Wandered in last Sunday to Drake downstairs but was fully booked. We were advised that the restaurant upstairs may have space, so the three of us went up there. Polite and helpful staff showed us to a table and took our drink and food orders. All 3 of us ordered the Sunday Roast and there was either a 2 or 3 course option. We all had the main and a dessert. The main dish came with 3 generous slices of beef and a huge Yorkshire Pudding, a small pot of gravy came too with three dishes of Honey flavoured parsnips, Stem Broccoli and Hassleback potatoes. The beef was the best and most succulent i think i have ever tasted and the vegetables were beautiful. The desserts were also delightful. With a couple of alcoholic drinks and a bottle of lager the bill was just over £100 for 3. That included a 10% service charge. So a wee bit pricey but the quality of the whole experience completely made up for that. Well worth it. read more

The Drake - Rhubarb on a Stem Ginger cake - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Last week, we went for a Sunday Roast here and it was very good. We ordered a bottle of red wine (merlot, would recommend) and were sadly informed there was only one beef roast left. We ended up ordering one beef and one pork roast. Both were very good, but not as big (or massive) as you would normally get them. We asked for extra yorkshire puddings and gravy and were charged £1 for each which is a bit steep I think. The sticky toffee pudding however, was easily the best I've ever had. read more

The Drake - Sticky toffee pudding - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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David A has summed up Saturday's brunch outing pretty perfectly - the food was definitely in the "alright" category for me. I'd made a group booking for brunch and overall the booking process was good, and they phoned to double check numbers a couple of days before. However, when we arrived there weren't enough seats for anyone and they seemed surprised we needed more space, so some people were sitting on separate tables (inc me!). Anyway, I'm a huge fan of a veggie breakfast and I thought the Drake's sounded good - chickpea & veg sausage, sautéed potatoes, spelt toast, grilled mushroom, tomato and eggs of your choice for £9. For the amount of people we had there, you're going to expect food will take a little time to arrive and I would say it was closer to 12pm by the time we got food (our booking was for 11am). My order had been mixed up so I got a fried egg rather than the poached I requested but I was happy to accept that. The sautéed potatoes were missing and there was a potato scone instead. I don't mind things being switched but I'd rather be told in advance. I really didn't like the chickpea sausage, I thought it was generally pretty unpleasant in flavour and I didn't eat much of it. The rest of the plate was fine but nothing special, and I was left feeling hungry even after I'd finished eating. I'm normally full-to-busting after a full breakfast so I was pretty disappointed. The Drake definitely needs some love and attention in the loos - one toilet had no light, the other one had no lock on the door. What a choice! The mirrors are too far from the sink for you to look at yourself properly. I normally leave brunch club on cloud 9 but I was pretty disappointed with the Drake's efforts, I've got to admit. I can't say I'd go back for brunch here again any time soon when there's so many places doing such good brunches in Glasgow. read more

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Brunch at The Drake is how we spent the early part of Saturday, before a walk and a bit of shopping. With energy levels dipping into the red, I scanned the small brunch menu and decided what was needed was the full Scottish breakfast. So, ordered, I realised that I hadn't been asked how I'd like my eggs - but apparently they come as standard with fried eggs - so that sounded ok. I like the atmosphere in The Drake, and works well when there's a group. Decor-wise, it's all exposed brick and mis-matched furniture. Old meets new is a look that I've always been a fan of. The food that was served on Saturday was alright, not wonderful. And not worth the £9.50 price tag, compared to better quality I've eaten in other places in Glasgow. The egg was over-cooked, the square sausage was oily, putting the beans on top of the potato scone made it turn soggy. Now, I've eat here before and it was pretty great. But I wasn't impressed this time. I tried to look up the menu a few days before, but either don't have menus in the menus section of the website. Also, the 'What's on Section' hasn't been updated since January. read more

I must echo the sentiments of my fellow Glasgow brunchers, The Drake was a little disappointing. When you pay upwards of £9 for breakfast, it's got to be damn good. On this front, the Drake failed to deliver. I went for the Veggie breakfast. Alongside the traditional breakfast trimmings came a strange chickpea purée breaded 'sausage' mutant thing and sautéed potatoes. Although, in place of this, came a tatty scone. HELLO, sautéed potatoes and a potato scone are not one and the same thing. No shame for the beloved tatty but when you're expecting one kind of potato and you're greeted by another, you're going to be pretty miffed, as we were. Portion size, I was longing for a little more. In general, brunch was sadly a little lacking; just not up to what I'd expected. We'd booked ahead and, despite this, they didn't seem prepared for as many of us. Next to me, a portion of chips ordered had gone astray. When they did appear, they weren't the hand cup chips specified, but rather the skinny ones also available. The toilets were in need of a little TLC too, with neither of the two ladies' cubicles locking and the light over one was broken. - I'm afraid to say, I think there's better places to brunch! read more

The Drake - Veggie breakfast! - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Picture this. It's summer (technically) and the sun is out in in Glasgow (shock horror). The hunt is therefore on to find a public drinking house which serves alcoholic beverages and has an area within it's stewardship that has a very 'outdoor' feel to it. Being in the Woodlands Rd area, I instantly thought of this place. Ok so the beer garden (the one out the back at least) doesn't get much direct sunlight at the time we were hunting for said area, but the heat allowed for sitting out anyway. With a fine selection of beers, a chilled out vibe and decor that just screams 'cosy local bar' this is one that has to make it onto your radar. It's quality throughout, aye you pay for it, but hey it's worth it! Find it. Love it. Review it! read more

Sometimes nothing but a Sunday roast will do! That's what it felt like at the weekend when we headed to The Drake to try what they had to offer after it being highly recommended by Pammi G. Roast lunch on the mind took us all the way to Woodlands (not to be confused with Park) and we ventured into the cosy Drake Bar. It's quite small and sort of old mann-ish in a way, but not in a chewing the fat style, more just antique-y. There was footy on the TV and a mish mash of tables to choose from. It certainly looked a good place for a pub lunch. We went straight for the roast beef and it was superb. The meat was melt in your mouth material, the hunners of gravy provided was exceptionally tasty and the creamy veg was an excellent added touch. Even the flipping carrots were good. In terms of taste the lunch was faultless, my only complaint would be that I could of eaten doubt the portion and perhaps for 12 quid they could of put a little bit more on your plate. That said I can honestly say it was the best tasting roast lunch I have had in as long as I can remember. Taste wise this lunch was ten stars for me, but in terms of price, setting, and beer options (they were not very exciting) I will drop it a star to 4. Still a really great lunch and I would certainly go back. Pub location it might be, but for me this "pub grub" was exceptional and would fit in at any restaurant. read more

The Drake - Roast beef for Sunday lunch. Tasted amazing. - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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It's been nearly a year since my first review of the Drake and I thought I would do a wee update since they have a new summer menu at the moment. My feelings about the interior of the bar haven't changed here are my original thoughts (with some improvements) - Located down a rickety set of stone steps The Drake is a cosy snug of a bar located in the basement of the large corner building between Lynedoch Street & Woodlands Road. The feel in the bar is very old school pub meets west end hipster hangout, which as I am sure you can imagine is completely up my street. The walls are painted exposed brick and there is a selection of mis-matched wooden chairs & booths and amazing coal fire give it a well-worn charm. The bar boasts not 1 but 2 beer gardens with an area at the front and a hidden garden at the back where they have an outdoor TV for watching sports on a lovely sunny afternoon.For me the decor is exactly what it should be for a warm and welcoming bar located in an old building. The 2 owners of the bar Angus & John are awesome they are welcoming and always have a smile for you when you come in the door. The bar staff on the whole are fantastic, they are fast and always pleasant and helpful. Well there is one mardy member of staff but we haven't seen them for quite a while so perhaps they have moved on. The new summer menu at the Drake is a mixture of tasty lighter bites as well as a burger section and grill options if you are in the mood for a steak. For dinner earlier this week I opted for a starter of Slow Roasted Pork Belly Salad with black pudding puree, pea shoots & apple. It was a really lovely dish served just warm with 2 beautiful pieces of crackling. The pork was tender and really tasty. I am a huge fan of black pudding so this was always going to be a winner for me. For my main I choose from the daily changing specials menu which today features a few very tempting dishes but I couldn't resist the Grilled Salmon Fillet served with new potatoes, pickled fennel and rocket salad. The salmon was cook perfectly and was light and wonderfully flaky. The salad with pickled fennel was delicious and went perfectly with the fish. A really great dish for a warm June evening which I enjoyed with a large glass of wine. If you go along and try the Drake I can also recommend both the Uig Smoked Salmon Linguin with dill & asparagus in white wine cream topped with shaved parmesan and the Lemon & Thyme Chicken Burger with a side of celeriac remoulade from the regular menu. Their Hand Cut chips are also well worth a try cause I love them. This is one of my favourite gastro pubs in the west end and everyone I have taken there has enjoyed it - or at least they told me they did :-) read more

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I've walked by The Drake several times, but this was my first visit (with the Yelp brunch club!) They had a small brunch menu (see Pammi's picture) as well as their regular lunch menu on offer. Finding a gluten free breakfast can be challenging, but they kindly allowed me to substitute fries for the bread in Eggs Benedict, which resulted in an amazing dish. I even ordered extra fries to mop up the remaining egg and hollandaise sauce. I'd recommend this (or the vegetarian version, Eggs Florentine) to anyone! Now that I know about this little gem, I'll definitely be back. read more

The Drake - Eggs Benedict with fries instead of bread. Best idea ever (and gluten free!) - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Is it possible to be a Sunday roast regular? If you like your meat to melt in your mouth then I would suggest going to the Drake for Sunday lunch. I have now been two consecutive Sunday's for the roast. The first Sunday... It was a little quiet a large group of guys watching the football, I've never seen such a perfect table to watch a sporting event. The food!!! Oh my the meat!!! They gave us sharp knife to cut our beef, I'm not really sure why! maybe they hadn't tasted it yet? It was that tender it literally fell apart when you looked at. It was served up with little roast potatoes and an amazing creamy veg side....OH I've died and gone to heaven. The following Sunday was a little different we planned to go and watch the football with the lovely Gilmour's so we booked the perfect big table and it would be ever so rude not to get the roast. The meat was still amazing but it was served with different veg a sweeter mix. I always think this is a good sign as it's what is fresh that day. All topped off with a chocolate cheesecake to good! It's a very cosy bar with friendly staff! It was a busy Sunday and our table was far too big for 4 of us, it would have been easy for them To ask for it back but they made space elsewhere. I can't wait for my next roast!! read more

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My first experience of The Drake was rather nice since I was in good company! It's a great wee place to scurry out the cold this Christmas. Tucked away in the basement of an old 19th century flat, the stained glass and tavern feel makes it rather special. The collection of booze is excellent - there are good opportunities to crack into some new beers, and they've got a hearty selection of rum for the budding pirates out there. There's a mixed, genial crowd and the music/sports screens are unobtrusive. It's a classy but honest, straight up bar where you can do some serious catching up with your loved ones. The bartenders are professional and polite, the beer is flowing and the only thing missing from the lovely decor is a stag's head by the fire. Very nice! read more

Super good food. We sat by the fire place and tucked into a Shepard's pie and a few Guinness. Liked it so much we came back a second time in 3 days during our stay in Glasgow. Great atmosphere & very cozy. Definitely recommend read more

At a loose end, with both of us on a day off, we decided to make use of an Itison voucher I had bought a while ago and was due to expire. The Drake is right on the corner just off Woodlands Road. Down some rickety steps, the decor is rustic and homely with a nice fire as a focal point. The restaurant is to the front and the bar to the back. We were greeted and sat down immediately, and the terms of the voucher were explained. We could have any A La Carte main each or anything from the specials board as part of the deal. We happily ordered and awaited our food. I went with the Pork Chop with a Brandy and Pepper Sauce, Colcannon Cake and Braised Red Cabbage. The dish arrived and the pork chop was a huge, bone-in affair. Perfectly cooked with crispy fat and tender meat, it went perfectly with the cabbage and sauce. The Colcannon cake was basically just crushed new potatoes made into a cake but tasted divine with the other ingredients. I was super pleased with my choice! Martyn went with the Pan Fried Fillet of Sea Bass with Turkish Vegetables, Spiced Bulgar Wheat Salad, Tzatziki and a Flatbread. The fillet of sea bass was perfectly cooked with crispy skin and flaky flesh. The Turkish vegetables were a tomatoey mixture of onions and courgettes which he said went beautifully with the fish. The only quibble was that the bulgar wheat salad was absolutely ice cold. Like literally just out the fridge. It wasn't very pleasant along with the hot fish and vegetables and was duly left at the side of the plate. The Tzatziki was also very harsh with mint, with huge chunks of cucumber as opposed to the traditional grated version. Not very nice. Overall we both enjoyed our meal with the exception of the few issues with the Seabass dish but these were more personal taste. I've dropped a star as there was only one waitress on both manning the bar and delivering the food which meant when we wanted an extra drink, Martyn had to actually leave the table during the meal to grab her attention. We also had to do this for the bill which was a bit annoying. Even though Martyn had left his salad and Tzatziki which took up quite a lot of the plate, we weren't asked if everything was ok etc. Small things but they all add to the experience! I think I only paid about £12 for the Itison voucher so it was a good deal for the quality of food and I'd buy it again. A nice relaxed lunch in a cosy atmosphere on a grey day! read more

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I am a big fan of the Drake, and I'm pleased to see it grow and grow. It is now always packed out on a Friday and sometimes a Thursday night, and their restaurant upstairs seems to be going from strength to strength as well, though I have yet to eat up there (I will update when I do!) The last time I visited, my friend told me she would meet me in the beer garden. Beer garden?! I went out the back - I didn't even know it existed! It was lovely to sit outside after a hard day at work and enjoy a lovely wheat beer with the sun shining. Maybe not so much in the winter months... Have no fear, enjoy yer beer! This place is gorgeously cosy in the winter months, with a big open fire and mulled wine...?? This might be wishful thinking, but I *think* they offer that in the winter. If not, your standard teas, coffees and other cosy warm drinks (maybe with an irish twish...) will suffice! The bar food is good, I've had some of their salads here but not much else - not completely memorable, but I wouldn't come to the Drake bar for food anyway. Great beers on offer, usual city centre prices, but the atmosphere is always good if a wee bit noisy at the weekend. In short, good beer garden, good service, good beers, good for summer and winter = winner, and why the Drake has succeeded where others have failed. read more

I don't think my review of The Drake is going to differ much from my fellow Yelp Brunch Club folks. I've missed the last few brunch club dates, so thought I'd get back into the swing of things with this visit to The Drake. I don't have a huge appetite normally, so decided not to have any breakfast before heading down for brunch - and massively regretted this decision. The interior is lovely, nice and cosy with a really spacious booth style layout - which is refreshing, as normally booths leave me crushed trying to get in & out of my table - and it has a friendly feel to it. Once we had been seated, it then took about 40 minutes for the drinks orders to be taken and delivered before food orders were even thought about. I seriously contemplated eating my napkin, I was RAVENOUS! I went for the veggie breakfast, and in the spirit of time saving decided not to take the mushrooms of doom off my order (thanks to Gordon M for having them for me!)...I was particularly excited about the sauteed potatoes we were promised. Which turned out to be a potato scone. Whaaaat? The food was a bit lacklustre if I'm honest - our chips went missing, then were found mysteriously skinny rather than hand cut and the wait just wasn't justified by the quality which was lacking. The menu looks great, and I think I'd like to come back for dinner and see how they handle a much smaller group, but I'd go somewhere else for brunch. read more

How come this place wasn't brought to my attention sooner?! Stepping through the door (nicely concealed, probably to confuse passing thicko types) you're immediately greeted with a cozy looking, candle-lit, open-fire-warmed room with plenty of tables and that 'nice' feeling you get from the more up-market kind of establishment. Extra bonus points awarded for immediately adding to the already pleasurable experience by offering a diverse and somewhat unusual list of beverages - I opted for a pint of the Weihenstephan, a white beer made in the world's oldest working brewery. Class act! As if this wasn't enough, after I'd been sat in a comfortable corner for a few minutes happily reading the paper (and people watching a bit, obviously), the lovely waitress deposited a large plate of free (FREE!) baked potato skins and dips in front of me. Whether or not this is a usual occurrence, or if it's just because I happened to stop by on Burn's night I don't know, but I quite obviously mentally added an extra half star to the Yelp rating! On top of the list of good (great, even) things listed above, the music was great (an odd but pleasing mix of reggae and 'chilled' dance) and the place just felt 'right'... No hint of pretentiousness here, just a class-act of a pub that is sure to please anyone managing to actually find the entrance! I want to live here. read more

Keep persisting with The Drake as friends like it, but constantly disappointed despite so much potential. On descending the stone stairs and entering the dark cosy interior, the room looks great with leather seats, rugs and drippy candles on the tables. The menu looks great with lots of variety at a good price. However, every time we've gone in, a good portion of the menu is no longer available. A good sign of freshly-sourced and prepared food, but still annoying when it happens with such frequency. Overall, it's just pretty grubby and this stops me coming back. Twice, the ladies' have had multiple bluebottles flying around, with smaller flies bothering us while we're eating. The back courtyard looks great, but the ground and tables are always covered in cigarette ash. Inevitable when smokers are obliged to go outside, but it looks more like long term neglect than the result of a busy evening. read more

The Drake was one of the first places I ever reviewed on Yelp, so it's probably right I update my ancient review to kick us back up to speed! I think 4 years or so ago I used to frequent this bar fairly regularly, but I find myself coming less often now-a-days. On the plus side they have expanded and improved their beer selection and they stock quite a nice range. On the down side though, the beers really do seem to be a little over priced. Certainly a good bit more than some nearby pubs anyway. Food-wise, the Drake offer very solid, typical pub / dare I say gastro-pub style nosh that is usually very good. What I'm not really into is the mass of dogs hanging around the bar every time I go in. Most recently I recall a couple of dogs having a right barney at each other as I tried to tuck into my lunch. Also the dog smell while eating just didn't do it for me. Nice bar for people, but too heavy on the dog front for me. read more

Popped in here for dinner and a catch-up with friends. It was a Friday night and it was, to use the Weegie vernacular, hoachin'! We went to the bar first for drinks and asked if any tables would be available soon for dinner. The girls on the bar were lovely; they promised to find us and seat us when a table became free, which they duly did within 20 mins. We placed our orders quickly and waited, maybe only slightly too long in my own personal opinion, for our food. One thing I have to applaud the Drake for here is being ever so helpful in assisting my friend (who has Coeliac's) to find something that wouldn't set off her condition, guiding her to choose a rather lovely looking (and apparently very tasty) Goan-style curry with fish. I ordered the omelette Arnold Bennett (haddock with smoked cheese) served with salad and fries and my other friend opted for smoked pork belly, wild mushroom & shallot linguine. My omelette came served in its own little frying pan which I thought was a nice touch. My only gripe with my dish was that they plopped the salad on top of my omelette, which is fine but this salad had cherry tomatoes and cucumber through it, neither of which I like so I had to sit and pick bits out before I started to eat. Thta's just down to personal taste but I don't like playing with my food before I eat! The omelette was creamy and smoky and was light to eat, very satisfying. The accompanying fries were just the right level of salty. My friend also let me try a little of her linguine, which was creamy and rich and the pieces of porkbelly through the sauce were perfectly cooked and didn't weigh the dish down at all. Overall, we all had a lovely evening and left well-fed and well looked after :) read more

The Drake sits in a tough area for up and coming pubs. Within a couple minutes walk you have some renowned pubs. Bon Accord, Argyle Street etc. This pub has shown up with some decent offerings. For the Euro beer crowd, there are some decent Weiss and Organic Lager options. Lots of folks enjoying the food. I would definitely enjoy this place as a change up from the local style Traditional offerings nearby. It is also far enough away from its sylish Blytheswood cousins to make its own mark. Thankfully, The Drake has not succumbed to the CSI lighting that is the norm in the typical darkwood pub. I get tired of peering at my associate's chin - lit up in from low level halogens. read more

Visited the drake last night as part of a group and i really liked the interior and layout of the place. Lots of booths big and small which i liked. I only ordered a portion of fries off the menu but the service was quick and the waitress brought out a tray of condiments without me having to ask. Chips is not chips without ketchup right? I will definetly be returning soon to sample the rest of the menu. read more

Went here for the first time on Monday to meet Pammie for lunch. Being a super fussy pregnant lady at the moment (hence my lack of check ins and reviews lately - almost everything makes me feel sick!), I had checked the menu in advance to check there was something I fancied eating and spotted the BLT on the wrap menu. When I arrived, Pammie informed me that they weren't doing their wrap menu that day but she'd warned them of her annoyingly fussy pregnant friend and they said they could make me a BLT sandwich instead, yay. They did and it was delicious! I also enjoyed a lovely decaf latte and we shared some fab chunky chips. Service was friendly and patient (we had a lot of chatting to do as I've been a recluse for so long!) and we had a comfy corner to while away a couple of hours :) read more

I had walked past The Drake before but kept forgetting about it as it's a bit off the normal West End track. Popped in on a Friday after booking a 5pm deal. We were told to sit anywhere in the back room, which was already pretty busy. We ordered the seafood sharing platter followed by the Goan red snapper curry & chicken & chorizo pasta. Unfortunately the pasta sold out so the pollock with chorizo & squid broth was ordered instead. Our starter came & it was quite impressive -a wooden board with slices of smoked salmon, trout, squid with samphire, a pot of mussels & slices of bread. Unfortunately it looked better than it tasted. The smoked salmon had an oil drizzled over it which gave it a really strange flavour. My partner who is a big fish fan couldn't even eat much of it. The squid with samphire went nicely but the mussels were just in hot water so lacked any realy taste. The bread was also a bit stale & we had to ask for some butter to go with it. The mains were a bit better - the curry tasting nice despite the red snapper being quite tought. The pollock went down well apart from the masses of samphire that came with it. Price-wise, it was a bit steep for what we had & I was shocked it came to over £37 AFTER the discount we had booked. I think The Drake is a decent place to come for a drink but the food is a bit over their head. Back to basics I think! read more

We were in the Drake yesterday for a lazy sunday, and Tony B described it as "a corner of Yorkshire in Glasgow." I'm not sure that this was exactly what they were going for, but here's the (sound) reasoning: 1) they let dogs in 2) tiled/stone floor by bar 3) fire (log burning stove) 4) stone walls 5) cozy as hell 6) Sam Smith's on draught 7) perfect for whiling away the hours I'm very fond of this place. Nice wee outside spaces (front and back), good food and a good pint. Not the cheapest, but the staff are amazing, and it's just. so. cozy. Heartily recommend. read more

This was my second trip to the drake for food. I've been a number of times for drinks as it has a good atmosphere and a reasonably nice little beer garden out back when the weather is good. It's only recently though that I've been for dinner and I have to say I was amazed on both occasions. This is some of the tastiest food in town. Yes it's bar style food, but of an excellent standard with superb flavour. The fish broth is absolutely excellent as are the curries and the burgers. In fact there really wasn't anything on the menu that our group didn't like. If I had to make one small comment, it can get pretty loud, probably because of the low ceilings, but then if you want a quiet meal a pub was never going to be a good choice. Keep up the good work!! read more

It's not often I venture Charing Cross way, but this months Brunch Club at The Drake was a pretty dang good reason to cross the M8. I've had food here a couple of times now - unfortunately with pretty different results. First time was at a Yelp Mad Skillz event. There were a lot of folks there, all ordering food but at different times - I think this is why service was so good this day. I opted for burger and chips - and I've raved about it evver since. Easily within the top 5 burgers in Glasgow! At Brunch Club, it was nowhere near as good. I was pretty hungry when we arrived - had I realised 40 mins were going to be taken up with sorting drinks out before our food order was taken, I would have grabbed some munchies en route. By the time my full breakfast arrived, I was well in the Danger Zone. I vaguely remember my first mouthful being cold, and quickly followed by something mushy. I was too hungry to care and basically inhaled the food. I did like the fried egg though! The way service was managed really let it down - that said, I'd happily come back in a smaller group and give it another try. read more

This corner of Woodlands Road has seen many pubs and bars come and go - I think it's a tough market to get right. I've been to this location is some of its previous incarnations, and always felt it was a good wee spot and it could thrive if it was done right. And along comes the Drake - and for me, it gets it right! I think where the Drake will succeed is in their emphasis on quality produce; both food and drink. The bar menu is a little pricier than what I'd usually pay, but it's real quality. Similarly, the booze on offer is wide ranging. They have some excellent European lagers, and a great selection of rum - which suits me! I've been here about four times now, and I always enjoy it - it's a pub which offers a few different things rolled into one - I've been there for a few pints, I've been there for lunch, I've been there on a date, and I've been there for a few beers and a bite to eat on a Sunday - and every time it's met or exceeded my expectations. The Drake - you'd be quackers not to give it a go! read more

I've been wanting to try this place for a while, it looks so cute with it's ivy trellises, fairy lights and stone steps down to the door. Inside it much what I expected, dark wooden beams, candle light, comfy chairs and a stuffed fox above the bar...uhm...moving on. The service was nice, we got offered table service however I wasn't eating. The bar staff were friendly, even having a banter over the guy calling me Ma'am :o I didn't know how to react to that title! We were there for the lovely Clare S. book club and while they did reserve tables for us, and were very accommodating of what we were there for...it was a little too noisy sitting next to two big booths full of folk talking and drinking on a Friday night. The front of the bar seemed a lot quieter but only has small tables. I'd definitely go back to try their food (the fish and chips looked amazing!) but perhaps not on a Friday night. read more

I've been to the drake twice now with a good first visit and a less good second visit. The first time was brunch around a year ago and I had a very pleasing kedjeree-although as it was my first one ever I have nothing to compare it to! Everyone at my table seemed happy with their choices and a fun day was had. I returned to the drake for dinner using an itison voucher also purchased last year and we waited a really long time for service which I think was due to them being quite short staffed. I forget what I ate-I think it was a perfectly nice portion of fish and chips and my friend had a nice fish curry. We made the mistake of ordering dessert-one of the worst I've ever had-a chocolate tart with a thick shortcrust pastry that would make the bake off judges cry. The filling was also pretty rubbish. I barely ate any of it but no one bothered to ask why! It's a shame that my two visits were so varied, but i don't handle dessert disappointment well and so I haven't returned! read more

"Early lunch visit " 31 Dec 2015 krdoc79 (146 reviews) Glasgow Place was literally just opening as we went in, was the only customers in the place the whole visit! Negatives was there was no breakfast menu however the lunch menu was good enough for us Food was great, plenty of it. Bearded guy (sorry no name) was knowledgeable and friendly. It's a great little place for food ..... Either for its chilli cook off participation, it's great dinner menu, fresh ingredients or just a cocktail I've been many times and will continue to go back read more

Homey and warm authentic pub atmosphere. Mostly locals here. Very good food. A small gem out of the beaten path. Definitely worth the visit. Highly recommended. read more

Had a great lunchtime meal in this cosy wee pub. The waitress serving was very pleasant and the food arrived in a timely manner. The food was served hot and the quality was fantastic. Top marks for service and a big shout out to the chef for the way the food was plated up. The thick cut fries were superb and the burger was quality meat and tasted amazing. One of the best pub meals I have had in a long time and will definitely be back here. Highly recommended read more

Draked. The Drake, on Woodside Road, has all the traits desired by the idle West End man. It's dark, warm, leather-seated, has a nice bar, good food, trendy quiet music, it casually shows sports, and the staff cater to your every wish without making a big deal about it. It's an oasis of chilled. I recently popped in for a slouch and a burger. It was massive and came with tasty coleslaw and just the right amount of chips, all for a well deserved £9. My only criticism was the disintegrating burger bun - my personal bete noire. Nasa really need to get on this. Minus one star. Apart from the distraction of the bun I was having a wonderful time pretending to listen to my friend, and enjoying the excellent table service. Then THEY descended. Hipster douchebags. Loud, obnoxious, middle-aged, tweed suit & skinny tie wearing, jaunty hat tilting, shit chat havers. Every damn time. They ruin everything with their dreadful 'brilliant night last night, man' chat their blunt appreciation of cool things. They're the detritus of underground culture. Minus one star for not serving them rat poison. On a positive note, the Drake serve a wide selection of continental beers and are baby-friendly. read more

As mentioned by other reviewers this premises has gone through lots of name changes during the noughties, but in its latest incarnation as The Drake it seems to have won over a hard-partying (if slightly more "mature") crowd. Good range of drinks and friendly staff. read more

My partner and I discovered the Drake some time ago and are regular visitors to this cosy wee bar which has a friendly atmosphere and serves good food. Dogs are permitted in the Drake which I have no objection to but I think staff should make it clear to owners that the dogs remain on the floor and not on the seats as I have witnessed. Customers clothes could be soiled or ruined because of the careless attitude of some dog owners so maybe a wee notice detailing doggie etiquette to the owners may be appropriate?. read more

Thank goodness for The Drake. (Well I'm glad this place has at last survived having known the previous business attempts in this building) The new owners have certainly brought the right vibe to an area where there's no shortage of drinking & eating dens. In there twice last week - Monday for a wee semi-romantic early dinner (as romantic as it can be with a 2 kidz - 3&1 yr old) and Thursday with the ladz for a bit of me time. Staff have always been friendly and their great with kids, which is a total bonus when you go out for a meal and drink. My 3yr old was brought a small plate of fresh veggies and bread to keep him entertained while we waited on our food - simple but so effective. Good food on all the times we have visited - so no moans from me. Decor, seats, lighting just right. It's the type of place you can go and just relax - drink some nice beers, get some nice food and chill with your friends. Seems to attract similar minded people. If it's a busy night then I can't guarantee that you'll get the same service - but that's the same with any other place. You have my support - bring on the sunny nights - please read more

I just wrote a letter of complaint to this place. I had been before for drinks and loved it, so when my boyfriend and I saw a 5pm deal we thought it would be great to go and eat there. Unfortunately it was absolutely horrific. The food itself was fairly average, but my boyfriend couldn't even eat his because he was being sick constantly after his starter! He has a nut allergy which we told the staff about before ordering. They said the thing he ordered would be fine, but halfway through it he started feeling really ill and then started vomiting. I asked the guy (who I'm pretty sure was the manager) whether there might be any nuts in Ross' dish. He was unsympathetic, not in the least apologetic and pretty rude even when he admitted that the chef 'might have touched other food after touching almonds'. Not very encouraging for anyone with a more serious allergy! We were made to feel annoying and fussy when we were nothing but polite about the whole thing. They ended up charging us full price as well which I thought was outrageous given that one of the meals was completely untouched through no fault of our own! I am not the type to make complaints, but I'm a waitress and know full well that the way the treated us was not only rude and really bad but also neglectful and potentially dangerous given the severity of some food allergies. I wouldn't recommend it to anyone! read more

Lunched at The Drake for the first time today. Great choice of drinks which were properly served by friendly staff. Food was good and reasonably priced. I'll be back! read more