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    Waxy O'Connors

    3.6 (65 reviews)
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    Open 12:00 pm - 11:00 PM

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Live music
    Outdoor seating

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    Turkey Sunday Roast with extra Yorkshire puddings and gravy
    Willemijn F.

    I've been to Waxy O'Connors twice before for a couple of drinks but this time was our first Sunday Roast here and we loved it! Even though it took them quite a long time to serve the food (the waiter passed our table three times before realising it was our food, sadly), the staff are very nice and helpful! We had the Turkey Sunday Roast and we ordered some extra Yorkshire puddings and gravy with it. The food was amazing, one of the best roasts we'd ever had! We also ordered sticky toffee pudding with custard for dessert which was also brilliant, but a bit too much after the massive roast. Definitely will be coming back for another roast soon!

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    Great place, multi level sitting area and live music. Interesting people to meet but crowds on a Saturday night.

    Trina D.

    We walked over to Waxy O'Connors to continue our night in Glasgow. Waxy O'Connors is an Irish pub located on George Street. We walked in and noticed the maze like interior and stained glass windows. I think it must have been a converted church or something but very cool nonetheless. There are bars on each level with flat screens showcasing sports. We commandeered a corner of one of the bars and enjoyed a few pints, shots, and cocktails. They only have the basic spirits here and have never heard of some cocktails my friends rattled off. Just tell them the ingredients and you should be good to go. Although, they don't have Fireball whiskey which was odd. It's a good place to get your drink on when it's raining out and they do have a food menu. Friendly bartenders and interesting architecture makes this a unique place in Glasgow.

    Maureen B.

    Terrific bartender that greeted us immediately! We sat at the bar, albeit there's a maize of stairs taking you on a fun journey to quaint & quiet spots or large gathering areas that are filled with tv's and sports fans. Wherever you choose, it's the most unique bar/pub I've ever been in. Food was off the small bites menu and was very good. Drinks were suggest by our bartender and were very good. I'm sure you'll enjoy the experience if you're ever in the area.

    Rib-Eye Steak Burger
    Suzanne J.

    This is a really lovely pub. I've been a few times and I love the meandering walk through the different levels and bars. It's also handy as it is right next to Queen St station. We came here because it was on the tastecard 2-for1 and I had seen oysters on the menu! The oysters were perfectly chilled and just what I was expecting. Only £7.90 for the oysters not even taking into account the 2-for-1!!! My OH had the loaded wedges and these were just good pub grub. I had the Rib-Eye Steak Burger which was quite an average burger. It was again, good pub grub. I would come back because the meals were cheap. Even more so with the offer. It was very filling meal and a really good atmosphere.

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    Loved the layout. Food was average but the prices and drinks very good. Location great right off main shopping district.

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    The drink is a good price and the food is typically irish and scottish, think stews and haggis with the odd burger or pasta thrown in for good measure.

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    The Pot Still - 1000 whiskies

    The Pot Still

    4.7(153 reviews)
    0.2 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 Raven - The crowd

    The Raven

    3.8(54 reviews)
    0.2 miCity Centre
    ££

    I'm really loving The Raven at the moment. Since we had our Yelp event last year it has really…read moreencouraged me to go back for more. Well, they did give us a splendiferous spread with copious plates of delicious food to try. In January they had a Winter Sale on with some meals available at £4 and £5 so decided to take advantage of this with my bestie and fellow Yelper Angela B. As a result I ended up with a taste tantalising wee mac and cheese topped with bacon bits including a wee bucket of chips. Not bad for a fiver. Boom! I've also frequented for drinks and they have an excellent bar selection, there's even some cheeky fruit beers in there. Yay! I would highly recommend popping in for a wee swally or a sit down meal within the designated dinning area. It's pretty, it's relaxing and the music is pretty good with some 90's indie beats to tickle your ear drums. Other music probably plays at other times. It's also bang smack right in the middle of town so super handy but ladies beware of the icy blast of the hand-drier in the toilets. Ice burns beware! Please note, not in the Urban Dictionary sense. "(noun): an insult so harsh, that it is both freezing and red hot. Often used sarcastically, like after "yer maw" jokes." Boab: "I wiz playing fitbaw last night." Shug: "I wiz playing with YER MAW last night!" Boab: "Ohhhhh, ICE BURN!" Enjoy and no ravens were harmed within writing this review.

    I was in Glasgow and heading off to a real ale festival, and thought I'd better grab some food…read morefirst in preparation, so I decided to pop in here and check it out, maybe have a pint while I decided where to go to eat. I opted for the taster plank - 1 third of a pint of three different ales, served in a plank with the beer names written on. That in itself is a great touch, a few places don't identify which beer is which. I had a Casear Augustus from Williams Brothers, a Fake Lager from Brewdog and a Witless IV from Red Willow Brewery - as you can see, there's a great range to choose from and the staff were really helpful and knowledgeable about them all. While I was looking around and supping my drinks (the Witless was the pick of the bunch, fact fans!) I noticed the menu. I knew that The Raven were offering food, but wasn't too sure what. Looking at the menu, it looked pretty nifty so I figured I'd just eat here, and I was glad I did! The food is BBQ based - low and slow smoked pork, burgers, ribs, that sort of thing. There's been an explosion of this kind of food in Glasgow recently, I perhaps lay the blame at the feet of Adam Richman and Man vs. Food (my dream job too, it has to be said) but I'm not complaining! I opted for a pulled pork burrito with a side of spicy cheesy fries, and at £9 for the two, it was a steal. They arrived quickly, the fries in a basket and the burrito served on a platter. I was given cutlery before the food arrived, and what looked like a carrying case full of sauces, salt, pepper, kitchen roll and a great sight, a wet wipe! A great thing to have when eating what is esssentially finger food! There wasn't a long wait at all for the food; The burrito was lovely, really filled to the brim and fresh - but the spicy cheesy fries were stunning. Covered in jalapenos, cheese and a smoky, spicy BBQ sauce, they were quickly devoured. I could honestly have had a second helping of those on their own. A great first impression here, not just for the great food, but for the really helpful and friendly staff, and the attention to detail that the whole place shows. It's somewhere that I can see me returning to time and time again.

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    The Raven - The stairs

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    Bloc+ - Fried chicken and chips

    Bloc+

    4.3(106 reviews)
    0.3 miCity Centre
    ££

    Easily accessible to Kings Cross. Had the Châteaubriand that was excellent. Great food and service.read more

    Came here for dessert . I had been eyeing there unique offerings and knew this was a must for when…read moreI finally had a chance to visit Glasgow ! Had the Goth ice cream which a black coconut ice cream With Jäegermeister syrup black sprinkles and wafer .Coconut creamy meets chocolate bitters and orange citrus . The syrup they use is sweet and thick and adds another dimensions of texture to this already complex up desert . Absolutely fabulous . I will definitely be back to try their buckfast shake . --- Came back the next day because I wanted to get their extremely limited goth dessert again which they were sold out of . Sad . But at least I had the chance to take advantage of their £4 Tuesday burger meal deal . I added caramelized onions for an extra pound but would recommend springing for the cheddar cheese or bacon for an extra £2 which is still a good deal ! As the the taste ? It's £4 burger with fries . No complaints ! As for the buckfast shake ...what an interesting concoction . It's strong ...I can only imagine what having straight buckfast would be like ..I'm glad my first time was in shake form as I'm sure the cream and milk toned down the alcohol and sharpness a lot . The overall flavor really grows on you . It reminds me of like a Neapolitan shake ( heavy on the chocolate and strawberry and no vanilla ice cream ) with a crap ton of added fermented strawberries and maraschino cherries and maraschino cherry syrup . If I was the chef I'd tweak this by adding a rum flambé banana slice or just banana in general would be so nice . I like this place a lot and would low key love to be a business partner or be able up a similar place in the States . Definitely a gem in Glasgow.

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    Bloc+ - Pizzas til 3am

    Pizzas til 3am

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    Bloc+ - Pizza and wing menu

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