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About The Old Toll Bar
On Paisley Rd W in Glasgow, The Old Toll Bar is a pub with an interior that retains its original late-1800s Victorian mahogany woodwork and carved wood detailing. The bar pours a rotating selection of craft beers and ales alongside cider on tap, and Beamish is available, one of the only pubs in the area to carry it. A cocktail list runs alongside the beer and cider offering, and staff behind the bar give recommendations on what to drink. Live jazz features on some Tuesdays. The space is small, and it operates on a walk-in basis with no reservations taken.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention victorian mahogany interior, craft beers on tap, beamish on tap and cocktails.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention victorian mahogany interior, craft beers on tap, beamish on tap and cocktails.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the preserved Victorian interior, with its dark carved wood and rich mahogany, and several note it is among the oldest pub interiors left in Glasgow. Close behind is the drinks list, where the rotating craft beers and ales on tap draw repeated praise, along with Beamish, which two reviewers name and one points out is rare in Glasgow pubs. Cocktails are also described as very interesting and phenomenal, and one reviewer enjoyed the cider on tap. Staff come across as friendly and kind, with one noting good recommendations from behind the bar. Several call the atmosphere great, and one mentions a playlist of 60s classics. Reviewers describe the prices as reasonable. The only drawback comes from one reviewer, who calls it a shame the pub is not in a better area of the city. Another notes it is small. One reviewer mentions live jazz on some Tuesdays.
Customer Review Summary
Reviewers most often single out the preserved Victorian interior, with its dark carved wood and rich mahogany, and several note it is among the oldest pub interiors left in Glasgow. Close behind is the drinks list, where the rotating craft beers and ales on tap draw repeated praise, along with Beamish, which two reviewers name and one points out is rare in Glasgow pubs. Cocktails are also described as very interesting and phenomenal, and one reviewer enjoyed the cider on tap. Staff come across as friendly and kind, with one noting good recommendations from behind the bar. Several call the atmosphere great, and one mentions a playlist of 60s classics. Reviewers describe the prices as reasonable. The only drawback comes from one reviewer, who calls it a shame the pub is not in a better area of the city. Another notes it is small. One reviewer mentions live jazz on some Tuesdays.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Moved to Glasgow a month ago. This has been the best bar we’ve found in Glasgow! Amazing atmosphere, incredibly friendly and kind staff and very good selection of drinks! Absolutely recommended!”
- Google user
“What a nice pub! The bar is very ornate and whilst it's small was a great stop! David's stage #8”
- Google user
“BEAUTIFUL pub. Cocktails are phenomal, staff are absolutely lovely and amazing at their job. Atmosphere is gorgeous. Prices are great (in this economy). Do yourself a favour and visit!!”
- Google user
“Top pub (toll bar). Wide selection of drinks but enhanced by the simply stunning interior of rich Victorian mahogany, only possible with the passing of time. Excelling recommendations from behind the bar - level of tone perfect for a Monday night. Shout out to the playlist - with a mix of 60's, less an know classics but on point. Good pub.”
- Google user
“Stumbled in here after the laser quest at Kinning Park. Very very trendy, very very cool bar which I wasn't expecting from the outside. Good blend of traditional pub, but with a more modern feel. Drinks were not unreasonably priced and the music and lights added the the atmosphere. As a plus, it's one of the only pubs in Glasgow that sells Beamish on tap. Definitely will be back if in the area soon.”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
- AccessibilityWheelchair: entrance
Amenities
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
Location
Bars near The Old Toll Bar
- Clydebuilt Bar & Kitchen3.53580.6 mi£20–30Reservations
fish and chips, chicken caesar salad, sticky toffee pudding
- Oasis Lounge4.57590.6 mi£10–40
hookah and shisha, mint tea, crunch cake and carrot cake
- Lebowskis4.32,3850.7 mi£10–30ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
burgers, chicken wings, vegan options
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Old Toll BarWheelchair accessible | 4.7658 | — | — | victorian mahogany interior, craft beers on tap, beamish on tap |
| Clydebuilt Bar & KitchenReservations | 3.5358 | 0.6 mi | £20–30 | fish and chips, chicken caesar salad, sticky toffee pudding |
| Oasis Lounge | 4.5759 | 0.6 mi | £10–40 | hookah and shisha, mint tea, crunch cake and carrot cake |
| LebowskisReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.32,385 | 0.7 mi | £10–30 | burgers, chicken wings, vegan options |
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