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The Sir John Moore (JD Wetherspoon), Glasgow
Glasgow
G2 8QW
Pub Type
J D WetherspoonReviews (Current Rating Average: 5 of 10) see review guidelines
Alastair Barter left this review about The Sir John Moore (JD Wetherspoon)
After refurbishment, the Sir John Moore reopened in October this year.
On 14th November 2023
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Alastair Barter left this review about The Sir John Moore (JD Wetherspoon)
The Sir John Moore has temporarily closed for renovation on August 7 and is due for reopening on October 3rd this year.
On 17th August 2023
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Quinno _ left this review about The Sir John Moore (JD Wetherspoon)
City centre Spoons right next to Glasgow Central, a single room with low ceilings and wood trim. I endured the full Saturday night chaos; uncleared table, 15 min wait for a beer that was eventually deemed to be unavailable and an advert for Twiglets in a small clingy dress dancing on a table. I eventually ended-up with a decent Harviestoun (NBSS 3.5). I suppose COVID might be a reason to quote mitigating circumstances, but there did seem to be plenty of staff – they just looked spectacularly ill-supervised. Say what you see and I say this was pretty poor.
On 2nd March 2022
- rating: 4
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Real Ale Ray left this review about The Sir John Moore (JD Wetherspoon)
Very close to Glasgow Central Railway Station, which was handy, plus they had a selection of ales from their Festival. I went for the Oakham Green Devil 6% at £2.15 a pint. This is a fairly basic Spoons decor wise, service was good and the staff friendly and jolly.
On 1st November 2021
- rating: 6
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Danny O'Revey left this review about The Sir John Moore (JD Wetherspoon)
Large Wetherspoons near Central station, standard inside. The office above is currently being developed meaning its a little hidden and unsightly at present
On 6th May 2019
- rating: 6
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Pub SignMan left this review about The Sir John Moore (JD Wetherspoon)
One of two Wetherspoons pubs within easy striking distance of Central Station, this is an ideal place for a quick pint before boarding a train. A pavement drinking area with folding front doors looked a little redundant on a freezing cold Winter night but it showed the way into a sturdy bare boarded bar area with the servery along the rear wall. Raised carpeted seating areas can be found to the front and along the right side of the room, with high tables and stools predominating but some regular tables and chairs also available. There was also a notably large open space directly in front of the bar which suggests the place may well get insanely busy at peak times. Some nice lattice woodwork screens help to partition one area from another, breaking this large room up much more effectively than in the nearby Crystal Palace. To the far left, there is another raised seating space with some great looking banquettes down the end wall. The pub has a lot of glass brick features dotted around the place, which I thought looked a bit naff, but I guess it helps give the pub a bit of an identity in a city that is full of ‘Spoons pubs.
There were an impressive six guest ales on when I arrived, plus four ‘Spoons regulars. I forgot to note what beer I tried, but I do recall that it was a nice malty brew and surprisingly cheap for such a prominent ‘Spoons location. The staff were nice enough, but perhaps not the most switched-on bunch you’re likely to encounter.
This was a reasonable ‘Spoons experience which was a decent enough way to round out a successful evening exploring the city’s pub scene. The pub’s primary point of interest is, rather sadly, it’s proximity to the station, but beyond that, it does at least offer a good selection of guest ales. Not the city’s best ‘Spoons, but not all that bad either and perhaps worth a quick look in passing.
On 20th March 2018
- rating: 5
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Steve C left this review about The Sir John Moore (JD Wetherspoon)
The Sir John Moore is a JDW run pub on the ground floor of a large office block. Either side of the entrance on the wide pavement out front is some seating, which is aimed at smokers as it isn’t the most interesting spot for al fresco drinking. In between the bar centred on the rear wall and the entrance are some high tables and a few fruit machines. The bar is bookended by seating and raised areas to the left and right. On each side wall are plasma screens that were airing muted rolling news. I counted eight hand pumps in amongst the standard keg range and the usual cheap Spoons food is available. This pub opens at 07:00 and closes at midnight. There are better pubs in the area so I doubt I would return if in the area again.
On 17th June 2017
- rating: 4
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Aqualung . left this review about The Sir John Moore (JD Wetherspoon)
I came here after giving up on trying to get served in the Crystal Palace. This was packed as well but they seemed to have more staff. As noted below it's a rectangular open plan room with the bar at the back. There are two sets of four hand pumps but the only beers I noted were Strathaven Clydesdale Red and Oakham Green Devil IPA. I went for the Oakham beer (£2.75) which was in excellent nick but for some reason served in a stupid dimple mug.
I thought this was a pretty average JDW but made bearable by the Green Devil.
On 9th November 2016
- rating: 6
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Peter Rydings left this review about The Sir John Moore (JD Wetherspoon)
Its a spoons either good or bad and this is a bad one
On 5th December 2013
- rating: 1
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hondo . left this review about The Sir John Moore (JD Wetherspoon)
A large rectangular shaped spoons with quite a bland modern styled interior. Usual spoons deals and selection.
On 1st February 2013
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