The best open mic night I've ever been to. We're visiting from Los Angeles and we found them around…read morethe corner from where we're staying. We saw a bunch of musicians walking towards the venue and stopped a gentleman (who was absolutely phenomenal) to learn more and he shared that Mondays, this is the place to be for live music. Everyone was amazing and we couldn't ask for a better way to spend the night in Glasgow. 5 stars well earned!

That we were going to Nice n Sleazy on Sauchiehall (pronounced SUCKY-hall) Street had been…read moredetermined before we departed London. Actually, in truth, I may have gotten word that this mission was not optional while en route to Scotland. In any case, there was no way we were going to pass up the opportunity to visit this Glasgow institution (deemed so because a friend of mine once sat next to Brad Pitt here) and partake of their £2 White Russians. There's free wifi to delight your internet-deprived drinking companions and plenty of people watching to be had. Our night was sadly cut short when smoke began to fill the room and I suggested we skedaddle. Once outside we discovered the street in process of being shut down and multiple firetrucks working on extinguishing the fire above. Past its prime Nice n Sleazy certainly is but that doesn't mean you shouldn't also put this bar on your Glasgow to-do list.

Nice little dive bar. Beers were less than £5 and you can get cocktails for that much also. They…read moreserve dogs and wings too, but I got there too late for the meal service. I liked the seating at the bar, and the two bartenders working were very nice. Young crowd, good music. Looking forward to going back and trying the food!

Small pub, massive whisky selection -- and I mean massive. We're talking over 1,000 whiskies on the…read moreshelves, plus a solid lineup of beers on tap. It's cozy, crowded, and buzzing with life -- often standing room only and packed shoulder-to-shoulder with locals and travelers alike. If you're a whisky fan (or even just whisky-curious), do yourself a favor and try one of their Scotland whisky flights. It's like taking a mini tour of the country's whisky regions without ever leaving your barstool -- and without worrying about driving. The bartenders really know their stuff and are happy to guide you toward something you'll love. A quick heads-up: no football colors allowed, which keeps the atmosphere friendly and relaxed no matter who you support. And speaking of friendly -- the locals here are as welcoming as they come. This is exactly the kind of place where Scotland's famous pub culture shines. Prices are surprisingly reasonable too, so you can sample a few drams without feeling guilty. Whether you're a seasoned whisky nerd or just looking to experience the local vibe, this is the spot. Pull up a stool (if you can find one) and enjoy a proper Scottish night out

Even if you are not a whiskey fan, this place is worth visiting if you're in town. Just to see…read moretheir ginormous, or hmm, whiskey-normous, selection of bottles lining the wall, and the bartenders going up and down the ladders to fetch them. This may prompt you to feel like ordering a drink. You are in good hands and they can totally recommend something that you may like. Their selection is so huge they don't have a menu, you just have to ask for your label or take their recommendations. Naturally, most of the selection is Scottish whiskey, but if you somehow prefer otherwise, (say you are a local tired of Scotch... or just want to reaffirm nothing beats a Scotch?) they do offer whiskey from other countries, as well as beer and ciders, as well as gin, rum and the like. They do offer pies and other bar food, but we went after dinner and just couldn't stomach more food, tempting as they may sound.

The chances are, if you find yourself in this neck of the woods, you're lost…read more While Castle Vaults lies just a stones throw from Great Western Road, so secluded is its location that many Glaswegians are unaware of its exact whereabouts. In actual fact, this is probably a good thing, as although safe enough and cheap, the bar is run down and not a particularly pleasant place to enjoy a pint. During my visit here I was joined by a man I'd never met before, who proceeded to tell me a very lengthy tale about a fall out he'd hand with auntie, who I'd also never met. Mind numbing. In many ways, he seemed genuinely thrilled just to have a new face in the bar to vent to and that, perhaps, tells you all you need to know about this place.

Was with a group of friends and was not allowed in because I was wearing athletic-style shorts…read more This was despite the fact that many of the women were wearing skimpy clothing. Would have appreciated a publicly posted dress code but I guess that would be too much effort.

Why step into a place with one genuine bartender, well theres no reason. The live music is there…read morebut there is no kindness or appreciation upon being served. We as customers must understand that beer/ale is overpriced at bars but we are there for the enviroment. I do not think that there is a manager in place and if there is please rid of the unhappy employees, its a bit of a drag seeing subpar workers.

Easily accessible to Kings Cross. Had the Châteaubriand that was excellent. Great food and service.read more

Came here for dessert . I had been eyeing there unique offerings and knew this was a must for when…read moreI finally had a chance to visit Glasgow ! Had the Goth ice cream which a black coconut ice cream With Jäegermeister syrup black sprinkles and wafer .Coconut creamy meets chocolate bitters and orange citrus . The syrup they use is sweet and thick and adds another dimensions of texture to this already complex up desert . Absolutely fabulous . I will definitely be back to try their buckfast shake . --- Came back the next day because I wanted to get their extremely limited goth dessert again which they were sold out of . Sad . But at least I had the chance to take advantage of their £4 Tuesday burger meal deal . I added caramelized onions for an extra pound but would recommend springing for the cheddar cheese or bacon for an extra £2 which is still a good deal ! As the the taste ? It's £4 burger with fries . No complaints ! As for the buckfast shake ...what an interesting concoction . It's strong ...I can only imagine what having straight buckfast would be like ..I'm glad my first time was in shake form as I'm sure the cream and milk toned down the alcohol and sharpness a lot . The overall flavor really grows on you . It reminds me of like a Neapolitan shake ( heavy on the chocolate and strawberry and no vanilla ice cream ) with a crap ton of added fermented strawberries and maraschino cherries and maraschino cherry syrup . If I was the chef I'd tweak this by adding a rum flambé banana slice or just banana in general would be so nice . I like this place a lot and would low key love to be a business partner or be able up a similar place in the States . Definitely a gem in Glasgow.

I love the music in this dingy wee bar but every time I have been in the toilets have been flooded…read more The first time was several years ago and last night we went in around midnight. No-one else was in the bar but in the first cubicle the toilet bowl was covered in black bin bags and the second was splattered with vomit. Absolutely disgusting and unacceptable. Floors were swimming. This appears to be an on going issue which has never been resolved and I am at a loss as to why the place is still allowed to be open under these conditions. It's a disgrace and a serious health risk. Can't imagine how they can afford to stay open when customers forced to leave due to unusable toilets. Maybe it's a money laundering front. Filthy.

Total dive bar but open late so decent place to hang. People were smashed when we arrived at 1:00…read moreAM, lots of dancing & loud music. I was told there were some drug situations in the men's restroom. The crowd got a little rowdy towards the end of the night but the staff were nice enough. Cheap drinks

Dear Variety Bar,…read more You scared me earlier this year when you told us you were closing. I thought we were close, how could you do that to me? I was all upset because never again would I get to enjoy the feeling of walking into a bar in the middle of 1970s New York, from the dimmed lighting, to the always interesting music choices. I thought I'd have to go somewhere else to enjoy a great choice of real ales and bottled beers. I was sure that I'd never again get to see the wee fishies swimming round in the fish tank at the top of the stairs. All those people that like to bring their dogs to hang out? They'd have to go somewhere else. There would be no retro vibes to take in while you were waiting for a gig at The Garage, or just on the spur of the moment. But you didn't stay closed, and you're back open once more. I knew you couldn't close and treat me like that. We're too close for that to happen, right? Right! And the best bit? You haven't changed a bit. Never go changing, Variety. Never. Your friend, Tony.

I've always had a healthy respect for the Variety, but it's at times been tinged with my dislike of…read morethe hipsters and crusties among the clientele. However, post Elite Event on Thursday night, I took one look at my get up, acknowledged my penchant for waistcoats, skull ties and facial hair, and gave my self a shake. So, with a bunch of Elites, some Comic Con brains and a desire for a post event pint, The Variety was the destination. You know the one thing that really, really, really rocks about this place. In my ten plus years living in Glasgow, this joint feels like it's not changed one bit. Aye it's a bit grubby, but it's the grubby of an awesome vintage leather jacket. Old, bashed, a bit faded, but just amazing looking and comfortable as all hell in a basket. Drink wise, i'm certain this place could do with a wee overhall in terms of what's on tap. Bottled seems like the way to go if you wish to avoid the massive brands. Ok, it's not an ale pub, but let's look elsewhere. Williams Bros anyone? So aye. This place is back on my map. I feel like it's maybe an age thing, but I felt well comfortable sporting this place!

Good for beer or shots and music, otherwise no. Had chili that was ground beef and spicy salsa over…read morerice. We each had a cocktail that was a rendition of a classic cocktail and they were weak and pretty bad. Atmosphere was decent dive bar, good for hanging out, and I'm sure the beer and whiskey is fine just avoid the food and cocktails.

3.5 is more accurate, but you know.... good music, good drinks. Food was OK…read more A great late night place when you are hungry in Glascow.

First place we ate when we came in. Vibe was super cool, had live music. Got the fish & chips and…read moresteak pie, yummy first meal!!

7pm reservation, we were seated immediately. The menu is clever and there really seems to be…read moresomething for everyone. My frittata was light but full of fresh piping hot vegetables. The wine list is replete with moderately priced wines; honestly we would have been willing to pay more for a couple of even better alternatives, but I would not classify that as a complaint. Service was friendly and attentive and this restaurant is so eclectic and fun.