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    Glasgow University Union

    3.6 (8 reviews)
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    Updating my review just to say that the cafe is a decent place to get some work done in the day time!

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    Hootenanny

    Hootenanny

    3.6(15 reviews)
    1.6 miCity Centre
    £

    Across from our hotel so we had to check it out - not disappointed at all. Cool vibe with sports…read moreon and music going. Drinks were great and a nice selection of beer and whiskies. Staff is very cool.

    Hootenanny is a nice, decent sized pub in the city centre. For some reason I've never found it to…read morebe overly crowded, perhaps because its most obvious competitor would be something like a Wetherspoons and it's just fractionally more expensive and doesn't have quite such a range of ales available. However, that's a small price to pay for being able to hear yourself think and for a guaranteed seat. We dropped in for what was originally going to be one drink. The idea had been to try a few more bars before heading home. However, they were selling West's Wheat Beer for a very reasonable price and, before we knew it, live music had got going. One guy, his guitar and everything from Preacher Man to Shake it Off. So the bar is comfy and warm, the staff are great and get through the queue of customers are quickly as could be hoped for. The WiFi is free and they have offers occasionally through their Facebook page. The food looks very standard pub-grub-ish - nothing out of the ordinary but decent enough and they have a special offer dish that rotates daily. It makes this a good choice for quick pint after shopping or for a place to meet up before moving on, or a place to drink on a Friday or Saturday night when other options seem overwhelmingly full. I don't know exactly why it's a little quieter, but sometimes somewhere a little quieter is exactly what I want. So I'm giving it a good review, but I kind of hope that it stays as at least a relatively well kept secret.

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    Local Tennents. Cold and refreshing.

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    Press Bar

    Press Bar

    4.0(4 reviews)
    1.8 miMerchant City, City Centre
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    Press Bar, a Glasgow drinking spot synonymous with journalists and journalism - hence the name…read more While over the years that industry has changed markedly, therefore Press Bar's clientele also has, it's lost none of the charm I first encountered in 2005. It has the feel of a proper neighbourhood bar, which always warrants a thumbs up from me, especially in this day and age. The surrounding area seems to have been constantly undergoing developments and changes for as long as I can remember, but the Press Bar, fundamentally, hasn't changed much. On offer you have the usual selection of drinks, but there is the nice addition of a guest ale or two - on my most recent visit it was Harviestoun's delightful Bitter & Twisted. Great value too. The staff are lovely - the prices are reasonable - and it's a nice wee bar to have a few quiet pints. I like!

    It's hard not to admire the Press Bar…read more Standing defiantly in an area full of new builds, this inconspicuous little pub used to be a thriving hub for journalists. Not only did it attract staff from the old Herald building next door, but rather from across the entire writing scene in the city. Those, of course, were the days in which newspapers were thriving. These days, the whole atmosphere surrounding the impression is grim and socialising plays less of a part than it once did. For those who remember the glory days, the Press Bar remains a nostalgic nod towards better times. Personally, I'm just pleased to see a good, solid old school bar remain in this area of the city.

    The Record Factory - From official website

    The Record Factory

    3.0(22 reviews)
    0.6 miByres Road, West End, Partick
    ££

    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.

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    Jerry's Den - available for hire 7 days a week

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    The Pot Still - 1000 whiskies

    The Pot Still

    4.7(153 reviews)
    1.2 miCity Centre
    ££

    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.

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    The Pot Still - Amazing whisky selection!

    Amazing whisky selection!

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