We did not try any food but stopped in for a pint and some friendly local chatter before heading to…read morethe airport. The staff and customers were welcoming and friendly especially after hearing the American accents. One of the regulars gave up his bar chair so I could sit with my husband without anyone asking. It was calm inside and you felt like you were at your own local pub catching up and swapping stories with old friends.

Awesome place -- steak pie was so good that my coworker and I went twice during our trip. Sampler…read moreplatter was good. Great local atmosphere, we had lots of fun talking to the staff and other patrons.

The restaurant were very accommodating in me booking a table for 8 adults and one baby for my…read moreparents 25th wedding anniversary. The table did feel quite cramped though for such a large group as we were set downstairs next to another booth - may be nice to have a large table separate for special occasions. The staff were accommodating in weaving in and around the sleeping baby too which was kind of them. Everyone's food orders came out with great timing and no one had any gripes. Such large portions for the meals and everything tasted as if it'd been cooked fresh! I opted for the seafood platter (normally a sharing appetiser) which had a lovely selection of smoked salmon, prawn cocktail, scampi and sweet chilli prawns. Would've been good to have some bread/oat cakes served with it to serve e.g. the smoked salmon onto. One issue may have been the fact the waiter asked my Granda 3 times if he was finished with his dinner. Now it was clear he wasn't as he had loads left and infact had the fork up to his mouth. The servers at times were a bit pushy to clear the table but a bit of consideration, especially of older clientele wouldn't have gone a miss. That being said, I can't wait to return to try some more of the menu as you really are spoiled for choice here!

Nice surroundings but food lets this place down heavily. Overpriced - £2.50 for a soda and lime! -…read moreand bland average good served on bloody chopping boards. Topped off with slow and brusque service, I would not recommend. Had been trying out this place for lunch with a view to bringing a large party at Christmas time as we live locally but will now look at a different venue.

This is a terrific historic and warm and comfortable pub. In a lovely old town in the countryside…read moreof Scotland. The drive is worth it alone from Loch Lomond. It's very local and the chef amazing. Had a terrific Venison Roe dish with a plate of tenderloin, venison roll, and Smokey beet paste to dip it in. A few potatoes. Good local beers. A select whisky list and just a great old comfortable feel. Wife had fish and chips. Son a venison burger. The best appetizer was a tomato salad with A+ level tomatoes. Also the pork belly with scallops the bomb. Great choice recommended by our hosts at Portenellan Farm.

We happened to end up here after a rental car flat, and it was a stroke of luck that we did. Our…read moreserver Alice was exceptional and the food was excellent. They let us stay after we were done with dinner, and just moved us around the restaurant so that we had a place to sit and wait. (Major screw up with the rental car emergency service, ended up waiting 4+ hours). They offered to help us find the bus or get a taxi. It's a true example of Scottish friendliness, with yummy food that is a cherry too.

Service was slow and impersonal. Ordered a croque monsieur that wasnt toasted, it was basically and…read moreham and cheese sandwich with melted cheese over the bread, and some mediocre lentil soup. Disappointing. Its overhyped

A taxi driver recommended this place to us when we told him we were looking for a local pub to grab…read morea bite and a drink. This turned out to be a great recommendation although, we'd hardly classify this a pub- it is a really nice restaurant that also has a bar. There are plenty of seating inside which is nicely decorated. Anywhere you sit you can get a nice view. As soon as we walked in, we we're greeted and asked if we had reservations, which we did not but they were still able to accommodate us. We were seated right away. Our server was great! He provided some recommendations on the local beers they were offering as well as informed us of the specials and favorite dishes. We ordered the Smoked haddock and salmon gratin which was very delicious! This is enough to share if you looking for a light meal but you're gonna want your own if you're hungry. The other menu items looked very apetizing so we don't think you go wrong with whatever you choose. We really enjoyed our visit here and the staff was very friendly. We would definitely going here!

A fantastic pub located under the Erskine Bridge. The surroundings are modern and comfortable. The…read moremenu is varied and the food lovely. The front area is seated and would be nice on a sunny day. There is a large function area forwards the back of the building which can be hired. The pub advertised live music at the weekend.

Kids were off school on half term and I decided to take some hols and join them, we've spent lots…read moreof time eating out this week. We had been out at local parks, attractions and DIY stores and on way home, decided to stop into a wee gem I had visited in the past with mum. The Twisted Thistle is in the middle of Old Kilpatrick and area of the village appears shabby but the TT is a modern bar/diner located in the shadow of the Erskine Bridge. The interior is very modern and kitchen is open where food prep can be viewed. It has a mix of tables for usual covers and open area with couches for bar adjacent for relaxed vibe. Both were reasonably busy but not overly so. Originally we ate here on a previous occassion as the Lusset ( a former old haunt) didn't do food any more - and sad to say it was very, very run down. However, that was to our benefit once we relocated to the TT. This trip around it was a late lunch / early dinner. I opted for chicken goujons and chilli dip with steak ciabatta as mains. Missus had the soup n sandwich deal. Our youngsters opted for the kids menu with soup and fish n chips for the wee fella and burger for the youngest lass. All were very happy with speed of service, quality of food and we all had a taste of each others grub. Every one agreed on very good value/taste and quality of meals as well as over all service. For me, the goujons were light and crispy and dip was very aromatic - not too sweet and not too spicy. The steak sandwich was cheapest on mains menu (typically tight) but the roll came with chunky steak sliced with onions and cheese. The ends were a little dry but the middle was moist and tasty. Potentially a little expensive for the location but the OK bunch do fancy themselves as a bit up market :) and it was reflected in the high quality of both grub and surroundings. The ambience for a quite quiet day was really good with some ladies lunching in the comfy seats and some lads propping up the bar area all lending to a good atmosphere. The place is very clean including the rest areas. Unknown to me from the previous visit, I spotted that there is a great function area to the rear, so family events could be catered for too - a nice option to learn about. I would like to visit on a weekend evening to check it out then as it's close enough to home to have a relaxed night out and not need to worry about an extended trek home. Plenty of upcoming events with music / DJ advertised such as Hallowe'en, etc. so another reason to nip down on a weekend and TV monitor was on wall with sound down so may be a good spot for watching any big games? In summary; reasonably priced when quality of experience is accounted for. Very very easily the top spot for eats in the Clydebank area. Great big thumbs up. http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g186534-d7660613-r319907892-The_Twisted_Thistle-Glasgow_Scotland.html#

No real ale on tap but a couple of craft beers in the fridge, which was better than any of the…read moreother places we went into last Saturday. Toilets fine, seating comfy, a few TVs about for the sport so all in not a bad option.

There's an unfortunate dearth of choice on the pumps - not the pub for real ale fans, but if you…read morelike your whisky you're going to be blown away by the sheer plenitude of single malts on offer. As the first pub I went to when I came of age, I'll sum up The Clyde Bar in the following poem: A Toast to the Clyde From the psychedelic paint job that has ye tripping through the door, Tae the shelves o' finest whisky for your taste buds tae explore. The Clyde's where I've been gettin' foo, for twenty five quick years. I dread to count the cash I've spent whilst getting in the beers! I first came here for the live bands rockin' every weekend nicht. 'Course now it's where the DJ's play while the young ones shake their bits. She was the first one in here to serve me, Back in my teenage years. Now I still drink at Tina's bar and her memory aft brings tears. This place has always been well staffed, as I look back on days gone by. And Johnny's always been stressed oot, but we've never found out why! Aye, we've all come here a lang while, And o'er that time it's stood the test. 'cos of all the bars in Scotland, The Clyde's amang the best!

The only bar in Helensburgh worth going to. Good music, friendly bartenders and a late license at…read morethe weekend. There's no where else close guaranteed to be so chav free and music friendly.

We had a cunning plan my mate and me, I'm not sure my partner completely agreed with it right…read moreenough but we decided to stop off at the Coach House on the way home, for lunch and rugger. It certainly looks great from the outside, an old-fashioned village inn that looks well cared for, the kind of place that you'd imagine serving traditional food under oak rafters, and in front of a roaring log fire. Well it isn't quite that internally, but it's not bad, I can't comment much cos we ended up in the public bar where the screens were. The waitress said she'd come and serve us shortly, so we went in and I headed to the bar and immediately had an "uh-oh" moment when I was told the only tap beer on out of all the taps was Tennents, and that we'd have to pay cash. No panic though, it turns out the hotel has just been taken over so they were still sorting out some of the logistics, and then woohoo, my mate offered to pay for the whole meal! Quality! So a quick look at the menu confirmed it was indeed a traditional pub, burgers, pies, fish and chips etc. We started watching the rugby, and after a longish wait we got to order. We all went for the classic burger option. They came quickly enough once ordered, and were not too shabby. The burgers were a decent size, clearly made on premise and were really tasty, topped as they were with an onion ring and gherkins...and that's my one complaint, too much gherkin on them. I can handle them thinly sliced but not in this quantity. I don't like gherkins much, but I took mine and passed them to someone who does, and to be honest the gherkin juice left did add something to the taste of my burger. The chips were really nicely cooked as well. Good, honest, hearty food. I would definitely recommend this place for traditional pub grub if you're passing.

Whilst researching a possible rest stop on a day out from Glasgow to explore the beautiful St…read morePeter's Seminary building in Cardross, I could only find one pub to choose from and wasn't expecting much more than a quick drink before getting the train home. There seemed to be an event on in the main room but the waiting staff were helpful and quickly accommodated our tired-out group of five. Most of our group were vegetarians or vegans, but we all managed to quickly find food to suit our diets, and none disappointed. The macaroni cheese was as hearty and healthily portioned as you could hope from a countryside pub, and I'm told the lentil soup went down well too. We all washed down our lunches with the tasty house ale on-tap. The prices were very reasonable, with a 2 course lunchtime offer for under £10 and a more extensive and interesting dinner time menu featuring goats cheese beignets and duck confit. All in all, this place was clean, friendly, and a far cry from the dated pub grub we were expecting before our trek back to the city, and it seemed a shame to leave it without a presence on Yelp! Should you find yourself heading west (only a short train from Glasgow Queen Street) this is a perfect place to stop in for a tasty pint and some good quality food.