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The Laurieston Bar, Tradeston, Glasgow
Glasgow
G5 9HU
Served areas
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Just a reminder that the pub is closed tomorrow Saturday 31 December open up again on Tuesday the 3rd of January.… https://t.co/WtrGMpYEWG
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Reviews of The Laurieston Bar (Average Rating: 8½ of 10) see review guidelines
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Steve C left this review about The Laurieston Bar
The right hand-side of the Laurieston is an L-shaped lounge bar with tartan carpet and banquettes along the front and right walls. Service is available from the small bar counter, but the main bar area is in the left where it curves around to make a J-shaped public bar. Banquettes run around the walls and there is plenty of tat up, including many photos of the locals, I imagine past and present. There was background music playing and the television was showing Racing TV. On the end of the bar a solitary hand pump stands in between standard keg fonts. Another two hand pumps are hidden around the back, and I would have missed them if I hadn’t needed the toilet. All three cask beers were from Fyne Ales, Castle Black, Hylander and Hurricane Jack. On the end of the bar is a pie heating cabinet, which I think is as far as the hot food stretches. The grill covered distorted windows make the pub look less than welcoming, but the 1970s interior and friendly welcome soon made me feel at home. This is a decent pub well worth a visit, just remember to take some notes and coins because plastic isn’t accepted here.
On 24th November 2022
- rating: 8
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Quinno _ left this review about The Laurieston Bar
A 60s timewarp; outside, inside and the general atmosphere. Situated in a somewhat ropey area on the wrong side of the Clyde (the walk there was pretty eye-opening) the exterior looks almost untouched since it was built. The entrance porch gives way to U shaped interior divided with a small knock-through present, everything meets round the back via a long formica-topped island bar. The right side lounge has dark wood panelling, red fabric banquettes, tartan carpet, wood boxed ceiling, retro smoked lampshades, glass and wood bar divider as well as furniture that also looks original. A piece of modernity is the statement piece of art 'cherry picker'. The left side is a bit more public bar but still very characterful. Even much of the furniture is genuine period stuff, the place has clearly been looked-after. Packed both evenings we tried to visit (first time round we were turned away as it was full!) with an enjoyably mixed crowd. Three cask ales spread around the bar, all from Fyne. I went for the Highlander (NBSS 2.5) and Jarl (4.5) as well as a disappointing McEwan’s 80/- on keg - musty, I think it was well-past its bedtime. Cash only in here, which I thoroughly enjoyed. A pair of friendly oldies run the place alongside a lad who I think is their son; an affable bunch who were great for a chat and it’s well-worth making sure you do this one soon whilst they are still running it. 8.5
On 7th March 2022
- rating: 8
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Bucking Fastard left this review about The Laurieston Bar
An absolute must visit.In a most unpromising area,this street corner boozer has a classic Glasgow exterior and looks as rough as you like.However inside it's an unspoiled gem with heritage features everywhere.It retains a two room layout,a public bar to the left and a smaller carpeted lounge to the right,both connected by a rear corridor to the loos.
The public bar has a U shaped servery topped off by a wooden surround.Seating is fitted benches in red leather or traditional wooden chairs,the formica tables have two decks,no doubt to store shorts and water below,with pints on top so that you had a lot of ammunition after last orders was called in the days of short licensing hours.
The high windows have long drapes which are drawn shut after dark giving a cosy atmosphere.Sports flatscreens are on mute ,great decision to maintain conversation as the lifeblood of this public bar.
The lounge is more plush but no less atmospheric has it's own bar access.
Three real ales were offered all from Fyne Jarl (NBSS 3.5),Avalanche (Not quite right but changed without fuss) and Hurricane Jack.
I stayed for quite a few pints,it's an easy place to settle and the bar staff are friendly ,informative and efficient.The spirits measures are traditional gills so a double here is more like a modern day treble !Great boozer,this is what working class pubs were like in the 60's,the cash only notice seemed fittingly appropriate.
On 6th March 2022
- rating: 9
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Glasgow Central, 0.68 miles, 13 min walk (show)
Anderston, 0.9 miles, 17 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : No last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : No last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Function Room : No last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes - Pies and toasties - last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : Yes last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 07 March 2022 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 06 May 2018 by Pub SignMan
