The best open mic night I've ever been to. We're visiting from Los Angeles and we found them around…read morethe corner from where we're staying. We saw a bunch of musicians walking towards the venue and stopped a gentleman (who was absolutely phenomenal) to learn more and he shared that Mondays, this is the place to be for live music. Everyone was amazing and we couldn't ask for a better way to spend the night in Glasgow. 5 stars well earned!

That we were going to Nice n Sleazy on Sauchiehall (pronounced SUCKY-hall) Street had been…read moredetermined before we departed London. Actually, in truth, I may have gotten word that this mission was not optional while en route to Scotland. In any case, there was no way we were going to pass up the opportunity to visit this Glasgow institution (deemed so because a friend of mine once sat next to Brad Pitt here) and partake of their £2 White Russians. There's free wifi to delight your internet-deprived drinking companions and plenty of people watching to be had. Our night was sadly cut short when smoke began to fill the room and I suggested we skedaddle. Once outside we discovered the street in process of being shut down and multiple firetrucks working on extinguishing the fire above. Past its prime Nice n Sleazy certainly is but that doesn't mean you shouldn't also put this bar on your Glasgow to-do list.

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.

Nice little dive bar. Beers were less than £5 and you can get cocktails for that much also. They…read moreserve dogs and wings too, but I got there too late for the meal service. I liked the seating at the bar, and the two bartenders working were very nice. Young crowd, good music. Looking forward to going back and trying the food!

Randomly stumbled upon here with some friends after lunch & I think it's safe to say Super Bario is…read morea hidden Glasgow Gem. It's essentially an arcade that has a bar & if you're as much of a nerd who enjoys liquor as much as I am, you'll love this place. Though not the strongest, the drinks are fairly price and the bar tender was pretty cool. Their drinks range from a tap to hard liquors. My friend & I played Street Fighter & what is known as the greatest arcade game of all time, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker. The environment in here is super relaxed and the games are fun. The only thing that would improve it is if they added a food menu.

My wife & I stopped by the Scotia Bar on August 6th & really the Pub. The bartender was very…read moregracious with us. I ended up have a nice large Scottish Ale & was in awe of this pub opened in 1792

Just a cool, ancient pub. Bartenders are always friendly, beer is always flowing. Love bringing my…read moreAmerican friends here since it's older than nearly everything American

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.

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.

An old school Scottish pub across from the train station, popped in for a quick drink before…read moreheading out for some shopping. Filled with locals and old decorum. Exactly what the doctor ordered.

Staff at Dows are brilliant, Stephen is brilliant and always remembers your order. Small pub,…read morefriendly atmosphere, located next to the station and near George Square. Glasgow really is a friendly city and Dows definitely represents this. Also love that there is jukebox and the infamous quiz machine. I miss Dows, Croydon sadly doesn't make pubs like it.

A brief pop in doesn't do this place justice - pay it a proper visit and try the food - this place…read moreis a bit of a winner. We popped in for pre-dinner drinks and then post-dinner dessert. I don't normally buy 1/2 pints of Strongbow but it was a very cheap £1.50 something which I was very impressed with ... maybe that's a standard price? Who knows. We came back looking for some dessert and while the seating area was nearly full, they stretched us over two tables which was nice. I ordered the apple tart (£4) and the waitress was amazing at keeping us informed in how long it would take for food to arrive as they were pretty busy. The tart was super tasty and I really liked it, although I only ate the filling. The decor is lovely - similar to the Butterfly and the Pig in a shabby chic kind of way, and it really works well in the dining area. I do feel like that lovely atmosphere is a little lost in the rest of the bar but perhaps that will come with time.

I agree with Briony C.'s review: you can't just pop in for a pint (like I did) - you need to go…read moreback and try the food and spend a bit more time in the Duchess of Duke St. Kris B and I were out for a Valentine's Day wander and we decided to stop here for a drink. The atmosphere was welcoming and warm, the rugby was on the telly, and it was moderately busy; always a good sign. My only slight gripe is that it cost the better part of ten squids for two pints of Blue Moon. Having said that, as Briony C. also pointed out, they have many half pints at £1.50 which is really good value. I saw a few people ordering and receiving food while we were in, and although I can't comment on tastes, the food looks very delectable and it smelled divine. It was also great value for money also; I don't think any of the mains cost more than a tenner. I'll be back Duchess...