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Babbity Bowster, Glasgow

18 Blackfriars Street
Glasgow
G1 1PE
Phone: 01415525055
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Steve C left this review about Babbity Bowster

The Babbity Bowster has an L-shaped bar counter in the left rear corner that faces open plan L-shaped seating. The décor is very basic and devoid of any character like any non-descript city bar. The television was off, and background music was playing. The bar supports three hand pumps, one of which was unused which left Fyne Ales Jarl and Kelburn’s Cart Blanche as the cask options. Standard and premium keg is also available, but I went for the Jarl which was in very good condition. The same food menu as Rab Ha’s up the road is available, although the burger is 50p cheaper in here at £12.00. The pub’s website confirms that these two pubs are run by the same people. The service was meh, either the barman is a rude arse or he’s thick as mince. To sum up, the Jarl was excellent, but the pub was forgettable.

On 25th November 2022 - rating: 6
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Quinno _ left this review about Babbity Bowster

Looked upmarket from the outside. Inside is a bland stripped-back cacophonous headache, devoid of any real character (‘extensive refurbishment’ in 2020 says WhatPub), although there were attempts at humour on the menu. Three cask on the go; Kelburn Gold Hops, Belhaven 80 (NBSS 1) and Fyne Avalanche (4) – these were all handpump, air dispense has been…dispensed with. Didn't really take to it, despite the GBG listing.

On 2nd March 2022 - rating: 6
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Ian Mapp left this review about The Babbity Bowster

Good Beer Guide Regular and a perfect introduction to the City.

We were on a city walk and popped in on a Saturday afternoon. Full on orchestra of folk musicians and singers - with many tourists (ourselves included) soaking up the entertainment.

Single room downstairs - garden patio and I believe an upstairs restaurant.

Fyne Ales Jarl in perfect condition.

Worth seeking out. An original.

On 2nd October 2019 - rating: 10
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Pub location see interactive map of local area
Map location corrected by Colin Walker
High Street (Glasgow), 0.3 miles, 5 min walk (show)
Argyle Street, 0.43 miles, 8 min walk (show)
Glasgow Queen Street, 0.58 miles, 11 min walk (show)
Latest updates View all updates for Babbity Bowster, Glasgow
25th Nov 2022, 12:37
Review submitted by Steve C amended by Steve C
 
25th Nov 2022, 12:36
Review submitted by Steve C

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