
Wintersgills Glasgow
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About Wintersgills Glasgow
Wintersgills Glasgow is a traditional pub in Glasgow's West End, at 226 Great Western Rd. The food menu is built around Tuk In Curry Naans, with freshly cooked pizzas alongside them. Beers are served on tap from the main bar, and a separate lounge gives the pub a second room. Football and other matches are shown on TV through Sky Sports and TNT Sports. A pool table and darts give visitors something to play between rounds. Students can use a 20% discount. A private room is available for functions, which suits groups planning a gathering.
Good to know
- ReservationsAccepts reservations
- ParkingPaid street parking
- AccessibilityWheelchair: parking lot, restroom, seating
- Good for kidsGood for kids
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention student discount, pool table, sticky chicken fillets and crispy fish batter.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention student discount, pool table, sticky chicken fillets and crispy fish batter.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly bar staff are the thread running through most reviews. Diners call them polite, outgoing and helpful, and several say they are a reason they keep coming back. Prices come close behind, described as reasonable and decent, with student discounts and a Tennents can singled out as good value. Reviewers describe an old school, cosy pub with a main bar, a lounge, a private room, a pool table and football on the screens. One group of soccer players makes it their regular Wednesday spot. Food draws mixed comment. One diner praised the crispy batter on the fish and halloumi and the sticky chicken fillets with their tangy taste, but found the Mac Cheese insipid and lacking in texture. Another reviewer assumed the pub does not serve food. One reviewer notes it can be very noisy with a largely male clientele. Another says the bar staff went above and beyond when their group held an American Thanksgiving potluck in one of the pub's spaces.
Customer Review Summary
Friendly bar staff are the thread running through most reviews. Diners call them polite, outgoing and helpful, and several say they are a reason they keep coming back. Prices come close behind, described as reasonable and decent, with student discounts and a Tennents can singled out as good value. Reviewers describe an old school, cosy pub with a main bar, a lounge, a private room, a pool table and football on the screens. One group of soccer players makes it their regular Wednesday spot. Food draws mixed comment. One diner praised the crispy batter on the fish and halloumi and the sticky chicken fillets with their tangy taste, but found the Mac Cheese insipid and lacking in texture. Another reviewer assumed the pub does not serve food. One reviewer notes it can be very noisy with a largely male clientele. Another says the bar staff went above and beyond when their group held an American Thanksgiving potluck in one of the pub's spaces.
Featured reviews
- Google user
“Old school pub. Won’t be for everyone but it’s a great wee bar. Got a main bar and a lounge. Private room too for functions Pool table had the football on and the prices are very good. £4.25 for a Tennents can’t be grumbled at. Would visit again”
- Google user
“Michelle Ian Elaine and Kathleen are amazing great people atmosphere was outstanding great music best wee pub on great western road by far Xxxx”
- Google user
“Nice big bar with friendly helpful staff, decent prices too.”
- Google user
“Great little pub with great prices and staff. Dont think they do food hence the score, always enjoy dropping in now and again 👌”
- Google user
“I honestly can’t say enough good things about Wintergills — it is hands down the best pub in Glasgow. From the atmosphere to the people, everything about it is just spot on. It’s such a warm, welcoming, and accepting place, and you always feel comfortable the second you walk in. A special shoutout has to go to Kathleen, who is an absolute gem behind the bar. She’s always so friendly, kind, and genuinely lovely to us every single time we’re in. She makes such an effort with everyone and really adds to the whole experience — she’s honestly one of the main reasons we keep coming back! The pub itself has everything you could want: the best pool table, great student discounts, and such a fun vibe — especially on Wednesdays when I’m there with my soccer girls. It’s become our favourite midweek spot and we always have the best time. If you’re in Glasgow and looking for a pub with amazing staff, great energy, and a proper community feel, this is the place. Absolutely love it!”
Highlights
“Hey, welcome to the Wintersgills! There's always something happening here. We've got a fantastic selection of beers on tap, plus Sky Sports, TNT Sports and Premier Sports! If you're feeling peckish, we've got our popular Tuk In Curry Naans and freshly cooked pizzas. We have games like pool and darts to keep you entertained too! No matter why you've dropped by, we're sure you'll have a blast with us.”
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live music
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Popular for solo dining
Amenities
- Wi-Fi
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Accepts reservations
- Dine-in
- Good for kids
- Food at bar
Show more amenities
- Cozy
- Onsite services
- Beer
- Food
- Free water refills
- Live music
- Offerings· 4
- Alcohol
- Cocktails
- Hard liquor
- Wine
- Accessibility· 2
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
- Parking· 1
- Paid street parking
- Dining options· 1
- Seating
- Highlights· 4
- Bar games
- Great beer selection
- Live performances
- Trivia night
- Facilities· 1
- Restroom
- Popular for· 1
- Solo dining
- Atmosphere· 1
- Casual
- Crowd· 4
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Tourists
- Transgender safespace
Location
Bars near Wintersgills Glasgow
- Inn Deep4.62,5060.3 mi£10–20ReservationsWheelchair accessibleOutdoor seating
large beer selection, riverside outdoor patio, sub rosa pizza
- Hillhead Bookclub4.32,4170.8 miWheelchair accessible
build-your-own bloody mary, veg pakora with curry mayo, tempura cauli fries
- The Islay Inn4.51,4320.8 miWheelchair accessible
steak & merlot pie, sunday roast, tattie scone tacos
| Place | Rating | Distance | Price | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wintersgills GlasgowReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Good for kids | 4.4424 | — | £10–20 | student discount, pool table, sticky chicken fillets |
| Inn DeepReservations · Wheelchair accessible · Outdoor seating | 4.62,506 | 0.3 mi | £10–20 | large beer selection, riverside outdoor patio, sub rosa pizza |
| Hillhead BookclubWheelchair accessible | 4.32,417 | 0.8 mi | — | build-your-own bloody mary, veg pakora with curry mayo, tempura cauli fries |
| The Islay InnWheelchair accessible | 4.51,432 | 0.8 mi | — | steak & merlot pie, sunday roast, tattie scone tacos |
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