Laurieston Bar in Glasgow City

How pubs used to be and all the better for it. Well worth a visit. The Guinness is superb

Unfortunately, the Laurieston isn't the same pub that it once was. It's been overrun by hipsters, students and bar staff who are running the place into the ground – as a result, past regulars, including myself, are gradually being pushed out. The premises now looks dirty and past its sell-by date as opposed to what was a quirky retro bar run by competent owners who knew how to run a pub very well, whilst treating their customers with the utmost respect. The Laurieston has now fallen short of the mark in all these respects, and that is a travesty. Even many of the things that made this pub quirky, such as the old fashioned towel dispenser in the toilets, are now out of operation. I didn't really want to write this review but a once great pub has, again, fallen victim to unexperienced and poor management and is sadly falling into disrepair.

Good old school pub. Allways busy, good staff. Only thing to be aware of is they only take cash.

Best pub in glasgow in my opinion, outdoor smoking area is a pure luxury <3

Went during week and a bit quiet but at weekends can be very busy as it's part of sub crawl for stag nights good atmosphere and cheap prices

Fantastic bar magnificently caught in a 60s/70s time trap. Great beers, lovely atmosphere. Treasure these places or we’ll lose them.

Absolute gem of a place! Its like your transported back in time. Few older guys practicing their music at the back of the pub also made it even better. Can't wait to come back! Please never change!

Great little pub lots of charm . Been there for about 100 years . Usually visited by sub crawlers Another visit, bar staff spot on . Know how run a pub , drinks served quickly and prices are good 2024 guitar club in with great music

Best pint of Guinness outside Ireland

First time in and loved it..quick service great atmosphere...locals and hipsters and seating outside.

Quick pint afore a gig at the O2...

This place is fantastic if you know how a pub should be :-)

Laid back atmosphere, good selection of beers and ales, well worth a visit

Old style Glasgow bar, often full of curious visitors, but still has its own regulars. Very reasonable prices and friendly staff with some excellent pictures and artwork.

Love the Laurieston - my favourite pub.

Beer time in this classic bar. hopefully the new owners keep the place as it is.

We had just a few drinks here. Cash Only place. I love the atmosphere with a local Friday night gang. Nice old school place.

Old school boozer, friendly welcome, good guinness, nice atmosphere.

Went for a pint before the sheriff court. Nice and relaxing. Great staff , smashing pint 👍

We had some really nice cask ales from Fyne ales. We met a gentleman who was playing the gambling machine. He was very fortunate and won some money and he bought my wife and I a beer. That was very kind and generous of him.

Great place for a pint it's like stepping back to the 40tes 50tes and 60tes nothing has changed and hopefully will never change drop in you will enjoy 🍺🍺🍺🍺

Loved this bar, a real throwback

Genuinely one the best pubs ive ever visited. Note - cash only.

Best pints in Glasgow. Staff are top notch. Needs a lick of paint however

I passed outside with the intention of entering. It was disgustingly negative especially for a woman. In a fringe area I don't think I would pass there at night. A large man stood in the doorway. Otherwise I didn't try to enter.

Great pub for a drink just over the river. Recommended

Great atmosphere, great staff. Hey just what every good pub should be.

Good atmosphere handy for the 02

What to say that hasn't already been said. An 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' mentality keeps this place's charm intact and its seats full. Cash only.

Incredible interior and atmosphere. Could spend an entire afternoon enjoying some pints.

Great pub. Very good Guinness, poured like it should be, good crowd of regulars and the sub crawlers adding to a great atmosphere.

A must to visit, what a treat to see it finally from inside

the toilet is to small with toilet paper every where and the toilet room is dirty

Great traditional pub, cash only Fyne Ales on cask and an extra special "middle Guinness" tap (genuinely really good, not overly cold like most Guinness is these days)

Quite a nice pub, but only cash payment possible.

Lovely place to stop for a pint before a concert:)

Possibly my favourite bar that I’ve ever stepped foot in across the UK A hidden gem that once you step foot in you immediately fall in love with. (hoping it’s still here next time I come to visit Glasgow)

Brilliant night staff unbelievable so good even when snowed under with so many customers

Traditional bar. Well managed, interesting clientele. Must place for Glasgow visitors. Historic.

Brilliant traditional Glasgow pub. Brilliant atmosphere and always busy

A Glasgow institution. Beautiful, traditional interior and a great selection of cask/draught beers.

Only a fleeting visit, but will be back when next in Glasgow. A beautiful pub with a. Historic mid century interior. A warm welcome from staff and a lovely couple of pints of Jarl.

Old style Glasgow bar,very clean. Good variety of beers etc on offer. Worth a visit

We visited Glasgow and this pub specifically. As we reached the 1960s style pub, it had the look of a building that had remained untouched. Inside, the walls were adorned with pictures from regular drinkers, both past & present. The wear on the Formica countertops displayed the proof of how many pints it had held in its years. The windows were draped with tarten curtains blocking the cold & dark January night. There was no music…..just the song of broad Glaswegian voices enjoying their Friday night drink & putting the world to rights. It wasn’t long before we were chatting with the barman, and making friends with the locals. The Laurieston - it’s Just A Pub 😉

Pie and peas and an amazing pint of ale. Such an iconic venue with amazing staff and beers.all priced very well

Traditional pub, good crowd of regulars

Great atmosphere and friendly staff will definitely visit again

Must be one of the best pubs in Glasgow. Staff are really friendly and the Guinness is perfect every time!

Only called in for one pint of Gunness and being from Ireland i am hard to please with my stout. I needed of worried , best pint I have had in Glasgow. The bar itself was tremendous, proper old school, which I love .Next time I am in Glasgow, I will spend a lot more time in this wonderful establishment.

An institution, cash only so be aware of this. Cash machine in a spar up the way. Good pints too.

Get there early or get there late. It's an impossible bar to find a seat or to find room for a group to stand without being in someone's way. It's still a wonderful place to visit for a pint and a cheerful visit with friends

Great, real bar,but, they only take cash.

Best local pub in the South Side, bar none.

Great, unchanged proper pub. Good beers, friendly atmosphere. Could've stayed a lot longer. Didn't try the pies but will next time.

Good wee pub. Friendly and relaxed environment.

Didn't get the middle tap Guinness. Pint was average at best. Next time will get middle tap as recommended by Girl Drinks Guinness.

Just a great wee family run pub. Fantastic service. Lovely people who run the pub. Highly recommended. If you’re in the Gorbals give this wee pub a visit.

One of the best pints of Guinness I've had outside of Dublin. Warm atmosphere and friendly staff and locals, very much looking forward to visiting again soon

Great wee pub Great staff and atmosphere

A classic Glasga pub untouched by time.

Was in here prior to a gig at the O2 academy, had a great time speaking to the locals who in turn were friendly. It was very busy but the bar staff done a great job of refilling everyone's drinks. Proper bar. Cheers

Loved the place. Old school in modern times. The owner John gave us a tour and reminisced with us and it was great. Got served what he called 'fine dining at the Laurieston' consisting of a pie and sausage roll with gravy and peas. Excellent.

Great place to have a pint. The atmosphere is rich and the bartenders and patrons are very friendly. Highly recommended if you are looking for an authentic pub.

Very friendly staff and customers ,great atmosphere and good variety of beers .

Best pub in the city? Old school, great atmosphere, brilliant bar staff and a varied clientele. Love it.

I didn’t eat anything but a great drinking venue. James behind the bar is a true gent.

Great Glasgow pub. Loads of character. Real mix of ages.

One of the best true pubs in Glasgow, no gimmiks, just good beer and great staff. Get down there when you can

Love this pub , friendly atmosphere, friendly staff and free jukebox👏👏

Best pub in Glasgow no two ways about it

Went for a couple of pints. Good value and friendly

They had a little tray for the dog, very cozy place

Great place, old school and good service with good prices. Saturday gets a bit rammed with sub crawls and students, other days a bit more relaxed. One of the few classic bars left

How pubs use to be, should be! Excellent 5 stars.. Proper traditional pub, you must try and very welcoming.

Unpretentious and fairly priced. Just a nice pub

Classic place, the lounge side is great with its free jukebox but also the bar side is great in that you'll always get an older guy striking up conversation with you and being very friendly. Class tap selection including McEwan's Export

A gem of a place in the Laurieston area of the Gorbals, not many pubs survived the architectural genocide inflicted by GCC in the 60/70's....but this did....So, hats off to the Clancy's keeping a cracker of a boozer harking back to the above era and well worth a visit. Get yersel along there some night and soak in times gone by. Class in a glass.

Old school type bar welcoming ,12/14 of us came in part of 50 th birthday bar staff did well to remember what we ordered walls were full of history we felt very welcome by

Great authentic old school pub not many of these left now great to visit loved Glasgow

Easily one of the best pubs in Glasgow! The Guinness is beyond excellent!

Superb 1960s interior and Fyne ales.

came to Glasgow and was struggling to find a traditional pub that would be warm, kind, and old school ! look no further Laurieston is class, service is phenomenal, and aesthetics are great. Proper pub for a proper city.

If your in Glasgow just go here!

Fab old style Glasgow pub, highly recommended 🤠📸🚲👏

AMAZING just before going to the O2 for the Amon Amarth gig!! But the best part is that at Laurieston the speakers where playing The Lion Sleeps Tonight!!!

Only popped In to taste their Guinness and it didn't disappoint lovely they offer it in 3 temps Room, Normal and Extra Cold

If you love formica (and who doesn't?) then this is the pub for you. It's also a sub-crawl tradition. All this plus the Guinness is at a decent temperature (ie not bloody freezing)

Great prices and atmosphere with friendly staff! Extra touches in the ladies bathroom is much appreciated! Close to the o2 which is ideal for pregig drinks!

Time capsule of a bar. Excellent staff

A Glasgow institution and well worth visiting: staff make you feel welcome and provided us with good walking route, in luding other pubs, of the area. Great pint of Guinness in a relaxed friendly bar.

Amazing pint of Guinness and fantastic service

Fantastic bar been my local for a very very long time brilliant family privately owned pub superb bar tenders.

Was in on saturday night before a gig in the02 .Will definately be back was waiting on my friend and started talking to one of the regulars Davie made me feel so welcome bar staff were great even with it being so busy and the customers all so friendly Old fashioned and authentic loved the place

Best pub on Earth. I will mentally travel here every time I have a drink from here on out. Lots of history inside, great photographs, artwork, and an overall lovely, down to earth atmosphere. The owners are extremely friendly and welcoming. Willing to tell their story and make you feel at home.

Great, friendly old-school Glasgow bar, handy for the O2. Recommended.

Great pub next to the O2 academy proper old skool and the way a pub should be cheap nice selection of booze as well as some lovely fresh warm pies on sale

Great wee pub, services is always spot on

Great bar, nice atmosphere. Very reasonably priced

A pub's pub. Classic Good humour and craic. What more could you ask for out of a pub. Nae loud music, friendly staff, good beer and whisky

Great wee boozer good selection of good old brown beers, staff very friendly. 👍