I wasn't very impressed with Oran Mor, quite expensive for entry around £10 on a sat night and didn't have much of an atmosphere. Lots of the 'IT' crowd. Drinks were expensive and the toilets had no soap dispenser just bars of soap-eeww! Gorgeous old building but could do better as a club. read more

Oran Mor is a beautiful converted church building at the top of Byres Road. I have only been in the live music venue in the basement for gigs. The size is god but find it only really suited to acoustic music, as heavier guitar bands don't work in here with the sound system. The play, pie and a pint deal sounds great too and I hope to get along some day to this. read more

Really fun place. Not a tremendous selection of beers but the food was decent. I have the mushroom burger. The mushroom was sort of small but the flavor was great and the sweet potato fries a tasty. read more

We attended upstairs for a post wedding meal and party. The food and service was great. The building is very cool inside and out sort of a gothic type feel going on. Was also downstairs at the bar for drinks after which was really busy as it was a Saturday night. read more

Oran Mor - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

A great gig venue in the basement - great sound and acoustics and aesthetically pleasing stage. Tikcets can be a bit pricey for bands who play there - sometimes smaller bands can charge £15 - £20 whereas you may expect £10 or so if they played Tuts or ABC2. I suppose it depends on the promoter though. The pub upstairs is OK, pretty satdard for the west end and Byres Road. There is a nice atmosphere when it is packed on a Friday or Saturday night. Not tried the food there, but have dined in the restaurant downstairs which was great - nice authentic Scottish feel about the place. read more

This is another rather homogeneous nightclub in Glasgow - this time in the Westend. It benefits from its location at the top of Byres Road and relatively civilised clientele. Interestingly it is situated within an old church, the basement of which is the nightclub and the public bar is within the main hall. Music is very mainstream which can lead to lethargy and irritation. Drinks are reasonably priced and there is a good selection. In a nutshell, convenient, comfortable but commonplace. read more

Nice enough place but can be full of pretentious students if you visit at the wrong time. A little on the expensive side but lovely atmosphere. Very nice to sit outside on warm days read more

It's only just occurred to me that despite the amount of times I have checked in here I have never really commented other than in the quick tips section. And what, you may ask, has prompted this need to review the Oran mor when such repeat patronage is surely testement enough to its caliber? Last night as per post shopping tradition dictates my partner and I stopped in for our usual pint, taking full advantage of the beer garden after a freak sunny day occurred. As we supped our cider and took in the sights and sounds of Byers road I noticed apron a group of 5 or so Belgium football supporters. They were not rowdy by any sense but did have their scarfs on for all to see. They were obviously looking for a place to drink but wee wary of thief numbers and upon seeing the rather large chap on the door were hesitant to w ter. One of their group veered of to secure a small table at the corner of the garden while the others approached the door where the security, a large fellow with a shaved head, greeted them politely and directed them to the bar. This however was not what prompted this review. What happened next is an example of how the little things can make for a good pub. While the lone Belgian waited for his friends the security man went over to the table he was sat at which was too small for their numbrs, cleared a nearby table of empty tumblers and shifted the table to double the size of theirs as well as dragging a bench over so they had enough seats. That's when it struck me I have never had poor service in Oran mor. The bar staff have always been good, even when it's mobbed on a weekend and they have always been keen to help us when we are looking for whiskey to try. Oran mor may be a "on occasion" pub for me but on those occasions it has always hit the mark read more

I wandered along to Oran Mor last Friday night after dinner in Ashton Lane, as we thought it would be a nice place to take some visitors to Scotland. Wrong. It was mobbed. Like over-filled mobbed. We couldn't get a seat anywhere. The crowds were rather rowdier than I had expected. I then made the grave mistake of going to the Ladies. It was absolutely disgustingly honkin', the floors were covered in empty packets of things and trampled toilet rolls, the cubicles stank to high heaven to the point where I wretched, and the wash hand basin area was swimming in water. Does no one clean these things at all?? Simply not good enough, we were not in a Wetherspoons. I came out, pushed my way through a crowd of ignorant middle-aged infantile men who would not move, to witness a man, also middle-aged, who was yanking himself up from the floor, face covered in blood and glass smashed all over the place. He'd been so drunk he'd fallen! Not one bouncer came to get him and about 10 minutes later a young bar man came to mop up the blood. Left a bad taste in my mouth completely. read more

Not a fan of this place at all. Don't understand the appeal of it. Over crowded, staff can be a bit rude and drink over priced. Maybe it was just a bad night I went. More for the loud lager drinking (by the bucket) rugby kinda folk. read more

Been here a few times, for a meal a few years ago, and I can still remember that its the first time I've ever been to a restaurant and had to put salt on my chicken to give it some taste. Been for a few drinks in the bar, and a gig downstairs. The only time I really enjoyed it was on a sunny day, sitting out the front, and we had alioli chips, very nice! read more

Where to start with the Oran Mor, as there are so many different parts to it. first of all is the way it looks. It's a lovely old church that has been converted into a pub/club/venue. I heard that the first wedding held there was the owners daughter. So lets talk pub first, outside is a lovely little outside drinking area. (there's not many of these in Glasgow so it can be busy on a sunny day). you walk in through the original church doors and into an traditional looking bar. One side of the bar is the public bar and I have heard that the drinks are cheaper on that side but not sure if that's just myth. The other side is the lounge, this side has more space and tables, more suitable for eating at. The bar is very Scottish and traditional, but not twee. I like to bring visitors here so they get the real taste of Scotland. there is also another area just off from the lounge area for dining. The food is again traditional Scottish grub and is very tasty. Ok so pub done, next up is the downstairs venue. I have been here many times for many various reasons. I have been to the club night which is good fun and great if you fancy a few more drinks and a dance. I have also seen lots of amazing bands and singers here, I like that it is a small intimate venue and you can get up close to the bands. and finally I have been here for 'A Play, a Pie and a Pint' this is a great way to see new up and coming writers, directors and actors. The play lasts 1 hour and costs about £12.50, included in the price is a drink alcoholic or soft and a pie/quiche (hence the name) My friend is a director and I have been lucky enough to see some of her shows here, again its up close and personal. I was also lucky enough to meet David MacLennan who was the founder of this, he sadly passed away last year, he has given lots of artists, writers and directors their first step into the world of theatre. He is highly thought of in theatre circles. And finally the upstairs venue where weddings and larger functions are held. I've only been here a couple of times for weddings but it is spectacular. The decoration is beautiful and grand. My favourite bit is the roof which is painted a dark midnight blue, which then has the star constellations painted on it. Definitely worth a look if you are planning getting married. read more

Once great west end institution is now looking tired. The bar restarting area is badly in need off a refurbishment. With tables, chairs and upholstery tarty to even dirty. The toilets is the real low point. Absolutely disgusting and the stench even noticeable in the restaurant area. In urgent need off a refit. Food now very average to poor. Sad as I use to love this place. read more

This restaurant, bar and event venue inside a converted church serves a variety of traditional Scottish dishes as well as others influenced by other cuisines. My husband has an Indian inspired lamb dish, I had the oxcheek, my daughter had sausage and mashed potatoes, and my son had a chicken breast stuffed with haggis served with a whisky cream sauce. Everything was delicious. Our waiter was friendly and gave us suggestions for things to do in the area. read more

This old church turned pub is off the hook. Great atmosphere and food was awesome. Had the bangers n mash! Tasty pints and live music.

One of my faverate places to visit in the west end. The bar is in a converted church and is one of the nicest bars to sit in. The food is alright, amazing atmosphere from staff and the over all look of the bar but that is not the reason you should visit. The Whisky selection is one of the best in Glasgow. While this can turn into a very expensive night out, just for a sip of anything behind the bar makes this place a must if you are just passing through. read more

I purchased 3 tickets recently for Patsy Cline and a bottle of wine. On arrival at venue I was disappointed to be told by staff that no wine was included. Since it had been advertised as Patsy Cline and a bottle of wine and as tickets were £20 pounds each. I feel that it was misleading. My sisters and I were disappointed, as we have been to A pie, a play and a pint and always the drink included in price we assumed it would be the same at the Patsy Cline show. Very annoyed. Regards Mrs V williamson. read more

One of my bro's favourite places to visit in the west end, we went for "A Play, A Pie and A Pint" for rehydration and entertainment after his 70th birthday bash the evening before. The bar is in a converted church and is friendly and has a great atmosphere where you may meet the "great and the good" of the Scottish theatre scene. Needed to rehydrate so had a pint of fresh orange and bitter lemon and for the first time in a long time, the lady behind the bar knew it was a St Clements. The "play" was called Crash and was acted superbly by Jamie Michie. Good story with some laughs which was unexpected. The "pie" was hard (well, well heated) but went down anyway. Long time since I have had one. The "pint" was more St C and did what it was supposed to do - quench my thirst. Had a latte coffee with my sister in law in the bar afterwards and arrived quickly. A somewhat unusual occurrence in Oran Mor. Enjoyed it all the more for that. All in all a lovely visit and a good experience. read more

Had a dark local pint with my best girl. She had a nice Pinot grigio. She had the delicious Cullen Skink haddock and leek soup, while I devoured the Harris balls and a plate of chips. Nice break on our double decker bus ride around the city. Would have liked to try a play, a pie and a pint. Next time. Order at bar, FYI. read more

Was at Oran Mor for the Frankie Boyle gig and as I had been to the venue before for the Doves gig I knew it would be nice and intimate. The only major issue was the seats, so sore and uncomfortable and squashed together like sardines. It was extremely hot too but can deal with that as you are in the basement on a clammy night. Staff friendly, drink selection good and not too expensive. Local parking a nightmare and got a ticket but hey ho the tickets didn't cost a fortune. Would recommend this venue for any type of gig/show as you are up close and personal :). read more

Great music venue. Very intimate setting, easy access to the bar and restrooms. We were able to get up close to the band, but move around as we pleased. The sound was good and the vibes were good. Plus it used to be a church so it's pretty awesome it is now a restaurant/music venue. read more

A Panto A Pie and a Pint - yay traditional panto, men dressed as women, women dressed as men, loads of dirty laughs, great songs and a dollop of sociopolitical commentary. David Anderson wrote and stars in Ali Bawbag. A cast of four gives big theatre pantos a run for their money. All this and a pint and ( in my case ) a slice of tasty quiche worth £15 smacaroonies in anyone's language. read more

Absolutely delicious!!!! It was my first time trying cullen skink and i ate every last bit of it, it was delicious and I couldn't believe it was a restaurant, bar and club in a church. It was one of the coolest places I went to in Scotland and I would recommend it to anyone who visits Glasgow, it is in a great ares just a few blocks from some awesome bars. It was so amazing!! read more

I like this spot, it has a small bar feel, but it has lots of bits to it. I have been there for various things, but I love the way Scotland changes its churches into bars, genius idea, far better use for them (I am from Ireland, such a thing is still a novelty here!!) I look forward to hanging out here a lot more often when I move to the big G in a months time!! Yippee!! read more

Avoid the nightclub. Bouncers are some of the worst I have came across other than that it's a nice bar upstairs and next to the 727. Lots of plays and gigs going on set in a beautiful old church. read more

Why is so much of this pub taken up by reserved seats for meals? On Saturday night I could not get a seat for myself ( I am on crutches) or for my friends . The dining area was completely empty but the management refused to let us sit there, saying it was reserved for meals.This is a stupid rule which makes no business sense at all. And why anyone would want to dine there beats me as the food is mediocre. We were going to leave a lot of drinking money in this pub but decided to go elsewhere. In addition, retrain your bouncers or sack them. They are rude, surly and treat people as if they were doing them a big favour. Bad show, Oranmor. You've just lost eighteen customers and will lose a lot more unless you clean up your act. read more

The Oran More is hands down one of the best live music venues in Glasgow. There's nothing worse than going to watch your favourite band only to be let down by terrible PA and venue acoustics. I love the layout which consists a longish standing area which is bordered with sofas and and low tables which give good views of the stage area if you can't be bothered standing in the crowd. At the weekend it turns into a club night which seems a bit hit and miss. It's the kind of club that both your parents and 18 year old children could get into. I went a couple of years ago when it had a bit of a tasteful indie vibe about it but it has now turned into a cheesefest 40 year old aunts and uncles. On a positive note, you won't tend to find a mix like it any any other club in Glasgow. The bar area upstairs has lots of room and a lovely front garden area to drink during the summer. On a Sunday you can sometimes catch a bit of live jazz to unwind before the Monday slog. read more

I've been waiting to get drinks in Oran mor for ever!! When you're an expat in Glasgow, life doesn't get better than that: converted church, beautiful bar and chairs, locals having a pint. So when my bf took me there one night for a wee drink I was thrilled. I had an iron bru (mega cliché I know, sue me!) and he had a pint. The bill came at over 7 pounds!! For a pint and a can of juice! And the pint was flat. He felt sick after it. So in conclusion, yes you must go, because it's an institution, because it's a must see, but expect to pay a lot for average drinks. That wont stop me from trying their "a play, a pie and a pint" offer though. Tbc... read more

Saw my first gig here last night and was impressed. The venue's a really good size and the sound was ideal. Plenty of seating as well as a good sized raised standing are in front of the bar. Bar prices are comparable with other such places (£3.40 for a pint of Sagres) and they seem to like to wrap things up pretty sharpish after the show which is no bad thing. read more

Classic place in the West End to grab a pint. True, it can get very busy, but the ambiance and the general vibe make this a must visit.....

Came in for a drink last week and had a lovely time. I like the whisky bar and its dim lighting, but it can get a bit noisy after a certain hour. The conversation got a bit shouty by the end of the evening, and not because we were discussing politics! Oran Mor's location right at the top of Byres Road is great for a quick escape if you're near the end of your night out, or also for a quiet early drink if you're just at the start. The food in the brasserie isn't half bad, either. read more

Gorgeous food and lovley staff. Nice for a special occassion.

Excellent food, service, atmosphere! Had the steak and ale pie and the haggis (my first ever). Very good and they were so accommodating with my jet-lagged kids. read more

one of my favourite pubs for those nights when you have no fixed agenda, and simply want to frit away a few hours drinking with a friend. alas, i find i have to retreat when the live folk music rears it's head. the upstairs venue is perilous to get to (damn spiral staircases!), but it's a fantastic space. was recently dragged to a muay thai boxing event there, a first for me. it has to be said, there are worse ways to spend an afternoon drinking and watching people beat the stuffing out of each other! read more

An old church at the top of Byres Road in Glasgow's west end has been turned in to a multi-purpose venue for theatre, live music and clubbing. The venue hosts A Play, a Pie and a Pint, where audience members can play £10 to watch a short play in their lunch hour, have a pie (or veggie quiche) and a pint. The idea is great, the plays take place at lunch time and is ideal for those on their lunch break, as well as students from nearby Glasgow university. They have similar evening events now, as well as one for music. The Oran Mor bar is great too. They sell breakfast, lunch and dinner and it is a lovely place to have a drink. The food is reasonably priced, and very nice too! At night, the nightclub opens and plays a selection of dance and chart music. Oran Mor also hosts individual events, so its worth keeping an eye on the boards outside to see whats going on. Recently I attended a charity vintage fair which was great fun. This exciting venue/bar is definitly somewhere to check out if you are in the west end. There's always something going on! read more

Disregard the negative comments. This is a quality pub, full of character, and characters. There are one or two pretentious snobs, but on the whole - good! Been in here a few times .. I can't vouch for the food, but the beer is good (expensive). Most of the features, from it's former days as a church, still remain. Worth a look if you're in the area :) read more

Oran Mor - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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The club/gig venue area is brilliant for a small gig. I've seen a few bands there now, and the atmosphere it lends to the night is great. The bar upstairs is pretty good too, the outdoor terrace is always nice in the summer (right across from the Botanic Gardens). The food is lovely, and the private function area is gorgeous. read more

It is gorgeous there - the atmosphere in that old church - must see! And nice staff.

Went there for a night out last night, after battling through the crowd to the bar I was served right away. Found it odd they didn't have tennents but had McEwans lager on tap. Anyway, sat at one of the little booths and had a nice time. It has a fantastic decor and has been masterfully renovated, the prices werent that much higher compared to those of Ashton lane or the other bars in Byres road. To sum up; reasonable prices, helpful and friendly staff, beautiful venue, taxi rank right outside and in a very safe part of the city. I'd recommend a night out there, just ask a friend to watch your seat if you're up at the bar as some cheeky git will be sure to have it! read more

Oran Mor is a beautiful converted church building at the top of Byres Road. The G3 Creative office is pretty close so we have been a good few times. Pie, Pint and Play is great value and don't be surprised if you see a few celebs such as David Hayman. read more