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The State, Glasgow
Glasgow
G2 4NG
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Reviews of The State (Average Rating: 8 of 10) see review guidelines
Quinno _ left this review about The State
Much-anticipated revisit. Unfortunately timed as we arrived at the start of the office chuck-out hour so there were no seats, which is at least where the large oval-shape island bar comes into its own. Six cask on, Oakham Green Devil (NBSS 3.5) and Stewarts State No 3 (3) were both enjoyed. It’s perhaps a bit unheralded nationally, I think it’s Glasgow city centre’s second-best cask pub. It’s not too far on foot from the Bon Accord (my number one) so make time for both if you’re out this side. Rated 8.5
March 2022
Big traditional place; central, oval-shaped island bar, herringbone floor, red ceiling, frosted windows featuring scotty dugs. COVID restrictions stopped me taking more of this in, alongside the fact it was rammed with a great atmosphere. Plenty of cask available with an eclectic range, I plumped for Oakham Green Devil which seems to be a regular (NBSS 3.5) and Saltaire Cherry (4). Busy and bustling, I’d have happily stayed for session if I didn’t already have a crawl list set for this (for me) virgin pub city. Vies with Bon Accord as the best in show. Rated 9
On 13th July 2026
- rating: 8
[User has posted 6206 recommendations about 6186 pubs]
paulof horsham left this review about The State Bar
Another pub on the outer western reaches of Central Glasgow with an island bar. The State Bar has many traditional touches, including old photos and tiled wood carvings, an old street map of the city on the ceiling, though what was presumably once a traditionally tiled floor is now wood.
There's 7 hand pumps on that island bar, though one is unclipped today, leaving 2 Oakhams, 1 each from Thornbridge and Almasty and 3 from Scottish brewers. These are supported by numerous colourful keg fonts, a considerable number of which offer The Big T. Champions League is displayed on at least 2 screens, though fortunately with the sound off at present.
All in all, not a bad pub, my enjoyment only spoiled by the heaviness of the Stewart Brewery ale I opted for, but this will be down to style, rather than any fault on the pub's part.
On 26th June 2026
- rating: 7
[User has posted 669 recommendations about 621 pubs]
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Just a quick pint, then I'm off left this review about The State Bar
Attractive pub with a recreated grand, traditional look and feel just off Sauchiehall Street, featuring a large - for the space - island bar (albeit at the price of relatively little seating). On this visit, I found six of the seven handpumps in use, including Stewart's State No 3 (a 90/- I was advised, £4.65), and a good selection of other cask ales so you can see why it is a local Camra award winner.
On 6th April 2025
- rating: 8
[User has posted 9200 recommendations about 9200 pubs]
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Anderston, 0.55 miles, 10 min walk (show)
Glasgow Central, 0.89 miles, 17 min walk (show)
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- Accommodation : No last updated 01 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Bar Billiards : No last updated 01 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Beer Festivals : No last updated 01 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Beer Garden : No last updated 01 March 2022 by Quinno _
- CAMRA Discount : No last updated 01 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Car Park : No last updated 01 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Child Friendly : No last updated 01 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Darts : No last updated 01 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Dog Friendly : Yes last updated 13 July 2026 by Quinno _
- Function Room : Yes last updated 01 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Hot Food : Yes - luncheon - last updated 01 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Jukebox : No last updated 13 July 2026 by Quinno _
- Karaoke : No last updated 01 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Live Music : Yes last updated 01 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Live TV Sports : Yes last updated 01 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Micropub : No last updated 01 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Pinball : No last updated 01 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Pool Table : No last updated 01 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Real Ale : Yes last updated 13 July 2026 by Quinno _
- Real Cider : No last updated 01 March 2022 by Quinno _
- Wheelchair Access : No last updated 01 March 2022 by Quinno _
- WiFi : Yes last updated 13 July 2026 by Quinno _
