The State Bar, Glasgow

The State is a very traditional and ornate pub with a central oval island serving counter that supports standard keg alongside Birra Moretti and seven hand pumps. During a recent midweek evening visit five were in operation drawing Swanney Brewery’s Island Hopping, Oakham’s Green Devil and Citra, Stewart Brewing’s State Number 3 and Ossett’s Jet. I went for the Swanney which was OK for a very weak session beer. Around this island counter is standard furniture in the left rear, banquettes in the right rear and beer shelves and banquettes across the front. The service was friendly and I enjoyed my visit, so I think this place is worth going out of the way for.