try to find an excuse to go on it again. I'll definitely be back to the pub for more food and delicious beer.

    Sooooo many different choices of beer here it's unreal and the pub quiz is just about to start...recipe for a great night!!
    Sarah F.

    I popped in here last night for a bite to eat with the flatmates. Now I've been here before and tried out their nachos but had been very disappointed, not saucy enough or cheesy enough for my liking! Thankfully they seem to have had a menu change and now there's vastly more appetizing sounding options to choose from. I went for the Portobello mushroom burger with halloumi it was nice but not the tastiest I've ever had, the bun was rather dry and the chips were a bit.. standard. If the Clockwork Beer Co wanted my advice - I'd make the chips sweet potato wedges and I'd make the bun juicier!! My boyfriend ordered the Morrocan Lamb burger but was given the Lamb and mint burger instead, he didn't complain as he'd already demolished half of it before he noticed!! If you like beer - this is an excellent place as it has its own brewery and a vast selection of beers! I like the vibe of this place and if they just improved their food a tinsy bit I'd be SOLD on a weekly basis as it is my local!! :)

    Moira M.

    Had family lunch here yesterday. Really nice, good service and not extortionate! Son wanted chickpea & spinach burger. It wasn't available so he had a vegetable burger which was chargrilled. He really enjoyed it. I had chicken tikka masala. It didn't taste like masala, or look like it but the chicken was tender and it wasn't unpleasant so I wired in! Hubby had hot dog and my bruv had a pizza. We all enjoyed our meal and the atmosphere. Bill was just over £35 for the four of us including our soft drinks. Think this may be a regular haunt!

    Gillian M.

    As my boyfriend knows only too well, when I don't eat frequently and get beyond the hungry stage I am g.r.u.m.p.y. I can't help it - my stomach aches and I feel I can't talk, walk or even sit until I get food which I need IMMEDIATELY. I was at this stage when I visited the Clockwork. Knowing I was about to become unbearable, my boyfriend carted me off here, the nearest place to obtain fooooooood. I spotted a deal straight away - buy one get one free on burgers - and we both opted for that (I chose a chicken burger) and bounded to the bar to order. We were told to take a seat and someone would come over and take our order. Oh my, they took their sweet time (although this may have been prolonged in my mind due to my delicate mood) and it felt like forever as I watched more and more food exiting the kitchen before ours arrived. It was busy though and I was not in the mood for being reasonable. The big plateful we got was fantastic though - served with loads of chips, salad and coleslaw. I couldnt enjoy the first half from stuffing it in to my mouth so quickly but I could tell it was very good and great value for money at 2 for 1. It went down nicely with a can of diet coke (I really do like it when places serve cans instead of bottles or draft). We've vowed to go back when I'm not so ravenous and I'm sure I will be raving even more so about it then. I can't comment on the beer but I've heard that people come here especially when visiting Glasgow for their home-brewed beers so if that's your thing then you should definitely pop in.

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    Gavin M.

    A former local of mine, I've been in the Clockwork a good few times, and while it's adequate for a few beers, it's a little bit soulless and lacking in atmosphere. They have their own microbrewery and thus a good selection of home brewed booze. I've only tried the ginger beer which to be honest wasn't as nice as it sounded, but theres a lot more, as well as bottles of banana, raspberry and cherry flavoured beers which are tasty enough. There's a food menu as well which dishes out fairly standard stuff. Okay but unexceptional.

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    Food was cold and tasted funny,tried to pass of cheap microwaved fries as chips,staff were rude when I complained. Do not reccomend.

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    Went with a voucher and was not disappointed - good food, nice staff, good beer - what's not to like ?

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    Review Highlights - Clockwork Beer Co

    The Clockwork is a great big pub in Mount Florida, right under the shadow of Hampden Park.

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    Laurieston Bar

    Laurieston Bar

    (19 reviews)

    £

    Tradeston, South Side

    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.

    Mulberry Street

    Mulberry Street

    (18 reviews)

    ££

    South Side

    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.

    Brazen Head

    Brazen Head

    (4 reviews)

    ££

    Gorbals, South Side

    If you are either Celtic or St. Pauli Fan this is a must visit. We've been there with 3 guys from…read moreSt. Pauli had a lot of fun. The first night we have been there was a Friday and it was pretty quiet still the atmosphere was really nice. Met a lot of nice people there. Unfortunately they already closed at midnight. The second night was on a Saturday after the Celtic match. The place was really crowed and it was even more fun than the night before. Later that evening they had live music. All staff and guests were really nice and you are more than welcome to stop by if you are a St. Pauli fan. The prices are pretty cheap. I will stop by there every time I go to Glasgow again.

    I came here with a friend to watch a St Pauli match on TV, as he noticed it was being shown live on…read morea discussion forum. Having researched the pub before going (The Times calls it the "Hardest pub in Glasgow") we were not sure quite what to expect... Wearing a St Pauli shirt and holding a pint of well kept and very well priced (£1.95) Guinness helped defuse any situation that could have arisen, but we didn't come across any agressive behaviour in the bar at all. The staff are dedicated and friendly and the whole pub is plastered floor to ceiling in Celtic photos, shirts, scarves etc. Do not come into this pub in a Rangers shirt, or any other football team's merchandise just to be safe. Do not talk about Rangers at all, just to be safe. They have a pool table, although it's best to let the locals play.

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    Allison Arms

    (18 reviews)

    £

    South Side

    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

    Victoria Bar

    Victoria Bar

    (3 reviews)

    South Side

    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.

    Church On The Hill

    Church On The Hill

    (28 reviews)

    ££

    Queen's Park, Shawlands, South Side

    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.

    Sweeney's on the Park

    Sweeney's on the Park

    (7 reviews)

    £

    Queen's Park, South Side

    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.

    Clockwork Beer Co - pubs - Updated May 2026

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