Great brewery! They have plenty of food and spirits to go around. The location is very spacious and there's plenty of room to bring your friends or even a whole party. There's a small outdoor space for when the weather is nice. Walkable from downtown, and plenty to explore around town. read more

WEST on the Green - G40 - Breweries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

It's by the People's Palace. There are plenty of indoor and outdoor seats. I tried a flight and enjoyed all of them. My favorite was the West Black, a stout. We tried the curry wurst plate that comes with fries and jager fries. The jager fries were delicious with the mushroom gravy. Staff were nice. You can pay with contactless card. read more

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I can't believe I didn't review this when I was in Glasgow. I was just talking to a friend about it and found the pics I took while eating there so figured I better tell everyone how much I enjoyed this place. After a morning of roaming around Glasgow, we were hungry and thirsty. I checked Yelp and saw we were close to WEST and it had good reviews so we headed over. We each had a pint of fine beer (I think I had a lager) and my friend had the goulash, which she really liked and I had the fish and chips, which were excellent. Not heavy and greasy at all. Crisp, light and flavorful, it was also filling. Service was nice and the space was really cool. Also, clean and large bathrooms so that was great too. read more

BOOK WITH CAUTION! We booked our wedding with West Brewery that was due to take place during the COVID-19 lockdown. This meant we had to move our date, we were not given any other options despite the venue being aware that I was very unwell and lost my job. They should of like many multi million pound companies offered us a cancellation under the government's COVID-19 guidelines but instead they forced us into booking another date. We paid the venue £3000 already. We we're left with nothing. Despite continued pleading and attempts at contact with the West Brewery ltd and their owner Petra Wetzel through email and letters. The company has never gotten back to us. They never even acknowledged us. If you are going to book anything with them please be cautious. We had 4 different contacts for our wedding booking over a short time and we're never treated with the care and respect as we deserved as paying customers. They still have our money. We cannot afford to take our complaints to the courts so we have no other choice. read more

I've been to West numerous times but for some reason haven't been in over a year. I think it's probably the location - I love this place but it's big downfall is where it is. I can't see how you can get here without either driving (and who wants to drive to a brewery?) or with a lot of walking. The downside of West out of the way, we visited on Sunday in the afternoon. My worries that it might be cold were dispersed as soon as we walked in and were hit with a wall of toasty warm heat - you definitely couldn't say it was cold here, they had the heating up really high and it was lovely and cosy. We grabbed some beers - I had the West 4 which I'd never had before. It was perfect, just my kind of beer. In case you haven't tried it, here is how it's described on West's website: "A premium session lager. With all the balanced flavours of a traditional crisp, clean German lager, WEST 4 is light in colour and body. It strikes the perfect balance between malty sweet and bitter hop flavours to deliver an easy drinking lager with a refreshing zesty finish." (Just because I used to be in a beer appreciation club doesn't mean I actually learnt anything). We sat at the bar for a while and then nabbed a table. It was moderately busy but not heaving and had a really nice chilled out vibe for a Sunday afternoon. During the time we were there, a couple of singers got up and sung a tune as promotion for Opera Wintery which West have coming up. It was so lovely and made me really want to go along to the event as well. We tried a pretzel and some chips as an afternoon snack. The pretzel was too salty and the chips weren't perfect but by this stage I was chilled and content so nothing could ruin my mood. Staff are friendly and chatty and there are huge amounts of dogs around which elevates this to a 5 star for me. I can't wait to head back again soon for more of that deliicous West 4. read more

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I realised recently (to my absolute horror) that I hadn't actually written a review of West yet - I was so sure I must've because it's one of my very favourite places to go in Glasgow! They also happen to brew one of my very favourite beers, St. Mungo, so they deserve 4 stars just for that! I absolutely adore the Templeton building, both for its location and how it looks, but this can be a bit of a double-edged sword - on the rare days we do get some sunshine in Glasgow, you can guarantee it will be mobbed due to the great seating area outside, plus lovely views of the People's Palace and the Green. The first couple of times I went to West I didn't even try any of their beers, as I wasn't fully into beer drinking yet and was a wee bit daunted by all the choice! However, they also serve other things such as Bacchus raspberry beer - which is especially excellent sitting outside in the sunshine. Mmm. They also allow dogs which is great fun! I've always enjoyed the food when I've come here and the staff are pretty much always lovely - there was one incident a while back where I ordered seafood chowder and it was supposed to come with rye bread but didn't, I asked for it but never ended up getting it. The chowder itself, however, was delicious enough that I wasn't massively bothered. I really enjoy the currywurst here as well, yum! The main thing about West is, of course, the brewery - I love that you can look down and see all the...brewing stuff (technical term) and I also like that they brew different seasonal beers throughout the year, it means you can't really get bored of their offerings! (As if I would anyway, pfft.) All West products adhere to the German Purity Law of 1516, or Reinheitsgebot (bless you) which means the only ingredients are hops, barley and water - no rubbish and tasty beer as a result. I went to their Day of Beer last year with some pals to learn a bit more about the brewing process and beers themselves, which was really interesting! Will I be back here? Ja! read more

West is the best place I have ever been! The food is great the beer is phenomenal!! I have eaten in west a number of times, having tasted a range of their food from the fish and chips to the curry wurst! Another great option is their mussels. Now it's true you can drink as much as you can and you won't get a sore head that's because it has less chemicals. The best part is you can take your dog in, have a few drinks or even eat a meal with your dog they even bring them water in a proper dog bowl!! Summers day? Bring a rug their huge beer garden has enough room to fit everyone in! read more

WEST on the Green - Breweries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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There are so many great reviews for this place already I'll keep mine short and sweet. Basically if you like any of the following you'll love West. -German style lager -German style ales (and generally more inserting beers) -German style food -Well-cooked filling good in general -Dogs -Outside seating (although now covered with AstroTurf instead of grass) -Brewery on site with all the added excitement of its smells and sounds read more

I worked in Glasgow for a year and a half and never visited West, it's about a 25-30 minute walk from Queens Street Stations so not somewhere you can drop into in passing but I wish I had made the effort before. So yesterday was my first visit. The building itself looks stunning (modelled on the Doge's palace in Venice) and there is a beer garden in the front looking towards Glasgow Green. We had reserved a table for 17:15 as it apparently get busy although it turned out not necessary (my dining companions commented how surprised they were on how quiet it was). The interior is quite large and decorated with dark wood and looks sort of like you would imagine a German drinking hall in a hunting lodge, I've not actually been in a real one so it may not be authentic but it's comfortable and spacious. With their own brewery on the premises you expect the beer to be top quality, and it was, although I was a little disappointed they only had their core house beers available as I was hoping for the opportunity to try one of their less common beers, but I had a "Munich Red" which was lovely. Their menu has a variety of German dishes (e.g. Bratwursts & Schnitzels) as well as more "regular" dishes like Fish and Chips and burger. I selected the "Nürnberger Bratwürstl" which was 6 small German sausages with authentic German sauerkraut, mash and beef jus. Although this sounds like your basic sausage and mash with gravy it is quite different, the sausages were very "herbal" and slightly spicy, the mash was light and fluffy and the beef jus was tasty and lighter than a regular gravy. This was my first taste of sauerkraut, and I was a bit dubious as I'm not a fan of cabbage normally but sauerkraut doesn't really taste of cabbage. I had been told the food servings were especially large and on viewing my companions burger and fries and fish and chips I can understand why, they were very generous large portions but my "Nürnberger Bratwürstl" was not excessive (6 sausages sounds a lot but they are small sausages) and for my appetite just the right amount to satisfy without feeling stuffed. The service was friendly and efficient, as I said it was not very busy so I cannot comment on previous reviews that had issues. If I'm in the area again I'd happily drop by for a drink and would certainly make the effort to return for something to eat. P.S. It is also dog friendly, I saw a number of dogs inside which the staff happily supplied water bowl for. read more

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This brewery is on a great location and produces, by far, the best beers in the West of Scotland (fans of the beer than begins with a big T should stop reading now!). All the beers are brewed by the germanic purity laws meaning that no nasty chemicals (see the ingredients on a can of Stella) are anywhere near the brewing process. One of the huge bonuses about the West Brewery is the massive beer garden they have, finished with picnic tables and sun umbrellas. The bar also offers live Jazz between 2-5pm on a Sunday and is also one of the hosts for our city's Magners Comedy Festival. But leave the fizzy apple juice to our English neighbours and enjoy a nice pint of West instead. The St. Mungo's lager is exceptional and better than most of the European 'Premium' lagers you find in most pubs. But the Hefeweizen is by far my favourite - tasty and strong! One of the main problems West have is that it hasn't rolled out much in the city. There are a few select bars you can buy West products in but hopefully more get on board in the near future! Come down here for one of the tours and spend the day and night sampling some hearty food and some tasty beers. read more

WEST on the Green - www.westbeer.com - Breweries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Wiener Schnitzel heaven ;) Really, I do love a Wiener Schnitzel - brings back memories of a couple of great holidays in Austria! West is just a great space with a great atmosphere, and although I don't often find myself in this part of town (just a stone's throw from the People's Palace), I always think I need to come here more often! Husband loves the beer, i love the schnitzel, and the baby loves the space. Every time I have been I have ordered the Wiener Schnitzel, and love it. Husband had the Pan Seared Trout Fillet today - he enjoyed it, but felt the portion size was too small. The fish was good, but he felt it needed more accompaniment than just potatoes and the lemon butter. Desserts were delicious too! This is a perfect place to come with friends, family, your dog (4 doggies in with diners today, not everybody's cup of tea, but I like the four legged friends)... read more

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I used to LOVE West Brewery, but I am afraid I just really like it now. Reason for the drop in a star. It just seems to have lost a bit of "something". Its hard for me to pinpoint exactly, but to try and give some sort of indication: Staff less friendly than they were in the past. The burgers are not good. (Although some other dishes are still lovely) Beginning to feel much more like an old fashioned restaurant, than a cool pub. Lacks atmosphere. Awful system for queuing for drinks when its busy. Don't get me wrong, you should still visit and it is a great place, particularly in the summer months, but for me personally its lost a bit of its shine. read more

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If you like beer, then it's well worth heading east to West. This big bar and brewery has an impressive beer menu, to suit all tastes and preferences and you can even order a third of a pint if you just fancy a wee taste. Residing in the impressive Templeton building overlooking Glasgow Green, West is a great place to come to relax in a big old building, surrounded by greenery and with a beer garden outside for summer days. There's a lovely big stretch of grass outside West, fenced off and filled with families, friends and couples, while dogs and children run around and play in sunshine and safety. It's great to have somewhere like this in the east end and it's a place loved by locals, as well as those who travel from across the city for a pint of West's best and a bite to eat from their unusual German menu. West also hosts lots of live music and comedy events and visitors can even book tours and functions at this lovely big building, steeped in hops and history. read more

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Ok so I should have probably reviewed WEST before now as it is less than 10 mins from where I live. On the whole I love the place, they serve great in house brewed German style beers and they taste great. Normally a section of 4 on this visit saw st mungos, Munich red, heffweizen and west pa. with the ability of getting up to a 2 pint stein as well. The food is impeccable. Although a bit too expensive to be bar food but great as a proper meal. They do offer a garden menu but £8 for a bar burger seems a little high to me. Their true highlight for me is the beer garden. Situated right on Glasgow green it is possibly the best place in the city to enjoy a pint on one of those rare Scottish summer days. Next up it is the brewery you can see over the coppers while you drink. As a beer geek this means a lot too me. Now the downsides. The first isn't we'd t's fault. Although it is the best beer garden in the city the secret is out and boy does it get mental on a nice afternoon. Also I don't enjoy my beer out of a plastic glass when I sit outside. Next up is the lack of choice in their bottled beers. They have a huge selection of wine and a good selection of spirits but only 6 beers and they aren't anything special. The staff aren't always good at dealing with the busy times and can be rude and ignore people that have been waiting for long periods of time. Other than that I can't really fault the place. Keep up the good work and if possible improve on these few things. read more

WEST on the Green - Drinking beer in a brewery. - Breweries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I've been wanting to go here for months & never seem to time it right! FINALLY, we make it to the infamous West Brewery. Was more PUB, than restaurant on first impressions, with a mix of visitor centre thrown in behind the restaurant part for good measure. Really welcoming staff & our waitress was knowledgable on the beers and food. Everything she recommended - spot on. Wild West beer was simply the best I've ever tasted and blew St.Mungos out of the water (imho!) Fi went for chicken wings, that are now chicken legs (random!) & I opted for potato pancakes. For main, I had bun free burger and Fi, Venison casserole. Starters - I loved the salad and the pancakes were more like thicker potato scones, but the combination of the mustard seeds in the dressing and apple sauce, was great. Fi's rather large chicken legs were slightly disappointing. Didn't really carry any flavour through into the meat itself & for her, the mustard seeds in the salad was too overpowering. Burger was a thin patty, but large enough & cooked medium - spot on, no issues. Lovely flavour again throughout, but I would have liked chunky homemade chips, rather than skinny freezer fries - let the overall dish down. Again, Fi didn't fair too well with Venison. Potato sides were covered in mustard seeds and the venison itself, tender - but lacked flavour. So far, I'd won 2 out of 2! Opted for a Pear Tarte Tatin for dessert and enjoyed the 10 minute wait from all the food and beer! WOW... this was by far the most outstanding dish of the night & frankly the best tarte tatin I've had - simply gorgeous. Apologies on the picture... we got stuck in before remembering to take a pic! All in all - really enjoyed tasting the beers and I have to try other dishes on the menu, but I will be back & can only imagine this place is jumping in the summer! You Gotta Eat Here - FOR SURE!! :-D read more

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I recently was back here for another wedding reception. Although the last wedding reception was awesome this one kicked it's butt. My friend not only had her reception here she got married here too so her wedding party had completely taken over the venue. West had closed it's doors to the public. It was decorated beautiful and really worked. The last reception was in the function suite and was a bit of a squeeze but this time it was used for the wedding itself and for the buffet later on. The food was amazing with bacon butties and lots and lots of tasty prezels. Nom nom! There was a band and a dancefloor, not a huge area but it didn't matter as there was the perfect amount of people to get their groove on. A fantastic and unexpected venue for a wedding and did I mention how tasty those prezels were?! read more

Had a meal in here with a mate and it was beautiful! Now that the bull is out the way I can safely say we were only in for the booze and drank the white beer by the stein and got trashed. It was flipping fantastic then we ran up £50 bill on the whiskey. Bet that didn't even dent the bottle but I had a great night. Btw did I leave my leather gloves? A sod it you keep them read more

WEST on the Green - Think this was the Heffeweisse. Can't remember the name - Breweries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Ahhh summertime in Glasgow... the sun finally peaks out from the normally overcast sky. With just a mere 18 degrees, Glaswegians strip off in hordes to frolic and bask in the sunshine. If you're in the know, you'll find yourself trekking to West Brewery to enjoy their beer garden while sipping on fabulous microbrews and nibbling tasty German style cuisine. West is a great microbrewery and restaurant located on the edge of Glasgow Green, next to the People's Palace/Winter Gardens in the old Templeton Carpet Factory. The façade is quite reminiscent of Doge's Palace in Venice. It's quite a sight to behold as you walk along the Green. It's a bit of a walk if you're sans a car, but it's an enjoyable walk when the weather is absolutely gorgeous. I'll normally convince friends and Lumberjack to go to West so we can savour every bit of Glasgow sunshine. Having worked in the beer industry for nearly 3 years, I'm pretty familiar with the whole brewing process and varieties of beer... beer is made of water, malt, hops and yeast. See I did pay attention in beer school, I swear! West takes pride in being the first UK brewery utilizing Reinheitsgebot (aka German Purity Law). So their brews contain no artificial additives, colouring or preservatives = quality. My favourite West brew has to be the hefeweizen. Plus I love pronouncing the name... I know I'm such a dork. I take full advantage of the beer garden out front when the weather is beautiful (when there are tables!). There are picnic tables scattered in the front; however, you'll find people spill out onto the grass to enjoy their drinks in the sun. You'll find some patrons bringing their dogs... and their unsightly sunburns! Be sure to arrive early though, because the beer garden normally gets packed. However, the interior is just as accommodating with its vast space that evokes flashbacks of being in Munich beer halls. As for the food, the menu seems to have changed. Mussels and black pudding were nowhere to be found, which made me a sad panda because they were so good! So I opted for the chicken burger, which ended up being a chicken sandwich since they were out of the chicken mince. When sitting in the beer garden, take note of your table number, go in and order your food. West serves up pretty tasty food with a moderate price tag and friendly helpful service. The sweet and lowdown: awesome beer garden, vast beer hall, tasty food and microbrews, and live jazz on Sunday afternoons from 2-5p... you'll be sure to find me perched at a picnic table again this summer. Fo sho! read more

WEST on the Green - Chicken sandwich - Breweries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Food is awsome and is next to green so summer times here folks hidden gem . PLACE IS BUZZING with talent during hot summer days folk chilling supping on cold beers .having a laugh chilling eating .check it out read more

Whilst doing my whistle stop tour of the city I used to call home I developed a thirst and thought it only right to pop into West for a pint (or pint and a half to be correct). There's no denying that the brewery and bar are housed in a spectacular building, but the lack of seats inside (as far as I could see anyway) was what stopped this being a 5 star review. Whilst I have made a small complaint about the seating the lovely maitre d' did find me a little table that had been reserved for food, but happened to have cancelled. The bar was packed due to both a wedding reception and Pride being on in Glasgow Green, adding to the buzzing atmosphere inside. Although I didn't have any food, the small emanating from the kitchen did serve to make me rather hungry indeed. To the beer. I opted for a pint of the St Mungo and a half of the Munich Red (owing to the £5 minimum on card transactions), both were as expected, delicious. Safe to say, next time I'm back home I'll be back to West for their Brewery tour! read more

WEST on the Green - Pint of St Mungo and half of the Munich Red - Breweries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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I've been in West a couple of times - strangely when I'm out on the bike. It just seems like a really good place to stop off and have a thirst quenching beer. Maybe it's the railings. It has good bike chainable upable to railings. Plus a great outside area to sit and have your beer in the fresh air. I've eaten here once, when we were at a ceilidh. The others had haggis, neeps and tatties, and my vegan alternative was a mushroom risotto, which was really delicious. It was a great ceilidh too, lots of up close and personal dancing encounters on the jam packed dance floor, and a cracking band. The beer is awesome too. Last time I had a wee hauf pint of some sort of strong wheat beer - 9% I think. Anyway, it was delicious and made the cycle home more exciting. read more

Every so often myself a group of friends convene here for some lunch. Whilst the boys usually grab a pint, I don't as I'm not a beer drinker. I've heard the IPA and the St Mungo's are a treat. I often opt for a Malbec however find the size of the 'large' glasses to be on the small side compared to other places. What I can say though is that the food is amazing. I am not a fish lover but always opt for the beer battered haddock and chips. The batter and fish inside is top quality and the chips are hand cut potatoes which I love. The French fries are also very tasty if that's more your thing. The on the side you get peas and tartar sauce and I always forget the peas are minted. Which isn't to my taste but I've never asked for anything other that what's on the menu, usually due to my lack of memory. Today I had a dessert for the first time and it was amazing. The sticky toffee pudding is very sizeable and comes with a nice dollop of ice cream with chocolate shavings and a healthy portion of butterscotch sauce surrounds it all. Definitely my kind of dessert. I was left completely full. I took along with me my 3 year old son as its very child friendly and there are always lots of pretty wee dogs for you to enjoy ogling at if that's your kind of thing! read more

WEST on the Green - Butterscotch sticky toffee pudding. - Breweries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

West: Glaswegian heart, German Head. What a fitting description and something that I would definitely admit to relating. All their beers (with exception - because a Kölsch is absolutely, most definitely, 100% NOT a IPA, or let me rephrase: I am from Cologne, never ever have I in my life drank a Kölsch that tastes like an IPA, so unfortunately West went wrong on their G.P.A beer: don't call it a Kölsch, sell it as an IPA and you'd be golden (or at least I wouldn't be as annoyed lol!)) are fantastic. The West 4 is refreshing and light, the St. Mungo's is a classic go-to, Munich Red is fiendishly smooth and the Weizen matches it's Bavarian counterparts (Sophie approves). The food is tasty, and definitely has a German twist. The pretzels are tasty, the sausages are nice but not German, the "curry sauce" that comes with the Currywurst has to be German Curryketchup (curry tomato sauce?) which is heaven on a plate for a German. The Schnitzel is delicious but is pork and not veal but you know it was cooked in butter and the crumb is perfect. However, the potato salad that they claim is "German" is not. Don't be fooled. It's also not warm. BUT, it is tasty! Maybe one day they'll invite me and I can show them how to make a proper warm Bavarian potato salad? The Spätzle are super tasty too, definitely order those, although the ones at the Bavaria Brauhaus are a little more flavourful. I always forget how far it is from one end of the Green to the Brewery but it's a lovely walk, both there (because you are rewarded with a refreshing West beer when you arrive) and because it's a nice stroll to walk off the beer and food on the way back. It also looks authentic, all wooden and wonderful. Can't wait to come back! read more

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I have been here loads of time before and I do love the place. The interior is done in sort of German rustic look and the staff can be some lovely people to chat to. The last time i was in was not a typical day as the food was a little lacklustre. We went for a full 3 course meal, that will fill anyone on a hungry day. The best by far was the desert, a small black forest cake. If you only have one thing to eat here, make it this cake. The beer is something that I will always go out of my way for. Brewed at the site, its the main reason it's so popular. I will definitely be back here, especially when it's the season for the dunkel beer. read more

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Love love love West! I've lived in Glasgow 6 years, and have only discovered West in the past 2 years... Why? Because my dog moved in with me and I needed to find some dog friendly places and this is easily one of the best around! For dog owners - there's a pile of water bowls and some jugs of water next to the bar for your dog (& sometimes a jar with biscuits in it too)! The food is always amazing as well... And the beer too! Think I'll be coming for a brewery tour one of these days! read more

WEST on the Green - Fudge chilling out at West - Breweries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Went for a Sunday breakfast. West is obviously much more set up for lunch, I think every single table was booked for lunches through the afternoon. That being said, the staff were still able to accommodate is. There isn't the greatest selection for breakfast, either traditional or vegetarian are the options. In saying that, the breakfast that was served was very good. All well cooked and tasty, so if you like a traditional offering, this will definitely work. read more

WEST on the Green - West Brewery just before Sunday lunch onslaught! - Breweries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

After we'd enjoyed sampling a few of the beers at Drygate, we walked for less than 20 minutes over to West, a German-style beer hall and brewery in an absolutely stunning building on the edge of Glasgow Green. Given it was a gorgeous sunny afternoon, the outside seating area was mobbed with drinkers and there was a multi-queuing system in place at the bar. The inside is covered in dark wood panelling so it looks like a Bavarian beerhouse; there's lots of seating which I suspect would be at a premium on the not-so-summery days. It was really bustling inside so we opted to try and find somewhere outside in the sun. Noticing a fair few people lazing on the grassy area slightly down the hill from the outdoor seating, we sat ourselves down and enjoyed our pints (served in plastic cups for obvious reasons). It wasn't long before we were told we couldn't drink there as they'd lost their licence for this area so back to the maelstrom it was - the wind had picked up at this point so we didn't hang about much longer. Worth a visit because the place is simply gorgeous, but it's far from being a relaxing venue. read more

WEST on the Green - Three lane queuing system at the bar - German efficiency - Breweries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Don't go at 3.30pm on Mothers' Day, apparently. The resto was booked up, but during our 45 minutes plus at the bar, those three or four tables with 'reserved' signs marking them never did seem to fill with happy mums and their families. We were told we could sit at the bar, but would only be able to order from the bar menu. I'm a fan of mixed olives, pretzels and the like, but did want something a bit more substantial to go with the beer we were about to order. The hubs had a lovely Bavarian Hefeweizen and I had an amber or reddish something or other that was also quite tasty. We coupled the brews with 'salty' pretzels that were sooooo salty we needed to scrape most of the salt nuggets off of 'em just to get a bit of the pretzel flavour in our mouths. The young lad who took our order, bless him, professed not to know what a porter or stout porter was, so, I guess, don't bother asking after such brews as I would think that they don't brew/carry them. The lager and wheat beer on draft were quite good. I saw that they have St. Mungo in bottle and that's worth a try, too. After we'd placed our order, we were given the bill straight away. I'd asked if we could open a tab (read: stay and order another round, really) and he said that we couldn't. Never mind that there were four to five staff members behind the bar at any given time during our visit, and they could have easily over taken us had we made for the front with some two-on-one mobbing. He'd specifically said, 'we've had problems with that in the past, so..." Okay, so the middle-aged couple might pull a runner, but, hey, I doubt it. We left after one round and spent our money elsewhere in town. read more

Another great Glasgow spot. Perfect food, beers and service. It's a little out of town but well worth the 20 minute walk or short taxi ride. We were a party of four and each ate and drank something different. I personally had steak and chips with a salad and was chuffed to bits with it. The steak was perfect and the salad generous. Most of the others had sausage based meals, everyone was very happy with their food. It was about 50% capacity when we were in there and service was great, just the right speed to enjoy the beer and the company. read more

West! My dear West! Land of german glasgow beer, pretzels and dog walkers. The *only* place to watch the fireworks from, and it also does weddings. The last bit confuses me, I'll be honest. One thing - the bar top is ridiculously wide, so you need to shout to the staff. The noise levels can get high, and during the summer the place is often rammed. However, the owner has figured out a nifty way to serve beer & BBQ from the outside, so as long as they're staffed up, the capacity is massively increased by the outside area. Again, great for dog owners and outside-drinking fans alike. It is a bloody long way from the city centre - or, well, it can feel like it. If you live in the East End, or the Gorbals, it's yer local. That's the Wendy in me speaking, although getting a train from Partick to Bridgeton and walking for 5 minutes is stupidly easy. And cheap. Run, don't walk! read more

OK West guy's, here's one for your website. The home of arguably the best pint of beer in Glasgow, if not Scotland, West is a great place to grab a fine lager, some tip top gastro pub grub and chill out in the piece of history it calls home. I'm actually a little embarrassed that it's taken me this long to get over to these guys and sample there liquids..shame on you Chris, shame on you. Popped in the other day with the whole clan (wife, father in law, small child, buggy...me) after a wee wander round Glasgow Green, and treated ourselves to a pint and some tasty nosh. Food was spot on, as was the afore mentioned pintage. Real quality stuff that softens the blow of the higher than norm price. However in saying that, the prices ain't any higher than what you'd pay in a trendy Merchant City joint for a lager that ain't even half as good as this place. Two (arched back as far as i can manage) thumbs us guys...me likey. read more

I thought the place was pretty good. The food was nice, about average-priced, and generously portioned. I'd have given it 3.5 stars if that were an option, because I'd put it on the high side of average. A few points that may have a bearing on your decision to go there: The beer is brewed on-site, which does give the air a heavy, yeasty smell. This didn't bother me, but I could see where it might bother some. Dogs are allowed, provided that they are well-mannered and kept on a lead. There weren't any dogs when I went, but there were signs on the door advertising this. If you sit by a window, be prepared to swat at bugs while you're there. When/if I make it there again, I'll be sure to sit away from the windows and plants. read more

Have been to the West bar a few times for a drink and it is always busy. Last night was the first time I went for food. We reserved a table. If we hadn't, I don't think we would have got one. A couple that were waiting when we entered were still waiting about 40 minutes later. I would say this was because we went during 'Oktoberfest' (there were a lot of hats and fake moustaches on) but it's been as busy the times we've went previously. The building itself is lovely. Spacious, dark wood and interesting wall pieces. I found however that I was having to shout at my companions to be heard over dinner, which isn't the best. It doesn't appear that there is a seperate restaurant area either, as every other table around us was full of people with just drinks, not food. I was a little disappointed with the loos (this may seem like a daft criticism but everything counts!) There's nothing wrong with them, their clean and large - just seem a little out of place. (very different style & decor) also no paper towels and hand dryers not working. :( I had a pint of Munich Red (lovely) and a half pint of West 8 (possible fave!) The waitress advised that two of the beers on the menu were not available as they had others on for Oktoberfest. I couldn't see anywhere though what beers were on so just stuck to the staples. I could see a chalkboard above the bar that indicated different beers from countries but they weren't on the menus on the table either and I couldn't see from my seat what they were. The food itself was lovely. I had the Venison Casserole. LOTS of meat, very filling and cooked well. ( Perhaps could have had it slightly less well done, but still lovely :D ) My mum had the Jäger Scnitzel and I stole a bite - that was amazing. My partner had a pasta that looked quite small and came with a side salad. (He said it was nice but didn't rave). I then had the Pear dessert with almond ice cream. It was absolutely delicious. One of the best deserts I've had anywhere in a long long time. Boyfriend was a bit peeved though. He'd asked for a portion of almond ice cream but was told he could only have vanilla, strawberry or chocolate - even though my dessert came with almond ice cream? (I shared with him but still!) Overall the food was very nice but I did think there was a very limited selection. It was very hard to hear anyone as it was so busy and it got very awkward and embarassing trying to shout our orders to the waitress. I enjoyed it but I don't think I'll go back for food as it's not the best environment for food. Perhaps during the week it would be better if it wasn't as busy? (We went on a Saturday at 7pm) As we were leaving I saw a man with a dog, as someone else has Mentioned in their review. I was initially confused but I really like that it's a dog friendly environment! I think it's a great idea and can't see any reason why more establishments aren't like this. Only thing is, I'm not sure if the dogs are allowed in the area with tables. I can imagine some drooling and excitable dogs if they're allowed next to people eating! read more

A while back there was a discussion about the best beer bars in Glasgow. I chimed in with West. I thought that The East End beer hall with its large tables and excellent selection of micro-brewed beers made it a top choice for this title. Others scoffed at this choice and I wondered why the derision. I returned the other day to meet up with the Chris D. Walked in and I began to understand the criticisms. Imagine if you knew a really great German guy named Hans. He had some issues like being annoyingly German but he always had great beer which made up for any other problems you had with him. After a couple years you meet up with Hans again and find out he has become a lounge singing Elvis impersonator. He still has great beer but somehow that is not enough to keep you around. West has changed. It used to be a German beerhalle that served extraordinary beer and reasonable food. Now it is a restaurant that has great beer available. It is like if Brewdog suddenly decided that they wanted to turn their pubs into a Starbucks that also had beer available. Eating muffins and supping expressos at steel tables? I don't think so. So is the beer still good? Yes. Is the beer garden still great? It is even better. But it is tough to recommend the inside when it has changed so much and it is a pain to get to. Summertime pints in the beer garden. Otherwise forget it. read more

I popped in for lunch today with friends. We had hoped to sit outdoors, but it was just a touch too cool for that. Between the three of us, we ordered two veggie burgers and one venison burger - I was in the veggie burger camp. The burger was lovely, but it didn't come with the cucumber relish promised on the menu. Still...great bun, fresh lettuce and tomato, and a nicely cooked veggie haggis burger. My one regret is that I wish I had ordered cheese, because my friend did and it looked so tasty. Always one to spy on other people's dishes, I noticed the side salads on a few plates and they looked gorgeous. Why isn't there an entree salad or two on the menu?!! I didn't mind my burger at all, but I would have much rather had a big hearty salad! There should be more entree salads on pub and restaurant menus, because those of us who are trying to make healthy choices would really appreciate it...and we'd not just appreciate the salads, we'd order them!! read more

I really should pop into West more often; I literally work around the corner and yet I never seem to make it in... Anyway, "German Head, Glaswegian Heart" - the tagline for West - is most definitely evident when you walk into the bar/restaurant/brewery; the interior has a German feel within Glasgow's beautiful Templeton Carpet Factory building at the edge of Glasgow Green. Following on from that, Glaswegians love great food and beer; at West the food follows traditional German recipes with dishes such as currywurst and wienerschnitzel, and the beer is brewed in strict adherence to the Reinheitsgebot (The German purity law stating that beer should only be made with water, barley and hops), demostrating how seriously they take their vision. On this occasion, Kris B. and I were only in for a couple of pints of our favourite West brew, Munich Red (seriously, more bars in Glasgow need this on tap!). The staff were very friendly as always, and dealt well with the mid-afternoon rush; the fact they were so busy is a great sign, and a lot of people were return visitors, given that they already knew the beers and what they wanted. The beers themselves were their usually tasty selves; not too heavy but refreshingly cool on a warm day such as it was when we were there. If you happen to be in the area, definitely come in and visit! read more

One of the best beer gardens in the city, West looks out onto Glasgow Green, the Doulton Fountain and the People's Palace, as well as of course the building it sits in, the Doge palace-inspired Templeton Carpet Factory. The beer garden faces west and so it gets the afternoon and evening sun too! I went there again for the umpteenth time to meet a few mates expecting to be partaking of it, but no they'd booked a table inside. Ah well! So how was lunch? Well, for those that don't know West is Glasgow's (maybe the UK's?) premier micro-brewery and beer halle, and in fact is the only brewery based outside Germany to win official German brewing awards. Beer is the king! They do a line in German food as well though. German food is rarely considered to be elegant, but it certainly is hearty. I have a thing for Currywurst and they have it on the menu now. Yusssss!!! I went for this, and it came, along with the West wheat beer Hefeweisen - possibly the single most important invention since the steam engine I reckon! Anyway back to the food, currywurst is basically a fine-textured pork sausage covered in tomato ketchup mixed with curry powder. I love it, unfortunately in this case the sausage could have been warm up a bit more. Hmm no matter though, the ketchup was spiced just right. I followed it up with a sundae made with Hefeweisen ice cream. It was well tasty! I would recommend the goulash soup to start by the way, I didn't do it this time, but I usually do. Other people were a bit more adventurous than me and everyone seemed pleased with their food, including the German contingent of the party. On it's own the food would probably only merit a good three, but take in all the other delights of West and it's a very comforting four! read more

Stopped in for a flight and was impressed. My first WEST beer at a different bar was only ok, but I heard that that the brewery was worth seeing. Glad we ventured out here for a drink. If we didn't have other dinner plans, it looks like a place that would work for a solid dinner as well. Beer is good - nice variety and it's good that you get to choose which four of the six to have on your flight. These are pretty serious beers - 7 oz each - so spend some time. There were a lot more on the menu that weren't included in the flight, but enough variety to meet most tastes. read more

WEST on the Green - I got the four in black print. Finished the first 1/3 pint before considering the photo. Yes, they also serve wine... - Breweries Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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We've all heard this bit - "Housed in the ornate former Templeton carpet factory on Glasgow Green, West is the only UK brewer to follow the fastidious German Purity Laws of 1516" (which basically means the building is fantastic and they capture the CO2 emissions from the fermentation process, pumping the CO2 back to carbonate the brew later on). But enough of this nonsense! I started my tour of the taps with St Mungo's (£3.50), a quaffable amber lager then went on to squint over the "Bavarian" menu with several of my friends. Other liquidy treats on offer include the fruity Hefeweizen and straw-gold Helles Light, which I'm sure will also go down well in the near future. Burgers, Currywurst, Chicken Pie, Schnitzel and Meatballs were all ordered and consumed with great pleasure. The company and surroundings may have played their part in the good natured eating and drinking with the restaurant and beer garden brimming with tourists, families, students and beer buffs - all enjoying the vom faß and wunderbar essen. Not a scrap was left on our plates and some even went on to order Hefe pavlova, which I'm assured was tasty. Boasting the "best beer garden in the city", it fills quickly on sunny Sunday afternoons where you can eat from the BBQ and order from the bar, but for those not so sonnige tage you can enjoy your hour or two sitting inside this Bavarian inspired beer house watching the brewers do their zero-emissions thing. In fact we did the brewery tour last year and found it good value with food and drink thrown in. So, with friends, on your own, special occasions, or just because... it's well worth the visit for drinks, food or both. read more

I have a confession to make, I am a little beer monster and I love West! I am dying to get to the Oktoberfest in Germany but until then I shall continue to visit West for all my beer drinking needs! Sometimes beer can make you feel stodgy and full but due to West's strict accordance to the rules of Reinheitsgebot the selection of beers sold here never make me feel like that. The German food served in the restaurant is great. I love the apple strudel, mmmmmm! The live jazz Christian mentioned is fantastic in the summer. Can you just picture it? Sitting outside in the sun with your friends, great food and a nice, clean, cold beer listening to some smoooooth jazz, it doesn't get any better than that! Jazz not your thing? What about comedy, speed dating or a Frank Sinatra tribute? You'll find all this and more at West! West is also very child friendly and offers special seating, a healthy kids menu and even has some toys to keep them amused. read more