The Rock, slightly marooned on Hyndland Road, is almost always packed with customers enjoying a pub lunch or watching the football. Its generic decor gives it a down to earth, almost "chain" feel. The last time I ate in here I was impressed with the cous cous dish although it was overpriced at £8. Mind your step when you leave as it is very easy to take a tumble down the steps following a few shandies. read more

The Rock - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Haven't been here for years but last weekend I popped in for a drink. One was enough... Time to go! Its really gone downhill since I was last here. Everything about it seems tired and somewhat sticky, carpets and tables included. I can't vouch for the food but from what I saw delivered to the tables nearby I can't say I was remotely tempted. It was 6pm Saturday evening and if you don't like football your stuffed!! Every telly was showing the latest match results so not really much conversation or atmosphere in the place. Perhaps I picked a bad time to go but sadly disappointed in what used to be one of my favourite watering holes. read more

I went to the rock recently for a pals birthday do, we had booked an area of the pub and as it turned out they have karaoke on the weekends and the atmosphere was brilliant so we ended up staying alot longer than planned. I've been in a couple of times since i discovered the place and it is becoming one of my favored pubs in the west end , cheap food and a good quiz night on thursdays. I tend to avoid the rock when the football matches are on as it gets very busy with supporters and that's not really my thing, any other time i'm looking for somewhere to go with some friends in the west end and this will always be on my list. read more

Here's the deal: The Rock gets five stars for having the best karaoke in Glasgow. I've been looking for a decent karaoke bar for nearly four years now and The Rock is IT. My husband and I popped in one Saturday a few weeks ago and there was a competition just getting underway. Thankfully, the host let the rest of us yahoos get a song or two in between the competitors and we all had a fabulous time. The Rock has a good range of beers and several big TVs. It's a great rugby bar, too...I've watched games there before and they're known for favoring rugby action, which is a refreshing change from the you-know-what. And it's a big enough place that those who aren't into rugby, karaoke or socialising can find their own corner of The Rock in which to do their thing. I'm looking forward to going there on warm summer evenings (all two of them) and drinking some beer outdoors. read more

Picture the scene. You're walking eastwards along the leafy, suburban street of Hyndland Road for the first time, past rows of tenements and a big tall hedge, then you round the corner and "WOW, A PUB!!". The point is you do not usually expect expect to find a large, white stand-alone pub with a beer garden on the middle of a residential street. That is part of the Rock's charm, how it is such a handy watering hole (particularly in the summer in the beer garden) in a unique setting for those halfway on their walk up towards Byres Road. Inside, the Rock is spacious, with plenty of seats and tables, a large bar and plenty of TV screens showing regular live sport. It has a nice 'living room' feel to it, with some comfy seating and a big fancy carpet. Basically quite like a Wetherspoons bar really. The Rock is slightly let down by its clientele and patronage (or lack of it) however. When live footy games are on it can be a little too busy and rowdy, while at other times (namely weeknights) it can be pretty dead inside, with mostly older men standing at the bar, not really doing its large areas of furniture much justice. This gives it a lack of atmosphere at times like these. The place - despite its location near Byres Road - is not particularly studenty - and I can't help but think more students would help to liven it up a bit. Drink prices are not too pricey although there is too muh concentration on ales, which helps contribute to the older crowd being attracted. Overall the Rock provides a nice distraction in its unique setting. However until it is improved a bit inside, it is more one for the summer time. read more

There's a great short cut to the Rock if you're coming from Dowanhill. Up through Crown Terrace, through the car park, down the stairs, in the inconspicious side door and voila, Robert's your father's brother. There's also a great beer garden in the pub. OK, so it's beside a main road, but given the pub's situation in Hyndland it's still a pleasant place to sit, particularly as it's something of a sun trap. The inside, however, is all a bit "meh". Despite a recent rennovation, the decor still feels a tad tired, while the spacious set-up exudes more of a lounge feel as opposed to a pub. It's certainly not the ugliest pub you will see but I guess it just doesn't quite live up to the beer garden. And the short cut. read more

I used to drink in The Rock a fair bit, and I never had cause for complaint. I actually quite liked it, and would come here once every couple of weeks since it was one of my ex's favourite pubs in the west end (he liked to avoid the more pretentious places you come across). I preferred the Rock before it was done up. Now, the decor's infitting with the trendier pub chains, although it's still a nice, peaceful place to drink during the day. The food rocketed up in price once the establishment had been done up but to be honest, it's a byproduct of the recession. It's a wee bit on the overpriced side but nothing out of the ordinary, especially when you consider the location. We were glued to the awesome quiz machine in here, and when me and my friends would come in for a bite to eat it was always decent. Really good portions and tasty Bangers n Mash. The staff were always friendly and up for a chat. Since I'm a chatty customer I like that. They had Fruhli on tap, a decent selection of booze and it was fairly laid back during week nights so I was appeased. I never encountered any violence in here, and most pubs are busy when the football's on I guess. I don't tend to frequent the Rock anymore because it's a bit out of my way, but if you're looking for a simple pub to drink in that serves up food, ales and Sports TV, then The Rock will keep you happy. read more

Many of friends think this is a great pub but Im not really convinced. More Lounge than pub really. On weekdays it seems to cater to middle aged men who do not want to go home and people who love to drink. On one occasion a good friend of mine attempted to show a foreign student what a real Glasgow pub was like and decided that this would be a great place to watch Scotland and Holland play in the World Cup qualifiers. How right she was as when they turned up they got to see a massive bar brawl with lots of smashed glasses and bloody heads. Since hearing this story I've not been back though I suppose the student did get to see what a 'real' Glasgow pub can look like. On saying that, its not all bad as it has lots of space so if you had a large crowd and you all wanted to get a seat I would say this is a safe bet. Saying that though, you will definitely have to bring the party with you if you and your chums want to have a good night! Just watch your back! read more

The Rock pub is a little off the beaten track, you'll find it on Hyndland Road, surrounded by a mainly residential area. This fact is probably the main reason why The Rock is often quite quiet. It has it's regulars, of course, and on any given week night you will find a good selection of older men propping up the bar. Other than that, though, you might find yourself a little lonely! The one exception to this rule, though, is nights where there is live sport on. The Rock have a huge projector screen which is very popular with the local football fans. Unless you're into this sort of thing, I'd suggest that you perhaps stay away on these nights! Drinks aren't expensive though and, weather permitting, there is a nice beer garden available for outside drinking. There's always lots of space, and it's a great place to be if you want to have a chat with the people you're out with. (Because the music isn't too loud!) Do be aware though that the average age of clientele here is about 62 (that's an approximate measure....) so if you're under 30 you'll probably get IDd. This was particularly insulting the last time I was there, as when the barmaid asked to see some proof of age and as my boyfriend and I rummaged through our pockets to find some, she pointed to my boyfriend and said "not you, just her." Gee thanks. AND I'm older than him. read more

Whereas nearby Cottiers provides a showcase for the modern West End, with conceptual theatre and organic minted lamb burgers, The Rock is more of a bastion for traditional Hyndland values of stoic conservatism, xenophobia, and Pringle clothing. It's a fairly generically designed pub, with the usual drinks and bog standard pub-grub fayre on sale. I've always liked this place a bit more than I probably should, perhaps just down to it's location in one of my favourite parts of the city. read more

I first started drinking here when my friend moved in locally, otherwise I wouldn't have known it existed. While my friendship didn't last, my relationship with the pub has definitely flourished! I love the mix of people, the changing crowds, so that no two nights here are the same. There is also plenty going on with open mic nights, karaoke and of course, the footy. The food is really good, the staff seem to be game for a laugh and it just gives the place a lovely atmosphere. The beer garden is brilliant during the warmer months. So nice to sit back with a beer in the sun. The diversity of the regulars means that there's always somebody interesting to talk to and I feel comfortable enough to pop in here even if I'm on my own. read more

It might help if the bar staff walked along the bar now and again to see if anybody wanted served rather than standing in a corner chatting

I agree with Paul, avoid in the inside and take in the summer sun if you can find a seat. They should demolish the building itself and make it one large beer tent. I've seen the outdoor seating area fully packed when it was -2. It gets abnormally busy on a Wednesday, so watch out when you're going. read more

Good food, large selection of beers and comfortable seatig areas Also shows Sky Sports read more

This place is a hidden gem. Not where you would expect to find a pub, in the middle of a residential street, but it's a lovely wee place to relax and have a beer. The pub seems to have a good, healthy mix of people. Students, pensioners, football fansthey all seem to rub along nicely together and no-one is left feeling uncomfortable or out of place. This lends the pub a lively and friendly atmosphere. The food is good and the drink is reasonably priced. Outside seating is also available though does tend to get taken up quickly, especially during sumer months. read more

Large pub. Well passed it's best. Some real ales, and plenty of choice for other beers and lagers. Unpredictable. Never know if there's going to be live music, or karake, or nothing. Popular quiz night on a Wednesday. Can be very busy during 6 nations rugby. Avoid at these times if you want a quiet drink. read more