The Best Bars in West End Glasgow

A great fusion restaurant bar in the West End, Bar Soba is a popular student hangout. With great Asian eats, awesome promos, and cool urban decor, this lively Byres Road bar is a great pre-night out pit stop for those craving something stylish with a little edge. 

Cosy and comfortable, The Curler's Rest has more than 600 years of stories to tell. The tasty menu of pub grub classics is changed on a daily basis and don't forget to look out for the diverse programme of wine clubs and tasting nights taking place throughout the week.

Acclaimed West End bar and restaurant Cubatas isn't just known for food, this gorgeous Spanish haunt houses an excellent selection of wine that can be enjoyed while grazing on signature tapas. Pair this with the bar's chic setting and you've got an excellent date night location.

Tabac is a sultry drinking den from the owner of Chinaskis and The Berkeley Suite, nestled in Mitchell Lane. With its chic setting and extensive collection of gin, rum, bourbon and tequila, it's an essential venture for thirsty travellers in the West End.

If you fancy an award-winning tipple, look no further than BeGIN. A Byres Road bar that houses over 90 varieties of gin from across the globe, the guys are connoisseurs of craft creations that can be perfect paired with a variety of twelve mixers and 28 garnishes. 

An extensive venue on the corner of Byres Road, Óran Mór is home to several bars and venue spaces. A stunning old church turned sprawling bar, restaurant and wedding venue, this is a choice location for all your West End dining and drinking needs. 

The Gardener is a floral paradise in Glasgow's West End. Decked out in botanical decor, this quirky hideaway pairs handcrafted cocktails with a menu of fresh, seasonal plates that can carry you through from boozy brunches to chilled-out dinners under twinkling fairy lights.

Looking for the bet rooftop bar in Glasgow? This West End gem is a strong contender. Head to Red Sky Bar for sky-high sips with a wide array of cocktails, wine, beer and bar snacks to enjoy while soaking up the sights and sounds of the city below. 

Can we just take a sec to appreciate how pretty this place is? A sprawling Ashton Lane restaurant bar, The Ubiquitous Chip is a favourite haunt for many Glaswegians, with accomplished menus from the kitchen and an extensive selection of drinks to be sampled.

A fun cocktail joint on Ashton Lane, Vodka Wodka is a hit with students and young professionals alike. Sun out? Excellent, make your way to their beer garden to sample their extensive range of vodka based cocktails, with a menu of light Italian-styled bites on offer to soak up that booze.

Back in its heyday Kelvingrove Cafe was a Victorian ice cream parlour, now it's one of the moist stylish bars in Glasgow. Perched on Argyle Street, the original bar remains in tact and acts as a perfect respite for sipping a premier selection of amaros, bitters and vermouths.

Hillhead Book Club ticks a lot of boxes whatever vibe you're looking for, there's tasty food for veggies and meat eaters alike, awesome cocktails and a lively atmosphere to be had. Add in some top tunes, ping pong and monthly events, and you'll see why it's a party paradise