Lock 27 in Glasgow City

Absolute joke of a place, food highly over priced for the tiny cheap ingredients of the dishes

Love going here on a sunny day. It’s right on the walking/bike path so it’s a good excuse to get outside and have a quick pint and chips on the canal

Staff were so friendly, really quick service and really nice inside. Music was great as well.

Great place to stop for good food and few drinks. Next to Forth and Clyde canal, have great atmosphere.

I love the location. By the canal on a sunny day is a perfect place to be

Really nice for for cheap prices and a really good pint of Guinness, the lock is lovely and still used, the sound of running water and wildlife all around makes for a nice place to stop for lunch and a drink.

Really friendly and accommodating staff, good service too. Food was terrible we had beef and chicken burgers with onion rings and chicken wings. Wings were fine, burgers and onion rings were bland and really dry. I'd bet they're cheap reheated pre-cooked frozen, zero chance at all they're freshly made or even freshly bought IMO. My wife was up all night being sick, we won't be back.

4.90 for a pint of Coors. Nachos didnt seem fresh and served in a basket with a tissue that stuck fast to the melted cheese which got everywhere. I had a much better experience at the Esquire down the road. Nice baked potato and 2.97 for a pint of Coors. Sorry, but I have to knock the Lock. 1/5

Husband Waited half hour for food ordered burger and chips …it was the most disgusting pub grub I’ve ever had ….the burger looked like it had been reheated the chips were like the odds that were left at the bottom of the basket ..:wouldn’t have fed a sparrow ….will never be back 🤢 you would get served better food in a Wetherspoons and that’s scraping the bottom of the barrel ….totally vile

I didn't eat here because I only stopped for a nice pint of cider, so I can't comment on the food. But the couple's food at the next table looked good. I like the pub because it has a great location if you are walking or cycling along the canal towpath. You can't miss it, and it's a very pleasant spot to sit outside for a drink or a bite. The atmosphere is really nice on a sunny day.

Went for breakfast because they have a breakfast menu on the Web site .To be greeted by a terribly ignorant English man who told us we were wrong I wanted to show him the menu for breakfast which clearly states 9.30 to 11.00 but he would look at it just shook his head and walked away I will never be back

Friendly atmosphere, prices good 👍

Excellent pub along the Forth Canal with well priced food and drinks.

a pleasant place for rest and conversation

We visited this bar / restaurant a couple of weeks ago and stopped in for a spot of lunch. We had a little dog with us and it was made very welcome. Our lunches were very nice and went went down a treat. The bar was not busy so we decided to go up and pay the bill. After we had left I told my wife the cost and she was surprised it was so expensive. We only had a sandwich and a pint of draught fizzy water each. I contacted Lock27 to get a copy of the transaction as I believed I had been over charged. Their reply indicated that we were charged correctly and they enclosed a photo of the receipt. When I viewed the receipt it was debatable whether I was over charged or not. Lock27 charge 2 x £3 for what is basically a glass of water with some CO2. It would be interesting to see the justification for this outrageous charge. Sorry we will not be back which is a pity because the staff were great and the food cost was reasonable..

A nice, quiet place with a quiet neighborhood in summer, a good place for a Sunday family walk combined with lunch. I recommend. A nice quiet place with a quiet area in the summer, a good place for a Sunday family walk combined with dinner. I recommend.

Wasn't very impressed with menu my husband ordered soup and fish and chips all came together I order haggis and blackpudding fritters they were just over heated balls plus I ordered salt and pepper chicken by time we ate soup and fritters main meal was going cold couldn't eat them plus I got pink gin asked girl to put wee bit extra lemonade in and wad charged 90p twice for lemonade I definitely won't be back

The terrace is the right place, but the inside also looks pretty cozy.

Dropped in for a drink. Will be back to try the food.

Great place .was still hungry after steak n ale pie and chips tho...shame it tasted great...a great pitstop for dogwalkers..cyclists..and general bams....pub very clean and nice toilets..

Lovely outdoor area, brilliant on a nice day

Love this place. Location is fantastic, it's a great place to stop for a meal and a drink after a long walk along the canal. Their "Mac & Black" is so tasty.

Good food and staff, excellent live band

Great atmosphere for a sunny afternoon.

Food is terrible Very tired looking place

Tasty food and a nice selection of drinks with a nice view over the canal

On a sunny day, it's a great place to sit outside in the sun by the canal. Excellent choice of draught beers including a great pint of Guinness!

Lovely atmosphere! Excellent outdoor seating area, covered over in places as well for when the Scottish weather is particularly Scottish!

I haven't visited in a while, so I was keen to see if the food was as good as I remembered. I wasn't disappointed! I ordered the classic chicken burger, served with fries. It was very tasty, a butterflied chicken breast, which was a good-sized portion. We sat outside, canal-side, as the weather was lovely. It was great to see the pub so busy.

Nkthing bad about this place... peaceful

We were cycling close by and asked a passerby if they could direct us to a cafe. She directed us to Loch 27 saying it was her favourite. It was 1.5 miles out of our way but it was worth it. Great service and we enjoyed the hot dogs and chips. Lovely and convenient cafe stop

Stopped here for a quick bite to eat, wasn't disappointed. Child friendly and I also saw dog friendly. Nice relaxing atmosphere and staff were very attentive.

I used to enjoy a pint of Innes & Gunn in the Lock 27 but I went there with a friend last evening to be told that they don’t sell Scottish beer - it’s been taken over by Greene King. Disaster!! I won’t be back.

Went it for Saturday lunch with family. Food was delicious and quickly served, staff were very attentive and friendly, prices were very reasonable, will definitely go back again

A good place with good pub food and differnt beers.

Nice stop over for coffee on a cycling trip. Friendly staff

Always a favourite stop on my dog walk. Have a beer and a meal. Erik (my dog) loves the snacks and won't let me pass the door.

Nice place near the canal popular with dog walkers and cyclists. Small car park but additional on street parking not that far away. The manager was friendly and managed to accommodate us although the place was very busy. Children's menu had plenty of options and was excellent value for money. Was very underwhelmed by spicy veggie burger, as it wasn't spicy and, in my opinion, was overpriced. Chicken wings were good, as was the range of beers on draught. Outside seating for when the weather gets better.

Gorgeous pub, food was excellent and great value.

I have no idea where the previous reviews are for as it certainly is not here!!!! Place was absolutely freezing. Its basically an expensive Wetherspoons as no table service and the bar staff were more interested in having a conversation with their pal. Food was ok but nothing that would make us rush back.

Great place for a some food or a quiet drink.. Staff were great, forgot to reserve a table and the lovely lady, helped accommodate me with my family for mothers day... so big shout out for saving the day

This is local to us and we enjoy a wee Friday night with a couple of drinks & some dinner. Nice staff. And I love seeing all the cute dogs. We enjoy the food too, only recently taken starters off the menu and we miss the haggis/black pudding fritters though! Bring them back ha! :)

Good honest grub for a very reasonable price. Pet friendly and a super warm welcoming atmosphere. Couldn't ask for anything more

Another place taken over by dogs and you can smell the fact when you enter.

Absolute gem of a place. Lovely service, great view looking out onto the canal, and delicious food. We ordered two mains, loaded fries, and two pints of juice, and it only came to £36.40. Highly recommend the fish and chips and the Cajun loaded fries. Can't wait to go back!

I gave 3 stars for Lock 27 even though ghe Service and Atmosphere were on 4 stars. This is because the price of a drink is a bit pricey @ around £5.60 a pint.We went on a Saturday when there was a Band playing a variety of mostly chart songs.There was a good crowd but the Band were a bit hit and miss with some songs being done well and vocals quite good,then another song was not so good with the vocals not great.The Band took a break and the customers cut down to about a third of what had been a full house before the Band continued.Nice Pub that offers food and good Bar Staff,but the price of a Pint compared to Wetherspoons which is less than a 10 minute walk from Lock 27,is a bit much.

Always warm and comfortable. Great service. Foid very good. Nice relaxing family atmosphere.

Can’t recommend this place enough. Super dog friendly and the staff are great 😀

My dog was attacked inside here yesterday, the way staff handled it was disgusting to say the least! The owner of the pocket bully who attacked my dog was allowed to stay inside while me,my partner and my injured dog had to sit outside in the rain for hours whilst waiting on the police to arrive! My dogs throat has been left with chunks out of it while my partners leg was left punctured! Not one of the staff members asked if any of us where ok throughout all of this. Staff were so rude to myself and my partner. Wouldn't take your dog in here.

Nice wee pub by the canal, civilised locals, decent food and

The food is general pub food lovely to eat. The service from staff is great and they are really helpful. The atmosphere was good as I went on a Tuesday night, which was their quiz night.

Nice environment for a chill time.

Pretty decent wee pub, especially in the summer. They have gotten rid of Sky Sports, which is disappointing.

Been here a couple times now and always been impressed, the staff could not be more helpful and the food is lovely! Prices are reasonable too and it’s really nice in the summer with it being just on the canal!

We visited on a quiet day so was easy to park however, I imagine on a busy day the few spaces would not be enough. Food was lovely, staff friendly and very well decorated.

Found this place by accident been my favourite restaurant/pub since. The food is excellent and good portion size and not to pricey. The staff are very friendly and very quick service.

Relaxed bar with canalside seats. Nice place to go for a quiet drink with people or as a stop off en route

I recently lost my Mum and as Lock 27 was close by to all her family and friends, we decided to have her Wake after the funeral at the Lock. I’d asked to be catered for about 35 people and when we walked in we were blown away by the friendliness of the staff on duty and the spread of food that greeted us on our arrival. Home made lentil soup, wonderful selection of sandwiches, chicken strips, sausage rolls, pakora bites, etc , tea coffee, . and delicious little desserts!! Most folk stayed all afternoon and it took us a good few hours to get through it all! I’d asked Chris, the owner to play a wee video of my Mum on the big TV and he set up his computer so we could show the video which all her friends and family adored. A lovely touch and it turned what can be a difficult day into an absolute delight which a lot of Mum’s friends said she would have loved. I found myself back at Lock 27 today for a neighbour’s funeral and yet again they got a great send off! I would heartily recommend Lock 27 for this type of event and I never really leave reviews, but credit where credit’s due. Very pleased indeed!

Settle ⭐⭐⭐⭐ The fish was really tasty but had to settle for gluten. The chips were just fine and they have a lot of loaded-fries options, so I'm not sure if anything's good beyond the fish. The location is really nice, sit outside if the weather permits. (bonus Monster Hunter Now AR photo!)

Pub grub at a lovely place, baby & dog friendly, 10/10

Good service and food plus I could take my dog indoors

So much potential with location, however, the curse of the pubco strikes again. 'Out the packet' style branding, over-priced mainstream beers with no real imagination towards the modern drinker. Staff were brilliant though and always carry on with a smile on their face. If the sun's out it's the best spot in that locale for an alfresco beer but tables go quick and you do have to watch out for wayward self-righteous cyclists and a few over excited barking dogs.

Always busy with walkers, cyclists and locals on a sunny day 🌞. Good selection of beer and al fresco seating, some tables under cover in case of showers. Options for locking bikes to heavy furniture or canal railings if you need that.

Met with friends and had a great night

Great venue, good music, lovely setting, friendly staff, great for just drinks or for food

Great service , beautiful food , lovely atmosphere.

Took the kids after our 5 mile bike ride for charity, food wasn’t great fries were the best thing we got (kids devoured them), however we did have a fab time!! Staff were awesome especially our teen server! Dogs had a blast. Although I was was concerned that the kids would fall into the canal. Overall had a fantastic time here!! Would recommend.

My young server was amazing!!! Food wasn’t as good as the server. Kind of sticky tables.

Sadly no tables available outside. May have been nicer outside.

Tuesday pub quiz is great, staff are friendly and helpful food nice too

Just stopped for a drink whilst cycling along the canal. Staff were friendly and welcoming, and the bar was well stocked with a good variety.

When the weather is good it's ideal. Staff are mostly friendly. Guy without the uniform was a bit short with the customers. Seemed stressed for some reason.

Handy lunch venue near to the University of Glasgow Veterinary School. I've been using Lock 27 for years but only thrice since acquisition by the latest owners. I will be back, no doubt.

It's always had the location. Service is good but the food is over priced pub grub of the most basic offering. For drinks in the sun it works but wouldn't bother eating. It's dog friendly which is a positive.

Brilliant wee pub nice and peaceful in the afternoon

Nice pub nice food clean loos all you need when walking or cycling the canal

A friend from The Netherlands visited and we had a fantastic day and then dinner at Lock 27! Great meal in an even greater loacation.xx

Our go to place on a friday evening, they have modified the seating area with big glass windows overlooking the canal. The temple walk itself is perfect for joggers, casual strollers, dog walkers, leisurely strollers, fishing enthusiasts ( with licenses) etc. The food is decent and not too expensive. There is also a pub within to enjoy a couple of drinks with buddies or family. The restaurant allows dogs inside and also have decent toilet facilities. There is dog water bowl at most of the outdoor seating area. Small events can be hosted here . We also enjoyed live music at some days as well. However, parking is restricted (5 cars max) and sometimes card are parked at the adjacent lanes.

Food was lovely apart from the chips( over done skinny French fries)

Had a get together with some friends here last weekend and we had a great time. The staff are so friendly, the food was yummy, and the location is fab. Would deffo recommend.

Fuimos aquí para un almuerzo. . . . . {} ha sido un par de veces. . . . . Las comidas eran muy agradable el servicio era bueno, la única queja que tuvimos fue que esperó mucho tiempo para la comida, por lo que pensamos que al menos debe estar recién hecha, pero. . . . . . Fue un poco frío no suficientemente malo a quejarse, pero podía haber sido un poco más caliente.

Ha sido dos veces en la última semana, así que debe tener algo de positivo.

Excellent service, but at over £20 for lunch for 2, I would expect decent quality food. The haggis neeps n tatties was drowned in peppercorn sauce and the haggis was barely edible.

Nos encanta este lugar. Está muy cerca de nuestra casa y ofrece preciosas vistas al canal. El paseo es fascinante y proporciona el templo de la paz interior. Perfecto para correr y mascota caminar. La comida en este restaurante-bar es bastante razonable, así como deliciosos. Ofrece oferta comida para 2 comensales para tan bajo como 20 libras (gastos extra para carne), bien vale la pena el precio. El personal es amable y ofrecen un ambiente acogedor y tranquilo. Lo recomiendo altamente.

I have been there years ago and it was nice there. But it has changed a lot: the food is not tasty, cheap ingredients, convenience with no taste. The Manager is rude to guests and staff. Toilets in a horrible state. Not worth visiting

El personal era amable, la comida era buena volvería de nuevo y recomiendo que visite siempre cosas buenas y siempre una sonrisa y ocupado lugar sittingbout lado recomendado para el verano

No había sido ella durante bastante tiempo, y nunca volveré. Como han mencionado en comentarios anteriores, la razón de ser de la increíblemente maleducado camarero/propietario con la su chaleco. Este hombre considera que es imposible decir por favor o gracias, y me dio mi cambio sin siquiera mirar a mí. Hay muchos sitios mejores para pasar nuestro dinero ganado duramente, así que no volveré.

La mayoría del personal hay justo lo suficiente, pero el hombre que supongo es el dueño es bastante grosero, no dice por favor o gracias, snatches su dinero y en general tiene una forma bastante desagradable, abrupto que no es realmente un montón de cualidades para una licitación, así como el hecho de que empezaron a servir alguien mientras piensan atenderme y me hizo esperar. Si sólo sus modales eran tan nítido como su sentido de vestimenta, cuestan nada después de todo. El resto del lugar es bastante sucia, con bebidas demasiado cara y un poco de un ambiente pobre. La comida es probablemente la única salvación, junto con el hecho de que es uno de los únicos establecimientos con asientos al aire libre en un día agradable.

Had a great lunch here for a cycle stop. Big plateful of good food. Nice beer too. Lovely spot. Good outdoor seating area to enjoy the sun too

Cuando entra Lock 27 el ambiente es siempre relajado y reminiscencias de Saludos mientras la comida siempre es original, pero con un giro gourmet. Los platos no son predecibles, pero increíble! Aunque me pierda el menú antiguo el nuevo menú tiene el mismo asombro.

Paramos aquí mientras recorre el Forth y Clyde Canal en un día de marzo. Gran parada de descanso para sentarse y observar el flujo de canal con patos, cisnes y otras cosas al azar! No tienen comida o alcohol pero había muchos alrededor de nosotros que eran. Sólo puede ser una buena señal. Tendrá que aparecer para un bocado algún día!

Worse pub ever had the misfortune to enter... Used to visit regularly.. After this visit it's our last..Rude barman. Took all his time to serve us. What happened to customer service. Cannot understand why anyone still drinks in this establishment. Has gone right downhill.

Used to come here a lot for good food and great atmosphere. Sadly this is no longer the case, the menu is basic and the decor is dated. The best thing about this place is dj George on a Friday night, banging tunes and great guy!

I live locally and have been a number of times to Lock 27. Whilst the food has always been to a v good standard and it is a nice spot to sit outside on the canal on a sunny day I always come away feeling that the place could be so much more than it is.The general place could do with a bit of an overhaul/ re decoration and the beer on tap is disappointing. One or two more craft beers would really lift the selection. The service can also be a wee bit hit and miss. Sometimes I have had brilliant service and other times it has been a wee bit too rough and ready. I feel with smartening the place up a bit it would be a real go to spot given the canal side location.

Dropped in here with a friend for lunch .First and last time. Should have turned back as we opened the door when we were almost overcome with the all-pervasive smell of disinfectant. What required to be disinfected to that extent and why ? Anyway , we were pointed in the direction of a free table by a gentleman whom I assumed to be the owner, ensconced behind the bar, surveying his fiefdom . I've read a number of reviews where mention is made of this chap . No, there aren't any virtues in being brusque or rude as this guy undoubtedly is - it's service with a smile that works for me, not a scowl .If you can't bother your backside being a mein host , then go and do something else ! The interior was pretty dingy and seemed to have as it's customers a rather eclectic bunch - a few Napoleon Solos nursing a pint and reading a paper and a few couples. The food was overpriced, unimaginative and there wasn't much of it - head down the road to Morrisons and get their all day mega breakfast - far superior quality, quantity and for half the price.......only problem is , you can't get an alcoholic drink with it . Will leave this place to it's loyal band of customers who have clearly cultivated tastes in bland , overpriced scran and rude service. Strange....

We have eaten here on a number of occasions and have never been disappointed. With the lovely tartan carpets and original features, it has a great Scottish feeling. Canal boats pull up alongside, as well as regular customers who enjoy the ambiance. The food is not only good value, but tastes great. The bar staff are friendly and helpful. The owner is a bit of a Basil Fawlty Towers type, but always is immaculately dressed, and is his "own man". He definitely wants to please, but at the same time "doesn't suffer fools gladly", which is great as you don't get any trouble makers here. We are not easily pleased, but we have enjoyed every visit to this establishment. If you want to enjoy a relaxing atmosphere, enjoy good food, sit outside if the weather allows - or go inside and enjoy nice surroundings - I doubt you will disappointed. This place has character and charm. We hope you enjoy, as we do.

my wife and I heard that it wasn't the best place to go so we thought we would try it and as it turned out the food was excellent, we have been back 4 times since and although the manager seems unfriendly he is actually ok, i assume that they may have changed their chef recently and this new guy is really good, my wife said that the lasagne was the best she has ever had, like us, give it a try and make your own mind up.

Hadn't been to Lock 27 for a few years after having a bad experience but this was definitely not the case on this visit - really good. When ordering a drink the Manager pointed out that the draft cider asked for was 7.4% and unsuitable if driving - very helpful and thanks for the tip- alternatively, ordered wine and happy to know would not be over the limit. Our attention was drawn to the special of two main courses and a bottle of wine for £20 and which included any main course on the menu. We ordered the fish and chips and chicken fajitas both which were fresh and well cooked. Excellent food and service. The only down side was the lack of parking, if a waiting taxi hadn't pulled out to let us park then we would have had to drive away' Will be back soon.

While holidaying in Glasgow my friend and I decided to go out for a drink. Lock 27 was the nearest pub, it sounded lovely, being by the river/canal, it was quite late so I phoned to ask what time they closed - the guy on phone said 1am - so we decided to walk - it was a lovely night and we were looking forward to sitting outside by the canal having a drink. We walked over a mile, arriving about 11.30pm. There was no atmosphere, one table full of teenagers & some poor fish in a manky fish tank. It was so late and we'd walked so far that we decided to stay. Ordered a drink - went to go outside but the bouncer stopped us - no drinks allowed outside!! Went back and sat down and last orders were called!! So much for opening till 1am!! We drank our drink and left. Probably won't go back ...

I remembered enjoying a previous visit so took my friend when we were staying in the area. A long walk but worth it - the food was really good and the service was excellent. The staff were very friendly and helpful. There was an offer - two main meals and a bottle of wine £20 - incredible value.