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Nº 1925 in 2812 in Glasgow City

Nº 215 of 273 British in Glasgow City

CUSTOMERS TALK ABOUT DISHES WITH..oldchickensteak

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Great music, great people, fairly cheap! The music is quite loud though

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Novilė Lipskytė . 2024-11-10

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We went to ross's sat night for a few drinks however saw food and it looked good 😉😊 but the drinks and nightlife in the place was amazing so we never left the place and we had a ball well worth a night out would recommend

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Collette Canavan . 2024-11-08

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Love it great place to dance and song the night away

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Chris Stewart . 2024-11-08

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Quick 2 drinks before catching bus home. Always a fab atmosphere in here.

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Liz Murdoch . 2024-10-28

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What you see is what you get here. A bar with loud dance music, all day and night. Great In small doses.

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daz whiting . 2024-09-03

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Maybe came off season. But was a little underwhelmed.

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Cobus Benade . 2024-08-28

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Nice place. Didn't have any food, just drinks. I showed up during the time it turns into a dance club.

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Eric “The Americano” Martinez . 2024-08-19

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Karaoke to loud and eejit kickin' off at the bar. Not a pleasant experience. One pint and off.

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Robin Shields . 2024-08-19

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Good meeting place and great service

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Phyllis Coffield . 2024-08-11

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Stowed on the weekends. Can very quickly become like sardines but a good mix of people nonetheless. Some staff are better than others and the bouncer (one of) has a mad power trip from time to time but overall a decent night can be had.

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G M . 2024-07-05

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This is the BEST pub in Glasgow!!!! Techno Dance music and the best service! Bartender Maria is 🔥😍. Thank-you. IG @mantaaaray

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Andrew McIntosh . 2024-06-28

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Its ok. A bit full of maddies.. went back in at the weekend after 5 years..! Good music, good staff kept the beers coming and prices, not too bad. I have to say tho, the wee neds who are looking for a fight need papped out the door. 6 of us left early cos of them.

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TheManonthemoon444 . 2024-06-18

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The bar is a good place.civilized patrons and comforting environment

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Aggrey Manjengwa . 2024-05-28

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Absolutely brilliant atmosphere but always packed. Best pub in town - always dance music.

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Emma Park . 2024-05-13

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Really busy with load dance music on Fridays. Great place to go for a good night out.

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Kayleigh . 2024-03-12

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Staff are polite and great atmosphere. Good place to go.

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John Anderson . 2024-03-09

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Amazing bar with a great atmosphere

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Liam Boland . 2024-03-07

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Toilets, urinal you could smell up the stairs. Men's toilet door should be closed. Didn't have food. That would put me off.

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Wendy Mcinnes . 2024-03-05

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Quick efficient service, food not too bad at all!! Price good and a bowl of water for our dog

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Susan Smart . 2024-02-29

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One of the best Friday night's I've had in Glasgow, in a very long time.

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stephen harris . 2024-02-24

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Popped in for a drink only. Service was good. Pub had a few customers in but this was midweek and in the afternoon so this would be expected. Would visit if in area again.

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Pandabuddie . 2024-02-21

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Great staff as always. Bar needs modernised and a refurbish.

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Steve . 2024-01-20

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This place was jumping! We walked past and had one of those Kevin and Perry parent moments where we decided to pop in. I felt old 😄 but was fun re living my youth. It was absolutely packed and pretty lively, good fun and a nice wee experience.

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Graeme . 2024-01-14

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Buzzing atmosphere and staff are friendly and quick

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Eddy Pryce . 2023-12-17

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Defo a bar worth visiting as a first point of call on a pub crawl. Good service and decent music.

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Craig L . 2023-12-17

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Place was heaving, couldnt get to the bar, standing room only, bein ex fire service, if a fire had broken out in there it would have been disastrous, even standing shoulder to shoulder beside a colleague i couldnt hear him, music was ridiculously loud, and im a metalhead!

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Paul Ingleby . 2023-12-12

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Just in for drinks, this place was bouncing!! Great atmosphere, reasonable prices. Worth a visit!

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Brian d . 2023-12-04

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Aye good boozer mixed crowd , was only in for a couple . Good music reasonable prices . What's not to like

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Dave Hendry . 2023-11-20

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Only ever been in for drinks but it is always jumping. It can be a little too crowded at the weekend if you're not in early enough to get a table! The music is always brilliant and whether you're a youngster or an auld yin there is something for everyone. Great wee bar for a day out and with outdoor seating it is great in the sunshine months too.

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Laura Mclellan . 2023-11-09

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Favourite bar in Glasgow, good pints

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Liam Martin . 2023-11-05

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Energetic bar with friendly staff. Great music and good drinks. We just listened drank and hung out.

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John Scott . 2023-10-24

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Excellent bar and great service. Didn't have food so no comment on that.

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tony sharkie . 2023-10-10

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Great bar , great staff …. Most definitely be back .🎶🎉🙌

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John Keenan . 2023-10-02

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Was in this bar tonight, with no other customers than myself and one friend. Went downstairs to toilet and after saw an open door and ( maybe unadvisably) looked in and awoke a very unfriendly "manager " . On a later toilet visit, said manager accused me of trying to steal stock and "assault " him . Am open to further conversation with Bar owners/management

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Owenbogboy . 2023-09-20

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Quiet during week,but Saturday Party central;heaving jumping up & down,earbashing noise,on for you young Dudes&Dames.I went for a Pizza across road,with her indoors.

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Robert Johnston . 2023-09-08

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Food great, as always. Friendly and helpful staff. Ladies toilets not in a great state at time of visit.

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Madeline Butler . 2023-08-15

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The Toilets let this bar down, out of the 4 ladies only 1 worked, floors flooded, toilet seats hanging off no toilet roll on a Friday afternoon disgusting

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Allisin Taylor . 2023-07-29

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I've been here in the 80s Good party atmosphere. Drinks good prices on a return visit

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Brian Crumlin . 2023-07-22

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I was advised to come here by some friendly locals outside the horseshoe bar. My first opinions were not great but the customers and staff were very friendly unlike my previous pub I visited. The karaoke was bouncing and the doorman was very chatty and friendly. Recommend this karaoke bar over any other in the town

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Meander56214582146 . 2023-06-25

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Nice chilled out place for drinks

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Billy Beadie . 2023-06-12

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Lovely pub, clean, lovely staff and nice atmosphere x

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Maureen Massey . 2023-05-19

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2 friends and myself went into your lovely bar restaurant. Staff were lovely. Food was delicious. We ll defo be back. Thanks again!

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Alayne Creer . 2023-05-17

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Nice city centre pub. Good drinks choice. Good service TVs for sport events. Good comfortable seats. Good prices. Friendly staff.

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murray white . 2023-05-14

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Really lively pub great music, be prepared for sticky floors 😅

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Sharon Smith . 2023-04-30

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Sadly gone down hill. Used to be my favourite bar when visiting Glasgow. Huge potential let down by indifferent staff. Owners, make this a great bar again please.

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Robert Sommerville . 2023-04-19

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Homemade Burgers are unreal if the right chef is in that day, normally Monday, Friday and Saturday. All staff are great too,..friendly, great service and welcoming.

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Rudy De Sousa . 2023-04-17

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Great pub to start the night out in town, old school vibe love it x

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Lauren Hughes . 2023-04-13

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Not quite what I expected, more of a dancing than an actual bar but enjoyable and cheap drinks with karaoke.

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Craig Gass . 2023-04-03

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Fantastic traditional bar, recommended for a wee swally.

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Frank McAllister . 2023-03-28

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Outstanding night with karaoke although my friend and I were looking for a trance night was still a fantastic atmosphere

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thomas mitchell . 2023-03-26

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Really good pub with a cracking atmosphere, very loud and very busy but good fun for a Friday.

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Ian Wotherspoon . 2023-03-14

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Good music, amazing and friendly bar staff and good atmosphere.

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Luna Saad . 2023-03-12

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Rhiannon was magic - service was absolutely clas! Gorgeous gal xoxo

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Go Al . 2023-03-11

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Great music, brilliant bar staff and good atmosphere. The ladies toilets was the only let down 👎🏼

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Fee Mac . 2023-03-02

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I came in for a beer on a Sunday afternoon and place was dead, no atmosphere and pub looked old and dirty, floors were sticky but on the plus side the bar staff were friendly and the pub was warm when it was cold outside.

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Robert Millan . 2023-02-21

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Quiet office workers kinda bar during week but come the weekend it's party central

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Ian McDonald . 2023-02-13

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Music fantastic. Far far too cramped, dangerously overcrowded and toilets and stairwell are an absolute disgrace and filthy.

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Lorraine Lang . 2023-01-31

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good bar . nice atmosphere but service is very bad

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NITHIN DAMODHARAN . 2023-01-27

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We went into Ross,s bar in Glasgow as 2 couples,first impression was very good,clean,traditional Glasgow pub,it had a great range of beers,some of which I never knew,when we got talking to the barman,about these,he offered us small samples to taste them,this was a great touch from him,we also had food,which was lovely and reasonably priced,all round it was a great visit,and I'm looking forward to the next one.

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davidrS7522XB . 2022-11-06

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Great bar, lovely peeps, good fight or 2. Fantastic music, great lad of a DJ paired with a good case of tinnitus. Btw: Don't stand on the tables.

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BErocked Games . 2022-10-15

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We nipped in here for a quick drink before going for a meal over the road, we ordered drinks and sat at a small table against the window and was instantly struck by an awful smell which actually put us off our drinks! It was as off someone had been sick the night before and it hadn’t been cleaned properly! Either that or just generally smelly. We quickly drank up and left as it was making us feel I’ll!!

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Louisa C . 2022-10-12

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Great place, great atmosphere. Pity about the ladies loos.

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Hazel Crompton . 2022-08-20

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Really like this bar. Was here with a group of friends and we had a great laugh. Lots of friendly people.

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Craig Bull . 2022-06-30

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Been here before on 3rd December 2021 and had a great night, place was jumping and the karaoke singers were great entertainment Came though today with my husband for a weekend and to see Jersey boys. Had a nice meal in a lovely restaurant across from Ross’s and thought we would pop in here afterwards before our next booking at another pub. Bouncer asked my husband to lift his jumper to show what he had on underneath, fait play as it’s was Celtic v Rangers so understandable but he let us in as my husband had a plain white Tshirt on and no football colours. Got to the bar and ordered our drinks, only to be tapped on the shoulder from a guy in a hoody! Pulled us aside to the door beside the doorman and said sorry guys your not welcome tonight as it’s regulars only!! I was absolutely appalled by this! Like I said, we have been before and always recommended it to friends who were coming to Glasgow but tonight our faces clearly didn’t fit for this individual!! It’s quite funny though, we had 2 female friends from Dundee also in the same pub, who are clearly not regulars. But they had no issues!! I was so angry that I called up to speak to someone but the manager wasn’t available and the female I spoke to said she was the supervisor, basically said they have a strict policy on celtic and rangers day! I told her we were from Dundee on a nice weekend away, I had black on my husband had a white Tshirt and pink hoody so why the hell would we be mistaken for football fans! Ridiculous! I won’t be back anyway, thats me done. Can’t be doing with wee guys on a power trip! So please get a grip of your customer service guys!

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denisef050179 . 2022-05-01

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Mental, In a good way. Was in on a Sunday night. Met some cracking people. One bouncer on. If it kicked off the place would get trashed. Apart from that. Class. A right Glesca night out👍👌😉

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Frank McKenna . 2022-04-02

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Looks as if it is getting tidied up

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Jackie Kilpatrick . 2022-02-27

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Totally unsafe cattle market Covid at its happiest Unprofessional dangerous no control zone

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Lee Allen . 2022-02-26

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You know what, I like the place. But that’s now twice I have been for a night out with my mrs and twice there had been issues. Some girl was singing on karaoke tonight and shouted something on the microphone which wasn’t acceptable for a mixed pub and I got dragged out by my t shirt by the guy who either runs or owns the place and it wasn’t even anything to do with me. That was after an attempted headbutt by yourself on me. Until your bouncer stepped in and stopped you, so I hope someone contacts me to sort this

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Matthew B . 2022-02-17

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Fantastic bar. Great staff and great clientele. Very friendly always a good time had by all

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Kevin Long . 2021-12-07

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Good pub,prices for drink and food very reasonable

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michael dyer . 2021-11-28

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Visited for a quick pub lunch. This used to be a brilliant bar but oh has it gone downhill. Food and service were ok but there was no way to check in. Not one member of staff was wearing a mask either. My husband ordered at the bar and said he felt his feet were sticking to the carpet. Stairs and carpet down to the toilets were even worse and surely a hazard. Ladies was awful with broken toilet seats where there actually was one. And I use my own tissue because no way was I touching the toilet paper supplied. Plenty of soap when you got a sink to work. Can only submit with 1 star but it's really zero. Won't be back.

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christinelC6263NA . 2021-11-20

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Staff very friendly and helpful but decor especially going to the toilets definitely needs a good make over but price of drinks were good overall I would go back

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Ian Craig . 2021-11-06

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Was in 2 weeks ago , having a great time , in the place for a few hours , the place is busy , so I am standing at bar , I moved over to the space in the bar , where the barmaids come in and out of behind the bar , with the place that busy , people trying to buy a round , I moved to the side of bar to let people order their drinks, manager comes up behind me , grabs my arm and tells ma I have to leave , because a took 1 step behind the bar, the happiest guy in the place 😀, a disgrace

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Steven Gillan . 2021-11-06

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Went into bar yesterday with a few mates for a few beers, no draught lager, had a busy weekend we were told. Staff were pleasant enough, owner no so pleasant. Also over priced. Will never be back.

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Johnc2451 . 2021-10-27

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Disgusted!!! Got "caught up" in staff "escorting" ppl out! After being pushed aside and injuring my shoulder as a result, I approached bar staff... Rudely ignored re my concerns... Bar man brushed off my complaint and texting this from hospital 3 calls unanswered.

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Kirsty Munro . 2021-10-03

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Visited bar tonight. Atmosphere great however when staff were "escorting " ppl out, I got pushed against wall twice! Approached bar staff and my concerns were NOT noted. Bar man turned away and ignored my concerns...Texting this from A and E! 3 calls to pub unanswered! DISGUSTED and APPALLED at staffs lack of concern... Wouldn't recommend this place to my worst enemy!

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P2888YLkirstym . 2021-10-02

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Such a great find within the busy but wonderful Glasgow town! Friendly and helpful barman but that is where the service ended. No clean tables, complete disregard to covid rules (used face mask 😷 left on the table by some previous numpty) and it remained there until I politely asked for it to be removed. Complete disregard to the comfort and safety of patronage. What a shame as such a nice ambiance if only the staff gave a damn!

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K3206BFvalerief . 2021-09-24

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It’s a great bar with fantastic staff. Good food, presented well and quick to be served. Bar prices are great too. Brilliant karaoke. This wee bar would be hard to beat. Has it all 💕💕

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Jane Nelson . 2021-09-17

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Great bar to visit. Always busy, but plenty of staff on so served pretty quickly. Food basic 'pub grub' , but very well presented and very tasty. Karaoke is fun. Definitely worth a visit.

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JaneNelso . 2021-09-17

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Went to Ross’s bar on Saturday as an unplanned visit after we were given awful service across the road in Tingle. So glad we came across Ross’s, they opened up 10 minutes early for us, we had a lovely area at the back which was perfect for our group of 21. Staff were amazing, really accommodating, got involved in the fun, Played great music, plenty of space for dancing and drinks were really reasonably priced. We had a ball, no one wanted to leave! Thank you for a wonderful afternoon, you made our day!

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Navigate49170541503 . 2021-08-31

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After having an awful experience at local bar Tingle we stumbled across Ross’ bar which was due to open shortly. We were in Glasgow for a hen party and seeing a large group outside they opened up the bar early for us and gave us a great area at the back of the bar and put some brilliant music on. The staff really went out of their way to make our day and put a smile on our faces! Thank you for being so accommodating! Drinks are also great price! Would recommend anyone visiting Glasgow come to Ross’. Thanks again!

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Food_Cocktails_Swans . 2021-08-30

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Barmaid serving me stopped halfway through to check IDs on a group of young lads. Then gave us the wrong drink, which we'd checked she understood as there was an allergy issue. I gave up, told her to forget it. The comment from the gentleman behind the bar was not necessary either. Disappointing.

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David Robertson . 2021-08-15

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Cracking night out with good music

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CkakaKalEl . 2021-08-14

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Great no-frills Glasgow pub with very competative prices. Gets lively at the weekends and although a little basic, it's generally good service.

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Paul M . 2021-06-30

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Adequate mirror quality in the guys toilet and decent lighting too. 'The mirror man.' The mirror equality crusader........!

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Danny “The mirror man.” Grady . 2020-09-13

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Easy going!! Clean and not pretentious!

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Chris Clarke . 2020-03-13

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Staff not polite, wouldn't say impolite but just not polite or welcoming. Place is badly decorated. Toilets are boring

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hush-hushreviewer . 2020-03-05

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Quiet and nice place. One of many in the City.

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Romy Schillinger . 2020-02-26

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Staff are exceptionally polite and professional. Also with fantastic food and drink available.

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Kris Findlay . 2020-02-20

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Staff friendly food Good prices great

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Elizabeth Logan . 2020-02-10

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Had a wee drink in here as my second name is Ross 😁, great atmosphere, friendly staff and a decent bottle of red, I would recommend.

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Jason Ross . 2020-02-09

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Very noisy with DJ & karaoke. Wish I was 40 younger,😆

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M “Owler” . 2020-02-02

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Great atmosphere and prices reasonable, central location

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kyle mckinstray . 2020-02-02

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Great pub great people great music

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Jack Mc Cann . 2020-01-21

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Very poor...worst Stella I've ever tasted. Hubby's beer also rotten ... got it replaced.. no improvement. Staff could also do with a bit of a customer service training.

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C . 2020-01-19

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Went in for a quick pint before going for dinner. Worst pint of Tennents I have ever tasted. Sour and flat. Barman changed it. The other one was just as bad. Stella also rotten. Service was ok but will never be back in this pub.

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zorromcw . 2020-01-18

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Amazing bar to go to great value for your money, on there food and drink.

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Michael Paul . 2020-01-07

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Nice friendly bar good customer service

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Maxine Kruszona . 2020-01-06

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Después de ordenar una ronda de bebidas, un viernes por la tarde, notamos un menú de comida que anunciaba un servicio de comida "diario" hasta las 8. 00 p. metro. Traté de pedir un arrancador del servidor que aparentemente no podía molestarse en absoluto. "Dejamos de vender a las 6.00 p. M." Fue la respuesta. Le di el beneficio de la duda; asumiendo que era la época del año. Luego, dándome cuenta de que solo eran 5. 30 p. metro. , Me acerqué a la barra de nuevo, para señalar esto. Hubo una reunión entre el personal y ella volvió a intentarlo de nuevo. "Se detiene a las 5.00 p. M. El fin de semana" fue su próximo intento. Me reí; señalando que era viernes (un día de la semana). Su colega tuvo un intento decente; sugiriendo "depende de qué tan ocupado esté el bar". El bar no parecía tranquilo (ver la foto). . . . . un buen momento para vender comida en mi opinión. Esta fue una experiencia de pub típicamente común; "atendido" por personal que claramente no tiene la intención de hacer otra cosa que no sea el nivel más básico de trabajo. Noté que otras críticas han criticado este pub. . . . . . ¡EVITAR!

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YOUNGMandL . 2020-01-03

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Best DJ in glasgow every Sunday. Jason Coyle plays the best selection of music and reads the room perfectly.

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Chris Kay . 2020-01-02

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