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Alston, Glasgow
Glasgow
G1 3SQ
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Paul McScotty left this review about Alston Bar & Beef
Although the Alston is really a (Beef) restaurant it does have a really nice bar - With its main entrance situated at the Gordon Street entrance to Central Station its probably an easy to miss destination. Entry is down a few steps of (slippy in winter) stairs where you are greeted by a large whitewashed brick bunker styled area, most of which is given over to diners but there is a VERY very impressive and stylish Gin bar area (it sells other drinks as well including Tennents on tap) with a nice white fllor. white marble( effect?) bar with nicely lit shelves showing off a fine cocktails , gins, spirits etc- there are some nice tables and seats available for folk just wanting a drink . Drinks are expensive at about £3 plus a shot (add your mixer to that and its nearly £4 min) but it does have some excellent Gins from Tanquery, Botanist, Edinburgh Gin and Caorunn - Alston has a great website that is worth checking out if planning a visit - a very classy place but perhaps a bit pricey for a quick drink on the way home from work (toilets are spotless)
On 4th January 2016
- rating: 8
[User has posted 44 recommendations about 42 pubs]
Argyle Street, 0.62 miles, 12 min walk (show)
Glasgow Queen Street, 0.63 miles, 12 min walk (show)
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