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About The Gartocher Bar
On Shettleston Road in Glasgow, The Gartocher Bar is a pub with a bar and lounge area, a beer garden, and a function suite. Karaoke nights with DJs and singers run regularly, and the function suite hosts private parties such as anniversaries and birthdays. The bar and lounge have recently been given a makeover under new management. It opens daily and takes walk-ins rather than bookings. A step-free, wheelchair-accessible entrance means visitors with mobility needs can get in without difficulty. The beer garden gives an option for outdoor dining and drinking alongside the indoor lounge.
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible entrance
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention karaoke nights, function suite, beer garden and bar and lounge makeover.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention karaoke nights, function suite, beer garden and bar and lounge makeover.
Customer Review Summary
Karaoke is the draw reviewers raise most, with one praising a good karaoke DJ and another describing a nice relaxed night of singing. Close behind is the wider entertainment, with DJs and singers on regularly at what one calls a great wee bar. Friendly staff and clientele come up repeatedly, along with brilliant banter, efficient bar staff, reasonable prices and a good selection of drinks. A beer garden and function suite also get mentions. One visitor notes the bar and lounge have had a much needed makeover under new management, and another looks forward to the team's plans after a closure. The one critical review finds the lights very bright and says some background music would encourage women to drink in the pub. Reviewers also describe milestone gatherings held here, including a surprise anniversary party where the staff were accommodating and a friend's 70th birthday with a great atmosphere.
Customer Review Summary
Karaoke is the draw reviewers raise most, with one praising a good karaoke DJ and another describing a nice relaxed night of singing. Close behind is the wider entertainment, with DJs and singers on regularly at what one calls a great wee bar. Friendly staff and clientele come up repeatedly, along with brilliant banter, efficient bar staff, reasonable prices and a good selection of drinks. A beer garden and function suite also get mentions. One visitor notes the bar and lounge have had a much needed makeover under new management, and another looks forward to the team's plans after a closure. The one critical review finds the lights very bright and says some background music would encourage women to drink in the pub. Reviewers also describe milestone gatherings held here, including a surprise anniversary party where the staff were accommodating and a friend's 70th birthday with a great atmosphere.
Featured reviews
- Kathleen Rice
“My friend had her 70th today staff amazing great atmosphere thank you xx”
- William Boyle
“Great wee bar ..always some entertainment on.. karaoke, DJ, Singers, reasonably priced ,very friendly clientel,.Good Selection off Drinks🥃🍻”
- frankie hewitt
“I popped into the Gar-T looking for my brother, it was my first visit since new management moved in , I was in the bar area , the bar and lounge have been given a much needed makeover .”
- George Aikman
“After being closed for 7 months John and Allan and his crew have many good revival thoughts in mind I can't wait to see them come to fruition Good luck for the future”
- Kenny Reid
“Great wee bar and beer garden also function suite. Friendly staff and reasonable prices”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Karaoke
- Sport
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Bar games
- Casual
- Beer
- Spirits
- Karaoke
Show more amenities
- Sport
- Toilet
- Groups
- Offerings· 3
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Wine
- Highlights· 1
- Great beer selection
Location
Bars near The Gartocher Bar
- The Railway Tavern4.61620.2 mi£1–15Outdoor seating
sunday karaoke night, cheap beer prices, old-style local pub
- Clachan Bar4.31570.8 mi
beer garden, outdoor front seating, beer selection
- The Waverley Bar4.2780.9 mi£1–15Outdoor seating
karaoke nights, bingo on tuesdays, friday saturday entertainment
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Gartocher Bar | 4.293 | — | £15–30 | karaoke nights, function suite, beer garden |
| The Railway TavernOutdoor seating | 4.6162 | 0.2 mi | £1–15 | sunday karaoke night, cheap beer prices, old-style local pub |
| Clachan Bar | 4.3157 | 0.8 mi | — | beer garden, outdoor front seating, beer selection |
| The Waverley BarOutdoor seating | 4.278 | 0.9 mi | £1–15 | karaoke nights, bingo on tuesdays, friday saturday entertainment |
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