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Blackfriars of Bell St, Glasgow
Glasgow
G1 1LG
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Reviews of Blackfriars of Bell St (Average Rating: 7 of 10) see review guidelines
paulof horsham left this review about Blackfriars of Bell St
In the Merchant City area of Central Glasgow, this has the feel of a traditional pub, albeit highly reservations-friendly, though that may be due to the comedy night starting later. Two of the 3 handpumps were active, drawing Scottish ale from Harviestoun & Stewart plus some near-craft options on the taps. A huge head on the beer pushed up the nominal price of £5.60 a pint. Despite that, it's worth a look-in, though you may have to neck your ale if you choose one of the empty tables before the reserver turns up.
On 28th May 2026
- rating: 7
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Bucking Fastard left this review about Blackfriars of Bell St
Reopened after quite a period of closure during Covid ,the exterior is more impressive than the interior which has a modern stripped out feel.There are two raised sections at either end with the bar running along the lower section.A lot of undresses brick at the curved front section,a mix of furniture and large columns opposite the bar but it's very open plan .
Three real ales on our visit Cromarty Ghost Town,Stewart Jack Back and Spring Ale (well kept,an eldeerflower pale NBSS 4.5).The quality of the real ale made this trip so I would suggest making the effort if on a real ale crawl of the city centre.Very close to the Marchants City bar complex.
On 25th March 2023
- rating: 7
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Strongers . left this review about Blackfriars of Bell St
Blackfriars of Bell St has a raised seating area to the left of the entrance before a high banquette with high tables midway up the left wall and then another raised seating area is found at the rear. Tiger wallpaper is used throughout and large orange lightbulbs hand on long leads from the ceiling. The bar along the right wall supports standard, premium and craft keg along with three hand pumps. One was unused so the cask options were Stewart’s Tropical IPA Birthday Beer and Pentland IPA. Food is available, but only pizza is on the menu on Mondays and Tuesdays. This is a comfortable pub with friendly staff.
On 26th November 2022
- rating: 7
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Argyle Street, 0.34 miles, 6 min walk (show)
Glasgow Queen Street, 0.56 miles, 10 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 20 March 2018 by Pub SignMan
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 20 March 2018 by Pub SignMan
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 16 May 2018 by Aqualung .
- Beer Garden : Yes last updated 25 May 2026 by paulof horsham
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 16 May 2018 by Aqualung .
- Car Park : No last updated 20 March 2018 by Pub SignMan
- Child Friendly : No last updated 16 May 2018 by Aqualung .
- Darts : No last updated 20 March 2018 by Pub SignMan
- Dog Friendly : No last updated 16 May 2018 by Aqualung .
- Function Room : Yes last updated 20 March 2018 by Pub SignMan
- Hot Food : Yes last updated 20 March 2018 by Pub SignMan
- Jukebox : No last updated 20 March 2018 by Pub SignMan
- Karaoke : No last updated 20 March 2018 by Pub SignMan
- Live Music : Yes last updated 11 August 2010 by hondo .
- Live TV Sports : No last updated 16 May 2018 by Aqualung .
- Micropub : No last updated 20 March 2018 by Pub SignMan
- Pinball : No last updated 20 March 2018 by Pub SignMan
- Pool Table : No last updated 20 March 2018 by Pub SignMan
- Quiz Night : Yes last updated 16 May 2018 by Aqualung .
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 11 August 2010 by hondo .
- Real Cider : No last updated 16 May 2018 by Aqualung .
- Wheelchair Access : Yes last updated 20 March 2018 by Pub SignMan
- WiFi : Yes last updated 20 March 2018 by Pub SignMan
