I haven't been here in years - last time we visited for food and I remember being a little disappointed. But we were having dinner with the in-laws at Sapori D'Italia and decided to meet her for a pre-drink. It's a very beer/sports pub, which is totally fine by me. They were showing the tennis so it was nice to be able to catch a glimpse of Scotland's hero, Andy Murray while we chatted over drinks. I had a glass of zinfandel rosé which was nice and sweet like I like it, and just over £4 for a small glass which isn't too bad. Overall, I'd say it's a decent place to go if you're looking for beers or watching sport. That's not really something I do a lot which is why I haven't been in so long. That being said, I like that Clockwork brew their own beers and I'd be quite keen to go back for a sampling session soon. read more

Clockwork Beer Co - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Gram gram is a WEE BIT SAD. No offense to Scotland but the beer there is terrible. WARNING IM FROM AMERICA AND I AM BEER EXPERT AND CONTISUER I'm from PORTLAND OREGON ROSE CITY TILL I DIE TIMBERS SEASON TICKET HOLDER GRANDMA TO 31 (used to be 32, but you know natural selection. Play STUPID games win STUPID PRIZES) I do miss Geoffrey though. MOTHER TO 8. One of my smarter grandchildren GARRETT owns his own brewery. He is very good at brewing beer. He told me he gets 80% of his hops from Yakima. He also told me beer gets 80% of its hops from Yakima. I told garret he can't wear the same T-shirt for 80% of the week but that's a slice of beef that just won't cut. Anyways I don't want to be biased but I will for my family snake. Garrett will brew the following beers ~ ale ~ lager ~ IPA (grams favorite) ~ NW IPA (grams also favorite) ~ New England IPA (terrible but way better than any beer this Scottish pub can offer up) Basically Garrett had good beer and sends me a six back every week which is why I love him more than my other grand children. One of my other grandchildren Stan is addicted to crack - not the drug, but he keeps saying "iz booty eatin season grandma". The Oregon IPA here just flat out taste like a home brew. And, the beer was flat. I'm not sure where they got the hops, but it was not Yakima. The red ale was not great either. OHHHHH THEY STOP SERVING nachos after 9pm. What a sad thing to do. DO YOU REALLY THINK IM DRUNK ENOUGH BEFORE 9 to order nachos?!! The answer is NOT TODAY. OK WELL I'm back in United States now. I'm drinking a breakside wanderlust beer. It's my favorite IPA way better than Garrett's NFB IPA. BYE SCOTLAND. read more

Pretty decent wee pub on the southside that has a lovely beer garden when we are fortunate enough to have some sunshine. There is parking around the back of the bar with a few on street spaces out the front. The clockwork is a popular pub with the tartan army prior to any home games at hampden. In fact it will usually be busy here before any event thats on. There is an up stairs area that you can reserve for special occassions and the food is pretty decent too. read more

Clockwork Beer Co - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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. read more

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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!! :) read more

Clockwork Beer Co - Sooooo many different choices of beer here it's unreal and the pub quiz is just about to start...recipe for a great night!! - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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! read more

Clockwork Beer Co - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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. read more

Clockwork Beer Co - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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. read more

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An odd thing, Clockwork; a brew pub that you visit because it has a excellent range of bottled beers and guest ales. Its own beers were all off this evening but never mind, as there are plenty of alternatives. We went with friends who have a baby and Clockwork has a large family area. The food is nothing to write home about - deep-fried pub fare - but it is a nice space with a skylight and plenty of wrought iron work. We'd visit again for a drink because it's a friendly neighbourhood bar on the southside but I'm not sure we'd bother with food next time. read more

Good but I've had better, I'm sad to say they weren't as good as I had been lead to believe. I visited for a lunchtime snack and a quick beer. I was greeted by a lovely open dining area large bar and good choice of drinks. I decided to have a beer while I pondered their menu to decide what might catch my fancy. The first beer I had was their own red ale, It was a passable beer with nice body but poor head. I found their menu to be very uninspiring, not bad but nothing that really stood out and said WOW. If anything this made the choice harder as I would have happily eaten most things on the menu. I settled with their steak sandwich with a side of their onion rings, It seemed to take an age for their waitress to make her rounds to take an order so I had finished my drink and ended up ordering at the bar. Food was delivered in a reasonable time and was all well cooked. in fact the steak in the sandwich was a little overcooked for my liking but who am I to say. They could have done with a bit of seasoning on the the chips and onion rings but that again is a personal choice. The sandwich was served in a ciabatta roll with softened red onions, a side salad and chunky skin on chips. The building itself is massive with the ability to seat and cater for large groups and parties. It's only downside is the location is a little hard to find and parking is even worse. All in all they served an average meal and the service was ok. I was expecting more after friends had indicated much better service and beer in the past. I will no doubt give them another go and report back. read more

I like this place. I used to love Japanese animation where a robot was combined with a car and a tarantula. Tarantula-tron. They would take the best bits of all of these things and make something very cool and usually destructive to Tokyo suburban neighbourhoods. Clockwork could be called Brew-Euro-Pub-Tron. Don't ask me what it is about the Southside of Glasgow but they do have some nice places down here. Clockwork has its own brewery and the ales it produces are pretty good. Worth a taste, if you go. Add some amazing European imported beers on the rail and in the fridges, it starts to get better. Finally, it has a decent atmosphere and during the summer, a reasonable beer garden. All of these things make this worth a trip. It is a little expensive as a local. The micro-brewed beers are not as cheap as they should be and the imported ales can get expensive. But when you are here, you really don't want to be sipping on Tennents with this selection on offer. Finally, big screens for sports, makes this a reasonable place to watch a game, if you are into that sort of thing. read more

One of the few places in Glasgow you can actually get a fireside seat, which is an immediate bonus. They have their own brewery here, and the resulting ales are definitely worth a taste. And I'm not even an ale drinker! It has a slight Wetherspoons vibe, but you get music here, and the locals are much more savoury than your average 'spoons. The food isn't so great, and despite Clockwork describing itself as a gastropub, I would give the un-inspirational menu a swerve. It's overpriced and very disappointing on the taste buds too. Have enough home-brewed beers tho and you might change your mind! read more

So after 6 years of knowing of this bar I finally braved the elements and tackled the jungle of Glasgow.......ok i got a train into town then got the 66 bus to clockwork because I couldn't be arsed walking there. So after my faithful metal stead got me to my destination the excitement of finally getting to try this bar after hearing a lot about it from my many visits to the Paisley ale festival was at its peak. I was expecting to be blown away and be giving this a 4/5 or 5/5 rating. I am actually disappointed I cant give it that rating because of the hype about this bar. The bar lay out and look is that of any sort of gastro pub with the wooden interior and modern layout encompassing a restaurant area and the "drinkers" seated area. The food menu was just as standard and did not have anything other than the "haggis bites" jumping out at me. The haggis bites were just basically haggis pakora. I agree with the previous reviews regarding the atmosphere: nothing special. The staff were very pleasant and had a good knowledge of what was on sale. I eagerly jumped into trying the home brewed ales and lager. I unfortunately was unable to complete the list of home brews due to the fact i got a taster of the ginger ale that they sold. It was so flat it could have been water with a hint of ginger flavouring through it so I decided against buying a pint. Having attended to the Paisley ale festival for the last 6 years now I have a reasonable understanding of why ales tend to cost more than the local drivel known as tenants. You are paying for what should be of higher quality and better tasting ale (whether you happen to like the particular ale is of ones own choice) so i believe the clockwork prices to be fair in that respect. I would visit this bar again but I am not in a hurry. read more

I've been coming here off and on for years. It used to be our regular Friday night drinking hole but we stopped going when the seating became restricted- too many private functions and food only seating. Now that The Bank has introduced a Friday night DJ ( terrible music and bad sound quality) we're back and enjoying the revamped Clockwork. There's a great range of beer including their own brews from their micro brewery. My favourite is Hazy Days a light ginger infused beer. Haven't tried the food recently so no comment on that but it's a lively friendly bar that manages to be both quite hip and a good local. So long as the seating fairies keep coming up trumps it will remain our regular Friday hang out. read more

clockwork is one of my favourite, if not my very favourite pub in the southside. what makes this place so good? -two different sports channels can be shown at once -they brew their own beer -they sell real ale -they sell their own beer -they have a great selection of belgian fruit beers -you can use your camra voucher for 50p off their beer -the food is decent and good value, especially with the offers available -it's got an outside bit for those 5 days in glasgow it is sunny and warm enough to drink outside read more

The Clockwork has been part of my conciousness for many a year now but it's only with my friends recent move deeper into the suburbs that visits have become more regular, acting as a helpful halfway point between the sticks and my urban base. It is, on first looks, a bog standard sports bar selling your Tennent's and such like but under closer investigation there is an onsite brewery lurking within of which you can do a tour, something I've never done but will no doubt try one day. Based over two floors the big selling point for this bar to your discerning beer fan is the in house brewery offering a fairly wide range of beers as well as a few guest taps. For me you can't go wrong with a pint of Oregon IPA but I know those of a high hop persuasion are massive fans of the James Bond inspired Hoptapussy. They also have a generous range of whiskys and serve food that seems to go down well. Just beware of Scotland games as this family friendly bar can turn into a tartan throng (of which I am often a part of) that while jovial in atmosphere can be a bit off putting if that's not what you've turned up for. As locals go, I'm a fan. read more

I must be a fan, although decent places to eat and drink are quite thin on the ground in Mount Florida/Cathcart this is the one place I most often come back to. I come back here because it caters for most tastes - there is a decent beer garden, the food is not bad at all these days, there is probably the best selection of beer in the whole Southside (including it's own micro-brewed) and with its numerous screens it's a great place to watch sport. You also have a choice of areas to sit, from intimate to family. We were here for a quick pre-supermarket lunch though. We ordered at the bar, paid up, and pulled up a pew in the beer garden. I ordered the garlic mushrooms to start and the chilli with nachos, it took a while but they came back and told me they had no mushrooms, so I went with the haggis bites instead. The haggis bites were nice, not amazing but not bad at all, crisp, decent haggis and a pleasant mustard mayo sauce. The chilli when it came was really good though, spicy enough for most and plenty meaty. It came with lots of rice and a load of clearly pub-made, cheese-topped nachos which were slightly peely-wally and not quite as crisp as you might expect, but I admired the effort. My only grouch...the chilli was a bit cool. I'd recommend this place, particularly for families looking for a friendly pub for a meal. read more

I miss-spent my late teens/early twenties hanging out here with friends - the Thursday night quiz was legendary! Fast forward 10 years, and the Clockwork has had a complete makeover. It's also expanded from just bar snacks, to having a full restaurant menu. Not to mention the huge selection of standard and craft beers. We only popped in for a quick pint on the way home, but I had a serious case of the munchies so grabbed a sharing platter of nachos. Which were pretty tasty. If we had more time, it's somewhere I could happily spend a few hours. read more

Recommended to visit and got there just in time to see the We are in the good beer guide 2015 sign go up . Inside it's much more of an eatery than a bar but it's clean modern reasonably comfortable . Has a large selection of real and craft ale available . Quite sports orientated but then again Hampden Park is a short walk away . read more

Clockwork Beer Co - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Lovely bar well staffed and excellent service Food is bar food and the chicken noodle soup was excellent The main course was ok - the macaroni could have had a bit more sauce and the fish and chips was a wee bit too greasy - they serve the chips in a small bucket lined with grease proof paper - would be better if the paper absorbed the fat instead of retaining it so for me ditch the grease proof paper and stick in a piece of paper towel lol Awaiting for our desserts read more

The Clockwork is one of the few bars on the south side that has a good reputation that goes beyond the immediate postcode. It has its own brewery, and the best way to enjoy Clockwork is on a leisurely weekend afternoon, when the bar is busy but not uncomfortably so. The food, on the other hand, is not impressive. The service is slow and the portions may be big, but anything more experimental than fish and chips or burgers is disappointing. It can get a little drafty in places and despite the large range of original drinks, the atmosphere can have a similar chill. Certainly, this is a safe bar, comfortable and friendly enough. However, I would not recommend eating here or making a special trip unless you are a die-hard fan of microbreweries. read more

Ah the good old clockwork, great atmosphere, huge selection of drinks and better than average pub food. I remember a few winters ago, G-Bot got locked out of his flat so we had to sit here for hours until his flatmate came home to avoid turning into blocks of ice. We got a platter to share which was only £4.99 for onion rings, chips, chicken wings, mozarella sticks, breaded mushrooms and a small salad. It was very filling and rather tasty indeed. I also got a cup of piping hot tea to thaw me out a little bit. Overall, a great pub that's been there for years, it's a bit of a landmark in the South Side and is as popular as ever. It's also true to itself and doesn't try to be trendy to appeal to the cool dudes, it's just a good old fashioned pub. read more

Clockwork's a great pub with it's own micro-brewery on Glasgow's southside. It's large but still feels cosy and has a friendly feel. The food menu's filled with the typical pub grub option but it's always been good hearty food served in large portions. It's not the cheapest for drinks but the selection's great. Sometimes a few of the staff could do with smiling a bit more but the majority are great. Overall, I'd say Clockwork's a gem in the southside, better than anything you'd find in Shawlands, with a cost atmosphere ensuring you'll always come back for another visit. read more

The Clockwork is a great big pub in Mount Florida, right under the shadow of Hampden Park. The most notable thing about the Clockwork is that they have an inhouse brewery where they make a decent range of beers from lager to darker beers. These are mostly quite good, and reasonably priced. They also stock a good selection of big brands on draught and also a fair selection of guest ales. Further to this, they have a fridge full of more esoteric beers, mostly German white beers, but with a few fruity beers too. As you might be able to tell, this is very much a pub for the beer drinker. Not to say, of course, that that's all they sell. A full range of spirits is also available and there's a good choice of malt whiskies also. That said, the beer is really the pub's strength. So, a very well-stocked boozer, which is among my favourite things. The Clockwork also sells food, coffees etc. I've only eaten there once, and the food was fair, and reasonably priced. Nothing to write home about, but it was good enough. Two negatives: for a pub with so many good things about it, it is a bit devoid of atmosphere sometimes. Maybe it's that the room is so big, but it does feel a little bit impersonal at times. The staff, while friendly enough, aren't always the most chatty bunch. The other negative is that it's not a great pub for watching football in. There are enough screens, but the shape of the room can often make it hard to see them, and the 'food area' at the back often doesn't have the sound. Pricewise, the Clockwork is far from the cheapest place in the neighbourhood, but personally speaking, I don't mind paying the extra for the sheer range and availability of interesting things they stock. I really like the Clockwork a lot, and in spite of the negatives I've found with it, it's somewhere where I've found myself spending a fair amount of time (and a corresponding amount of money!). Pro tip: Don't start at the top of the beer fridge and work your way down. It's messy. read more

I often like to watch a game on tv at the Clockwork. They stock German beers, which is always good enough for me! I can also say I have never had any issues with the service, in my experience they've always managed to serve people in the correct order (I have walked out of many places where someone - usually a pretty girl - who has just approached the bar is served in front of people who have waited). The Ginger flavoured ale is definitely to be tried only by those who eat Vindaloo for breakfast, it is fiery indeed. What I like most is the atmosphere - friendly but unpretentious. We all know Glasgow has few places that get the balance quite right! read more

Right a wee review of my local. It's awrite nowt to shout about to be honest. Don't get me wrong it is a smart bar. The food here is lovely although typical pub fayre. They also have their own micro brewery. I got a pint of their lager (was as flat as a witches t*t) the staff were great and changed it. They have a cool wee beer garden for the smokers. The place does lack atmosphere. But not bad for the odd pint and pub grub now and again. read more

I really wanted to love Clockwork - it's right on the doorstep of where I work, it's a micro brewery and it does food. I've been meaning to go for ages and last night was finally the night... After a day's work I was looking forward to sampling some of their beers with decent food to soak it up. It's been a great week here so maybe there's been a run on beer but every time we wanted to try a specific beer they were sold out, including all but 1 of the guest ales. So, the choice of beers was down to about 3 - a bit disappointing. What we did have was good though & great to try something different. Unfortunately the same can't be said about the food - I love a bit of pub grub so wasn't expecting fine dining. The best thing about the meal was the chips - hot, fresh & plentiful. I fancied olives & feta side order & was expecting a lovely, marinated mixture. What arrived was 2 ramekins with plain, dry, pitted black olives, drained straight from a jar and another ramekin filled with chunks of cheese. The halloumi and pepper skewers were ok but nothing special - not marinated or a sauce, just a drizzle of balsamic vinegar accompanying by a tired little bit of salad. My other half had a huge bowl of nachos which was really dry with not enough toppings so a large pile of dry nachos were left at the end. We'll be back to try the beers and the atmosphere (although there was a Scotland match on & the indoor piper made conversation quite an interesting challenge!) but not for the food, sadly. read more

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

Start with the basics. Good parking. Dog friendly. There is an outside section if you need to smoke. Really nice during the all too brief Scottish summer. The staff are really helpful and attentive and have always been happy to go the extra mile. Good selection of standard beers and spirits. The Clockwork has its own Microbrewery so has a great selection of their own beers. You cab buy a bat of three beers to try out and decide on your favourite. As regards the food, there is a wide selection form traditional burgers and fish and chips to something a little more adventurous. It caters for vegetarians also. The white chocolate and raspberry cheesecake is particularly memorable. I have been there many times and have only been disappointed once, when the ran out Hampden Roar, one of my favourite tipples. For the nominated drivers, the coffee is also really nice. The espresso especially is really smooth on the back of the throat. Ambience is great and they occasionally have live entertainment. It is on a split level, so there are always tables, but always best to book during busy periods. You can go on a guided tour of the microbrewery. It's really interesting if you like the technical side of things. It's nice to go through the process of where your beer comes from. read more

Meh. The brews are pretty good, and the food's quite tolerable for a pub. Maybe if I'd gone at a busy time I'd have a better sense of friendliness here. read more

Lovely bar /restaurant with good choice food. Bar and waiting staff couldn't be more helpful. Large bar too with hd big screen for sports, etc read more

For a change of pace from the city centre or for Southsiders like me who don't live near Shawlands, the Clockwork Beer Company, near Mount Florida is the only local to be seen in. With its own micro brewery, the Clockwork is something of a Southside legend, popular with both locals and visitors to the area. Close to Hampden Park, the spacious venue is home to a number of flat screen televisions and large screens, making it the perfect spot to soak up match-day atmosphere along with a wide range of choice ales. In fact, Tennents drinkers recently voted it the best place to watch football in the whole of West Scotland. The open layout and friendly atmosphere makes it a great family pub too with lunchtime deals and a special kids menu so you can eat out without breaking the bank. The pub also boasts a reasonably sized beer garden for the warmer months a bit of a rarity in the Southside. The Clockwork has recently re-launched its menu, which is full of hearty meals as well as lighter choices for the more health-conscious among us. Personally for me, if I'm not cooking it the calories don't count so I tend to go for my favourites on the menu but it is good to know that baked potatoes and hot filled wraps are on offer if I want them. There is also a good mix of starters which can double up as lighter meals such as loaded potato skins or nachos. The steak pie and beef chilli are my husband's favourites whereas I almost always read the whole menu and then end up ordering the beef lasagne it is just too good to miss. When we do want to be a little more adventurous, the bowl of locally caught mussels is always tempting, as it the braised lamb gigot, which is served with delicious mash and mint gravy. As for the desserts they are exactly the sort of nostalgic, comforting offerings you would expect from a good local - sticky toffee pudding, chocolate fudge cake and apple pie. If you are eating in a group, I recommend getting one of each and mixing and matching! And if you do throw caution to the wind and indulge in dessert, you can always walk it off in nearby Queen's Park. read more

I've not tried the food here (we did actually occupy a table in an attempt to order dinner but the waitress service was a tad slow so we just drank up and went elsewhere) but based on the bar service, atmosphere and range of products on offer (beer-wise at least) my first impression of the place is very favourable and a return visit to make better use of the beer-garden and to sample their own brews is a distinct likelihood. read more

well what can i say claim to brew their own real ale ,well they dont the beer is not cask conditioned and is kept under blanket pressure ,that said if it was of reasonable quality it would be worth trying ,unfortunatley it's not ,this was down to the previous owner employing a brewer with little brewing experience ,and the new owners havent addressed the basic problem , the real ale is poor quality,and the bottled beer selection has dwindled avoid read more

The Clockwork - or 'Clockie' - is somewhere that I am really undecided about. On one hand it is a really good place to have a quiet drink on most days - on the other, it is absurdly expensive and aims for no market. Perhaps the last two points are completely intentional on their part. For one, good pubs in the area are scarce (Armstrong's is decent, but you wouldn't go there on a date) and there is little in the way of a family tavern near to the area. Therefore, they have taken advantage well. That said, if you aren't just in for a generic pint of lager or cider, the Clockwork do their own stuff and stock a great range of other foreign beers and flavoured alcohol. I have seen none of this drink elsewhere, so full marks to them for that. The Clockie also do their own food and it is enormously popular with regulars. If you are in every Friday for example, you will see the same old, respectable faces. That's exactly it though. The Clockwork is a respectable pub. You won't get any alkies in here, slumped at the bar, slurring their words, abusing everyone who comes in. You can take anyone here. That's a good thing, no doubt, but don't expect any singalongs or patter. It's expensive though, completely hit and miss, and although I've had some good nights here, there were a couple where I just wanted to go home because I felt so cold. And at last orders you better get rid of your drink because they'll take it off you if you don't down it in one. The Clockwork attracts people and staff of all ages. It is a safe bet on any night of the week and if you have the money, give it a go. If you don't have a spare £20 on you, give it a miss because you won't last long. read more

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

Another lunch - working my through the southside establishments. This had comfortable surroundings, staff were so very pleasant and the food was good quality and good value. Will be returning and introducing another friend to the place. read more

I was at the bar with my wife when a young greasy haired teenage boy working behind the bar poured a drink on my wife's phone! This was a shock when I asked for a manager.he told me that the exit was that we were no longer welcome on the premises read more

I have been here a million times because there are not many decent pubs south side. great when it opened and better than a snooker hall, but has dived since it changed hands thereafter. painfully slow food service and painfully slow bar service when it it is only half full. fruit beers not sold in enough quantity to be fresh I think, but other real ales welcome. lager prices very pricey for a local pub. men's toilets too small and foul smelling. the annoying thing is that it wouldn't take much to remove the many irksome features and make it a thronging bar even in quieter midweek days, which it used to be. read more

Been there a couple of times.Beers aren't bad or overpriced. It lacks atmosphere and staff is not friendly. Decided to go for something to eat the second time, and was left waiting for half an hour before they even brought the menus. Complained, got the menus and waited another 20 minutes for someone to take the order, which by this time I was annoyed and just left. Didn't go back and have no intention of doing so. read more