I came here on Friday to meet up with an old friend before heading elsewhere…read more St Vincent's Boston Irish bar doesn't look like a chain bar but is owned by the same people as Oran Mor on Byres road. The bar looks very minimalistic with drinks and furniture and looks more of a working progress with cables hanging out of the walls. For an Irish bar it certainly didn't have an Irish look or feel to the place but looked more like a cocktail bar with the white seats minus the drinks. The first two drinks that l tried to order was out of stock as no delivery came, I ended up with a Guinness and possibly the worsted that I've tasted in years. For a Friday night there was only a stereo on for entertainment the bar did however have a funny smell like an old persons house. No TVs or sky yet No jukebox. I will come back in a few weeks to update if there is any change.

When Failte closed in May 2015 there was an opening for a city cente bar that catered for Celtic…read morefans . Although the opening of this bar brought comments from the management that they were trying to steer away from being a strictly 'Celtic pub' St Vincent's serms to me to be very much 'Son of Failte'. 3 months after it opened I srill do not know if I like it. The actual bar itself is far too small- Failte's was one of the longer bars in town- which leads to three deep queues to get served if the pub is even moderately busy. The gantry is not particularly well stocked - very little in the way of malt whisky- and service is patchy although when I was last in it was better than previously There has been live music every time I have been in and because St Vincent's haa a low ceiling it can be quite hard to have a conversation and , if you have been ar a game or there's a game on TV, I quite like to be able to hear what people are sayng. I am not against singing the old rebel songs at all but the list of songs is quite a short one and some variety would help in the music perforned. The musical acts are usually good though. The bar has always been busy when I am in it and it fills a gap in a market quite well but it has faults and to date lacks a bit of character. As my old report cards used to say 'could do better'

The Pot Still is a Mecca for Scotch Whisky lovers...a 5-minute or so walk from the Buchanan Street…read morecentral area of Glasgow, slightly off the beaten path, but well worth a walk to from anywhere in the world. It was recommended to us by 2 different Scots (Our tour guide in Skye and our hotelier in Glasgow), so it has quite a lot of credential from all over. We stopped in for our nightly-during-vacation dram on our first of 2 nights in Glasgow. The place was packed...You order at the bar and try to find somewhere to sit when they serve you. (We found a spot upstairs. Our bartender was quite knowledgeable in the extensive collection and guided us to a good choice. (Our main direction in every bar was to give us something we'd have a hard time finding back in the States.) That got us to a Duich Moss dram...heavily peated (just the way I like it) from Islay...a great choice for one of our last whiskeys in Scotland. If you like Scotch Whiskey, you can certainly get it any and everywhere in Scotland...but this place is a true Scotch lovers' destination...the selection is unrivaled, and you'll find yourself in a great, historic atmosphere to enjoy it. Don't skip this place.

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

This is one of the coolest bars we have been to And it's Irish! You kind of feel like you are in…read moreNarnia. FYI, You order at the bar and they are very slow to bus the tables. The sticky toffee pudding is delicious. Definitely recommend!

Confusing since there are several bars and 3 floors, but very cool. Shared a pint of Heverlee…read morelager.

I spent a week in Glasgow and tried many places - this place is awesome! The food is good and the…read moreservice is pretty nice. Where it really shines, and stands head and shoulders over the other pubs I tried in Glasgow is in two categories: 1. Whoever is in charge of booking the live music is spot on - acoustic and fun - very talented local music. I saw three different performers and all were excellent. Perfect atmosphere. Great live music! 2. The furnishings are spectacular. Decorated with class and style. Lots of solid wood and brass. The tables and chairs are solid, beautiful, and frankly, must have cost a fortune. Everything flows extremely well and creates the perfect vibe. Try the steak sandwich - the baguette is toasted so perfectly you can't get it out of your mind.

I came here on a very busy Friday evening as the other publican houses of our fair Glasgow were…read morepure mobbed. This used to be The Universal, which used to be a pretty good bar with an upstairs for gigs and private hire. Now it's an Irish bar. I say this unfortunately with a bit of meh as it's another Irish bar. I found the staff to be nice, especially with a lovely soft Irish accent. Oh yeah! I ordered some food from the snack menu and I was pleasantly surprised. I had the Loaded Potato Wedges with Cheese and Bacon for £3.50 smackaroos. Not bad! This is really a sports bar, which aren't my favourite, so you could end up in a middle of a rowdy pub full of sports fans. I did find the pub noisy already frequented with office types, especially middle aged men and women. My partner in mime, Angela B. and I found it too rowdy to have a drink and a catch up so we decided to move on. I felt it would just continue to get busier and nosier. (Fingers in the ears) Unfortunately not my cup of tea so I don't think I will be waiting in anticipation to run back any time soon.

We had to stop into The Smoking Fox simply because we loved the name--and I'm so glad we did!…read more This was where my birthday officially began. The pub was packed with lively people, great conversation, and exactly the kind of atmosphere you hope to find in Glasgow. I ordered a Pornstar Martini made with passion fruit vodka, Passoã, passion fruit purée, pineapple juice, vanilla syrup, and a side of prosecco. It was absolutely delicious. Jon enjoyed an Old Fashioned, and of course we added two more glasses of prosecco to toast the start of another trip around the sun. One of my favorite parts of the night was listening to the delightfully crusty bartenders banter with everyone at the bar. They had the perfect dry humor that made the whole place feel authentic and welcoming. Sometimes the best travel memories come from walking into a place just because the name makes you smile. Cheers to another year!

Ambiance: Very lively in the pub area and a little quiet in…read morethe restaurant area. Service: Outstanding! The staff was friendly, knowledgeable, and made you feel at home. Food: We went for the Sunday Pot Roast and it did not disappoint. The roast was cooked perfectly and I loved that you can get extra sides as needed. Do yourself a favor and make plans to eat here; you will not regret it.

Great Irish pub the only difference from others is you order food and drinks at the bar. No matter…read morethe stew I had was really good. Nice relaxing pub with screens to watch or quiet enough for conversation.

Three of us stopped in here for dinner and drinks. It was quite busy and seems to be mostly filled…read morewith locals. It was a true bar/pub atmosphere. Ordering was confusing and that we didn't know you had to go to the bar to order food and drinks once we figured that out everything was great. The food was good and we would definitely go back

If you are either Celtic or St. Pauli Fan this is a must visit. We've been there with 3 guys from…read moreSt. Pauli had a lot of fun. The first night we have been there was a Friday and it was pretty quiet still the atmosphere was really nice. Met a lot of nice people there. Unfortunately they already closed at midnight. The second night was on a Saturday after the Celtic match. The place was really crowed and it was even more fun than the night before. Later that evening they had live music. All staff and guests were really nice and you are more than welcome to stop by if you are a St. Pauli fan. The prices are pretty cheap. I will stop by there every time I go to Glasgow again.

I came here with a friend to watch a St Pauli match on TV, as he noticed it was being shown live on…read morea discussion forum. Having researched the pub before going (The Times calls it the "Hardest pub in Glasgow") we were not sure quite what to expect... Wearing a St Pauli shirt and holding a pint of well kept and very well priced (£1.95) Guinness helped defuse any situation that could have arisen, but we didn't come across any agressive behaviour in the bar at all. The staff are dedicated and friendly and the whole pub is plastered floor to ceiling in Celtic photos, shirts, scarves etc. Do not come into this pub in a Rangers shirt, or any other football team's merchandise just to be safe. Do not talk about Rangers at all, just to be safe. They have a pool table, although it's best to let the locals play.

What a fun spot on lively Ashton Lane! Offering inside and outside seating, there is a spot for…read moreeveryone. The outside deck is lovely and has its own bar. Guinness runs abundantly and they even allowed me to have a Snakebite - after the bartender made fun of me - a lot!! It was great and so was the service!

On charming Ashton Lane in the swish west end of Glasgow is this classic little Irish pub…read more Evenings will inevitably find this place absolutely stowed with students and the after-work crowd alike. If you manage to get seating here, guard it with your life--especially if it's in one of the cozy booths. There's regular live music of the Irish folk variety, and the atmosphere tends to get extremely lively. Just as nice is to come here during the down times and appreciate the authentic Irish vibe while have a good long chat with a friendly stranger over a very well pulled pint of Guiness. There's a beer garden for sunny days, and a thoughtful amount of outdoor standing room for smokers in the evenings. Be careful, though - when things get a little too lively the bouncers do not have a sense of humor. One wrong turn and you're out. So just settle in to whatever real estate you can grab and enjoy the raucous and cheerful atmosphere.

Just popped in for a drink. Nice bartender, but interesting sign posted. I don't believe they…read moreserve food.

This is a MUST if you visit Glasgow! Local pub with an awesome selection of NA beers, regular…read morebeers, and cocktails! The locals and the staff make you feel like you are part of the neighborhood! A perfect place to grab a seat and rest your feet after sightseeing. If I lived here it would be the perfect haunt!!!

Looks like this place hasn't been reviewed for years; time for an update!…read more O'Neill's is a giant Irish bar on a corner surrounded by other giant Irish bars. It is huge amongst Celtic supporters (one of the 2 big Glasgow football clubs), and often has a line out the door, even in cold and wet weather when other pubs have seats open. It can turn into a Jam-packed madhouse during busy times, and will feature all of the jostling, frustration, and waiting to get service during those periods that one might expect. If you're a diehard fan and wish to surround yourself with others of that ilk, I suppose the drawbacks may be worth it to you. We went on the afternoon of New Year's Day, when most of Glasgow is sleeping off the effects of Hogmanay, and this was one of the only joints that was open. Service under those conditions was speedy and friendly. We ordered some pub food, which turned out to be ok, but merely ok. I would probably not actively seek out another visit to O'Neill's, but it was ok for what we needed.

Been told by an employee of the company that they are trying to cook the food here from fresh than…read morethe usual frozen biscuit that they where serving. When you order your food you have to ask now at the bar what do they have as the first three starters where off the menu due to poor ordering. Only one problem there is no chefs, and these guys are not willing to pay chef wages hence loads of issues with food for the past few months. No one is willing to be a chef on a cooks wage NMW. At the weekends the door staff can be picky on who gets in no matter who you are! I would prefer to be told your an ugly f*cker and ain't getting in. Staff are not trained on how to serve l could be standing at the bar for half an hour as someone else walks in and they are served straight away, What's that all about O'neills Sort your act out!