Best selection of beers in Glasgow, with staff that really know what they are talking about. 12…read morerotational keg lines and 2 cask plus a huge selection in the fridge. No food at the moment but they do offer some posh bar snacks and you can order in to the pub from Ranjits kitchen across the road.

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.

fenna was our tour guide for this trip, and i don't think i've ever laughed/enjoyed a tour so much!…read moreshe made the history very interesting and cheeky, with great timing and made the whole process interesting. if you are gluten free or alcohol free, they have options for you at the end of the tour! enjoyed this way more than i was expecting (and if you wear a hat, you don't have to wear a hair net)

Got to be one of the coolest attractions around. The tour was around £18 I believe and includes a…read morepint of Tennents at the end, so not too pricey. The guide was fantastic - we had Tony - and walked us through the history of the company before the tour. It was great not only to hear about the history of Tennents, but also a bit about the cultural and labor history of beer. You get to actually walk through the working factory and see every step of the process. The bar at the end is cool as well, we opted for the flight featuring exported beers. Really unique chance to try some things not available locally. Cannot recommend this attraction enough.

There was a wide selection of beer on tap, but the craft beer doesn't compare to what is available…read morein the states. Pizza is also available if you're looking for food. The place is spacious with high ceilings and it was a bit noisy. Overall, it was a chill place to check out the beer scene.

We went there for pizza. Very interesting concept, you order at the bar, they give you a device…read morewith number, which rings when your pizza is ready. The pizza itself was very tasty (I had mushroom and rocket salad), especially with blue cheese dip. My only complaint it was too loud because of the music, like in the nightclub, so was really hard to talks but considering they paid DJ so maybe that was the idea? They add 5% service charge on top of your bill, which is very modest these days!

Shocking service from two female bar staff at this bar. They are rude, unfriendly and think it is…read moreok to shout and swear at customers when they point out they have got an order wrong. I will never be back and I would not recommend this bar to anyone. Their are plenty of nicer bars which are cheaper and friendlier in the area. Avoid at all cost.

The Ben Nevis is, I think, the kind of pub people expect to find themselves in when they visit…read moreScotland. There's a few reasons for that, and while I'm sure there's just something to the atmosphere that's impossible to quantify, these are the things that I think give it at least part of its charm. 1. The whisky. They have a huge selection and they're easily the best place to come for whisky in Finnieston, although most of the bars around here have a few bottles on offer. They staff are very knowledgeable about it, without being snobbish or pushy, and at quieter times are happy to make recommendations and to chat to you about their favourites. 2. It's small. Not in a cramped way but in a cosy way. You can sometimes struggle for a table but it's the kind of place where you feel OK about sharing tables with strangers. The regulars are friendly and are happy for you to pull up a chair 3. When there's music it's fiddles, usually being played by those friendly regulars. I saw an accordion there once but usually it's fiddles being played and being played well - they tend to get involved with the Celtic Connections music festival. 4. It's dog friendly. There's usually one or two dogs running around and the staff are happy to provide a bowl of water for them. So there you have it. Finnieston might be getting awfully fashionable but if that's not your scene it still has one of the least hipster-ish, most traditional whisky pubs in Glasgow and it's a pub that's well worth checking out.

Loved the Pie and Brew! First day in Scotland and we wanted to try something different - something…read moreScottish. The P & B was just down from our hotel and appeared to be just a beer bar with loud music and lots of men day drinking. We almost passed the place by - so glad we didn't. The language for Scotland is English, but we couldn't understand anything anyone was saying. So we did our best to order a meat pie and a couple of beers. The pie was amazing, as were the local beers - after 3 beers, I swear we could even understand Scottish!

So yummy! I had the chicken, leak, and ham hock pie as well as a mini Mac & cheese. The sauces…read morewere amazing. The chicken pie was seriously one of the best I've had. I would have rated a 5, but wasn't greeted by server and had to order at the bar, despite not being busy. Bar tender was friendly and food was excellent.

Was suggested to go there for live entertainment. It was really great. Listened to four bands snd…read morehad a awesome time. Sound system was on point and the bands were jumpin.

What is there to do on a Sunday evening in Scotland? King Tut's Wah Wah Hut!…read more It has that cool, underground indie bar/club feel. There's a bar for all kinds of drinks and in the back is a concert room for up-and-coming local and international bands and artists. The venue is a bit small, but makes you feel closer to the artists. It has a very mellow, sweet vibe. I would want to check it out on a Friday or Saturday. Tickets are 2 for £15 on a Sunday. What were you planning on doing anyway? Sleeping early? Check out this scene.

So the conversation begins with 'are there any old women's pubs?' You think 'what are you on about…read moreyou crazy lady?' but then you think 'are there though'?' Ah ha!! You may wonder why I mention old lady bars, this is because The State reminds me of an old man's pub. It has the original features so has lots of wood and there's many old photos plotted around the seating area. I like them! Fortunately it does not reek of an old man's pub. You know that smell when you just walk by the door?! Bolk! The State is just off of Sauchiehall Street and just round the corner from the King's Theatre so this makes it a wee cheeky break from the pure madness of Sucksthelifeoutyou Street. The State is also good for wee gigs based downstairs in the basement. I've been to a couple of gigs and I do prefer a more intimate gig so sound was admittedly LOUD but it was good music I was listening to. *shimmy* If you want a wee change pop round to the State and I saw they also have plenty beers if you like beer. Bonus for beer drinkers! Enjoy!

I must say, I don't often write second reviews for places, but seeing as this is The State Bar and…read moremy last review was SIX YEARS AGO I will make amends. The reason for reviewing again, is since 2009 The State has dramatically increased the variety, quantity and quality of its real ales/craft beers, offering such an excellent selection that it was crowned Glasgow CAMRA Pub of the Year 2014. This is no mean feat as there are literally thousands of pubs stretching from Oban to Rothesay, Glasgow to Strathaven, Biggar to Airdrie all included in the voting. Fan of Fyne Ales? Oakham beers? The State has at least one beer from each brewery at any one time, being a member of each brewery's "Pubs of excellence" schemes. This also means very difficult to get and one-off beers are often launched or sold exclusively here. It's just a really great pub. And it isn't expensive either. £3.50 max for a pint, including sometimes 7% beers (which I really should stay away from but it's too damn hard given how tasty they are!). If you're not sure of what beer you fancy, ask for a wee taster and the bar staff will be happy to oblige and share their recommendations. Go there now! DO IT! PS - I almost forgot... this is like the only place in the West of Scotland that shows live cricket... if that's your thing. There's also live football on the Sky Sports screens, but it doesn't attract some of your usual footy watching crowd who are just in the pub for the "bantz". The sound is never turned up that high either, but the conversation can make this a loud pub at times!

Look. I'm American. I love a good beer and wings. And this place has it. I also love a good…read morebrewery. And you know, this place does that too. Had the amber and it was delightful.

Known for their craft beer, this review is about their food, as I rate beers on ratebeer.com. Their…read moremenu is 50% plant-based, so we tried out a bunch of their vegan options and were very happy with them. We stopped for some beers and dinner one evening, ordered a flight, and a bunch of food items to share. Between the two of us, we got the Temple of Seitan wings (small size; £9), the Beyond Meat burger (£13.75), and the feta & avo bowl (£11.45) with the feta removed, and tindle (£4.50; a vegan chicken) added. -The wings were extremely rich, coated with an intense buffalo sauce and served with mayo as though you'd need more sauce. This was a bit too intense for me, but my wife loved them. The seitan texture was definitely excellent though. 3.5/5 -The Beyond Meat burger was honestly one of the better Beyond burgers I've had in some time. This burger comes with roasted yellow peppers, vegan cheese, and some pickles. Really tasty, but overpriced (almost £14 for just a burger??). 4/5 -The avo bowl + tindle was quite nice. You get a bed a romaine mostly, with avocado, tomatoes, smoked almonds, and a honey mustard dressing, plus a generous portion of the tindle that I added on. The salad was a bit overdressed, so I'd order the dressing on the side next time. But overall, this was very nice and a generous portion. 4/5 All in all, great service, beers, and vegan food options. I'd definitely eat at Brewdog again.

Super tasty! On my…read morevisit, we ordered many things from the menu, the Sunday roast dinner, pork bites in maple syrup, and pudding. Everything was great. We also shared a giant endless pot of tea. This place is really a special place, the day's menu is full of charm, and the service is excellent. When I was there, the dining area was quiet with plenty of available seating, definitely not a cramped place! I hope to return sometime, it was a great experience, food and all. I liked it so much I picked up a couple of their shirts to keep the memory.

Super cute place! We just arrived to Glasgow and I was hoping for a traditional Scottish vibe and…read morefood and this didn't disappoint. The server was super sweet and recommended the burger with haggis and my husband ordered the fish and chips. It was quaint with delicious food. Definitely give it a try.