My wife and I got married in the Tron church, just further up Buchanan Street, then the whole wedding party walked down the street to the Sloans ballroom for our reception :) We wanted to hire a piper, but it just so happened that the day of our wedding was also the world piping championships in Glasgow Green, so we were unable to get one. In the end we didn't need one because Buchanan Street was full of piper buskers who, on seeing us marching down the street, all played the wedding march. Absolutely incredible day :)
I'm 73. Born in Glasgow moved to Canada when I was 16 and I've never been home. I've also never been in a pub. I loved this video. I didn't expect the pubs to be so big and beautiful. The luxurious woodwork, the banisters and history were amazing. I've watched most of your videos. Makes me yearn for home. Keep up the great work.
Pubs like The Laurieston are my favourite! It doesn't have to be the nicest, to me the atmosphere and the overall friendliness/welcome that you get from there, wins it for me. :)
Glasgow is the friendliest place in Scotland! I broke down in my car with the kids in tow. Couple of chaps helped me to push the car to the side and a passing policeman took me and the kids to a cafe. One of the chaps fixed the car so I could get home and no charge. Wouldn’t happen in Edinburgh! That was in 1998. Great video again!
My partner is Glaswegian and im American, he's taken me to a lot of different pubs around Glasgow but i have to 100% agree that The Laurieston was an absolute GEM!!! The older owner guy (i think he has health issues) was so nice and showed me all the photos, told me the history, etc - was a great experience ❤ i over indulged, dont remember leaving though 😂
There can never be too many pub videos, excellent work. Glasgow had many handsome pubs before the second world war, and far too many of them were lost to redevelopment. If only we had had RUclips in the 1960s and 70s so we could see what they were like inside.
I so agree. The same can be said of say Cardiff. The pubs I visited in the 1980’s have largely disappeared. They were incredible. Such a loss. Why is RUclips so late to the table 😢
Glasgow really does have some fantastic spots, and for your viewers outwith Scotland, it's good your vid picks up on some of the buildings too - it's not just all about Edinburgh.
Just visited Glasgow in August 2022 for the first time and I fell deepy in love with this city. Watching your video (randomly presented by the youtube algorithm) made me ache inside to get to see Glasgow again! Lovely presentation! As a whisky lover, the Pot Still was the only one I had also visited, so now I have much more to consider on my next visit. For your next visit, do try the Islay Inn, The Piper, and my very favorite, The Bon Accord. Thanks so much for this!
Can not wait to get back home in June. Little dancing at The Cathouse and fish supper from the Blue Lagoon. Unfortunately can’t get that here in North Carolina. Thank you for the great videos, keep up the great work!
You surpassed yourself on this video! As a proud Brummie I can say that Glasgow is the second best city in the world. The Laurieston looked fantastic. The Pot Still looks like Heaven and 10 year old Benromach is a wonderful way to start on the slippery slope to nirvana. Perhaps you should do some more on Glasgow. Many people think it’s still a dismal, dirty city and of course it is anything but. The architecture, Central Station, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the Clyde, the pubs, the museums and galleries are all fantastic.
Sure do enjoy visiting these beautiful Pubs in Glasgow with you and Alicia. It' Might be fun to have you guy's spending a Saturday evening in a place with the locals. I have heard of neighbors bringing their Celtic instruments and jamming together, playing traditional Irish folk music. How fun that would be to sit in get to meet them and listen to the music 🎵🎶 I am grateful for vlogging that helps people around the world to connect. I can see and hear feel a place that I would never have had a chance to experience. So you and Alicia are wonderful. Thank you so much. Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Great video. I had my retiral do in the State Bar, in the basement room. A couple of well known pubs you missed out on. The Griffin which is close to the State and has only recently reopened. It used to be split into three sections - the Griffin, the Griffiny and the Griffinette. I don't know if that's still the same but I'm going for a meal there next Wednesday so will find out then. The other pub is the Bon Accord in North Street, just the other side of the M8 motorway. Well known for its wide choice of guest beers and whisky.
Miss a good pub atmosphere here in Canada! Not that I frequented them of course… 🥂 but you can’t beat Glasgow for it’s hospitality and friendly folk 💙 Glad the rain didn’t ruin your “spirits”:)
A great wee tour of Glasgow pubs, full of great characters including you two. Many years ago I went to the Nautical college so the Clutha, Victoria and scotia were really popular as they were closest to the halls. It's a pity the Clutha was shut as I hear its a great place these days
Part 2, hielan Jessie, ( gallowgate), tollbooth,(Glasgow X),shipbank,( salt market),st Luke's,( bain st),B.A.D,( moncur st),crystal bells,( gallowgate, and another 4 pubs on the gallowgate,,all within walking distance of each other
@SM-mf2ty nope just stating facts, he was in that area , so there the most well known pubs, as a rangers supporter I wouldn't go to most of those pubs, as you know they mostly are republican pubs, but..I don't drink anyway👍🏴
Such a cool video, thanks for sharing! My buddy and I did an Ireland trip last September (2023) and the highlight of the trip was visiting the Pubs and enjoying the gracious and friendly people who made these 2 Yanks feel so welcome! In September (2024) we are planning a trip to Scotland so this video has got me jazzed up for exploring all the amazing Pubs and meeting the locals who frequent them. I am guessing the Scots will be as gracious and friendly as the Irish were!
Great pub crawl Steve & Alicja. Lovely pubs shown loved the one where you were given the "Tour" very friendly. As often as I was in Glasgow I never was in a pub there, but then I was mostly passing through.
The Laurieston is so gorgeous, inside and out. Love that place. My other favourite is the Allison Arms on Pollokshaws Rd, south side. Wonderful places both.
Being originally from Glasgow ,and now in Australia you actually captured the Glasgow vibe too, cobblestone streets , architecture , the rain and damp, the the dark nights …. and dark mornings 😂 ,great review guys, cracking pubs all round , could almost smell them from memory, the Old Toll Bar needs to be seen in the light of day though , all in all brilliant!
@@healingandgrowth-infp4677 He was filming at 11 in the morning and when the rain came in it looked so dark for that time in the morning, I had almost forgotten what that looked like
As a Glaswegian who has lived in Bermuda for 52 years I really enjoyed your pub tour and your enthusiasm for even bringing your camera out in that weather. On my next trip ‘home’ I will revisit this video to have a pint in one of the pubs. Well done.
What a great idea for a day trip to glesca and the late bus back to fife great video Steve and alicja happy new year to you all. Still have memories of the Clutha tragedy shame we couldn’t see inside. Thanks
Some absoluut gems but your number one was definitely my number one as well. They don't come more authentic than that. They must have been having a laugh about the pies before you both walked in and where happy to inform you of the inconvenience!!😂. The whole atmosphere was of a real pub where everyone is welcome. Great place by the looks of it with a real living history.
We had a couple of those pies earmarked for a well-deserved snack as well! :D What a place though, didn't want to film it, but we were even down in the cellar!
@@steve-marsh cool. Say what you like about Glasgow and I have but the real Glaswegians are a wee bit different to your average east coaster. Might be needing a day trip next time I'm over.
Loved this video, as someone who lives just outside Glasgow who has been to most of these pubs, it's amusing to see your unnerving faces at times. Glasgow has always had that friendly rough vibe. It really is a great place to be though. People have good hearts and great tales.
There's nae pies left! Brilliant. Although im not a pub guy this vid made me appreciate our city's pubs histories. From the scotia hosting billy and gerry to the utter authenticity of the Laurieston. I uded to inhabit the old toll from time to time some history in the interior and a good friendly pub. Enjoyed the vid guys well done.
We loved Glasgow and the architecture when we visited in November. We will check out a few of the pubs on your list next time we visit Scotland. Thank you both for braving the weather for us, always enjoy your video's. We are flying back to sunny and hot Melbourne on Tuesday. Looking forward to watching more of you videos in 2023.
Enjoy the rest of summer! :) Aye, the architecture in Glasgow is often overlooked in favour of 'prettier' Edinburgh, but it's our favourite city to be honest. Safe travels!
Such an excellent tour of Glasgow’s iconic pubs and bars. As an Englishman I’ve always felt intimidated to walk into a Scottish pub. You have given me confidence to give it a go. Perhaps I will get to check out one or two of these on a future visit to Scotland. BUT I am disappointed and gutted that you did not go to famous “ The Louden Tavern “. How I would love to see inside. 👏👏👍😀
I had a great visit to Glasgow last summer. There was a beautiful old building across from the Moxy Hotel I will never forget. Wonderful architectural details were on the exterior. Everything was knocked down around it. I hope that it gets preserved! Hard to believe I didn't spend any time in a pub there...what the heck is wrong with me ;)
You pair are a joy to watch, I’ve viewed every video you make, not a bad one to be had. Looking forward to your next adventure, keep Scotlands highest village Wanlockhead in mind, you would both love it.
Happy New Year to you both. I was in the Pot Still in December before Christmas on a day trip from Belfast. I absolutely loved it and the staff are amazing and they really help take the snobbery away from whiskey drinking and find you a good wee dram. All the best for the new year. Cheers 🍻
Glasgow is great the pubs good fun but the best ....are the people !!! My favourite place for a weekend break .You seem to have walked a lot to empty pubs ,i never have that far to go ,the city centre has lots of lovely bars and restaurants.
The Iron Horse was a great Glasgow pub. Unfortunately its been closed since Feb 2020 as the owners of the buildings on that block decided to replace all the properties with a soulless eurobox hotel. That big Co-op building was known as the Co-op hypermarket in the late 70s, early 80s. It was pretty much one of the first mega supermarkets that we have everywhere now.
Really enjoyed that folk's , my husband & I used to go up from Irvine to Glasgow on a pub crawl. I don't drink & my husband couldn't manage a drink in every bar. Just to go in & soak up the atmosphere, the people of Glasgow are great. Thank you once again from me in Irvine 🤗🤗
@@steve-marshYes I am hating the weather at the moment- I got soaked to the skin on Wednesday - not happy, roll on to better weather!! Which hotel did you stay in Glasgow?
Believe it or not I went to a Glasgow pub armed. Well potentially. Armed with an English accent. I went in with trepidation but had a fantastic welcome and handled all the banter. Trust me on this if you have a few beers in Glasgow you will meet more philosophers than anywhere else. Great people.
Hi Steve, Regarding Glasgow pubs, I only know the name of one pub. All the big whisky enthusiasts rave about it as the place to go. Many whisky lovers from all around the world, when visiting Glasgow, make a "pilgrimage" there, being the most famous of all Whisky pubs. Moreover, many famous whisky personalities frequent this pub. I'm talking about the "Bon Accord" pub, 153 North Street. If I ever do go into a Glaswegian pub in the future, it will probably be this one.
The Bon Accord is great but for whisky personally prefer The Pot Still (featured) and ‘The Ben Nevis’ in Finnieston (not featured). As a local, I can’t argue with your ratings of The Laurieston and The Scotia my favourites along with The Allison Arms on the south side which is also well worth a visit.
Hi Steve ... Nuthin' like a pub crawl to " warm the cockels" on a wet day and / or night !😂 Looks like you got heaps of exercise in at least for the day.... even if they werent all open , but I guess, another good thing about the day, is you didn't get plastered 😂 I love the architecture and history in each of them.
I do love a pub crawl! In my misspent youth (living in London) the Circle Line Marathon was a common occurrence in the festive season. Thats getting on the Tube Circle Line at Liverpool Street and get off at every station on the Circle Line and visit the nearest pub, I think it was 24 stations, so, it was most definitely a last man standing scenario and although I remember the starts I'm a bit hazy about the ends…… One year we ended up in Brentwood 'cos we got on the wrong (last) train…..
When we were over visiting from New Zealand last year my mum and dad took us to the Laurieston. When had our kids with us 7 and 10 yr olds and we sat in the lounge. The staff were so nice and friendly and even gave our kids a couple of pond notes as they had never seen them before. :)
Very solid selection. If doing a round 2 you should definitely go to the Bon Accord at Charing X. If you are looking for the old world style of boozer then the Saracen Head at Gallowgate and Brechins Bar in Govan bring it. The Laurieston is a Time Machine and should be inherited and preserved by the national trust.
Hi Greig, The Saracen Head (Sarry Heid) on Gallowgate has got to be in the running for one of Glasgow's famous pubs. It's 55yrs since I left Glasgow. But I'll always remember back in the 60s as a teenager with a couple of pals, it was the "first port of call" before going to the Barrowland.
That was brilliant, thank you! As a Glaswegian now living in Skye it brought back many happy memories and started a conversation with my husband about which pubs you didn't visit, which were our favourites and which ones are sadly no longer there. Made me just a wee bit homesick too. Cheers!
What a great video. You showed off Glasgow so well. Hey, if you want a real Glasgow pub challenge, apparently people use the subway, jump off at each of the 15 stations. You down a drink at the nearest pub, and continue on until they're back where they started - albeit in a worst state than when they started.
I enjoyed your video very much around Glasgow's iconic and most popular drinking establishments. What a great idea. It would have been hilarious had you had' a large whisky in each. Haha.
Nelson Mandela place: the story goes that it was re-named whils Nelson Mandea was still in prison on Robin Island. And why that place? Because that's where the South African consulate was....
Cracker, Steve. 👍 The thing is, you could probably do that vid another half a dozen times without using the same pub twice! 😁 Also, as a whisky man on Islay, I’m glad you found The Pot Still… 😁
I belong to Glasgow, I used to live in this great city back in the 2.000s, I love it, Btw, the bad weather during the shooting makes for a much more authentic experience. Great video, the man and the lady are great hosts. Would have loved meeting and sharing a Lager with them. Cheers!!
Thank you for taking us with you on this very tough assignment. And kudos for braving the heavy rain! I haven't been to Glasgow in a very long (LONG!!) time so it was nice to traipse along with you both virtually.
That was an enjoyable video of your pub tour hope plenty of loos about 😮with visiting of the drinking houses lol 😆 lot of character in those historic ale houses lots of footwork you did 🚶♀️🚶♀️
Really enjoyable video👏. Haven't been out in Glasgow city centre for a while but worked there for over 10 years and frequented a few of those pubs! The Laurieston is a real gem, glad you made it your number 1👍
Thanks, Steve and Alicja, for taking us along. Got to see parts of Glasgow I’d not seen before. I don’t enjoy liquor, so pub visits have never been on my list of priorities when in Scotland. At least I got to see them through your lens! ATB!
Great video . If you go back , the Arlington pub just up from Sauchiehall Street is defo worth a visit . They claim to have the original stone of destiny on display and there’s a story about how it got there . Really interesting.
Good vid, mate, and you're right about the Horseshoe. My mates and I used to meet there before heading to Ibrox (back in the 70s) and it was a decent boozer but I went for a nostalgic pint in August and thought it was soulless. Won't return any time soon.
Brilliant Steve, some cracking pubs in Glasgow, was in the Horseshoe last year it was good, need to get around some of the rest, fantastic video. Looking forward to the next one
My wife and I got married in the Tron church, just further up Buchanan Street, then the whole wedding party walked down the street to the Sloans ballroom for our reception :) We wanted to hire a piper, but it just so happened that the day of our wedding was also the world piping championships in Glasgow Green, so we were unable to get one. In the end we didn't need one because Buchanan Street was full of piper buskers who, on seeing us marching down the street, all played the wedding march. Absolutely incredible day :)
I'm 73. Born in Glasgow moved to Canada when I was 16 and I've never been home. I've also never been in a pub. I loved this video. I didn't expect the pubs to be so big and beautiful. The luxurious woodwork, the banisters and history were amazing. I've watched most of your videos. Makes me yearn for home. Keep up the great work.
Why did you never come home to see your Family?
Pubs like The Laurieston are my favourite! It doesn't have to be the nicest, to me the atmosphere and the overall friendliness/welcome that you get from there, wins it for me. :)
It really reflects the friendliness and spirit of Glasgow perfectly :)
Absolutely
I was just there in May, was a lovely place to visit - don't really remember leaving though! 😅
Brought back memories!
Glasgow is the friendliest place in Scotland! I broke down in my car with the kids in tow. Couple of chaps helped me to push the car to the side and a passing policeman took me and the kids to a cafe. One of the chaps fixed the car so I could get home and no charge. Wouldn’t happen in Edinburgh! That was in 1998. Great video again!
You are so right Tintti, it might be a bit rough around the edges, but friendlier people you will struggle to find!
Subway is closed at 3pm? Good to know😮
My partner is Glaswegian and im American, he's taken me to a lot of different pubs around Glasgow but i have to 100% agree that The Laurieston was an absolute GEM!!! The older owner guy (i think he has health issues) was so nice and showed me all the photos, told me the history, etc - was a great experience ❤ i over indulged, dont remember leaving though 😂
There can never be too many pub videos, excellent work. Glasgow had many handsome pubs before the second world war, and far too many of them were lost to redevelopment. If only we had had RUclips in the 1960s and 70s so we could see what they were like inside.
I so agree. The same can be said of say Cardiff. The pubs I visited in the 1980’s have largely disappeared. They were incredible. Such a loss. Why is RUclips so late to the table 😢
Glasgow really does have some fantastic spots, and for your viewers outwith Scotland, it's good your vid picks up on some of the buildings too - it's not just all about Edinburgh.
Glasgow has a special place in my heart :)
Just visited Glasgow in August 2022 for the first time and I fell deepy in love with this city. Watching your video (randomly presented by the youtube algorithm) made me ache inside to get to see Glasgow again! Lovely presentation! As a whisky lover, the Pot Still was the only one I had also visited, so now I have much more to consider on my next visit. For your next visit, do try the Islay Inn, The Piper, and my very favorite, The Bon Accord. Thanks so much for this!
Really enjoyed this one and totally agree that The Laurieston was the best. Reminded me of how friendly Glasgow is compared to Edinburgh.
That's because people in Edinburgh can buy their own drinks.
Cheers! Haha! I won't get drawn into any East/West debates here, but let's just say next weeks' video will give the capital a chance too ;)
@@charlestaylor9424 That's a bit harsh mo chara
@@charlestaylor9424 And have to drink them on their own
Thanks Steve and Alicja brilliant video you captured the Glasgow atmosphere perfectly
Cheers James! We were unsure how this would work out, so glad to capture a slice of Glasgow :)
“And you didn’t even drink!”🥸
Love Glasgow and miss living there.....the people make the city. Enjoyed the stroll through my favorite haunts including the Argyle Arcade.
Friendliest city anywhere!
Can not wait to get back home in June. Little dancing at The Cathouse and fish supper from the Blue Lagoon. Unfortunately can’t get that here in North Carolina.
Thank you for the great videos, keep up the great work!
You surpassed yourself on this video!
As a proud Brummie I can say that Glasgow is the second best city in the world. The Laurieston looked fantastic. The Pot Still looks like Heaven and 10 year old Benromach is a wonderful way to start on the slippery slope to nirvana.
Perhaps you should do some more on Glasgow. Many people think it’s still a dismal, dirty city and of course it is anything but. The architecture, Central Station, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the Clyde, the pubs, the museums and galleries are all fantastic.
So glad you love Glasgow, it has a special place in my heart!
Brummie?
@@kudzumoose3861 brummie is what we call people from Birmingham
I'm a brummie who spent most of his childhood in east end of Glasgow . So it will always be a part of me.
C'mon, the best city on earth????? Liverpool
Sure do enjoy visiting these beautiful Pubs in Glasgow with you and Alicia.
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Might be fun to have you guy's spending a Saturday evening in a place with the locals. I have heard of neighbors bringing their Celtic instruments and jamming together, playing traditional Irish folk music.
How fun that would be to sit in get to meet them and listen to the music 🎵🎶
I am grateful for vlogging that helps people around the world to connect.
I can see and hear feel a place that I would never have had a chance to experience.
So you and Alicia are wonderful.
Thank you so much.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Great video. I had my retiral do in the State Bar, in the basement room. A couple of well known pubs you missed out on. The Griffin which is close to the State and has only recently reopened. It used to be split into three sections - the Griffin, the Griffiny and the Griffinette. I don't know if that's still the same but I'm going for a meal there next Wednesday so will find out then. The other pub is the Bon Accord in North Street, just the other side of the M8 motorway. Well known for its wide choice of guest beers and whisky.
Cheers for this! You are starting my list for a 'part-two'
Love Glaswegians!! Iam over all the time for the Celtic games.... There exactly like us Belfast people
I don’t even drink but I loved this video. The wood workmanship is very beautiful! Thanks for pushing through that weather!
Miss a good pub atmosphere here in Canada! Not that I frequented them of course… 🥂 but you can’t beat Glasgow for it’s hospitality and friendly folk 💙 Glad the rain didn’t ruin your “spirits”:)
You're spot on Anne!
It's only water in motion , come over your welcome!!🇨🇦🏴
That's the magic of Glasgow, it rains and half the people turn into pubs.
Bought both our engagement and wedding rings in the Argyll Arcade, over 40 years ago, and celebrated at Sloan's afterwards on both occasions! 🙂
Amazing! So glad to hear of someone who has done exactly what I read about :)
Great video guys. How about one of the Glasgow ‘city centre Mural Trail’ some fantastic murals to see and it would make a very interesting video.
Funnily enough that was on the list too for a nicer day! Cheers :)
A great wee tour of Glasgow pubs, full of great characters including you two. Many years ago I went to the Nautical college so the Clutha, Victoria and scotia were really popular as they were closest to the halls. It's a pity the Clutha was shut as I hear its a great place these days
Aye, was really looking forward to that one! Next time maybe, as there are plenty more pubs for a 'part two'
I loved watching the pub crawl and the history. I'll make sure I visit a couple on my next visit 😁🥂
Part 2, hielan Jessie, ( gallowgate), tollbooth,(Glasgow X),shipbank,( salt market),st Luke's,( bain st),B.A.D,( moncur st),crystal bells,( gallowgate, and another 4 pubs on the gallowgate,,all within walking distance of each other
@SM-mf2ty nope just stating facts, he was in that area , so there the most well known pubs, as a rangers supporter I wouldn't go to most of those pubs, as you know they mostly are republican pubs, but..I don't drink anyway👍🏴
Lol am I blocked
Such a cool video, thanks for sharing! My buddy and I did an Ireland trip last September (2023) and the highlight of the trip was visiting the Pubs and enjoying the gracious and friendly people who made these 2 Yanks feel so welcome! In September (2024) we are planning a trip to Scotland so this video has got me jazzed up for exploring all the amazing Pubs and meeting the locals who frequent them. I am guessing the Scots will be as gracious and friendly as the Irish were!
Well that always a fun assignment!
Such history in those hostelries, cheers to you both🍺👍
The hardship we suffer for videos eh!? ;)
Amazing, really. We had a pint when you did. Fun pub crawl. Thanks. Dave and Merry Ann from Minnesota
Thanks so much for joining us Merry Ann!
Great video, guys. It's so good to see these fantastic old pubs. Sorry about the crap weather. 😕 Thanks for sharing the video. Puck.
Haha cheers we're getting used to that weather, it's been shocking recently which makes RUclips videos tricky to film :D
Thanks for showing us around Glasgow pubs and in the rain and it is nice to know bout the old pubs round and nice to see you both thanks
Aww cheers Elaine! A pleasure!
Great pub crawl Steve & Alicja. Lovely pubs shown loved the one where you were given the "Tour" very friendly. As often as I was in Glasgow I never was in a pub there, but then I was mostly passing through.
Cheers Rupert! I must admit I would normally just walk past most of these places without even realising what gems they are!
That was a riot, loved it...:):):)
The Laurieston is so gorgeous, inside and out. Love that place. My other favourite is the Allison Arms on Pollokshaws Rd, south side. Wonderful places both.
Good point - we had the Allison as a reserve - I really think a part two is needed, so many more cracking places
The Ally Pally. Used to drink there 40 years ago, great memories.
My cousins mate is never out of the Alison Arms and even has an Allison Arms art piece on his wall at home
Went 4 days to Glasgow last week, no rain. Kinda perfect weather. I miss Glasgow.
Being originally from Glasgow ,and now in Australia you actually captured the Glasgow vibe too, cobblestone streets , architecture , the rain and damp, the the dark nights …. and dark mornings 😂 ,great review guys, cracking pubs all round , could almost smell them from memory, the Old Toll Bar needs to be seen in the light of day though , all in all brilliant!
Cheers Andrew! Aye, you're so right about the Old Toll, and there are also probably another 100 pubs we could have added to this list! All the best :)
Dark mornings?
@@healingandgrowth-infp4677 He was filming at 11 in the morning and when the rain came in it looked so dark for that time in the morning, I had almost forgotten what that looked like
As a Glaswegian who has lived in Bermuda for 52 years I really enjoyed your pub tour and your enthusiasm for even bringing your camera out in that weather. On my next trip ‘home’ I will revisit this video to have a pint in one of the pubs. Well done.
@@ernestmccreight6188 Gosh 52 years , so people really do get lost in the Bermuda Triangle!
What a great idea for a day trip to glesca and the late bus back to fife great video Steve and alicja happy new year to you all. Still have memories of the Clutha tragedy shame we couldn’t see inside. Thanks
Cheers John! Aye, even the other publicans were surprised it was closed...
Some absoluut gems but your number one was definitely my number one as well. They don't come more authentic than that. They must have been having a laugh about the pies before you both walked in and where happy to inform you of the inconvenience!!😂. The whole atmosphere was of a real pub where everyone is welcome. Great place by the looks of it with a real living history.
We had a couple of those pies earmarked for a well-deserved snack as well! :D What a place though, didn't want to film it, but we were even down in the cellar!
@@steve-marsh cool. Say what you like about Glasgow and I have but the real Glaswegians are a wee bit different to your average east coaster. Might be needing a day trip next time I'm over.
Love Glasgow and it has some of the best pubs I've been in . Grant arms, Denholms, The Park lane and the State bar are my favourites.
Loved this video, as someone who lives just outside Glasgow who has been to most of these pubs, it's amusing to see your unnerving faces at times. Glasgow has always had that friendly rough vibe. It really is a great place to be though. People have good hearts and great tales.
Well said Tony mate!
State Bar great pub and great blues music.
Really enjoyed going on the pub tour with you guys,brought back lovely memories,no wonder you were tired,you walked for miles! 😅
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It sure was a longer day than we expected Isobel! :D
There's nae pies left! Brilliant. Although im not a pub guy this vid made me appreciate our city's pubs histories. From the scotia hosting billy and gerry to the utter authenticity of the Laurieston. I uded to inhabit the old toll from time to time some history in the interior and a good friendly pub. Enjoyed the vid guys well done.
We loved Glasgow and the architecture when we visited in November. We will check out a few of the pubs on your list next time we visit Scotland. Thank you both for braving the weather for us, always enjoy your video's. We are flying back to sunny and hot Melbourne on Tuesday. Looking forward to watching more of you videos in 2023.
Enjoy the rest of summer! :) Aye, the architecture in Glasgow is often overlooked in favour of 'prettier' Edinburgh, but it's our favourite city to be honest. Safe travels!
I just realised it would be summer In Australia. Winter was our summer over here. Still fascinates me that.
Such an excellent tour of Glasgow’s iconic pubs and bars. As an Englishman I’ve always felt intimidated to walk into a Scottish pub. You have given me confidence to give it a go. Perhaps I will get to check out one or two of these on a future visit to Scotland. BUT I am disappointed and gutted that you did not go to famous “ The Louden Tavern “. How I would love to see inside. 👏👏👍😀
Throughly enjoyed that guys, thank you! More of these would be great, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Belfast…keep going 😂
Cheers! Look out for next weeks edition ;)
You two are adorable. Thank you for sharing your adventures!
Thanks so much Wayne! Cheers :)
Great to see my old home city, the place of my birth and remember some good nights in the Scotia and the Lauriston 😁
Glad to bring you some familiar places mate!
I had a great visit to Glasgow last summer. There was a beautiful old building across from the Moxy Hotel I will never forget. Wonderful architectural details were on the exterior. Everything was knocked down around it. I hope that it gets preserved! Hard to believe I didn't spend any time in a pub there...what the heck is wrong with me ;)
That was the British Linen Bank building on High Street. Everything else on that side of the street has been demolished.
You pair are a joy to watch, I’ve viewed every video you make, not a bad one to be had. Looking forward to your next adventure, keep Scotlands highest village Wanlockhead in mind, you would both love it.
Thanks so much!!! :)
Happy New Year to you both. I was in the Pot Still in December before Christmas on a day trip from Belfast. I absolutely loved it and the staff are amazing and they really help take the snobbery away from whiskey drinking and find you a good wee dram. All the best for the new year. Cheers 🍻
Couldn't agree more James! Fantastic staff, fantastic pub!
Glasgow is great the pubs good fun but the best ....are the people !!! My favourite place for a weekend break .You seem to have walked a lot to empty pubs ,i never have that far to go ,the city centre has lots of lovely bars and restaurants.
The Iron Horse was a great Glasgow pub. Unfortunately its been closed since Feb 2020 as the owners of the buildings on that block decided to replace all the properties with a soulless eurobox hotel. That big Co-op building was known as the Co-op hypermarket in the late 70s, early 80s. It was pretty much one of the first mega supermarkets that we have everywhere now.
Superb info - cheers for that!
@@steve-marsh No worries. Love your videos. Never miss them.
my go to pub on a saturday night in the seventies
Really enjoyed that folk's , my husband & I used to go up from Irvine to Glasgow on a pub crawl. I don't drink & my husband couldn't manage
a drink in every bar. Just to go in & soak up the atmosphere, the people of Glasgow are great.
Thank you once again from me in Irvine 🤗🤗
Thanks Grace! Cheers :)
Great video of your visiting pubs in Glasgow, apart from the horrible and depressing weather, so much history!!!
Oh the west coast fair gets battered with rain! Cheers David!
@@steve-marshYes I am hating the weather at the moment- I got soaked to the skin on Wednesday - not happy, roll on to better weather!! Which hotel did you stay in Glasgow?
Believe it or not I went to a Glasgow pub armed. Well potentially. Armed with an English accent. I went in with trepidation but had a fantastic welcome and handled all the banter. Trust me on this if you have a few beers in Glasgow you will meet more philosophers than anywhere else. Great people.
I'd love to visit the Victorian and Georgian styled pubs. They're so beautiful. Cheers! 🍻
Incredible the work that used to go into these pubs!
Love videos that give us a glimmer of life in Scotland.
Glad you enjoyed it Mary Ellen!
Hi Steve,
Regarding Glasgow pubs, I only know the name of one pub. All the big whisky enthusiasts rave about it as the place to go. Many whisky lovers from all around the world, when visiting Glasgow, make a "pilgrimage" there, being the most famous of all Whisky pubs. Moreover, many famous whisky personalities frequent this pub. I'm talking about the "Bon Accord" pub, 153 North Street. If I ever do go into a Glaswegian pub in the future, it will probably be this one.
Thanks so much for this - it will top the list for 'part two' when we get a chance to return
The Bon Accord is great but for whisky personally prefer The Pot Still (featured) and ‘The Ben Nevis’ in Finnieston (not featured). As a local, I can’t argue with your ratings of The Laurieston and The Scotia my favourites along with The Allison Arms on the south side which is also well worth a visit.
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Couple of other suggestions mate …
Rab Ha’s (Merchant City)
The Allison Arms (South side)
You can also get an excellent meal for very reasonable prices.
I can see that the Bon Accord has a lot of fans.😀
Great videos Steve love watching them, oh and get that wonderful girl of yours a ring at that Argyle arcade!😁
Hi Steve ... Nuthin' like a pub crawl to " warm the cockels" on a wet day and / or night !😂
Looks like you got heaps of exercise in at least for the day.... even if they werent all open , but I guess, another good thing about the day, is you didn't get plastered 😂
I love the architecture and history in each of them.
Cheers Heather! Oh imagine if I'd had a drink one each one, I think I'd still be in the gutter :D
@@steve-marsh ...and imagine all the added laughter we would have had, at your expense !😂😂😂
Love watching your pub crawls in the cities around Scotland
When I grew up in the Gorbals in Glasgow in the Sixties and seventies there was Pubs at every corner, just saying 😏 from Glasgow 😎 🇬🇧
Interesting video x nice to see Glasgow again a lot of changes since I was there x thank you both x
It’s really lovely to see you and your daughter have such a nice holiday in Glesga, keep it up!
I think Alicja is Steve's fiancée. 😂❤
I really enjoyed your video we will be back up in june just love the old school glasgow pub's I'm a geordie we are always feel welcome cheers steve
I do love a pub crawl! In my misspent youth (living in London) the Circle Line Marathon was a common occurrence in the festive season. Thats getting on the Tube Circle Line at Liverpool Street and get off at every station on the Circle Line and visit the nearest pub, I think it was 24 stations, so, it was most definitely a last man standing scenario and although I remember the starts I'm a bit hazy about the ends…… One year we ended up in Brentwood 'cos we got on the wrong (last) train…..
PS The longest bar in London is at St Pancras (but its not a pub as such), its about 300ft long!!
I feel a video of this coming! :D
Wow!
The equivalent in Glasgow is a Subcrawl - though it's a good 40 years since I went on one!
When we were over visiting from New Zealand last year my mum and dad took us to the Laurieston. When had our kids with us 7 and 10 yr olds and we sat in the lounge. The staff were so nice and friendly and even gave our kids a couple of pond notes as they had never seen them before. :)
That is so cool, and not in the least bit surprising to hear now we've been there!
Raining in Glasgow, what a shocker
I know eh!
At last a new year treat for alicja
It's STILL her round...
Very solid selection. If doing a round 2 you should definitely go to the Bon Accord at Charing X. If you are looking for the old world style of boozer then the Saracen Head at Gallowgate and Brechins Bar in Govan bring it. The Laurieston is a Time Machine and should be inherited and preserved by the national trust.
Thanks so much for the part 2 tips!
@@steve-marsh forgot to mention Bloc+ with its irn bru pulled pork sandwiches and buckfast ice cream if your needing a pit stop.
Hi Greig, The Saracen Head (Sarry Heid) on Gallowgate has got to be in the running for one of Glasgow's famous pubs. It's 55yrs since I left Glasgow. But I'll always remember back in the 60s as a teenager with a couple of pals, it was the "first port of call" before going to the Barrowland.
That was brilliant, thank you! As a Glaswegian now living in Skye it brought back many happy memories and started a conversation with my husband about which pubs you didn't visit, which were our favourites and which ones are sadly no longer there. Made me just a wee bit homesick too. Cheers!
Cheers guys! We will definitely be back for a part 2 - soooo many to choose from!
What a great video. You showed off Glasgow so well. Hey, if you want a real Glasgow pub challenge, apparently people use the subway, jump off at each of the 15 stations. You down a drink at the nearest pub, and continue on until they're back where they started - albeit in a worst state than when they started.
The Subcrawl.
Haha brilliant! Scott, I'll leave that challenge to you! Or maybe we could do it together?! :D
I enjoyed your video very much around Glasgow's iconic and most popular drinking establishments. What a great idea. It would have been hilarious had you had' a large whisky in each. Haha.
Haha imagine it! :D
Nelson Mandela place: the story goes that it was re-named whils Nelson Mandea was still in prison on Robin Island. And why that place? Because that's where the South African consulate was....
Ahhh! Top info! Cheers!
Ohh. Some old friends there and some new one to visit next time. Thanks from Iceland.
I really hope the old pubs survive, they have had a tough few years
Cracker, Steve. 👍 The thing is, you could probably do that vid another half a dozen times without using the same pub twice! 😁 Also, as a whisky man on Islay, I’m glad you found The Pot Still… 😁
That wee place appears to be very famous! And for gid reason!
@@steve-marsh you really should do an Islay video at some point. David here is a great host at Bunnahabhain distillery.
Great pub crawl! A personal favourite of mine is the Heilan Jessie, a lovely friendly pub and probably the cheapest!
Oh thanks for the tip for part 2!
Dude you should have went to the Tollbooth! it's one of the best old bars in the city!
Clearly we need a 'part 2' eh!?
Great you made it to the Pot Still. My personal favourite when with the lads for a pint a catch up.
It seems to be a real favourite in the comments - so glad it was recommended to us!
Ahh... just thinking about how many hangovers and ruined saturdays have been created by these few buildings😂
Haha but doesn't stop us going back!
I belong to Glasgow, I used to live in this great city back in the 2.000s, I love it, Btw, the bad weather during the shooting makes for a much more authentic experience. Great video, the man and the lady are great hosts. Would have loved meeting and sharing a Lager with them. Cheers!!
10 pubs you 2 good stuff hope it's a nice wee memory 2 save for yous enjoyed thanks
Thoroughly enjoyed your video tour. I do hope I get the opportunity to visit someday. Cheers.
Great idea for a video. Enjoyed it. All the best for 2023!
Thanks! You too Sebastian!
Well done...that was quite a trip around town you had..in THAT weather!...do it again in the summertime!
The horseshoe bar was my dearest late Sisters favourite I loved the video ,if I ever get back to Glesga I,ll do that tour cheers
Thank you for taking us with you on this very tough assignment. And kudos for braving the heavy rain! I haven't been to Glasgow in a very long (LONG!!) time so it was nice to traipse along with you both virtually.
Thanks so much! The things we have to do for RUclips eh!?
That was an enjoyable video of your pub tour hope plenty of loos about 😮with visiting of the drinking houses lol 😆 lot of character in those historic ale houses lots of footwork you did 🚶♀️🚶♀️
Now we know where all the hardwood from Canada went! Gorgeous railings, counters, doors, etc.
Haha yes! And it'll last forever!
Really enjoyable video👏. Haven't been out in Glasgow city centre for a while but worked there for over 10 years and frequented a few of those pubs! The Laurieston is a real gem, glad you made it your number 1👍
Thanks Sheila! Oh that place is really special :)
Sloans is a nice pub ,many dates in there .Went back 2yrs ago for new year had a lovely meal drink nice place 😊
Wow this brings back memories! The Lauriston especially. Thanks Steve.
A pleasure Ron!
Thanks, Steve and Alicja, for taking us along. Got to see parts of Glasgow I’d not seen before. I don’t enjoy liquor, so pub visits have never been on my list of priorities when in Scotland. At least I got to see them through your lens! ATB!
Thanks Erin! We're not big drinkers either, but it's a nice way to have a look around Glasgow :)
Another Glasgow bar tip for you Steve: the Bon Accord!
Great video . If you go back , the Arlington pub just up from Sauchiehall Street is defo worth a visit . They claim to have the original stone of destiny on display and there’s a story about how it got there . Really interesting.
Oh top tip mate! Hey was gutted when I saw HMS Montrose had come in and we were away! But your video was awesome
Mate just stumbled on this - making me seriously nostalgic. Emigrated to New Zealand years ago. Miss those bars 😔
Good vid, mate, and you're right about the Horseshoe. My mates and I used to meet there before heading to Ibrox (back in the 70s) and it was a decent boozer but I went for a nostalgic pint in August and thought it was soulless. Won't return any time soon.
Aye, a very disappointing visit! The place has lost its way in my opinion
Brilliant Steve, some cracking pubs in Glasgow, was in the Horseshoe last year it was good, need to get around some of the rest, fantastic video. Looking forward to the next one
Cheers Bryan!
Great video again. Love the Horse Shoe, although haven't been there in probably 20 odd years
What a great video Steve!
The Laurieston wins it for me. So friendly and the sixties originality is fantastic!💥
Those tables are sooo cool 😎
Oh I was drooling at those tables, and not due to the alcohol!
Great video and all the pubs were so lovely. My favourite was Sloane's. There's so few like that in Australia.
Cheers, thanks very much :)