Positively fantastic! Isla was our waitress and was amazing. We all loved her, she made our time here so much fun. Our group of 13 got a reservation on short notice. The food was delicious, the wait staff were attentive and really fun. Thank you again Isla, it was a fantastic evening! read more

Oran Mor - Steak burger, with bacon jam, and cheese. - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

It seems like a small thing, but I had the best fish and chips here. Missus enjoyed her lamb dish. It's a great room, too, spacious, bustling but not too loud. And where else are you going to see a big painting of Edwyn Collins, eh? Around the back of the building (separate, lower level) there's a great music club where we saw a great gig from Os Mutantes! Score! read more

TERRIBLE EXPERIENCE Have dined in Oran Mor many times over many years. Nothing was as bad as this last experience, that has inspired me to put pen to paper. INCORRECT MENUS They can't give you two matching menus. One menu features venison the other did not. Tried to order the Venison only to be told its not on the menu., when we pointed out that it was on the menu, we were handed another menu without the Venison, (they still advertise this on the website). Fault blamed on "head office". WINE SELECTION Tried to order a bottle of wine. Server clueless, could not offer a wine list, could not advise any details of the wines they offered. Type, flavour, grape or alcohol percentage. Took a stab in the dark for a Sauvignon Blanc at £26. What turned up was a warm bottle hugely overpriced for what you get a warm bottle of Short Mile Bay Wines Sauvignon Blanc, retailed at £8-£9 a bottle. You get charged £26 a bottle. You have no way of knowing what you're getting as you get told "Sauvignon Blanc" or "Pino Grigio" without knowing what brand, grape you are getting - Who knows if its bargain basement stock or a quality Bin, sadly its crap wine at an inflated price. WINE SERVING To add further discontent, the wine is taken from an un-chilled room temperature location and sat on ice at your table. You get your wine warm in here. It does not take a Thermochemistry degree to understand that the bottom of the bottle sitting on ice over an hour or so will not chill the wine you will be drinking from the top of the bottle. Lacks basic understanding of wine serving. SERVING TIMES The warm wine turns up before the starters that take 45 minutes, had to go chasing the food down to be told with the won't be long" pre-rehearsed phrase. This turned out to be a blessing in disguise as it prevented us ordering a dessert without yet experiencing the full delights of the stomach-churning main course that was yet to come. The restaurant looked about 70% full, God knows how they would have coped with full capacity. MAIN COURSE Both "Steak" Burgers as advertised on the menu appeared. Oran Mor will sell you a "Steak" burger and bill you for a steak burger. You will not get a "Steak Burger, you will get something like a processed, pre-formed Farm foods frozen burger, held together with a generous amount of fat and grease. It tastes just as good as an Farmfoods burger and is complimented by dripping grease running out of it as you lift it. Totally disgusting. I have had many Steak Burgers in my life that are made from "Steak" pates the way they should be ; this is false advertising. I've had better quality food and less greasy meat from a kebab shop. The next wave of the grease assault arrived in the form of the onion ring sides. Again, literally dripping in grease. Can the chef not actually take an extra 10 seconds to allow the cooking fat to be drained before serving or just dab it off? BILLING Billing was wrong. Items on the bill were charged at more that the advertised menu prices. Something else that was blamed on "Head Office". We were also expected to pay an extra 10% charge for the wonderful serving experience of the servers and the chefs, that gets added to the bill. This was obviously objected too. OVERALL EXPERIENCE Something has changed at Oran Mor in terms of food quality, pricing, food preparation and server knowledge. Poor & Slow Service, Poor Wine, Poor Quality Food, Wrong Billing. Although Credit where credit is due. The 3 tiny bonbon starters tasted ok. The venue is lovely and always has been., but they now serve less than Weatherspoon quality food at prices that are more aligned to a proper restaurant. Thankfully we didn't have time to order a third course due to the long delays in between course, as we had a show top catch downstairs. Maybe just as well given the whole experience was going badly, and we had belly's swimming in grease by this point. All in all, a disappointing experience that left us regretting our booking, feeling sick and feeling somewhat ripped off. read more

Always love this place. The food is brilliant. I love when they do traditional dishes but with an upscale twist, like the haggis stack or haggis balls. Bar tenders are attentive and friendly even when it's busy. The decor is unique. Equal parts eclectic, historic and cozy. read more

Terrible terrible food. All three of us were disappointed - soggy batter on the fish, tiny ham hock croquettes with no ham & a 'steak burger' that had the taste and texture like it came from the Iceland along the road... read more

Food use to be delicious top class fish & chips meal i use to go there specifically for my favourite dishes But now the oposit exactly Every time i go specailly tonight cheff usless looks like never did any food before As chips on our plates Burned black color Oilly with an oilly small peace of fish When you looked at it u will be sick I spoked with the wettry is a heavy lady long black hair without minssion any names i said to hear is this right way to present the fish and ships meal said what's wrong i said to hear look at it ships burned black colour oilly and the fish oilly and very small peace specially the meal not cheep is for £19.75 roughly £20 And 6 pecese of burned very oilly ships I been shocked when she looked at me said why you didnt eat it if burned Common sense who can eats this no one Other slim watery came said ok will speak with cheff took 2 meals with hear to ask cheff to do 2 frish meal proper Unfortunately same again very very very oilly small peace of fish Which unacceptable from our side and im sure other people same Hope this cheff will be changed soon As fish and ships meal use to be the best crunchy golden colour even dry not oilly at all as when we asked said they make it in the air fryer peace of chips a proper size for the price same crunchy not oilly But now discussting My massage to the owner as you will lose customers if u keep this usles cheff As already restaurant empty Advice any one from my experience to go for nice place and areas nice drink But not food Sorry even 0ne star not worth it at the main time as this is not the first time happened with us this is the 6 or 7time Honestly but tdy completely deferent from black chips & watery heavy long black hair said what's wrong you didn't eat burned chips Honestly discussing never be back again read more

Oran Mor is the quintessential Glasgow pub experience. The converted church pays homage to Scotland's premier naturalists-- John Muir. The atmosphere is cozy, with art-deco interior. Whiskey selection is amazing. Paired with a walk through Glasgow Botanical gardens across the street, this is a must for anyone visiting Glasgow. It's a glowing memory for me, of my time in Scotland. read more

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I visited this venue twice, during my stay in Glasgow. It's a cool multi-segmented venue in an old converted church, made up of bar, restaurant, and a basement theater. The evening I arrived into Glasgow, I enjoyed a cider in the vast bar. It was a little drafty but I figured that this was the tradeoff for boozing in a centuries-old stone building with cool details. Lots of stained glass, central bar with carved wood, and little nooks and crannies for seating. Tons of artwork adorned the ceiling and walls. Oh, and my cider from Somerset was excellent. The following day, I took the group I was traveling with, to attend "A Play, a Pie, and Pint," which was a noontime performance of a play in their basement. Tickets were only $12. The play was a comedy called "Jocky Wilson Said," and featured a lot of bawdy humor, most of which my untrained American ears did not comprehend. It was still entertaining. Such a good deal, when you consider that pie/quiche and pint are included with the show. Such a cool activity for lunchtime, whether you're a tourist or local. read more

Oran Mor - Waiting for our play - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Highly recommend. I have had occasion to visit the bar as well as the event/banquet/ballroom facility. The former had a cheerful, almost cozy vibe with a decent crowd for a Monday night. The latter sits so high above your average hotel ballroom; the decor is everything - stylish, clean and versatile in layout and design. Beyond the architecture, what really sets this place apart is the staff. They found my phone and were so kind as to call the "If found..." number on my lock screen. A low bar maybe, but I'm no less grateful for the effort. Special shout-out to bar manager David for his professionalism, patience, and efforts to reunite me with my phone. I'm telling y'all, this is the place. Go by just to check out the spaces (I love reimagined, repurposed buildings), take in the atmosphere over a pint, then book your event there. read more

Huge selection of whiskey. Great friendly knowledgeable bartenders! Pub is inside an old church! I love the atmosphere. Place is clean and well maintained. Bathrooms are very clean as well. read more

This is an old church building turned pub/restaurant/theater!!! Gorgeous inside and out. Really beautiful old world classic feel in every room. Has three bars that I saw: Victorian bar, Whisky Bar, and John Muir Bar. Sat for a couple drams of Balvanie 14yr Caribbean cask Single Malt Scotch which was just perfect on a rainy day. Bartender chose it as I told him I liked something on the sweeter side. There were stained glass windows, beautiful paintings, and a cozy seat or corner with dim lighting to relax by all around. Good for locals and visitors alike. I'm returning here whenever I get the chance. read more

Oran Mor - Looks like a church wedding right outside - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Such rude staff. Friend spilt drink on me and they insisted on having the small roll of blue roll back

Last stop on my 1st night in Glasgow was no disappointment, we headed on into the Oran Mor, and what a great spot to end the night at. Oran Mor was a church turned into a bar/restaurant, the church was built in 1862, that's a lot of history right there. The Oran Mor is an impressive building, even has a bell tower. The inside is rich with detail as well. I could easy spend hours just looking around. After midnight this is the stop to be, it becomes crowded quickly, but still able to get to service. I'm sure if I had more in Glasgow this would wind up my best nigh cap stop. read more

Oran Mor - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Yes I kept waffling as to wether or not this should be 3 or 4 stars, but I decided on three because I have to a have a few beers in me before I ever voluntarily come to the conclusion that I actually want to come here. That being said, I have had some pretty ridiculous, fun days/nights that have ended at the Oran Mor (OM). Notice how I said 'ended', this is one of the few late-night bars/clubs in the West End, so the wee hours of the morning are fascinating to say the least. It is usually some interesting mix of posh West Enders, students, and drunk asshats. Other reasons it gets 3 stars is the lack of music in the main floor pub. I know they want to instigate conversation or whatever, but even a little back ground music would set the atmosphere a bit better. The food, well I have eaten here once and would never do it again. I am definitely a drunk muncher and after the pretty horrible sandwich I had the one time, I would rather eat a Guinness. It can be a bit intimidating walking up to the door with the goon security. They give you a hard stare and say, "Have you had anything to drink?" I think wether I have been 1 beer or 9 gins in, I have said "oh, a few" every time with no issue...just make sure to concentrate walking up those stone stairs! Oh I forgot to mention, you are basically drinking in a huge, renovated, quite impressive church that has a club in the basement, a concert/theater hall, a pub, and an exclusive room. There is lots of pretty stained glass and cool ceilings etc. I guess at least if there is no music there is stained glass to gaze at. Another good thing to note, the blues on Sundays, from around 5-8, or so, is very good. Bottom line to do the Oran Mor right, have a few drinks and then pop by, or show up after the pubs close on the weekend for late night people-watching, or go on Sunday Funday to enjoy the live tunes. read more

Oran Mor - Blues Sunday! - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

This is one of the West End of Glasgow's established venues, formally a church. It has everything happening from just a drink at the bar, to a sit down meal, clubbing down the stairs, seeing a live band or a play with you pie and pint. The venue is also popular for weddings and various fairs. Little known fact, I have performed in the largest hall of Oran Mor, which was probably the main part of the church. I sang and danced at the Ministry of Burlesque presents High Tease, Battle of Burlesque featuring Immodesty Blaize. Oh yeah! Good times! There is also a beer garden, especially good when the sun and heat arrives in Glasgow for those few days a year in summer. The last time I was there was for a meal and it had been a long time since I had ate here. There was a group of fabulous Yelpers who going to embark on the Botanics to see all the pretty lights of the Electric Gardens across the road. So this was a handy place to kick off our night. I was pleasantly surprised that it wasn't too expensive as I know the drinks can be quite pricey. We had our meal in the bar area and I devoured a lovely mac and cheese with side salad. There is another part which is a restaurant and I expect that's where it's a little bit dearer. The only thing that puts me off is that it's always so busy. At the weekend it's mobbed so best to reserve seats if possible. It's not always my first choice of place for alcomaholic beverages as I know the bar is always heaving. This is definitely a place to go even for a gig or to see one the many plays with that cheeky pie and pint. You've got to go a least once to say you've been to the Oran Mor. read more

My previous review for Oran Mor was just about it being a gig venue - when really, it's so much more than that. We went here for a meal before Electric Gardens at the Botanics - I'd made a booking in advance as we were a large group so we had about half of the John Muir room. This room is just off the main bar and serves a cheaper menu than the brasserie. When we first arrived the staff member I spoke to didn't know where the John Muir room was ... even though he was standing in front of it. Awkward. We were seated and from then on it was table service which was handy so we didn't have to go to the bar for drinks. We needed to be pretty prompt with ordering so we could get to the Electric Gardens and the staff were happy to take our order in two parts. The wait was a little longer than I'd have liked and we were left with about 10 minutes to eat our food before we had to go which wasn't ideal. But that being said, we were trying to eat-and-run within 40 minutes and I guess the kitchen did the best it could! I got the chicken burger and it was good. Nothing that stands out as a criticism (although the chicken was battered which was a little strange), it included chips and coleslaw for just £7.95. Pretty reasonable! I'm not sure I'd rush back to Oran Mor for the food alone, but it's still a great drinking/gig spot and well worth a visit. read more

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For me, the Oran Mor is a bit of a mixed bag. Of course it's a beautiful building and everyone should visit it at least once, but the experience you have in the main bar is a different one to that which you have in the theatre/gig venue downstairs. That is also different again to the experience you have in the the dining room upstairs. The main bar is a lovely place to sit and wins points for being open quite late and for being spacious and visually impressive. Its a cool place to take visitors to Glasgow, to show off the pub that used to be a bar and to let them try the extensive whisky selection. The food is good. They have a good pub quiz and sometimes live music. However, I'm not much of a whisky drinker and, even if I were, there are other, cheaper whisky bars nearby with longer menus. All of this conspires to make me think of the Oran Mor as being, "for the tourists." The venue downstairs, on the other hand, is very different. The bar isn't so extensive and doesn't have the same whisky selection, mostly serving beer and wine. It's still a fantastic place to go see live entertainment. There are bigger venues in Glasgow (there are also smaller ones) but it's big enough for a good crowd. A really positive, fun atmosphere can easily develop here and that's true whether you're seeing music or comedy. It's also true if you're seeing theatre, and the Oran Mor's signature, A Play, A Pie and a Pint events are well worth looking out for, especially for theatre that can be a little off the wall. The dining room upstairs is perfect for a big event like a Christmas dinner or, as was the case when I visited a graduation celebration meal for a full graduating class. The food is good for large scale catering and the staff are absolutely tireless. Possibly the highlight, though, is the ceiling which was painted by Alasdair Gray. So, my thoughts are: By all means visit for events or for one last drink before pub closing, but don't live in the bar because they have a lot of whisky. This is Glasgow - whisky isn't hard to find. read more

Oran Mor - The Oran Mor's tower - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Jazz is a peculiar one. Despite it's positioning as a sort of modern alternative to classical, it often ends up sounding like they're making it up as they go along, which ironically they often are. Perhaps I'm missing something, but a three minute long snare solo that doesn't appear to follow any discernable rhythm or musical pattern isn't to me a sign of great talent. Even more bizarrely, despite it's shortcomings, I actually like going to the jazz. It's a strangely relaxing experience, and the bearded Liberal Democrats sharing your elbow room provide better drinking cohorts than the cretins staggering up and down Sauchihall Street. After a while you even get used to the music. read more

Oran Mor - from official website - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I've visited the Oran Mor a gazillion times over the years, and I love it. The basement is a big gig space, reminiscent of The Liquid Rooms in Edinburgh - awesome acoustics, very hot, and always great fun! Then there's the bit where the weddings are held. Stunning place, beautiful architecture and design everywhere you look. But I've never had a meal here. Until a couple of weeks ago when we popped in for a quick meal before heading to The Botanic Gardens for the inaugural Electric Gardens festival. It was much cheaper than I expected, and a lot less heavy on the Scottishy food than it could easily specialise in. I ended up going for a chicken tikka masala which was awesome - mildly spicy as I expected, and the perfect portion size. The staff were really helpful, and as soon as we said we were very short on time, rattled through the service. I'm looking forward to going back soon for another meal. And gigs obviously :) read more

Oran Mor... a place that has so many strings to it's bow, it should be called ORAN MORE, right? RIGHT? Please yourselves. Inside this converted old church is a stylish, multi-faceted venue. I've popped into here more often than not to the main bar; a huge room with booths taking up the outside of the room, and a central island bar in the middle. That island bar contains multitudes of whisky choices, one of the best whisky bars in the West End, in my humble opinion. They also have a nice selection of lagers, beers and ales on tap - I had a Caledonian Three Hops when I popped in this weekend, and it was perfectly chilled and poured. There's also food served here, I've never tried it, but haven't heard anyone say a bad word about it, so I'll have to get round to trying it (and also the famed A Play, A Pie and A Pint series that's ongoing) at some point. The gig area downstairs is one of my favourite intimate spaces in Glasgow - I've seen a few gigs there, and the sound is always impeccable - even the kazoo solo in the two Danny & Ben shows I've seen were clear as a bell! It's somewhere I really should visit more often. So I shall! Not tonight though, I have a pizza delivery to scoff. Priorities, people! read more

Oran Mor - Goat's heid! - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

It makes me a little sad to have to downgrade to a three star for Oran Mor, but having recently popped down for some lunch, I was a little bit disappointed. I've eaten here before with Gordon M about a year ago, and while they serve pretty traditional pub fare in the main bar area, I was happy enough with the haggis I had. So I decided to pop down this afternoon for a quiet Sunday lunch with my book. Not being overly hungry - and after a weekend of excess with plenty of great food (and some not so great take-away chips and cheese!) - I decided the cullen skink would be a good option. On the plus side, this arrived in less than 5 minutes. And it's a hearty portion with two bread rolls and butter on the side. However, this is just way too creamy and doesn't have enough haddock to really please my tastes. If they could just get the proportions right, this could be lovely...and looking at other peoples reviews of this dish it seems they can do it, just for me it didn't quite hit the spot. read more

Oran Mor - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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I've done everything at the Oran Mor, from drinking to seeing a gig to performing there myself, and it's an alright venue for all of the above. Decent sized bar, which is normally incredibly busy, a lovely beer garden for when Glasgow gets a couple of days of sunshine, and a good time. The performance space downstairs is relatively large as well. There's a bar with a good sized stage and hundreds of tables and couches dotted all over the place. One time I performed upstairs in the actual church part of the building - how exciting! An okay place for drinks, but it certainly wouldn't be my first choice. read more

I never thought I was going to like Oran Mor before it opened, having become somewhat jaded with the trend of chain pubs coming in and stealing the personality of previously untarnished buildings. And I just could not bear the thought of this happening to this gorgeous church. I was way to quick to judge, however - Oran Mor has injected a lot back into the Glasgow community! It plays host to a number of Scottish celebrities and local personalities, including its own interior designer Alisdair Gray. Gray, who has successfully emblazoned Glasgow with his unique style of phantasmagorical paintings, has added his own touches to this pub which instantly rate it as a national treasure for me. He used to reside in what became known as the Poets Pubs along with other contemporary Scottish writers and is now often spotted drinking his favourite tipple in the Oran Mor whisky bar. When I'm drunk I often catch myself staring up at his delicate artwork, splashed over the ceiling, with awe and admiration. So with this part of Scottish (and indeed, Glaswegian) heritage established, Oran Mor plays host to great gigs, A Play, A Pie and a Pint, not to mention the good food and drink they have on offer. The whisky bar offers as much choice as anything on Jura, and has a lovely, cozy atmosphere. But what makes the Oran Mor special is its courteous nod to Glaswegian heritage and culture, making it one to hit up if you're ever passing through. read more

Oran Mor - Alisdair Gray's painted ceiling in Oran Mor, taken from perfectcircleart.com's website - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I used to not really like it here. I mean, I loved that it finally *was* something after having been a boarded up empty ex-church for god knows how long, and I loved that the whisky menu was a thing of true beauty, but they put a bloody great big blue halo on the spire, and the clientèle tended not to be my kind of people. Except... that the annoying club crowd don't seem to bother me so much, and I've been to a succession of good gigs in the basement, and a lovely wedding in the upstairs room, and it's open late all the time. Oran Mor is the not-terrible place you go after everywhere else is shut and you want a nightcap. It's also where you go for a pint after you've done your shop in Waitrose because you know, you need to be more west end, or something. There's often folk music. There's whisky. There's lovely staff. Win. read more

Truffle fries and crispy goat cheese salad to start. Lots of beer and of course gin and whiskey options too. this place has lots of seating inside and even some old school video games inside. Outside seating as well. When I first walked by I wasnt to sure about it when we walked by on the side because it looks vacant but went un anyway and we where glad we did. read more

This was my first gig at Oran Mor, and to be honest, one of only a handful of times I've been there. And I quickly realised the reason for that after a jaw dropping trip to the bar. We were seeing the amazing Scott Bradlee and Postmodern Jukebox, and arrived for doors opening. Through the Gt Western Rd entrance we made our way up the winding church staircase and in to the most beautiful venue I've ever seen. The ceiling was something akin to Grand Central Station, with Greek-esque astrological artwork. And the beautiful stain glass windows remind you of the origins of the building. Now, I expected the bar to be on the pricey side, but I confess I did utter a profanity or two when I was charged £8.20 for 2 Gordon's and tonic. Gun tonic at that! Not even bottled. I'll be taking a hip flask next visit! read more

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In the downstairs area of Oran Mor to see Seth Lakeman, who is the talented, creative side of ENGLISH FOLK music. A virtuoso on the violin and other stringed instruments and accompanied by young ,energetic and talented compatriots. The venue lends itself to small , intimate performances where the audience can get up beside the stage and really feel the performances . Most of the artists are available after the show signing cd, s etc. Who said it's easy being a musician having to promote their merchandise as well . Bar prices are pretty average for the West end and is reasonably well stocked . Plastic glasses are the drinking vessels of choice, sadly beer never tastes the same from them . However you can adjourn upstairs thereafter for a real pint or glass of wine, and with a bit of luck get the opportunity to se the musicians enjoying a bit of downtime . read more

Oran Mor - Xmas trees up outdoors - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

The crispy goat cheese salad...Oh my gosh SO GOOD. The truffle fries were a great starter too. This place is so great and I definitely recommend giving it a try if you pass through Glasgow! Take a walk in the botanical gardens and finish off a great day with Oran Mor! read more

Sat outside and enjoyed the beautiful weather and people watching. Went inside to watch the World Cup semi-finals. Super yummy fries! Good service. Overall fun place. Wish I could transport Oran Mor to Santa Monica! read more

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As a Yelper, there are few harder challenges than summing up Oran Mor as a whole. An all encompassing entertainment venue, you could easily write an essay covering its bars, its theatre, its gig venue, its beer garden, its exterior, its strangely-alluring new halo on the spire, its controversy, its restaurants, its wedding halls and the fact that it is vastly different bar depending on what day of the week you go and what time you arrive. So rather than do all that it's pleasing to see a very well deserved separate section dedicated to the venue's fantastic Sunday afternoon jazz sessions. Fast becoming one of the area's "must-do" activities, the three hour show (4-7pm) features house band, the Michael Deans Quintent, whose mixing of contemporary and classic styles attracts an audience of all ages and both seasoned jazz enthusiasts (those sporting goatees) and newcomers (non-goatees). Nice. Furthermore, the atmosphere is relaxed and perfect for a Sunday afternoon, particularly in winter when the red fairy lights and roaring fire create a homely atmosphere. Great. read more

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I have a confession to make; before I actually went into Oran Mor I spent months thinking that it was just another one of those pubs that you tend to find in converted churches. I wasn't expecting to find a bar, restaurant and venue with so much culture and character, but, erm, I did. Inside, Oran Mor is a bit of a maze. A very beautiful and attractive maze I might add. It's a bit of an everything-in-one type of place, as they have a bar area, a fancy restaurant, a nightclub, a live music venue and a formal events area all in one. The architecture in this place is amazing, and it's not let down by the decor or the ethos of the place. The staff and the service are great too, so Oran Mor is a really great all-rounder. You'll find a number of special events at this place. They have regular "play and a pint" nights which allow local playwrights to showcase their talents to a pie-eating audience. They also host a monthly wedding show and various photo shoots. I also happen to know that later in the year they will be playing host to the National Student Television Awards. Is there anything that this place can't do? Answers on a post card please! read more

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This place is awesome. I walked by it so many times not realizing it was a bar, because it's in an old church. The ambiance is amazing, and honestly, it's just gorgeous and worth the visit. In terms of the service, it's good, average. Prices as well. Admittedly I've only had drinks there because the food menu didn't appeal to us in that it doesn't seem particularly interesting or cheap, but going for drinks, it's a must-stop when on Byres Road! read more

I really don't like Oran Mor. The place lacks any kind of charisma and attracts clientele who also lack charisma. I end up there more often than I would like to only because of the late license, I should really just go home instead. read more

I routinely arrange events for a large group (60-80 people). Last year, we held it at Oran Mor. Initially I worked with an events manager who was helpful and accommodating and made it clear he wanted our business. He eventually left and everything deteriorated - I found the experience of dealing with Oran Mor difficult and somewhat unpleasant (we were obliged to prepay everything - then on the day it turned out to be a difficult matter to get receipts for three of our people who needed them. I'd pre-collected a 10% tip for the staff and the manager on the day snidely demanded when I planned on handing that over). Nevertheless, the team had fun (we spent about £4000, all told). This year when I contacted them, they'd decided to chance ridiculous terms. Upping the price of the menu from £25 to £37 and demanding a £500 surcharge for the room). Oran Mor is nice for a meal for a small group but don't bother booking a big event there - they aren't interested in making it a good experience for you and they don't want repeat business. read more

Oran Mor's 100th review Over the years I've been to a few events held here and I must say that I'm not a fan of Oran Mor. This is one of the few places in the area that is open till 3am, at weekends this place is rather overcrowded and getting served at the bar feels like a lifetime. I was here last weekend and had an issue even though it was sorted out by the door staff it still remains a constant problem at this bar, pickpockets. I felt as if someone was trying to go through my pockets and when I checked for my phone and took it out, no sooner had I done this, the phone was grabbed out of my hands. This may be a good bar on weekdays, but at weekends you do need eyes at the back of your head. read more

Solid experience. We went here to watch the Munster v Leinster rugby game but soon learned that they don't have Sky sports. That said I had lentil soup and chicken wings, both were tasty but the wings portion was measly. Soup was good. Packed crowd, felt very much like a place to watch the football mixed with weekend shoppers and oddly wedding parties. Downstairs is a theatre area I believe and they do sum great food and play deals. Exterior and structurally the interior is very impressive. It reminds me a lot of The Church in Dublin. read more

I remember walking past this when it was a church, then not a church and then a restaurant and pub. The not-a-church stage was painful. It was a sad reminder of how fast things can deteriorate in this city. Just like the decaying King George V (KGV) docks that we used to drive past every morning as we came to work in the West End. When was it was being remade, I had big plans in my mind. What could you do with a place like this? Make it a fantastic venue as the city could be remade. When it opened, the exterior was still reminiscent of the glory age of Glasgow but the interior was just another bar. And it was dark. really dark. Maybe it was a failure of expectation - maybe I should not have hoped so much. When I go in the summertime, I sit outside. Enjoy the sunshine and watching the disgruntled BBC employees who now need to commute to the docks. This review is not about food or drinks - it is about a city that trys to rebuild itself and recover - and just seems to fall short. read more

It's late. We're drunk. It's open. We're drunker. This is really how I should leave the review for this joint. For the sake of anyone who's not sure just what the hell all this means, I shall elaborate a tad. Now normally this is not my kinda place. Infact, normally anywhere around the Byres Road area (I'm looking at you Ashton Lane) is really not my cup of alcohol. The words overpriced, overpacked and overrated oft apply to said businesses. So, with a group of 'dang tourists' frequenting my patch and a drouth that required quenching past regular bar opening hours, we (me) were forced to enter the chasm of sweat, ironed shirts and fake tan that is Oran Mor. Beyond it being open and still selling booze, I really have nothing positive to say about the joint. Oh wait, maybe the fact that it's not a club does have some merit to it. Beyond that, it's just really (REALLY) not my kinda thang. That'll be all. Carry on, nothing to see here. read more

Popped in for a pre-gig drink and a bite to eat. I've eaten brunches here but never dinner and wasn't really sure what to expect. Without anyone visibly managing the service, we took a seat and looked through the menu. It's pretty standard pub fare but that was just fine as we were both famished! We waited a few minutes and, as no-one had yet appeared I wandered over to the bar to order a couple of drinks and ask about ordering food... maybe it was one of those places where you order at the bar? Nope, the barman assured me he'd get someone over to take our order ASAP. When he did arrive, our order - gammon steak for me, haggis for Clare - was taken without a smile, he wasn't rude just somewhat lacking in the 'smile' department! Oh well. When it arrived I was a little underwhelmed. The gammon steak looked well grilled, with a fried egg on top , but dumped alongside were some pretty anaemic looking chips. Chunky cut with skins on they looked more boiled than fried. The haggis, neaps and tatties looked a little better, a thick whisky sauce and a generous helping of haggis but it too looked like someone just threw it on a place with little thought. Things started looking up when I took the first bite of the gammon steak, a succulent, juicy cut of meat with a wonderful chargrilled flavour, it was delicious. The chips weren't as bad as they looked either, but definitely needed some more frying time as they were a little on the greasy side. The haggis had a good peppery kick, and the whisky sauce was nicely balanced, hints of whisky rather than overpowering the rest of the dish. Taking into account the price (it was less than £15 for both dishes) it was pretty good. To improve I think they need to work on their service, we weren't the only people looking around and wondering how to order food , and the presentation of the food wasn't great. I'm happy with pub grub but at least make it look like you've put some care and attention into it? Oran Mor is a good pub, it's a lovely space, and with a few tweaks they could have the makings of a very good gastropub... given that Cail Bruich is in the same building (and possibly the same kitchen?) I wonder why our meal missed the mark the way it did. read more

After braving the rain for a few hours to experience the Electric Gardens across the road, we thought it would be an excellent idea to dry out and fill our bellies at the Oran Mor. Being from the Southside, we really haven't been to many West End bars, and this was my first time in the main bar of the Oran Mor and I had never before tried their food. Sodden and weather-beaten, we dragged ourselves in from the cold and headed to the food service area where we were greeted by the lovely Aussie waitress. Had a great conversation about how my brain switches off after a certain time and words come out wrong (I'm not the only one, yay!). Although our server was happy to bring our drinks orders, we're fussy about our liquor - well, sometimes - and they had a vast selection of whiskey and rum. Harry was off gazing in awe at it. The menu contained a great deal of comfort food, which was just what the occasion called for. Not content with a single dish, Harry and I decided to order one main and a couple of smaller plates to share so we could taste a few delectable dishes. We settled on the mussels in white wine sauce (a main which came with lovely warm bread), haggis balls and seasonal veg. The mussels were served in generous portion with delicious, creamy white wine and garlic sauce. With the warm bread, it was perfect comfort food for the dreich weather. The haggis balls came with a wholegrain mustard mayonnaise and were lovely and rich with just enough kick, The seasonal veg was actually summer veg, so it hadn't quite caught up with the season yet, but it was no less tasty. There was tenderstem broccoli, baby carrot and green beans lightly tossed in butter. All in, it was a warm and welcoming stop with friendly staff and tasty food. Definitely somewhere I'd visit again! read more