Dog Friendly — Pubs in Glasgow

Small open independent bar, there is an open mike night on Wednesdays and guest DJs at weekends. The craft beer generally comes from Williams Bros.

Ben Nevis

1147 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8TB

Corner tenement pub established around 1880 but closed for a long time before reopening in 1999. Now a small but popular bar with a highland theme having a large selection of malt whiskies, some of which appear to be precariously perched on sloping shelves. There is also a range of unusual canned and bottled beers.

Clockwork Beer Co

1153-1155 Cathcart Road, Glasgow G42 9HB

Reopened in September 2020 after an extensive refurbishment. Ideally located for events at Hampden Park and with great public transport links and a car park. Busy when there are football matches or other events at nearby Hampden Park, it is also popular for watching live sport on the several screens dotted about the pub. In addition to a range of house beers from Tryst there is a selection of guest ales from local breweries and further afield. Food is served all day throughout and there is a restaurant area with table service.

Cottiers

93-95 Hyndland Street, Glasgow G11 5PU

Popular bar which occupies the hall of a church which shut down and was taken over by a charitable trust. The main part of the church is used for theatrical and music events and upstairs is taken up by a restaurant. Almost uniquely in Glasgow there is a large and shady beer garden which gets very busy in any good weather (!). A lovely place to have a beer in summer.

Curlers Rest

256-260 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8SH

Currently a large open plan pub spreading over two floors that has been changed and renovated many times over the years from when it was originally a conversion from two 18th century cottages. There has traditionally been a pub on this site taking its name from a well known curling pond. The real ales are complemented by a selection of world beers, there is a more limited range served in the upstairs bar with its open fire.

Drum & Monkey

91 St Vincent Street, Glasgow G2 5TF

Beer Festivals

A corner pub, housed in a former American-style bank, with an opulent marble and wood-panelled interior and ornate ceilings. Convenient for both main railway stations and numerous bus routes, it is usually busy with a varied clientele. Family groups are welcome until 8pm when dining. The large P-shaped central bar features six handpulls offering a wide variety of different styles from local and national favourites to contemporary microbrews.

Bungo

17-21 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow G41 2AL

WiFi

The Bungo is a trendy bar that attracts well healed locals. It offers a selection of foreign bottled beers and some kegged ones too. Family friendly and serves meals throughout the day.

Granary

10 Kilmarnock Road, Glasgow G41 3NH

The Granary was historically a hub for tram cars until 1962. The walls are still adorned with the metal rosettes that carried the electric cables that powered the trams. Nearby is Queen's Park, the oldest park on the south side of the city, and the imposing Langside Halls. The halls were originally built in 1847 in Queen Street as The National Bank of Scotland and later moved to their present site stone by stone. Real ale was discontinued following a refurbishment in April 2019.

Lebowskis

1008 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8LX

Corner tenement pub with a food menu featuring quality burgers. There is live music Thursdays and Sundays and DJs on Friday and Saturday evenings.

Stag & Thistle

778 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 2AE

This community pub/restaurant in the conservation area of Strathbungo, is conveniently placed near to Queens Park. There is an excellent bistro attached serving a varied menu, the meals are also available in the snug comfortable bar. In summertime there is a beer garden on the pavement surrounding the pub which is very popular in good weather.

Pot Still

154 Hope Street, Glasgow G2 2TH

Near both main rail stations and major bus routes, this classic city centre split-level bar is one of Scotland's leading whisky pubs with a collection of around 750 malts – happily they take pride in their beer too. Very popular and often extremely busy. Four handpumps offer Scottish beers, some not often seen in Glasgow. Listening to the staff describe the virtues of various drams to appreciative visitors is an education, and landlord Frank’s beard is a tourist attraction in its own right. Should you ever tire of real ale and whisky, there is also a fridge of rare Franconian lagers. Food of the “pie and beans” school is available during the day – it’s finding a free table to eat it at that may be an issue. A mezzanine level provides a degree of seclusion for whisky tastings.

Zinfandel Gastro Bar

69 Nithsdale Road, Glasgow G41 2AJ

Reopened in February 2020 with 10 beers including two real ales and a large food menu that specalises in Croatian food. Live music on Saturdays.

Scotia Bar

112-114 Stockwell Street, Glasgow G1 4LW

One of several pubs which claim to be the oldest in Glasgow, it certainly looks the part with its half-timbered frontage, wood panelling, dark wooden benches and low ceilings. A firm fixture on the folk music scene for decades, the likes of Hamish Imlach and Billy Connolly performed here and there are still regular sessions and live bands. There are three distinct areas – one closer to the band, one to the bar – and a cosy snug which features a framed portrait of local First World War revolutionary John Maclean on the wall. In 2018 the kitchen was removed to enlarge the cellar and bring back real ale after a few years’ gap, so there is now no food but better beer.

Sloans

Argyll Arcade, Glasgow G2 8BG

Three floor 18th century former coffee house hidden away in the city centre. The tiled entrance off the ornate Argyll Arcade leads to a large island bar and a bistro at one end. Outside there is a courtyard which also hosts weekend markets. Up the grand mahogany staircase from the main entrance can be found a number of function rooms, a snug bar, restaurant and the original ballroom hosting films (Tuesday), quizzes (Thursday) and ceilidhs (Friday).

Laurieston Bar

58 Bridge Street, Glasgow G5 9HU

Characterful, but unpretentious corner pub, owned by brothers whose family have been in the pub trade for generations. It is a rare survivor of authentic 1960s décor. A traditional horseshoe bar is surrounded by small corner formica-topped tables and walls covered with vintage photographs, snapshots, mirrors, memorabilia and the occasional painting. A smaller bar serves the lounge. Fyne Ales and Jaw beers vary on three handpumps. Opposite bridge Street subway station and on many bus routes. Pies are served from a traditional counter-top display unit and toasties and biscuits are often provided free of charge to both regulars and newcomers alike. Cash is the only means of payment accepted.

State Bar

148 Holland Street, Glasgow G2 4NG

Regular winner of Glasgow CAMRAs pub of the year, this is a popular and welcoming bar in the Charing Cross/Sauchiehall Street area, handy for restaurants and entertainment venues. Besides the regular beers from Oakham, there are several guests, coming from all over Britain, but often featuring Scottish breweries, including Fyne Ales and Williams Brothers. As a member of the Oakham Ales Oakademy of excellence, the infamous Green Devil is often available. Food is available at lunchtimes only and the State features blues in the public bar on a Tuesday night and comedy in the downstairs room on a Saturday.

Tennent's

191 Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8TN

One of Glasgow's oldest pubs dating from 1884 which still retains some of its Victorian finery with tall columns supporting the high ceilings. Mitchell & Butlers decided to keep it the way it was after the regulars objected to proposed changes, however, a more recent refurbishment has led to the pub being more open plan and food oriented. The pub is situated on the West End's main street near to Glasgow University and is often very busy. Food is served all day and sports are shown on several large TVs.

Three Judges

141 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6PR

Real Cider Available

For nearly 30 years this traditional corner pub has brought the best new real ales to Glasgow from all over Britain. A must visit for ale enthusiasts to be pleasantly surprised by beers and breweries they’ve not heard of. Beers are available on nine handpumps, with a tenth reserved for real cider, two other ciders are served from a bag in a box. Numerous local CAMRA awards adorn the walls. No food but it may be brought in. On Sunday afternoons the regular locals make way for jazz fans.

Ubiquitous Chip

12 Ashton Lane, Glasgow G12 8SJ

Real Fire

A Glasgow institution, real ale can be found in the upstairs bar which includes a well hidden roof terrace. It is part of a well known restaurant but has a well defined if busy, drinking area in the ever popular Ashton Lane. There is also a downstairs bar but that does not serve real ale.

Dram!

232 Woodlands Road, Glasgow G3 6ND

Quirky pub using re-cycled furniture and fittings arranged in four distinct areas. The main bar is in the second section up with a room leading down which is often used for functions and events. The sections leading up provide table seating for just socialising or enjoying the meals which feature slow cooked BBQ dishes. The real ales come from small breweries which are mostly based near Glasgow.

West Brewing Company

4 Binnie PLace, Glasgow G40 1AW

A German style brewery in the East End of Glasgow, in the Templeton listed building.It produces kegged beers which can now be found throughout Glasgow and wider afield. A great choice on a sunny day and very popular with dog owners.

Inn Deep

445 Great Western Road, Glasgow G12 8HH

Real Cider Available

Below Great Western Road on the banks of the River Kelvin, Inn Deep is set in the arches of an old railway station. The middle arch houses the bar, which stocks three guest cask ales, sourced nationally and usually including a William Brothers option. There is an extensive range of keg beers. The pub offers good food and hosts regular poetry nights as well as occasional music sessions. The outdoor seating beside the river and in the adjacent arch is handy for the many passing walkers and cyclists.

Palais Bar

380 Duke Street, Glasgow G31 1DN

Neighbourhood local named after former dance hall.

Corona Bar

1039 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 3YF

Formerly part of the "Butterfly and the Pig" chain but sold in 2019, reverting to its original name. Food is served all day and this is very handily placed for other Real Ale outlets in the Southside of Glasgow.

Strathduie Bar

5 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow G1 1PG

The pub offers two rooms, one a busy bar with darts to the side of the bar and comfortable seating and the other a slightly larger lounge. The manager is Polish. The pub does not sell real ale, at the moment. Tyskie in bottles is available.

Machair

372 Great Western Road, Glasgow G4 9HT

Opened in October 2016, and refurbished in April 2019, this bar specialises in "Scottish street food" and a range of cask, kegged, bottled and canned speciality beers. Most of the keg craft beers are keykeg and often feature ones from newer Glasgow breweries. Check chalkboard for current real ale on sale. The Machair is dog friendly. and has a large seating area on the pavement outside. It is handily located between Inn Deep and Wintersgills on Great Western Road and easily accessible via bus or underground.

DogHouse Merchant City (BrewDog)

99 Hutcheson Street, Glasgow G1 1SN

BrewDog's second bar in Glasgow (the first is located in the West End opposite Kelvingrove Museum) opened in October 2015 and started selling real ale from KeyKeg mid-2016. Real ale is served out of the "Live" pump, when available. The bar itself is very modern with a variety of tables, booths and long benches to sit at. Alongside the single real ale that is usually offered, there are many keg lines of BrewDog's own beer and guest beers from around the UK and the world. There is also a substantial range of bottled and canned beers and a take-away bottle shop too. Food is served throughout the day and offers up American style offerings such as burgers, ribs and smoked meats. Board games are also available free of charge and dogs are made very welcome at all times.

BrewDog Glasgow

1397 Argyle Street, Glasgow G3 8AN

BrewDog's first bar in Glasgow (the second is located in Merchant City) opened in July 2011 and started selling real ale from KeyKeg mid-2016. Real ale is served out of the "Live" pump, when available. It is situated directly opposite the Kelvingrove Museum and offers spectacular views of the famous building. The bar itself is very modern with a variety of tables, booths and long benches to sit at. Alongside the single real ale that is usually offered, there are many keg lines of BrewDog's own beer and guest beers from around the UK and the world. There is also a substantial range of bottled and canned beers. Food is served throughout the day and offers up a wide variety of burgers. Board games are also available free of charge and dogs are made very welcome at all times.

Koelschip Yard

686-688 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 2QB

WiFi

Cosy beer lovers' bar close to Queen's Park and the Tramway performance/art space. The single cask ale is usually pale, hoppy and around 4% ABV. There are 14 craft keg lines including Krausened, a hazy pilsner from Budvar and IPAs, sours and stouts; some at higher strength. People also travel from all over Glasgow and beyond to sample the extensive range of Belgian beers on draught and in bottle. Payment is by card only.

Jenny Burn

8 Clyde Gateway, Glasgow G5 0BJ

A development which opened in 2017 at the cornder of Richmond Park, close to the Shawfield greyhound stadium. The pub is named after the local burn which flows alongside the park. The pub prides itself on its reasonably priced food offerings, wtih grills and pizzas their specialties. Families are welcome and there is a small children's play area outside. Real ale ceased to be available in May 2019.

Thornwood

724 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 6RB

The Thornwood was once an art decor pub though this was lost a couple of decades ago. A renovation at the start of 2019 now features some of the original features including the light fittings and gantry mouldings. There is comfortable seating for most of the pub and a small bar area at the front with seating planned on the street. There is no cask ale but keg beers from Beavertown are available. In addition, a fridge filled with cans and bottles from local brewers such as Overtone provides additional choice and is available for carry outs until 10pm.

Kelvin Dock

1718 Maryhill Road, Glasgow G20 0HF

Long established pub close to a dock on the Forth & Clyde canal.

Lock 27

1100 Crow Road, Glasgow G13 1JT

Canal-side pub featuring food and sports TV.

Hillhead Book Club

17 Vinicombe Street, Glasgow G12 8SJ

Cafe bar specialising in cocktails in cocktails and some craft beers. Fortnightly table tennis and a DJ operates on weekend evenings.

Broken Pony

734 Dumbarton Road, Glasgow G11 7RD

Local pub offering Williams Bros. and other craft beers.

Glasgow Beer Works - Beer Garden

90 Osborne Street, Glasgow G1 5QH

Outdoor outlet for the former Merchant City brewery.

Maggie May's

60 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5EP

Bar featuring American-style food.

Sharkey's Bar

51 Old Rutherglen Road, Glasgow G5 9DT

Karaoke

Family run bar with an Irish feel.

Budgie

269 Blochairn Road, Glasgow G21 2RL

Karaoke

Convenient bar for the wholesale markets.

Hoops Bar

283 Gallowgate, Glasgow G4 0TR

Celtic bar, particularly busy on match days.

Duke Bar

631 Duke Street, Glasgow G31 1QA

Traditional corner bar.

BAaD - Scran & Swally

54 Calton Entry, Glasgow G40 2SB

Off-licence specialising in beer. Draught beer also available to enjoy on the premesis.

Gallery

101 Brunswick Street, Glasgow G1 1TF

Quiz Night

Gay bar.

Sparkle Horse

16 Dowanhill Street, Glasgow G11 5QS

Local pub.

Quaich

52 Coustonholme Road, Glasgow G43 1UF

Local bar.

Stumps Bar

7 Peel Street, Glasgow G11 5LL

Tenement-end bar. It's name refers to the nearby West of Scotland Cricket Club ground, which is also the venue of the world's first international football match.

Armstrong's

136 Battlefield Road, Glasgow G42 9JT

Local pub with large pool area.

McNeill's Bar

102-106 Torrisdale Street, Glasgow G42 8PH

Close to Bus Routes

Local bar.

Van Winkle

23 Sandyford Place, Glasgow G3 7NG