Tennents Bar in Glasgow City

Located on Byres Road, I was particularly looking forward to visiting this pub on our Friday sesh in Glasgow. Hosting an array of sporting events and social stuff like Karaokes, we actually appeared around 4pm where it was somewhat quieter, but still busy. The interior definitely reflected Victorian architecture and boasted a lot of high ceilings. Good draughts on tap and friendly staff; a pleasant stop all round.

Featured in the Good Beer Guide and Good Pub Guide. We are staying nearby and called in for a pint. A wonderful arrival as you enter this bustling corner pub, packed full of joyous punters. The bar team friendly and cheerful under great pressure and efficiently served. 8 real ales on pump and large range of kegs. Pavement tables. One of Glasgow's oldest pubs, it retains its Victorian finery with tall columns and high ceilings. Excellent pint before a Ruby Murray up the road. 🇬🇧🇳🇿

Wife and l went in for lunch, food crap, drinks not cheap, when we told our daughter where we went, she laughed and told us it was almost the worst place in all the food joints in Byres road, we are well into our 70s and went not town for a wee treat, we will never be back!!

They actually served a guy who was covered in his own filth. Utterly disgusting. Pub should be shut down. It serves food for god's sake. They should have called the police. Disgrace.

Arranged to meet two different groups of friends over two weeks for lunch and beers. Kitchen closed on both occasions. This place is living on past reputation and staff don't look interested. Sadly not close to being the pub it was. At least there's plenty other vibrant places close by that welcomed our custom.

Very poor. We are Irish visitors to the city - Glasgow is a fantastic city but unfortunately this premises is a poor representation. Took family and the staff were very disinterested and not a true reflection of the friendly and hospitable people that I know this city is famous for. I would avoid.

My friend who was over from Ireland booked a booth to watch the World Cup rugby. We had been in since 6pm eating and drinking. As a party of 7 we were having a lovely evening until 8.42 when we were asked to leave as one of the party was 16! This was hugely disappointing as it was only halftime in the ed Ireland vs NZ match, We confirmed the age of this person was ok when we made the booking verbally as we weren’t sure so we didn’t book online. The person asking us to leave wasn’t listening as we were attempting to clarify our booking, and also the fact that they had happily served us food and drink up until this point. The 16 year old had 1 glass of water since we arrived. I appreciate licensing laws, however? Tenants appeared to suit themselves with regards to service as happily accepted the booking and ignored the obvious minor as it suited their till takings! Give this place a miss if you want a pleasant night out!

So Tennents bar in Byres Road first allowed women to enter bar in the 1970,s the last bar in Glasgow to do so are they going to wait another hundred years before they get with the times again and allow families to dine with their kids. Not even a baby in pram allowed!! Made plans to meet niece who has just had a baby website not clear on wether kids allowed so on phoning to check and on being told by barman nobody under 18 allowed I then asked not even a newborn in a pram he sarcastically replied (I think you will find that is definitely under 18!!!) No need for sarcasm Kyle. Tennents really need to move with the times again.

I Pre booked a booth as we were meeting friends for food and drinks, and I know it is always busy, it's a bit quieter in the side room, we have eaten here before so we know what to expect. Staff as always friendly and helpful. We ordered the Tapas, tasty as ever, clean plates all round. Finished of with a lovely bottle of wine.

Brought 2 Korean friends who wanted to try Tennent’s Lager and Whisky in an authentic Glasgow bar. We were ignored at the bar while others were being served either side of us. I finally asked why we were being ignored and men were being served before us and was met by an abusive tirade from the barman. He accused us of blaming him for being sexist and told us we were just rude! My friends and I were totally astonished, so-much-so one of them told him HE was the one who was being rude and not only were we in the right to complain but now we were being subjected to verbal abuse as a customer. I have never experienced anything like this. He then tried to tell us he wasn’t serving us and that he was going to put us out of the bar. Laughing, he tried to say it was just a joke and he would now serve us. I refused to be served by him and the young man who did serve us could not have been nicer. Wish I had asked for the manager and made a formal complaint.

Another great Sunday Quiz night with 7 friends. First class atmosphere and Service from the staff, especially Michele. Thanks for the promotional offers too. Jamie H

Went to Tennents bar last week for a bite to eat and a drink. They have a great lunch menu and drinks are reasonably priced for the West End. Food was good and they have a great range of ales on offer too. The bartender Michelle was excellent! Went out of her way to make sure our group had a great experience. Will definitely be coming back again.

Came here for the first time in years to watch the rugby. The atmosphere in the pub was great but the food was almost inedible and served by staff that looked like their clothes hadn't been washed for a while... not overly hygienic. Will go back for a pint but definitely not for the food.

This is our new local bar and we love it. Really chatty staff, nice vibe and plenty of screens for sport. Food is decent, drinks are fair priced and there’s never any trouble here. Outdoor seating in the summer too. The only suggestion I would make (and I have had to say this to a few places!) please manage the ‘dog friendly’ situation. Not everyone wants to be seated next to someone’s dog. responsible dog owners should ensure their dogs are on floor and on leads at all times.

A great place to stop on your tour of vintage Glasgow, this bar has high ceilings and Victorian appointments all around. The food is a bit better than standard pub fare, the service is good, the Tennents is fresh on tap, and you've got screens all around to watch the football.

Came into the bar on Saturday. It was an excellent pint, a great atmosphere and was served by very friendly staff.

We had a couple of drinks here recently and place was packed and loud...just like you would imagine a good Glasgow pub to be like....... didn't eat here this time but food was great from past visits.

Definitely a gem of a bar in Glasgow’s west end. It offers a wide selection of beers and spirits, including several real ales on tap. It can be a little bit busy at weekends, which is a testimony to its popularity. Well worth a visit.

This was my first visit, and I was impressed. The choice of cask ales was outstanding and the quality excellent. I ordered the basic beef burger and chips for an extremely reasonable £6.95 and was not expecting very much. How wrong can you be – the burger was really flavourful and much better than ones I’ve had for nearly twice the price. When I’m in the area again, I will definitely be returning.

Had a lovely lunch vegan burger, great service staff were very efficient pampered my dog with water and treats

It pains me to write this being someone who along with friends have had many a fantastic night in this pub. I’m not sure what’s happened but the service was terrible, and I make allowances for the table service process at the minute but is...

We were almost kicked out as a member of our party did not have ID, despite her being 20. There was no sign or information that this establishment did not have a kids license. The member of staff dealing with the situation was rude and...

Popped in with a friend after a wee walk around the west end .It's dog friendly so that was a plus having my friends dog with us .Staff very friendly and welcoming ,Winston got treats from a lovely staff member who came over to say...

Since they have had the place done up they seem to want the place to be a student hang out and seem to have no interest in the regulars, The staff seem to have an attitude problem and I witnessed an incident over the weekend...

My friend and I had a great tour - with a capital T! Learned lots about the history of tennents and enjoyed a cold frosty pint at the end. Our tour guide waa friendly and even told us qll about the city of Glasgow. 10...

Today a couple of my friends and I headed to tennants for some non-Alcoholic drinks and were served by a horrible lady. She was very confrontational and treated us in a very condescending manner with zero respect. She accused us of theft, stealing a pint...

Bar staff were very friendly and patient during a busy Saturday football night. Decent beer, lively atmosphere, good night 👍🏻

Nipped it for a bite to eat and a drink. Was busy but running smoothly. Bar staff had smiling faces and the service was great. Could have sat there all evening. Will def be returning

This is a disgrace used to have some of the best kept cask ale in Glasgow the beer is now in a disgraceful condition and especially far far to cold rendering it almost tasteless and completely out of condition. When questioned the barmaid replied nothing...

Basic vandalism of a traditional Victorian pub. They decided on money over community. Tennents was the pub in Byres Rd for the locals. All that is gone now. They ruined it and Mitchells and Butlers should be ashamed of themselves. They got rid of all...

Normal pub prices in the West End, good to see. Easy to get to from anywhere in the city, there's a nearby subway station. Pretty young crowd for what at first glance appeared to be "an old man's pub".

Decent pub that doesn’t try to be something it’s not. Prices very reasonable for west end. On a Couple of occasions I’ve noticed staff will serve regulars propped at the bar long before non regular customers even if it’s clear as day that they were...

This is a decent place for a drink, try and pop in when visiting, it's not fancy which means good, good value food too. Worth a stop off for a few pints. Lots of screens if you want to watch the football or rugby

The Tennents Bar on Byers Road is a really good traditional pub with the feel of a true “local”. With a decor of dark wood panelling and tiled floors it has a relaxed, casual feel to it. There was a nice, relaxed atmosphere, great service...

L'atmosfera che si respira all'interno di questo piccolo pub è quella caratteristica di un localino scozzese: calda, vivace e accogliente. È imperdibile trascorrervi qualche oretta e perdersi tra le voci e le abitudini proprie della gente del posto mentre si sorgeggia un'ottima birra che ovviamente in Scozia è sempre sublime.

Popped in here for a couple of drinks before going for a curry, as we usually do when we decide on a visit to the West End. What a pleasant surprise! The pub had undergone a really nice re- curb, done to a very high standard.Was particularly impressed by the ladies' toilets, which are now accessed via a flight of stairs in the basement. Good selection of wines, beers and spirits, perhaps a wee bit pricey, but we have come to expect that in the West End. Looking forward to returning.

He estado viniendo a este pub durante años antes de los juegos de jags. Recientemente dirigí un grupo CAMRA de Cumbria alrededor de algunos de mis bares favoritos en Glasgow, y Tennents fue abrumadoramente el favorito. Antiguo bar encantador, una gran selección de cerveza bien cuidada y un personal amable. Sin embargo, estuve allí el sábado pasado y quedé muy decepcionado. El lugar ha sido mejorado y destripado de lo que lo hizo especial. Como dijo uno de los miembros del personal del bar "han pintado al personaje fuera del lugar" Peor aún, han reducido la selección de cervezas y aumentado los precios en 40 p - 50 p por pinta. Me disgusta el insulto a los clientes habituales y el vandalismo de una valiosa pieza de la herencia de Glasgow. ¿Podríamos tener algún tipo de explicación (o disculpa?) De los perpetradores. ¿Está interesado en sus clientes habituales o prefiere una nueva clientela? Por el aspecto de las preguntas de la encuesta que siguen, Tennents parece considerarse un restaurante en estos días: es un bar. La comida es lo último que voy allí.

This is a good old fashioned authentic Scottish bar with an excellent selection of beers and food. Traditional surroundings and friendly service.

Called into this iconic pub Food always hot and well served. Beers are served at the correct temperature Disabled friendly staff very helpful great for locals and visitors alike

He estado bebiendo en Tennents regularmente durante un tiempo, y normalmente le daría al lugar 5 estrellas. El personal está tan atento que ni siquiera tengo que pedir una recarga. Sin embargo, ha habido algunos cambios recientes que creo que han tenido un impacto negativo en el servicio. Los niveles de personal en la barra se han reducido significativamente y ahora lleva más tiempo recibir el servicio. No vale la pena el dinero que crees que estás ahorrando.

No he estado aquí por un par de años, creo. El tiempo no fue bueno ya que traté de mantener asientos para mis amigos alrededor de las 4:30 p.m., sin embargo, todos logramos reunirnos. Servicio de bar muy eficiente y todos comimos a las 2 por 9, así que solo nos costó 18 por cuatro cenas. Muy buena relación calidad-precio - Disfruté muchísimo los cigalas en patatas fritas. Originalmente todos pedimos pescado y papas fritas pero se habían quedado sin pescado a las 5:30 pm.

Experience at this pub started perfectly and it finished catastrophic. Really good beer and lots of kind of it.After that we decided to order food and OMG the worst nachos in my life , we order big double burger and it came normal burgers and really late. Even two of us couldn’t eat lunch, they forgot 2 plates and we asked the money back. Only for beer, no food.

Lugar de comida tradicional y hamburguesas, tienen buenas cervezas y amplio abanico de sidras. La relación calidad-precio es buena, porque teniendo en cuenta que al cambio euros/libras perdíamos, aún así no nos pareció caro para la cantidad de comida que ponen. Sin duda, si vuelvo a Glasgow iré de nuevo a éste lugar, porque además, está cerca de la Universidad, varias tiendas y bastantes cafeterías

Called in with a few mates, it was busy but not prohibitively so. Managed to ignore the rugby and enjoy a couple of decent pints.

Pub legendario en Byres Rd, servicio acogedor y amable para clientes habituales y visitantes ocasionales. Siempre un ambiente ocupado y sociable en cualquier momento que hemos visitado y siempre parece estar bien administrado. La comida del pub es buena. Esperamos volver.

Un des pubs historiques et typiques de Glasgow. Ambiance chaleureuse et pittoresque où se retrouvent nombre d'habitués. Aux heures de grande fréquentation, pas forcément de trouver une place assise tout de suite.

Después de ir a los Jardineros en el carril de Ashton, fui al bar de Tennents, era lo que se llamaría un pub típico, sirve comida, pero solo fui por una bebida. El pub es agradable para perros y el servicio acogedor, los precios eran más que razonables y volvería

Cuando acabamos de descubrir que nos habían molestado, mientras estábamos de vacaciones en Glasgow, nos refugiamos en este pub para contactar a nuestra compañía de seguros y seguir hablando con la policía. Heather, que estaba trabajando detrás del bar, era una amabilidad personificada. Creo que si todos los empleados de Tennent son como ella, ellos, como compañía, son bendecidos. Ella era cariñosa, compasiva y servicial. Muchas gracias, en una ciudad reconocida por su hospitalidad, nos brindó un servicio por encima y más allá de lo que cualquiera podría esperar.

Pedí el pollo jalfrezi que se servía con arroz y poppadom. Siempre y cuando no tengas mucha hambre, es suficiente para llenar un vacío. ¡No estoy seguro de por qué el poppadom se sirve solo sin chutney de mango! ! El sabor era bueno y sabroso, el precio era bastante promedio, pero esperaba una mejor porción.

Entramos para el almuerzo y una pinta o dos. Quedé muy impresionado con la buena selección de cervezas reales (¡no son solo Tennents de barril!). Una gran variedad de comida y todo a un buen precio también. Ambiente agradable y mucho espacio. También es un bar deportivo, pero cuando lo visité, ese aspecto no está "en tu cara", por lo que no estás abrumado por eso.

As a group we regularly have lunch at Tennents to chat. Recently there has been intrusive music playing and the staff have been helpful in turning it down as low as possible but it is still quite loud. It is spoiling our enjoyment of the lunch and the staff are saying they cannot turn off the music. There are Sports TVs playing at the same time so there is a background cacophony of noise.

This place is a legend. It has developed into a bar where sports (mostly football) can be watched. It's a busy bar with a good selection of beers, etc at reasonable prices. Always busy at night and a good atmosphere.

Thank you for a lovely welcome, when we visited. You were very helpful. The food was great and the company too.

Came in here to watch the Chelsea game on Sunday after being advised it would probably be on here. Was pretty busy but managed to grab a seat. Drinks really well priced for the West End. Was also nice to see that there was a certain football manager in drinking and no one bothered him at all.

What a welcoming pub. The three of us stopped in after travelling from Canada. Had our luggage and squished into a corner out of the way. By the time we had a beer or two we had made friends with the high school chaps from the early 70 at their reunion , the friendly locals and of course Susie our amazing waitress. This would be our “Neighbourhood Pub “ for the remainder of our visit ! Thank you all very much for making us feel like family. Judy , Madison , Tracy and Roberta.

As a regular, pretty disheartened by the level of service now offered. Alison, the ex-manager, ran one of the best pubs in Glasgow for many years. You were guaranteed quick service, a laugh with the staff, and a warm, cozy atmosphere.

Just had a curry across the road at the Masala Twist restaurant and decided to pop in for a couple of drinks prior to going home. Large busy friendly pub.

Excelente servicio, y si usted, Susie servicios siempre sabe mejor! Echo de cara sonriente ☺ Allison, no estoy seguro de que el director es ahora! Muy amable clientela perro muy variadas, esto es lo que me gusta. Soy un sábado por la tarde, así como un regular mucha gente. Gran chat, bien hecho a todo el personal en un bar animado.

Very friendly staff, great beer, cider, wine collection and an excellent food menu served and very high quality. Will visit again

Friday evening and there was 2 bartenders who weren’t coping very well. There was empty tumblers everywhere. Gave up after 10 minutes waiting.

Popped in here for breakfast before a trip to Kelvingrove Art Gallery. Would have to say one of the best Scottish breakfasts I have ever eaten. You will not get a better value breakfast in this normally overpriced part of Glasgow's west end.

Popped In with family who were visiting and had a couple of drinks. Ordered the sharer platter which was nice but not very big.....

Had a couple of pints in this well know bar in Glasgow staff very helpful and welcoming. Beer served with a smile and at the correct temperature a wide range of ales available. Food well presented with a menu to suit all tastes. Locals and visitors really should make a bee line for this historic pub

Justo lo que debería ser un buen pub y lleno de una amplia gama de clientes, de los turistas, a los visitantes a gente con carácter este es un buen pub y un gran lugar para observar a la gente. También perros (no que teníamos uno, pero era un hermoso Huskie así como un dálmata cuando estuvimos allí). Gran selección de cervezas y mucho más y también una gran relación calidad-precio. La comida es aceptable, pero los precios son excelentes y el servicio es excelente, con un personal amable. Para la comida (dado el precio) 4 de 5 y en el pub 5 de 5.

Das Bier von Tennents ist wie immer die beste Wahl für Biertrinker, die Deutsches Pils gewohnt sind.

Can’t believe it’s taken me so long to write a review of this place, considering I’ve been coming (on and off) for 35 years.

Had a great afternoon at Wellpark Brewery today. Marco was full of knowledge about all the history of Tennants. The wee tasters at the end just topped of a grand tour. Would definitely recommend 🍻😁

Very friendly staff. The atmosphere is good. Prices for food not expensive. A good choice for real ales to choose from and a wide choice of spirits

A good pub in the heart of the west end of Glasgow. It is an old fashioned pub and the prices for drink and food is extremely cheap compared to most other pubs in the area.

Cheeky Friday off... Drawn in by the open door playing good music... Decided time to see whats in store... Ordered my Guinness and Large breakfast.. Served by the lovely Lesley and enjoyed immensely the ambience of the bar as mentioned good sounds at a nice...

Totally affronted went for a lovely dinner at ashoka after a trip through from stirling then went for a drink in tennants bar. Had a nice time went for dinner then came in for a drink .. we were joined by a couple of ladies...

Friendly staff quick service had the nachos as a snack very nice only grip the wines could be better

We usually eat at Wetherspoons for breakfast however we had business on Byres Rd and,after perusing other places, settled on this bar. Breakfast was really good, well cooked and presented, at a fair price and using quality ingredients. The staff were lovely too and very...

Good atmosphere, good bar staff and even better blue wickeds. Even better breakfast options, (although not tasted, just from a browse st the menu).

Il bar è il classico, in periodo di partite di rugby è veramente affollato. Merita una visita comunque, ovviamente ottima birra, whisky e gin

Gran variedad de cervezas locales y extranjeras, ambiente familiar y comida típica escocesa. Hamburguesas, steaks y entrantes variados.

Un tipico pub, muy buen ambiente, super animado, muchos estudiantes, ya que esta en la zona de las universidades, sobre la calle Byres, buenas cervezas, estuvimos para un brunch a media tarde y picamos unas papas con queso muy ricas, amable atencion y buenos precios.

After finding this pub last year and having a few very nice visits with my family, we visited to watch a Scotland football game on a Friday night, as my friend (his first visit)and I were standing waiting to be served at the very busy bar this barmaid who was collecting empty glasses, heavily shoved my friend,I had to calm him down as he was livid and tried to confront her.

In the bar on hogmamay. Bar staff (2 girls) who served me were very poor. Slow , disinterested and inattentive. Bar wasnt particularly busy but had to wait for over 5 minutes twice as staff had disappeared to chat !! Very disappointed as we use this bar any time we are in the West end and never experienced this before.

Herrlichste Kneipenkultur in top Lage der Byres Rd. Der Service hinter dem Tresen ist hochprofessionell, der auf Grund des Blickkontakts und Handzeichen meine Order schnell und perfekt ausführt.(der Laden war in Reihen um den Tresen gefüllt, Verständigung per Sprach unmöglich).

He estado viniendo a Tennents durante muchos años. El personal siempre es amable y la comida es estupenda. En el mejor bar de Glasgow por una milla.

Desde el momento en que entramos supe que me gustaría. El ambiente era animado y parecía que muchos de los clientes son clientes habituales. Grupos de Amigos sería charlando en el bar o en las mesas de la esquina. Jóvenes y viejos por igual parecía estar relajado y simplemente tener s bien. Hay una gran variedad de cervezas y cervezas aquí y el personal del bar era muy agradable para mí, un turista que llegó solo, pero nos hicieron sentir como en casa.

Tennents is still a drinking man's pub in the heart of Glasgow's west end with sports coverage a major feature of the pub's ambience

Went here as seen menu online and looked decent, however when got her walked into place and walked bk out no way was I eating in there the place stinks. This isn't a place would recommend eating it more like an old man pub.

Called into this gem of a pub in Byres road ales are always of good quality and served at the correct temperature food a good variety and well presented a must for visitors and locals alike

A lovely place to relax for a pub lunch that'll feel like a hug from the inside! The prices were also pleasingly low for West end Glasgow; would definitely go again.

Great pub big selection of beers /guest ales, decent pub food good atmosphere , the odd minor tv celebrity might be seen !!

Great meal, nice Haggis. Had dinner with the four of us, two times Scottish special and two times pub food from the menu.Would certainly come back here for dinner.

Been in the Tennents Bar two times in April as a suggestion of an Airbnb nearby. The space is really nice and cozy, and it's a good place to try some artisanal beers. We didn't had any food, so I cannot comment on that. But is certainly a place to stop by! PS: the graffitis on the wall arriving the bar are quite something! Great photos and great fun!

I had a lovely time with my wife in this Scottish pub, the beers were great and the staff lovely. We throughly enjoyed this place as we were trying to find our roots in Scotland

We popped in for a quick drink and bite to eat while taking the morning bus tour, We were greeted with friendly and engaging staff who chatted with us about America and nice places to go and see in Scotland while we are here. Highly recommend stopping by to this lovely Scottish bar, thank you for being a part of our trip.

After waiting for 20 minutes to get my burger I checked with the kitchen and they haven't even started on it. Left with nothing.Moreover: despite a promotion of a free drink with a burger, got charged for it separately anyway. That was the last time I spent £10 for a glass of pepsi there.

Because of its historic nature, we popped in for a quick pint and a bite of lunch. Had a great conversation about beer, Scotland, Alabama, weather, kilts, and our future itinerary with the folks at the pub. Very good food. Exceptional beer and staff. Don't miss this traditional pub.

Adam provided us with table side service and could answer every question we had with ease and a smile. He is a tremendous asset to your restaurant. (In case I got the name wrong, he told us his partner is from Alabama. We were discussing that we were also from the states which is how it came up)

Jumped in here before westend festival started , no room to sit in main bar , so made into the room at back , no atmosphere at all , very dark Nice pint good head , n wine ok Ordered burger n Mac n cheese , good munchie pub grub Looked so appealing when came My burger was dry n over cooked n wife Mac n cheese disgusting massive slab of plastic cheese over it hiding a horrible coloured creamy cheese , quite sickly looking Tenants pub owners should sort out those toilets absolutely reeking with pungent urine , held my breath under my jumper , could still taste it , Rotten n needs an overhaul of them , especially next to the seats for eating

Very good for a late afternoon after a day at work. The prices are reasonable and the beers top. Good music, good service I hope you come back as soon as you can. Thanks for everything it's fantastic place

After taking the the train from Edinburgh to Glasgow we got on the "hop on/hop off" bus. We stopped into Tennents Bar for lunch. The atmosphere was fantastic and the food was good. I had BBQ chicken with Monterrey jack cheese, fries cole slaw, and fries. My wife had a hamburger and fries. The only thing that we didn't like, as the fact that we were told that the only way hamburgers are cooked, is well done. It still tasted good. We both enjoyed a glass of wine. All for £18!! Great deal!

We stopped in for a quick lunch of shrimp and chips and a pint. The food was good and the atmosphere was casual and relaxed. Just what we were looking for at the time.

Frequently come in for breakfast on the weekends with the dogs. Friendly service, good food and cheap!

Great pub for grabbing a couple of pints and something to eat. Has a lot of different beers on offer. Highly recommended for anyone in the area.