I'm a little bit in love with this place and was really impressed after my visit yesterday -…read moredelicious food, great decor and friendly staff. We were in for lunch and the best seats at the window were bathed in sunshine which was amazing. I'd visited these premises before when it was Velvet Elvis/Criterion and like how they've knocked through the wall to make it a larger space. The decor is great - modern, exposed brick, classy but still with a bit of personality. And they kept the "Keep Partick Weird" wall which is excellent. I got three small dishes for lunch: asparagus with hollandaise (£5.50), three cheese croquettes (£5.50), pan-fried king scallops (£8). The place was really quiet and the food arrived quickly. The asparagus had a lot of hollandaise on it but was lovely, and the scallops were absolute heaven. I didn't love the croquettes though as I thought they were a little bland (especially as they have three kinds of cheese in them). I wasn't drinking but really need to come back for the beers as their list is very long and delicious sounding. This is super cool bar and can't wait to come back for another visit.

Brilliant refurb of this bar! Visited when was velvet elvis and it had a decent selection, now the…read morebeer selection is HUGE! No rose for me tho so I had to have white wine and cranberry. Which wasn't too bad. The food was AMAZING! Get the Beer Soup, which is served in a bread bowl, it's honestly brilliant. Butternut squash risotto was heavenly and cheese croquettes were tasty too, small portion of croquettes though, but quite Largs portions of everything else! Risotto is small plate sized and this is about what you can pay twice the price for in other restaurants as a main! Great atmosphere and would definitely visit again, the desserts look very yummy!

I've never actually been to this absolutely charming establishment, but I have heard from many…read morepeople that they have, by far, the most charming, handsome, and professional delivery driver in Glasgow. He's an absolute dream and this is the type of intelligent employment one would expect from such a stand-up venue. I fantasize about him delivering a pint, some haggis, a jammy dodger, and a smile on his bicycle (preferably wearing a VERY traditional kilt). Yum yum.

This man in the photo is a hero!!! Let me explain, I was walking past this pub, when he noticed two…read moreyoung men attacking me in an alley. He quickly came to my aide and flew in with a flying kick. I was in shock that a man of his age was a black belt in jujitsu. Unfortunately the two men ran off, but Ken carried me inside the pub and bought me dinner that night. I found out it was his birthday and I ran to the local market and bought him a cake to thank him for the hospitality and karate kicks that saved my life. I am for ever in your debt Ken a.k.a. Special K! Cheers!!

Most people don't even know this bar is here. That includes me, it has been about for years but I…read moreonly visited for the first time recently for lunch. The decor inside is industrial pipes and wood and the rebrand looks great IMO. The staff were amazingly friendly and there seems to be lots of great beer options available. Including several brew dog lines, I recommend the Elvis grapefruit infused spa. Food wise their big USP is that they focus on rotisserie chicken which they do a great job with. Food was very reasonably priced and tasty. All in a great place for a beer or food. Also dog friendly!

Wonderful atmosphere, great food and fantastic staff! Also, a famous shooting location for the…read morescene from "Trainspotting" where Begbie (played by Robert Carlyle) throws a pint over his shoulder :D The venue has changed quite drastically from the days when Renton and his posse of Edinburgh druggies were there, but it still has the railing upstairs - the perfect opportunity to re-create the scene - maybe not with a real pint though ;). If you are ever in Glasgow, don't miss this!

Great home made food, innovative cocktails and large selection of lagers. Large seating area with…read morebig booths. Wish they had more IPAs and it's best to check their Facebook for the latest cocktails because menus aren't up to date.

This is admittedly a slight overestimation five based on it being a 4.5 and them deserving the…read morelittle push. Bag O Nails is a very renovated location at what was once Patrick Brewing Company and Patrick Tavern before that. Unlike with the last name changes, this was clearly a major change. Workers were there for weeks, ripping everything out, and rebuilding it. And this was until the day it opened. I stopped by briefly on the night it opened, but didn't really take time to explore it until today. The Sunday brunch compelled me. The design is that purposely worn down look, but unlike most places of this design it has plenty of light from huge windows. It didn't take long to be seated and given both the standard menu and the special Sunday menu. The drinks menu has enough where I'm going to need to have a night here at some point but my mission for this trip was mostly for waffles. My dining companion (Cindy) just got waffles but I got chicken and waffles. It didn't take long for both to come out. It all looked just as I had hoped with plenty of butter and sufficient syrup. The waffles were not the best I've ever had but very enjoyable. The chicken really stood out though, as it was moist and flavourful. Neither of us had a hard time finishing our food. It was a really nice experience and I look forward to going again. The brunch menu is varied and the dinner menu also looks nice. I also need to go during the evening and try some of the cocktails and beers.

If you've only been here when it was called "Faktory" then take a wee wander down again now that…read moreit's rebranded. First of all, get something to eat here, for the mighty MEATHAMMER inhabit the kitchen, and they have burgers of immense goodness and size. For my money, Meathammer consistently produce the best and most imaginative burgers that Glasgow has to offer, and at a decent price too. The staff in here are a lot more helpful and cheery and just downright nice than I remember from the last time I was in here. Not one person I spoke too seemed to be put out by any of my daft questions about the food, or the seating outside, or the football on the telly. The space itself is pretty amazing. It's a lot bigger than you would expect upon entering down the fairy light laden hallway - and there's a huge beer garden at the back with several big comfy leather couches - would be ideal for watching the football on, if it hadn't been raining earlier. The beers on tap are nice and cold; I had a pint (or 3) or Innis and Gunn and really enjoyed it. Side note that may be totally World Cup related - during the half time break in the football, they turned the sound of the TV off and put on music. A nice relief from having to listen to the "pundits" do their thing and bore you to tears. On the whole, The Record Factory seems to be a nice change to the other bars in this part of town, and I'd definitely return again. Especially for the food. Oh, the glorious food...

I paid a brief visit to Faktory one Saturday and left with a not-too-bad impression. We were there…read moreto see a band so spent most of the time in the band room which isn't a bad space - there's some seats and it's a pretty decent size room. It is hard to find though if they have the shutter down on the room (they apparently open up this shutter to the main room but if it's closed you need to walk through a pool room and past the toilets to find it). The main room didn't seem overly busy for a Saturday night but maybe it picks up later on. It really has a cheap student vibe to it which isn't necessarily a bad thing - it's just not my thing. I didn't visit the toilets or go to the bar so I can't comment on these aspects. I would return here in future if I had a reason - otherwise, I can't this being a place I'd visit for a drink when there are other places nearby that are much nicer.

Friendly atmosphere and bar staff make you feel very welcome also the food is excellent. Highly…read morerecommended.

First of all, I am not from Maryhill and I have certainly never felt threatened at this pub. I have…read morebeen going in there, on occasion for lunch for about 3 years. Food is great and I certainly would not go anywhere else in Maryhill now. AS

Look. I'm American. I love a good beer and wings. And this place has it. I also love a good…read morebrewery. And you know, this place does that too. Had the amber and it was delightful.

Known for their craft beer, this review is about their food, as I rate beers on ratebeer.com. Their…read moremenu is 50% plant-based, so we tried out a bunch of their vegan options and were very happy with them. We stopped for some beers and dinner one evening, ordered a flight, and a bunch of food items to share. Between the two of us, we got the Temple of Seitan wings (small size; £9), the Beyond Meat burger (£13.75), and the feta & avo bowl (£11.45) with the feta removed, and tindle (£4.50; a vegan chicken) added. -The wings were extremely rich, coated with an intense buffalo sauce and served with mayo as though you'd need more sauce. This was a bit too intense for me, but my wife loved them. The seitan texture was definitely excellent though. 3.5/5 -The Beyond Meat burger was honestly one of the better Beyond burgers I've had in some time. This burger comes with roasted yellow peppers, vegan cheese, and some pickles. Really tasty, but overpriced (almost £14 for just a burger??). 4/5 -The avo bowl + tindle was quite nice. You get a bed a romaine mostly, with avocado, tomatoes, smoked almonds, and a honey mustard dressing, plus a generous portion of the tindle that I added on. The salad was a bit overdressed, so I'd order the dressing on the side next time. But overall, this was very nice and a generous portion. 4/5 All in all, great service, beers, and vegan food options. I'd definitely eat at Brewdog again.

The Judges, as I call it, because dropping one word is cool and saves time, is always a "must stop"…read moredestination when I'm in the West End. I even admit to cheating on Sub Crawls to head here instead of the closer Dolphin. It's one of the best, if not THE best real ale pubs in the city - it has an ever revolving array of guest ales, as well as a damn fine selection of regular ones. They offer 2 pint takeaway cartons, which may be the single greatest thing in a pub anywhere! The decor is best described as traditional and authentic, and it's always, ALWAYS busy. Here's a wee list: You Won't: - Be able to get served in less than 5 minutes from enterting - Find a table at first glance - Be able to swing a cat On the plus side, You Will: - Have a great pint, expertly pulled or poured. - Be able to ask the staff for advice on each ale on tap - Soak up the amazing atmosphere - Be able to look at the magic wee Glasgow tenement decoration on the wall with proper lights in it and everything - want to come back again and again and again. If you haven't been, why not? Go! Jump the subway to Kelvin Hall and knock yourself out. Not literally, that would hurt...

The Subcrawl on Saturday gave me the opportunity for yet another first ever visit to another…read moreseemingly Glasgow institution that thus far I have avoided. The Three Judges on Dumbarton road is a place that I have always been interested in going to but have never actually made it through the front door. On Saturday over 1/2 way through the crawl I finally entered and was very pleasantly surprised. It is a large place with loads of tables and a long bar. It looks very traditional in terms of style, but I would not call it an "old mans" pub in the normal sense. It is actually is pretty modern in some ways in terms of the various beers it has on offer. I went with one that I have had many times before (Sierra Nevada - bottle) and as always it was excellent. I think in the future I will venture back to try some of the many draught options that they have in stock. Interesting pub, great variety of beers options and well worth a look. 4 stars.

I don't know how many times I've passed Storm Queen and not been tempted in. I have no idea why,…read moreperhaps because it's easy to wander by without really noticing. Or maye just because I don't drink in Partick all that often. However, when I heard that Hackney All Stars were doing a burger pop up here with free burgers through January I thought it might be time to give it a shot (call me fickle, if you must). I was pleasently surprised. The interior is very comfy in the traditional pub sense and food is served towards the back. There's a good, well-stocked bar and friendly staff available. We visited on a Monday evening and it was a bit quiet but that's really not shocking for a Monday in January. I wouldn't be surprised to see it much mroe full at the weekend. The burgers were pretty good (my partner was particularly impressed with the chips) so I'd keep an eye out for other Hackney All Stars pop ups. I'm not sure how long they're staying at Storm Queen but clearly there's a kitchen there, so I expect they probably serve food most days anyway.

What a great atmosphere! Went on a Saturday afternoon when the karaoke was on and there were some…read moregreat singers. Friendly, local howf, where everybody talks to each other and dance the day away. Great measures of spirits, as 35ml. Next time, we will have a meal. Group came on at 9:30 p.m. and sounded great but I had to leave then unfortunately. Looking forward to a return visit. Always was a fun pub when I was younger. ;)

Snugly placed just off Crow Road, the Three Craws has survived for years which is comforting, but…read moreas Gillian pointed out in the last review this is largely to do with this otherwise gorgeous area being a barren wasteland in terms of shops! Most of the other bars within a mile radius of this joint seem to close down - perhaps it's to do with how clogged up this road is with traffic, or the fact that the sparse bars this area has to offer seem squashed and exposed at the bottom of flats the 80s produced. For all these reasons, Three Craws is like a spacious and family orientated ranch compared to that. It's part of a chain so expect the standard pub fayre - fish and chips, bangers and mash, two for £8 pound deals...I used to eat in here quite a lot with my ex's family and we always enjoyed the food. It was stodgy and wholesome. Nevertheless, we had the same complaint as Gillian did with bar staff. They were always ice cold and not too eager to help when things went wrong with the orders...which they had a tendency to. We had a running joke that everytime we visited the Three Craws, the drink we wanted to order wouldn't be available. Towards the end of our visits there, it was not so much a joke than a reason not to return. I don;t know if it was to do with the fact we visited on Sundays (which was quiz night at the time) but my ex's dad had various grumbles about the poor selection of ales. Rather than encourage the staff to amend the situation, they often seemed irate that we were dissatisfied. I work in customer service and the last thing you want is a complaint but we were very mild mannered and understanding of the whole thing, so to be treated by staff the way customers can often be rude to you at the other end, it's just gets my goat. It wasn't the end of the world that we couldn't always get decent beer or ales on tap, but a bit more sympathy would've been nice. This was a while ago now so the staff have no doubt changed but certainly when we visited the staff had a knack of blowing a chill into the air of an otherwise cosy, laid back pub. Hopefully something's been changed on that front because we otherwise have no complaints!

Nice bar/restaurant with decent food. No riff-raff so very pleasant to have a decent conversation…read morewithout overbearing music. Glad that they now have a new ice-making machine as we had been in a few times and it had broken down.