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    The Drake

    3.9 (38 reviews)
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    Open 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Casual
    Loud
    Outdoor seating

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    Veggie breakfast!
    Nicola C.

    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!

    Roast beef for Sunday lunch. Tasted amazing.
    Austen M.

    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.

    Chicken Salad
    Pammi G.

    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 :-)

    Eggs Benedict with fries instead of bread. Best idea ever (and gluten free!)
    Tracy W.

    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.

    Trudie M.

    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!!

    Pork Chop, Brandy and Pepper Sauce, a Colcannon Cake and Braised Red Cabbage

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    Review Highlights - The Drake

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    The Pot Still - 1000 whiskies

    The Pot Still

    4.7(153 reviews)
    0.7 miCity Centre
    ££

    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.

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    The Pot Still - Amazing whisky selection!

    Amazing whisky selection!

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    The Belle - Lovely toasty fireplace!

    The Belle

    4.2(33 reviews)
    0.7 miHillhead, Great Western Road, West End
    ££

    Oh come on guys!!!!…read more Amazing coffee for 99p, free wifi, chilled out music, roaring fire and trendy chic looking patrons (why do i like girls in thick rimmed glasses?). Many bars just don't know how to 'do' the day time crowd when not in a 'it's 12pm... beer o'clock! kinda area. The Belle though, knows what it's doing. This place has the perfect vibe for a coffee house and pretty much pulls it off without even really trying. In fact, if you hid the bar in this joint it would pretty much look, feel and smell (smell? really? shut up inner voice...) like a coffee joint. I love this place..it's my bestest friend and it's pure good.

    I really like The Belle, actually - it's definitely a pub I forget about, but this week it was the…read moreperfect spot for me to get some work done over a pot of tea. It's a cosy pub on Great Western Road with an awesome fireplace - it's worth a visit for that alone. I popped in on a Monday afternoon as I needed to get some work done and Papercup was just too busy. Thankfully, The Belle was nice and quiet, and I was able have my pot of tea and work away. They apparently have free wifi which I didn't try on this occasion (I mostly just tether from my own phone), the staff are friendly and the music was perfectly fine. I'd rate this is a pretty decent working spot so I'm sure I'll be back soon!

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    The Belle - Oh "deer" he ran through the wall (sorry)

    Oh "deer" he ran through the wall (sorry)

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    The Belle - Lovely coal fire.

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    Lovely coal fire.

    The Brass Monkey - Craft Beer menu

    The Brass Monkey

    3.9(24 reviews)
    0.4 miFinnieston, West End
    ££

    If you are into craft beer and chill vibe this is a great spot. They carry Overtone Brewing line in…read morecans and it is as good as any US NEIPA including Trillium, Treehouse, Singlecut, Other Half and Tired Hands. Come early or it will be crowded.

    Great pub to stop and have a drink after walking around town. Located within about walking distance…read morefrom hotels. Appearance/Location: corner bar located on Argyle street. Good location to stop on your way back from Kelvingrove's Art Gallery and Museum. We walked from the museum to the pub without any problems. It's nice on the inside. There are some tables and the bar is at the center with a nice display of alcohol both on tap and on the walls. Beer: there was large selection of beer and liquor to choose from. I was looking for a good stout and the bartender, Andrew gave me some really good recommendations. I settled on the Overtone Milk that he recommended and it did not disappoint. It was smooth, full bodied, and flavorful. Nice chocolate flavor with a hint of smokiness to it. My husband got the Drygate IPA and it was crisp and hoppy. Service: I always look for good conversation, attentiveness, kindness, and whether or not the server and or bartender was knowledgeable about what they're serving. Our bartender Andrew was all of the above. He was so welcoming, and my husband and I enjoyed the great conversation With him. He knew a lot about the selection of beers and whiskey, where it came from, and who it came from, so that was wonderful! Thank you Andrew for a great experience. We hope we can stop by again while we're still in Glasgow.

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