Snooker halls are one of the most wonderfully seedy mainstays of British life. They're dark, smoky…read more(or at least they were before the ban), grimy and often have a few iffy characters around, often selling pitbull terriers or knock-off DVDs. I graduated to this one after moving to the South Side from the West End, and it ticks all the above boxes nicely. As well as getting the shifty atmosphere just right, Minnesota's is actually also a good place to play snooker, probably the most under-rated sport in the world. The tables are all in good nick, are well spaced out, and there's a few American-style pool tables as well if you're after a quicker, less tactical experience. There's also a few big TVs for watching sport, and a rather spacious bar that plays host to a few friendly local alcoholics, as well as the snooker players unwinding after a few 147s. 5 stars for Minnesota Fats, then and 5 stars for snooker in general. Anyone who doesn't like it is obviously nuts

one of the most friendly clubs , we have been in , been following scotland all over the world , and…read morehave drank in this club as supporter and customer , coming from aberdeen this club makes you welcome , service very good , staff and owner sandra now friends . it is a hub of the comunity and the charity work they do for local causes is tremendous . always look forward to our trips down . good company and drink .

These past reviews are very old. I was the only one at the pub 4:00 in the afternoon. The…read morebartender said something to me I didn't quite understand and I asked him to repeat it. He actually yelled at me for not understanding. They have no food, but sometimes a DJ. These reviews really need to be updated. What a wast of time.

Drinks on Saturday?…read more Someone said The Halt, I followed and walked into a wall of sound to be met by three mates who all had 'it's too pure loud by the way' and a pleading 'let's get the hell out of here' look on their faces. To The Arlington! Not having been in since they gave the place a right good scrub down, I've been desperate to head back to see what the beef was. So? Holy lick-o-paint Batman! It's still the Arly, but cleaner, funkier and with toilets that don't smell like old dude. They've also opened the place up a bit by taking away the wee awkward booth section, which has just opened it all up. I'm a fan. This place is entirely un-pretentious, it's easy, cosy, cheap and it's just that little bit nicer to be in since the last time I visited. Woodlands for a drink? You might as well pop in.

Fantastic pub with excellent food and service…read more Staff really helpful and attentative. Great selection of beers and spirits available. Plenty of TVs showing a variety of sports.

Was in today with 4 friends for lunch absolutely amazing Davies pakora and sauce stole the show…read morewould highly recommend there lunch menu absolutely brilliant see you next week xx

I'm not in this part of the West End often, and when I am I'm either passing through or heading…read moresomewhere specific (Dumpling Monkey usually!), but as this was the meeting point prior to the Yelp Secret Dining Club it was nice to see what the Three Judges is like. It's a pub, a pretty traditional pub at that and whilst you should never judge a book by it's cover (or a judge by their robes?) I think it's fair to say that the Three Judges is exactly as you'd expect. It's not that big, but there are plenty of seats and tables, and my instant reaction was that this would be a great place to while away a few hours over a beer or two. The bar is well stocked with a good variety of, rotating, beers on tap, and whilst the choice is on the smaller side there are options for everyone. The barman was friendly, the prices on the cheap side, and there is no music blaring away. In other words, a great example of a friendly neighbourhood pub. I'll be back!

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...

In town visiting the University of Glasgow and we saw this pub across the street and decided to try…read moreit out - FANTASTIC IDEA!!! The server/owner Daniel was extremely kind and l did his best to accommodate my friend and I. I had the Clucky This Time and it was PHENOMENAL! I've never had a veggie burger that had as great of a consistency as this while also maintaining its flavor. The Cajun Mayo & avocado were a great bonus. I start school in September and I can already tell that this will be a favorite hang out of mine. My friend ha the Soy Division dog and it looked phenomenal. She said it was so flavorful that she felt bad eating it, as it so closely resembled the flavor of meat. It's accommodates Vegan & Vegetarian eaters, has the spiciest hot sauce I've ever tried(also vegan), the service was phenomenal, it had a discount for students AND the owner was kind enough to bring out a dog bowl with water for a customer and her dog. Honestly, this is just one of my favorite dining experiences ever. We could 100% use Daniel & Brewdog back in America.

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.

Snacking like champions! Their Korean Spiced Squid and bok choy with tempura scraps paired…read moreperfectly with the ale and the Thai-Spiced Shetland Mussels with coconut milk, chunky bread Squash was divine! The Goat's Cheese Samosas Chettinad tomato chutney and pickled onion was ordered twice more as it was a group favorite. The lamb tacos should not be missed. The menu is inventive, creative and cultural. Love it. We will happily return to this bar for the drinks, but especially for the grub.

Ok I have lived in Glasgow all my life, which is now getting to be a fair few years and I am…read moreashamed to say tonight is the first time I have been to Chinaskis. How bloody cool is this place!? It's like something out an episode of Luther. Not in a serial killer hiding in the toilet type of way, but in a cool, dark, moody atmospheric type of way. I can imagine Luther standing downing whiskeys at the bar. Ok im rambling, but hopefully by now you understand I like this place. It is very dark inside, but it seems to be just enough light. There is no sign outside. It's to cool for signs or it's so popular that it does not need to advertise? Word of mouth is enough for this bar. They also don't have a menu online and the website is basic. This all flys in the face of most other bars now, who are all are busy trying to build their social media profile, giving you offers and trying to draw you in. Anyways enough background. Tempura prawns to start. They were huge and the sweet chill sauce that was with it was great to. On to the main which was a huge house burger rammed with chorizo, Chilli's, chorizo, an onion ring, etc. There is so many other burger places in Glasgow now, but the burger on offer here is as good as anything you will get elsewhere. Finally on the side there was a portion of great skinny fries and a bottle of anchor steamer. The menu was small but certainly had lots more I would like to try, there was a good variety of beer on offer and the service was great. Dinner made me happy tonight.

Tucked out of the way off Buchanan Street (look for the sign for Office shoe shop), The Lab is a…read morefriendly, chilled place with decent music playing from a computer jukebox and a token telly down the far end with Sky Sports News running its usual loop. Ghost town empty on early week nights, it can get pretty cramped in there on a Friday night, so if you don't get a table you can look forward to standing in the aisle with folk barging their way by on the way to the downstairs toilets. It's a bit pricey in there - many's the time I've found a clutch of receipts in my wallet the morning after and felt a pang of regret. Unfortunately, despite the premium, the selection of beers is sorely lacking and those test-tube rack shots are best avoided unless you're after a really messy night! With a round of 3 Budweiser's swallowing up a tenner and Erdinger your next step up on draft, the price is more a reflection of the location of the bar, rather than of the quality of the drink or surroundings. The menu is short and sweet, but the food is good and arrives in good time, so it can be ideal for a quick lunchtime bite when it's not so busy. One thing to note is that due to the built-up surroundings there is almost zero phone reception in The Lab - you see a lot of folk out the front or wandering to Buchanan Street to try and get a signal, which makes it a pain in the neck if you're trying to meet up with people. To sum up I'd say it's a good bar to stop by once in a while, but the prices and the over crowding mean there's not much to love.

I quite like The Lab. It's a small-ish bar just off Buchanan Street and a good spot to stop for a…read moreglass of wine after shopping in the evening. It also has a few outdoor seats and when the sun actually hits it it can be a really nice place to sit. They have a decent selection of beers and wines and a small cocktail list. The cocktails aren't anything extraordinary but they're pretty fairly priced (as are most of the drinks options here). They do also serve food, typical bar snacks mostly and again fairly inexpensive, but at the moment they don't seem to serve it very late. I think the food is more aimed at the lunchtime crowd. The staff are chatty and, if it's not too busy, will come over every now and then to ask if you'd like anything else to drink. It's not full waiter service and I do tend to go up to the bar to order but it's a nice touch that they're paying attention.

Decent pub although nothing special. They have a good drink…read moreselection lots of draughts to choose from

I used to go to Linen for Sunday lunch: a fairly depressing experience, as it seemed filled with…read moresilent couples and the big match on the video screens. The food was worth the lack of atmosphere: good prices, special offers and always filling. However, it is a place that is best enjoyed in the evenings, as it is making a real effort to offer something different for Shawlands. Monday night has a computer game tournament, and there is live music from Thursday through to Sunday- Sunday being an open mic night, that usually serves up some local comedy. Friday and Saturday see it turn into a trendy pub, with a graduate aged crowd: busy, but the screens have Sex and the City all Friday night and the atmosphere is lively and safe. The actual fittings are swish: this has been a comedy venue in the past, and retains some of that cool atmosphere. The last time I went in, it still had canvases of comedians up on high. It's also possible to escape the crowds by going to their balcony. At the least, it gives a clear view of the action downstairs. The bands are local and mostly do covers. Saturday is blues night, there is a DJ on the Tuesday evening, with cocktails on special.