The Best Pubs in Glasgow

A bustling Irish joint, Waxy O'Connor's is a sprawling monster of a pub. Set over three floors, this hideaway is beautifully crafted with incredible carpentry throughout. Despite the size, it still has a homely local feel with sport screenings, fresh pints and stellar grub. 

The perfect name when it comes to a craft beer pub in Glasgow, pints are pretty much all the Brewdog know. From their casual interiors down to their regular roster of draught pints and drinks, this West End name consistently peaks interest in the post-work pint department. 

A gorgeous gastro pub in the West End, the Curler's Rest is one of the cosiest hangouts in Glasgow. A great boozer whether you're in a big group around a beerhall style bench, or a loved up couple snuggling on the sofa, with wholesome eats for any occasion. 

Though new to the scene, this Bath Street basement bar is quickly becoming one of the best bars in Glasgow. It's understandable considering the great food (like the pies), refreshing drinks and awesome live music nights with regular DJs popping by too. 

With a proud and diverse history of brewery excellent alcoholic drinks, Glasgow's first brewpub is the Shilling Brewing Company. Based on West George Street, the bar serves carefully crafted beers, with fresh and innovative flavour combinations.

One of the best pubs in Glasgow, The Raven merges casual darts and live sports with a lip-smacking menu of slow-cooked meats, mouthwatering ribs and fully-stacked burgers. Oh, and did we mention the cocktails and craft beers?

A hotspot for craft beer enthusiasts from the city and beyond, Drygate makes a name for itself as the UK's first experiential craft brewery. Comprising of a 24-tap beer hall, a raised beer garden, restaurant and bottle shop, it remains at the forefront of Scotland's brewing scene.

With a wides whisky selection, The Pot Still was always going to make the list of the best Glasgow pubs. A super spot for after work drinks, this city centre bar is often bustling, with characters congregating for a quality drink some very modern initiatives - women's whisky club, anyone?   

Modern equipment meets age-old tradition at West, which operates as the UK's only brewery acting in full accordance with the German Purity Law of 1516. Head here for a pint of authentic Glaswegian beer and with an exciting menu combining Scottish and German ingredients.

The Ben Nevis is a lovingly designed pub at the Finnieston end of Argyle Street. With bagloads of charm, this Glasgow pub is laden with elements of Scottish folklore and history, with an ode to the rich countryside in solid woods, slate and stone to revel in while sipping whisky.

An inviting space of rich woods, traditional Irish décor and snug alcoves, Kitty retains a warm ambience that must be savoured There's plenty of beers on tap and a devoted whisky bar if things look like escalating, and plenty of comfort food classics if you're looking to dig in.

A prized seafood restaurant and cocktail bar complete with its own secret garden, The Finnieston uses the finest Scottish ingredients, and it shows. Pop in for a feast of fresh oysters and daily catches, before retiring to a gin bar for exciting signatures and a medley of G&Ts.

A mash-up of a lively bar and classic boozer, McChuills is one of Glasgow's live gigging venues where you can douse yourself in international brews and beers aplenty. With its penchant for folk music, this boozer will have you jiving and jigging 'till late.