Good for beer or shots and music, otherwise no. Had chili that was ground beef and spicy salsa over rice. We each had a cocktail that was a rendition of a classic cocktail and they were weak and pretty bad. Atmosphere was decent dive bar, good for hanging out, and I'm sure the beer and whiskey is fine just avoid the food and cocktails. read more

3.5 is more accurate, but you know.... good music, good drinks. Food was OK. A great late night place when you are hungry in Glascow. read more

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Happened to stumble upon this gem with friends after a failed attempt at the Bloc+ & I'm extremely glad that we did. They thankfully had more than one plant based option, so my friends and I were pretty excited. I had the Damn Right, I Got the Greens, which was a Vegan burger and it was phenomenal. Though tasty, my only complaint was that whatever binder was used for the burger wasn't strong enough and it crumbled at the tough. An addition of flour and/or flax seeds would be great. Had a few of my friends onion rings and they were also great, though I drenched them in enough mayo & got sauce that they were no longer vegan. Paired my meal with a St. Bernardus Pater 6 & it was the first beer that I've genuinely enjoyed. Our waiter was extremely helpful and had a sense of humor, which made the experience present. The atmosphere was great and the live band(the Easy Winners) was phenomenal. I'll definitely be back. read more

When a bar is called The Howlin' Wolf, you can bet your bluesy bottom dollar the music will be amazing. As a fan of the man himself, I was really looking forward to this self-proclaimed 'juke joint' opening its doors and I don't know of anywhere else like it in Glasgow. I went along on their opening night and it seemed I wasn't the only one into a bluesy bar on Bath Street, as it was absolutely mobbed. A live band played The Doors as we arrived and I ordered myself a bourbon sour (bourbon, amaretto and lemon juice) which was delicious and had a good kick to it. Inside it was dark, atmospheric and suitably moody. Thankfully this vibe wasn't instilled in the staff, as they were really friendly and attentive and made sure punters were served promptly. I look forward to returning on a normal evening, when it isn't quite as crowded, but welcome to town, Howlin' Wolf - anyone who brings bourbon and blues is a new friend of mine. read more

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Having just left my factor's on bath street, I thought to myself lunch, and what better place to go than this new eatery The Howlin Wolf. On entering you are instantly hit with the smell of the weekends beer, a smell you don't even get in many place, must be real busy at the weekends. A blues bar well l certainly didn't get that vibe or feel to this place it just looked and felt to new or modern. Was served instantly by the young girl at the bar who was very attentive, maybe because it was quieter than normal, I ordered what l thought would be a light lunch a southern fried chicken club sandwich with a side of home made chunky chips and a cappuccino. What came was a colossal sandwich fit for two that l barely struggled to finish and in the end couldn't finish, the bread tasted home made was cut at least to one inch on each side, with the filling being very tasty, definitely recommend it to share. I did notice that the taps in the men's toilets where knackered. I'm told by the real nice girl behind the bar that there is entertainment seven days per week, all blues music will be sure back to see this. Definitely recommend Yelpers as this on your list of places to visit. read more

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It took me quite a while to get back for a second visit but generally, I still think this place is pretty good: big bar area, relaxing dining area, nice beers, decent prices and pretty ok food. There was a few of us in and they'd saved a space for us in the dining area. It's not the best space for groups as we were spread over a couple of tables. They do have table service though which made getting drinks easy - sometimes they were a little slow but nothing to complain about. We got some food to share, and I got a main of fish n chips, just because I've not had it for ages. The sharing plates are a good idea - 9 small plates for £24.95 which is a good amount for a group. My fish was masssssssive and sadly, I forgot to take a photo but I was pretty happy with it. I mean, it wasn't groundbreaking but it was decent enough to do me for dinner. I'd say this is more of a place to come for a drink rather than food, but at least if you're starving the food on offer isn't bad. By the time we were leaving the front bar was pretty busy so it's good to see this place is doing well. read more

The Howlin' Wolf - 13 guns beer, very nice - Bars Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

We were initially heading somewhere else but this place enticed us in. We went it and were pleasantly surprised by the decor, it was big and the atmospheric lighting on the ceiling was aglow with bulbs and of course mirrors made it feel even more spacious. The paintings on the walls were of musicians from the past, as well as the TV which played images of young black musicians from the 40s/50s which gave the place a lovely authentic feels. The selection of music was of course amazing, I found myself stopping now and then to listen closely. Now to the food, I ordered the Macaroni and Cheese with the optional extra of Chorizo and Chicken. It was out of this world! Rich, smooth cheese sauce punctuated by spicy chorizo with an almost smoky taste was gorgeous. It was a hearty portion that was as filling as a good ol' Southern meal should be! For dessert I ordered the special of Chocolate & Marshmallow cheesecake. The base was a little too bitter for my taste but the light fluffy marshmallow flavoured top was amazing. The major downside to this place was the fact it was completely empty when we entered around 5:30pm, people trickled in as we stayed a bit longer but for the size of the restaurant the number of patrons was measly. With such as an amazing array of cocktails, bar bites and good food coupled with great decor it deserves to be packed! read more

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With Bloc+ setting up for a band we decided to save our eardrums and headed to The Howlin' Wolf as we were in the mood for meaty substances. Alas the music was blaring in here too, from speakers, but we were too hungry to move on so grabbed a seat and were presented with the 'new that night' menus. I'm not sure what was new, he never said, but it looked pretty similar to the previous menu, although they seem to have ditched the sandwiches and moved on to just burgers. Food was it was pretty good, pretty standard fare with some twists that mostly work. Perhaps it's telling that I'm writing this review a few weeks after the fact and can't quite recall what I had. Price wise it's pretty middle of the road, service was it could be better but the staff were pretty busy and we didn't have to wait too long. Probably not a first choice for the future, the loud music makes any level of conversation almost impossible, which is fine for a bar but they are trying to push themselves as more gastropub it seems. My suggestion to them would be, decide what you are trying to be then focus on that as it feels a bit like they are still trying to too many things all at once. read more

I love me some blues, so I was pretty chuffed when I heard about The Howling Wolf. Who knew a big blues bar in the centre of Glasgow would turn out to be so popular. They have live music most nights, and a 2am licence, so it's a great place to go for some late night music and beer. Always has a great atmosphere too - on the weekends it's so busy you can barely move, and during the week I've never seen it less than half full. We've grabbed food here a couple of times - the burgers are pretty tasty, but the spicy fries are just awesome! The layout of the bar is conducive to coping with large groups - with smaller booths for couples. All in, it's a great place to hang out. read more

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Finally popped back in to sample the food, hence the uprating to solid full FIVE stars. Last review I mentioned that a live band in here would be good, and dagnabbit, I was right. Three Card Trick, a Glasgow institution of sorts, play a regular Tuesday night blues set in here, I was lucky enough to catch it one night, and man, it rocks. Perfect venue for a small blues band to really wail, and they did. In the afternoon on a Saturday, they just play blues music over the sound system, but man, it was still good. Proper old school blues, played loud. Can't beat it. And today, I had some food. Just two starters, while I watched the rugby - mac nad cheese and spicy fries. Spicy fries, read cajun fries with the skin on. And they were GLORIOUS. GLORIOUS, I say. I could have had another two bowls, because I am a man who can never eat enough chips if I'm left to my own devices. The mac was lovely too, a nice grilled top with a cheesy sauce underneath, if there was a main course size, I would have wolfed it down - ha!! WOLF! - but a starter size was just perfect as a side dish. Staff and service were top notch, especially the bloke behind the bar that let me look at the bottles of beer that I couldn't quite see - long overdue an eye test, folks! - and advised me on strength and taste. I settled for a pint of St. Mungo to start, and then a bottle of Sierra Nevada Torpedo IPA. Lovely, lovely stuff. It's pricy - 4.95 for the pint - but unlike the Beer Cafe, with the surroundings, the expertise of the staff and the atmosphere, it really feels like value for money. The food was cracking, the rugby was on the TV, the music was bluesy, but my mood sure wasn't. One of the best bars in Glasgow for a music fan to frequent. Nice. read more

The Howlin' Wolf - Pint of WEST St. Mungo. Arty, huh? :) - Bars Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

I do like The Howlin' Wolf. It's a vibrant, funky blues bar with good food, good beer and great cocktails. What's not to like? Well, when I first visited I wasn't all that impressed. In the evenings the music gets turned way up, whether there live musicians are playing (they usually are) or not. Being a grumpy old woman, I prefer bars where I don't have to shout over the music in order to have a conversation with my friends. Fortunately I came back. During the day things are much more subdued. Good blues music is played over the speakers, but not at shouting volume. So you can more easily relax, chat, and enjoy a bar bite or a cocktail. Now I would definitely return for the live music. The bands and musicians I've heard playing have been good and if I specifically wanted to listen to blues somewhere I'd come here first. I'd just go elsewhere if I wanted a chat instead. read more

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Cards on the table - I have a slight soft spot for Howlin' Wolf. We came here after our wedding and had a wonderful night. I have been several times since and each time I have loved it. A bar of varnished wood, exposed brickwork, and cold concrete make up the gorgeous interior of this Blues based bar. The selection of drinks, especially beers, is unbelievably massive, perhaps one of the best in Glasgow. A fine selection from around the world. The selection of food is also impressive, and it is also delicious. I ordered a chicken burger and what I got was the size of a full chicken in a bun, and was fantastic - the only downside to it was it wasn't served on a plate. Food and drink prices are average with any city centre bar. Atmosphere wise it is quite laid back, friendly, and never seems overly busy despite it actually having a lot of people in it. There is always music on but not loud enough to be intrusive and not quiet enough to cause that horrible buzz you get at Wetherspoons. There is also usually a live Blues band playing several nights a week. The bar is split into two - a main bar area at the front and a back area with seated booths and a long table great for groups. Booths or tables can be reserved in advance, which is advisable at the weekend if you're wanting a seat but there is always plenty of room to stand round all the long tables. read more

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It's ok...... The definition of a 3 star venue. It has some real good points and some real bad ones to! The good points - - Cool name. - Nice decor inside. - plenty of room. - Interesting beer selection if you are are new to Craft beers. The bad points - - Onion rings and garlic bread from the sharing platter were really really really tasteless. - beer menu is out of date and they no longer stock all the options on it. - beer menu is a bit boring if you have been drinking craft beer for a few years. - Service is patchy. They offered me a beer not on the menu and then ended up bringing me a completely different one from the same brewery. (I gave up at this point and drank it) Overall an even three is probably fair enough. Decent bar. I would not choose to rush back, but I would not mind if somebody else wanted to go. (Not for food though!) read more

A solid 4 stars for the Wolf yet again! I would absolutely love to be able to give them that fifth star, they're very close to earning it but there have been a few things that prevent them from getting it. I love Howlin' Wolf as I love its sister venues Slouch and Maggie May's - the vibe's always really good in any of them, the cocktails are tasty, they usually sell Blue Moon and the music's usually brilliant as well. Howlin' Wolf itself used to be somewhere I would consider as a proper dinner option, but much less so in recent times. Their pizzas are pretty tasty and the bf is in love with their chicken wings, there are a lot of other options I've yet to try but I'm not sure if I will. They had a dreaded menu change a while back and sadly things just haven't been the same. Firstly, and this is a big one, they removed the deep fried Mars bar from the menu completely. (Don't screw your face up, it's honestly delicious! I was scared at first too but it's a revelation!) Secondly, their current desserts seem to all be totally awful. I got the cinnamon apple crumble once and sure, the caramel custard was nice, the crumble part was nice but the apple hadn't been cooked properly and the whole thing was a bit watery. I didn't complain because I did eat most of it (I am nothing if not determined) but I probably should've just left it. A few weeks ago, myself and the aforementioned Paul S popped in specifically for dessert as I'd decided to give the new options another go - we both ordered the toffee cheesecake and it was rank. Now, I have eaten many cakes/desserts in my time and this cheesecake was off. It tasted like it was days old, the base was stale and the topping was sour. Obviously neither of us touched it after the initial spoonful (see what I did there?) so we told our server that it was disgusting. She informed us it had been made that morning (I doubt it) but took them away and returned to say they'd be taken off our bill. (She also made a comment about how the kitchen staff tasted it and they thought it was fine, which I wasn't exactly pleased about cause she didn't need to say that.) So that was all good. The manager then came over to apologise profusely, tell us that he'd tried the cheesecake and it was horrible, and he'd also be taking our drinks off our bill - yay! I really appreciated that as I was already cool with just not paying for the cheesecake. The bf then threw in a jokey comment about how much we miss the deep fried Mars bar - but lo and behold, about 10 minutes later we were presented with one each!! That's customer service for you! I have high hopes for the food menu at Howlin' Wolf but regardless of what happens food-wise, it's definitely somewhere I'll be back to for drinks because it's just a really nice place to sit and have a beer or two in. read more

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OK! Now this is a pub I can get on board with! I've been wanting to check this place out for some time now, and finally have! It was my turn to pick the pub so I suggested this place. I love me some blues music and the pictures on line looked so nice, I figured why not! Since I know some places who pride themselves on their beer collection might not have too many ciders available, I took it upon myself to facebook message The Howlin' Wolf to see what they might have. In no time, management responded to my question with a bit of a surprise! SIX different ciders on offer, including one of my boyfriends favourites Aspall. Unheard of, but super excited, we made our way down! This place was packed out, but we managed to get to the bar and find a wee space in the middle of the place to park it while we drank and chatted. The music was an absolute gem, and although we were only in for drinks, the food being ordered looked mighty tasty! The atmosphere was mixed with work groups and random patrons like us, just in to try something new. The tables are family style tables, so you're left to sit next to complete strangers which can be nice! Loads of comfy seating in the front and a few whisky barrel tables as well. It's a pub that's quite loud, so conversation without screaming was a bit tough, so we only stayed for one but will be back for sure! I love it here! read more

Good drinks, good food, good times. Wish it was a little more quiet but otherwise it will continue to be my go to. read more

First impressions count for a lot, and Howlin' Wolf...I do like you! It was brief pre-gig visit and Howlin' Wolf was a-calling. We headed down those stairs to a packed-out bar; energetic and lively, with bluesy tunes to match. We had fun on our one-drink stop, perched just by the kitchen. Man, did the food look mighty fine. - That's definitely something I'll be back for! Ow, ow, owwww. - I'm a fan already. Howlin' Wolf, I'll be seeing you soon! read more

Tries to make itself out as a blues bar with a bit of a rock edge but ultimately just like any other shite hole up this way. Fat nobody on the door who gets to make a snap judgement as to who (I.e. guys),that get in. Totally ruined it for me. Had been talking the place up to my friends. Never returning. read more

A Blues joint from the brains behind Slouch in a more central location. Nipped in on launch night and it was jam packed. A well stocked bar lines the left side of this place filled with everything you would expect including Innis and Gunn beer which seems to be all over Glasgow thesedays. Did not sample the food, but it looked amazing. I was so hungry and ill the pizzas floating around did me no favours. The decor had a dimly lit and relaxed sort of vibe in synch with the theme. There were a few photos of Mr. Wolf on the walls as well ("Oo-ooh-oooooooooh"). Nice. I have one major gripe with this place and that's that the band are right there when you walk in the front door which is kinda weird, but that they face the bar meaning when you're getting a drink, you have your back turned to them. This is all wrong. I wonder if it was a one off as it was so busy; it looked liked there was more room to have the band face out towards people properly. Would like to give this place another go when it quiets down some and establishes a proper roster of events. read more

I've been here twice for drinks and I like the place, the cocktails , and the huge selection of beers and wines. The only thing I didn't like at all is that the music (not the live one) is so so loud so it's impossible having any kind of conversation even with your closet pal. They have also anothe part more focused on meals, so I want to try and see if I can have a conversation there ;) Apart from that is a cosy place! read more

This was my second visit to the howlin wolf and I wasn't disappointed. Both visits have always been for food which is awesome. Pre dairy intolerance I had a pizza which was fab and in my second visit was an awesome burger. I was with a group of friends the second time I visited and we spent most of the afternoon working our way through the beer menu. The table service was great and I can't wait to get back to sample some of the live music. read more

Follow up- minor ringing still there. Went to an ear, nose, eye specialist and said it can be triggered by trauma from a specific event, like a decibel level of music beyond human capacity. You hearing me, HW? read more

I really like this place. I'd been in for drinks before but decided to drop in for a spot of lunch today. Good selection of beers available so I knew I'd be happy on that front! Decent selection of food on the menu and after much deliberating I decided to go with a fish supper sandwich and some spicy chips, both of which were good. Decent blues music in the background, with my only gripe being it was a bit on the loud side, but that might just be my old age affecting me!! Will definitely be back in again in the near future. read more

Came here for a friend's birthday. It was a gorgeous night so it was warm and thus, quite quiet which was good, because I'm not keen on busy pubs. It was quite dark inside which was kind of annoying because I couldn't read the menu without my phone light. We had a spicy meatball pizza and some chips to share. The pizza was great- it was really tasty and not too stodgy and greasy like pizza can be sometimes. The chips weren't great to be honest. I've had better frozen chips. The music was good. I'm a big fan of blues-y music. There was a good atmosphere and the service was really good. Will go back. read more

Honestly love this place, the cocktails are so elaborate and delicately dressed. Live music is nearly always an option, music played throughout and usually a busy atmospheric bar. I have not tried the food yet, however I was so pleased with the service I received when I was there. The bar staff were more than happy to bring your drink to you if it was going to take a while, which freed up bar space and for me enhanced the experience. I will be going back on multiple occasions. read more

Me and my boyfriend ended up in here on Valentine's Day accidentally for lunch before our dinner we were supposed to go on that never happened due to being stuffed by the great food we had here! I recommend the veggie all day breakfast as for the first time after becoming a vegetarian I got to experience vegetarian haggis! All the ingredients were of a great quality and you had a choice of how you wanted your eggs which is a bonus. Everything was cooked to a great standard and we really appreciated the staff member who took our order went and double checked what exactly was in the meal as due to it being a special is wasn't very clear. Afterwards we had a lovely dark and white chocolate cheesecake that just melted in the mouth. Would recommend if you have a love of all things that are cheese and chocolate. Perfect portion size may I add! My last point I would like to make is the service was perfect. Every time we were done with a drink they were very attentive almost knowing we needed a drink before we knew. It was the perfect level of attention ( I hate when you have just taken a mouthful of food and your asked if everything is OK). Staff were bright and cheerful and actually seemed interested in their customers. The place itself has a great atmosphere, I love blues music and will have to return for a gig. The booths are very intimate and the place itself is very rustic in decor. P.s I can imagine the sympathy the waiter for the other restaurant we booked had for my boyfriend when he cancelled a reservation on Valentine's Day! We were far to stuffed and satisfied to make it! read more

Have only been a couple of times while in Glasgow, but found 'The Wolf' to be a great little venue. Not much goes on until late, but some good food to be had beforehand read more

I had to put one star because I couldn't even put zero stars. Never in my life in a city that seems to be friendly have I experienced an unwelcome within a pub experience. A bouncer has shown his true colors rejecting a welcome of a diverse community because he assumed one of my friends was under the influence, he took one look and rejected us all because he did not think he fit the aesthetic of the of the club. We were meeting up with friends and he didn't even have the courage to give a reason why he didn't wanted to let us in. It was very vague and hurtful to all of us. I am so displeased by the service that was given to us and it wasn't even the next day but I hope next time I hope you consider our bouncers to accept all races and queer people no matter the context of the night. Tonight really stings. read more

Sat here an hour and no service. What's the point of a late night kitchen if it's impossible to order? Avoid.

Was looking for this place being a blues lover the name excited me was not disappointed the bar is large and open the music just what you want in a blues bar the bonus some American beers on tap been back a few times never let down only 4 stars not had a chance to try the food yet but definitely intend to strong feeling I won't be disappointed read more

So impressed we popped in after a foodie event with decidedly little food. We opted for a bunch of sharing dishes of mac & cheese, fries, wings, etc and they were all amazing. The mac was SO good. The girls both had cocktails and the bartender whipped me up a mocktail to match theirs no issues. I'll definitely be back again to try the full menu! read more

This subterranean establishment was recommended to us by the bartenders at our previous stop. You have to pay attention to find it since it is just marked at a staircase that leads underground. Burgers seem to be their specialty...we each had one. The flavor combinations are interesting, but it's nothing overly special. We did really enjoy our haggis appetizer though. Good prices and very kind service. read more

Great bar, brilliantly run with delicious food and a chilled out atmosphere. The Paulaner on draught is a must too!

Love this place, especially when there's a good band playing!

Great place! Quiet at the back, louder at the front. Great staff, live music 7 days a week. Good beers and food was lovely as well -kitchen open till late. read more

My friend and I travelled from the US, we were disappointed with the drinks. We asked the bartender for their recommended cocktail and that we preferred something not too sweet. The drink was very sweet that we asked for something else. We ordered the appetizer platter with jalapeño poppers, mac and cheese, and the haggis pies. Haggis was not very good but the others were fine. The atmosphere was very cozy and dim with blues music. Probably would not come again. read more

We had a great day out last Saturday at the Howlin' Wolf . there were about 30 of us and we had a ball. Food was amazing, the service from the Boys behind the bar was second to none.. Nothing was any trouble ... albeit the front bar was really busy due to the Scotland Match We were through the 'back' so had our own entrance [handy for the smokers in the party].. A good time was had by all ----Thank you Guys. We will back .........soon Moira read more

Nice place with good music and service. Was not there very one and only had a beer so hard to know if 5* or not , will be back.

Good setup to have conversations, drink, or listen to music. Visiting from Canada we definitely enjoyed this place and would recommend it to anyone! Great music and drink selection, make a solid old fashioned. read more

I love this bar. It has such a chilled vibe and the live music is great. The bar staff are lovely.