Julia D.

Three different people came and asked to take our orders in the span of two minutes. That was weird, but beyond that, flawless. Everything was amazing. The mini-ribeye was soooo perfect. Their menu is great; I couldn't decide what to pick. I can't wait to come back when I'm in Glasgow again!!!

Alicia S.

I came here the day I had to leave Glasgow. I wanted something good but didn't want to go too far. I decided to try out Drygate. I was pleasantly surprised to see that they brew their own gluten free beer so of course I had to give it a try. I started with soup and gluten free bread. The soup was very good. I then had a burger on a gluten free bun. It was a very tasty burger. I guess it usually spicy but I asked for it not to be spicy. One thing that bugged me was that they kept the mayo and ketchup in cute little jars and they refused them. You are supposed to dish some out but I bet people dipped their fries right in there. That was the only negative. I would like to go back and do the tour, it's a tour you have to have reservations for so I couldn't just go right then.

We shared a great, late lunch here, and split a flight to try some different beer. I didn't love any of the ones I tried, but they weren't terrible, either. The fries with bacon salt were great! I loved the set up and the vibe they had going. The servers were very helpful and kind.

Elizabeth F.

This area is very dear to me and the smell of Tennents just reminds me of my Great Gran. Errr, no not in that way, she was teetotal and smelled of flowers, she just happened to live in the high rise flats opposite. When I heard they were opening a bar here I was very curious. My awesome co-Yelper in mime, Angela B, and I decided to grace our presence there to try their wares. I was impressed with their menu, which has changed a few times now and we ate within The Vintage restaurant. I've yet to try the upstairs menu in the more Bavarian style layout. I like the Vintage, I wouldn't call it exactly vintage and you can see into the brewing area for their new range of Drygate beers. Now I'm not a brewer, which you've probably guessed and I'm neither a beer drinker but I do like a cheeky fruit beer. When I heard there was one called Outaspace Apple Ale I just had to have a wee snifter. Now the best bit was you have four different sizes to choose from, a pint, schooner, half or a third. I opted for the third, which was perfect size for me. Outaspace was OK but I couldn't go a lot of it. Drygate also has an upstairs as I previously mentioned which also has a beer garden and a venue space. The beer garden was cracking last year especially when we had a hot summer. It did tend to get very busy though. It's only a hop, skip and jump to get there. You can walk from town, catch a bus or the mode I always choose is the train to the High Street. It's then only an approx 7 minutes walk. There's also more events, gigs, fairs and markets popping up all the time, making it a great new venue space. I would advise if you intend on going on a Friday or Saturday night to The Vintage restaurant BOOK!! I was very lucky the last time as I went in fairly early to get a seat but we had to move straight after as all the tables were booked. If you haven't been definitely go, oh and hear they also do a good brunch. Next time Drygate, next time!

Steven S.

Just arrived inScotland today. After a long trip wanted to try something local as opposed to a chain for supper. The soup was outstanding it was sweet potato coconut and chili. It was reminiscent of Thai food without losing its own identity. Coming from the United States, and the mustard here was spicy in a good way. The chicken sandwich was super good. We each had a sample of different beers all house brew exceptionally yummy. Overall it was worth the time to visit and enjoy good beer

Willemijn F.

As it was suddenly extremely sunny this week, we headed to Drygate for a pint and lunch and were happy to find ourselves a table outside. As we're not avid beer drinkers, we got the Disco Forklift Truck (all time fav) and a cider. For starters, we shared the incredible haggis croquettes which are a must if you go here. After this, we had the Drygate burger and the fish and chips which were both very good too. I would definitely recommend coming to Drygate (even when it's not sunny, the bar inside is cool too) as they have yummy food and drinks, they're affordable and friendly too.

Matt F.

A cracking brewery with multi-functional event space in Glasgow. I was here for the recent #cheesetoastiefest ran by Yelp Glasgow and so during the 14 hour day I was there helping out, I had a lot of time to buy some nice beer! I really liked their Chimra IPA which was the only beer on draught that they produced themselves on the premises - which made me want to try it in the first place! A side from that I tried a few bottles from their rather extensive fridge selection, a white IPA 'Cool Ridge' being the best of the bunch from there. Lots of seating space and a nice atmosphere to enjoy a few drinks. You can get food also and it's suppose to be really nice - didn't try any though.

Angela B.

I could've been a really petty, bitter person & knocked a star off simply due to the fact this place WASN'T HERE WHEN I LIVED ACROSS THE ROAD!! Goddamn! So gutted but I guess I have saved myself a lot in ££ and damaged liver cells, so swings & roundabouts... I love this place. One of my new favourite pubs. I like the vastness of the place ~ they have 2 areas (upstairs & downstairs) for drinking/eating and also in the warmer months an outside area too. I've only been in the downstairs area and both times we've actually had seats in the Vintage restaurant part which is really nice. On my first visit back when this place opened we sat right beside a window, sun streaming in and it was divine. My second visit a few weeks ago we were seated opposite their wood burning fire and the smell was great! Mmm..fire. Why do I love this place so much? First reason: The beer. The choice is really good and their own brews are REALLY good; I like all of them but if I had to pick a favourite I'd probably go for the Gladeye IPA. Also worth a mention is their Outaspace Apple Ale which keeps even non-beer drinkers happy. On my last visit they had a special Christmas brew of this and it was very yummy if maybe a tad on the sweet side. Not one to sit & drink all night but I had a half pint as a 'side' to other beers I was trying & it was most agreeable. They also offer a stupid amount of bottled beers - the website states 200! Woah. Really?! As well as beer they also serve the usual other alcoholic beverages & they actually have some pretty cool spirits ~ Eliza F had a white chocolate liqueur last visit & it was most scumptious. Second reason: Drygate offers you 4 options when buying a beer ~ Pint, Schooner, Half or Third. I have to admit it's the first time I have ever seen/heard of a Schooner even being offered as a choice in a Scottish pub. The first time I heard the word was when an Australian friend of mine always used to go on about a 'schooner (or pot) of beer' which always made me laugh as I thought it was a cool name. Having these other options when having a drink means you can try a few beers at once without feeling like a pure jakey. Both times I have visited I have gone up & bought 2 different beers at once in either a half or third size so as to try more. This is great for folk like myself who like variety & to try new things without the fear of 'Ooft. I bought a pint of this & it's pretty stinking...' which I have done on more than one occasion. Third reason: The prices. I find for a pub that is pretty stylish & so near to town the prices are really reasonable. The Gladeye IPA is £4.10 a pint, the Bearface lager £3.90 and most guest beers are around the £3.50 a pint mark. Pretty good for the quality of the beer. Most schooners are about £2.60. Fourth Reason: The atmosphere & surroundings. Downstairs there is a huge glass viewing window that looks into the brewery. This is great for watching the brewers & staff going about their brewing business and it really makes this bar stand out. I also like the artwork featured in & around the place. Another bonus is this place is near enough to town to not be completely out the way/hard to get to (High Street train station is a 5 minute walk), yet still a wee bit off the beaten track ~ which makes the average drinker in here someone who has specifically intended on coming here, and therefore (I feel) the bam factor is pretty low, I'd say a 1 on the Bam Scale. As well as those 4 main reasons I dig Drygate I must add that the staff are always lovely & helpful (if you wanna try any beers they let you), the food is pretty damn fine (if maybe a tad pricey for what you get...) and they have a wee beer shop inside as well! Be warned though as this can make for some silly over-spending on countless bottles of beer if you visit here AFTER you have been sat drinking the booze all day...oops. They also put on craft fairs & comedy here and I'm sure soon (if they don't already?) they will put on bands/music too as they certainly have enough space to. If you have or are a designated driver they have their own car park here which is a nice idea considering the surrounding area isn't always brilliant for parking. If you haven't been and you like the booze they call beer then please, GO TO DRYGATE, GO NOW! BEEEEEEEEEEEERRR!

Adele R.

As I type this, I'm sitting in Drygate, for the third time in five days, because I'm in love with the place. Even though it only opened its doors this week, it's absolutely packed on this Sunday afternoon and there's a real buzz about the place. It fills its punters with hops and hope, and it seems I'm not the only one keen to call it my local. I was allowed in for a look around before it opened and I felt the same way Willy Wonka's golden ticket-holders must have done, as I wandered around the factory, in awe and excitement, admiring the shiny machines and learning about the place that has been kept under wraps for so long. So much more than just a pub, it's a restaurant, brewery, shop and general hub of creativity and possibility. I get the impression that the sky's the limit for this place and they're open to everything, from art exhibitions and events, to allowing punters to brew their own beer and anything else they think possible. They pride themselves on open doors and open minds. Like Glasgow itself, it's industrial and inviting, with metal fixtures and bare brick walls, alongside colourful characters and a warm welcome. The staff seem like a real family and they're as animated as the art all around. It's an inspiring environment and an overdue addition to the east end. The words 'brewed fearlessly' are emblazoned on the glasses and brewery walls, and it turns out that beer without fear equals a pretty good pint. My preferred pint is an Outaspace Apple Ale, which is crisp, clean, hoppy and refreshing, without any hint of the sickly sweetness of cider. The booze they boast is breathtaking, with a massive menu of bottles, kegs and casks, as well as a shop from which you can buy bottles to take home with you and it's a much classier carry out than off sales offerings. This huge, homely haven is my new favourite place and I'm glad they've opened their doors and minds to the people of Glasgow, who will welcome them warmly and open their hearts (and wallets) to the city's most exciting and inspirational establishment in years.

Tony C.

Popped in seeing as so many Yelpers - ALL OF THEM??? - had visited and I'd heard that it would be my kinda place. I may have picked a bad/good day to visit as the sunshine had ensured that it was absolutely packed solid - there were people counting the punters outside on the beer garden for overcrowding! The good part was how well the staff coped. Every single person I spoke to was cheery, happy, and on the ball with their service. Helpful advice on the beers, quick service, attention to detail - just what you want. The space itself is stunning - I sat inside as I was trying to wrap and write a gift for someone - and it was nice and airy and also importantly, cool. It was a damn hot day out there! I noticed they marked which beers were vegan on the wall, which is a superb touch for our vegan friends, if they have the energy to climb the stairs (kidding! Don't eat me!) A veritable cornucopia of ale, lager, stout and everything in between is available on draft, and there's a fair few bottles fridged up too. I didn't have any food, but the menu looked great, I must try the mac and pork burger at some point. I drank the Gladeye IPA while I was there, and it was very nice, smooth and went down well. Next time, I will experiment with other things as well. It's very much a place to go with friends, and big groups. It's a chill out and hang out place above everything, I think. Having said that, as Billy No Mates on my own, I didn't feel out of place either, so there you go. An utterly fantastic addition to the scene. I will be back. Several times.

David R.

As a resident of Dennistoun this place is fast becoming my second home, apparently over 300 different craft beers to choose from across the world. Drygate has 3 main areas, the downstairs resturant, the upstairs beer and burger hall with a screen for watching the World Cup and the rooftop terrace. So far I've only eaten off the burger menu. The burgers are delicious, slightly pink in the middle of the lamb. The chips are lovely however it's an incredible stingy portion as they are served in a ceramic ramekin that I'd normally associate with having a dollop of ketchup in. Between the 4 of us we all had a different burger, I had the lamb burger, my parter had the beef burger with rarebit, my friends had the mac n cheese burger n the other the mac n cheese burger with pulled pork. Everyone delighted in the quality of the food. I think a ten pound odds for a burger n tiny portion of fries is probably a couple of pounds too much. The cost and portion size if the fries are what is stopping me giving it 5 stars.

Josh M.

I was quite excited to see this new adventurous 'craft' brewery I left my hotel on Elmbank St immediately and walked all the way down preferring that to navigating public transport in an unfamiliar city and saving my pocket money for more beer. I wasn't disappointed. The location may be a bit far from the main drinking hub in Glasgow but you couldn't really beat the surrounds, A new build right next door to and overlooking Caledonian complex and right next door to the famous necropolis. The brewery may of a decent size in itself but added with the restaurant and bar the building is satisfyingly vast. I didn't end up eating here on this occasion but the food coming from the restaurant looked and smelled amazing. There is a bottle shop located within as well so if you enjoy their beer or are looking for something to take away you are fully catered for. Outside on the second floor is an extremely large decking area which also provides a roof for the more intimate outdoor seatign below. From here you can drink your beer shilt looking down at the Caledonian Brewery in the distance and enjoy the evening air while you enjoy your beer. They don't yet have a big line of brews but what they do have is solid. Sadly they seem focussed solely on keg and bottled beer, (I could be wrong about this though) which is a tad disappointing as you can get such a large variety and style of beer from cask that it should not be overlooked by any brewery claiming to be forward thinking and experimental. They do have cask lines on the bar though which is to be admired at the very least. I look forward to some of their beers making it down this way so I try try a few more.