Upstairs at The Drake in Glasgow City

Great wee pub great staff food it good

To expensive. I was in yesterday at 13.30 with wife and baby. This was my 4th and prob last time coming to the drake.. I've previously thought the price was fair. I'm now of the opinion I'd rather spend just a little more £10 per person at a high end restaurant and get high end food. See review below. 2 course and a drink each for £44 per person.. a Sunday roast each. Chicken wings and a dessert. Mocktail - £7.50 is a bit much. I guess when u pay top dollar you expect a top meal and it wasn't... There was postives though. The meat was actually nice and succulent. The cauliflower tasty and cabbage. The big let down the straight out of a freezer potatoes.. why!? They were not nice. The presentation wasn't as good as previous visits. And no broccoli. Chicken wings at £8 to me is a high price for a pub meal. I'd have gave 2 stars for yesterday but because previously I've been happy I upgraded to 3 stars. Service was good and friendly. The place was cold but they did put the fire on so no issue. 10% service charge on top of high prices. This should be a choice.

Was very disappointed with the service tonight, we booked for the sunday roast menu. Waited over 25 mins just for our drinks to come, then well over half an hour after that for our starter to come. Then another 45 minute wait after the starters had been cleared to get the mains. Left without having desserts as we were not going to wait again. 2 and a half hours just for starters and mains is awful. There was obviously some issue from the kitchen as most tables were getting food slow, however the service even for drinks or to keep us updated was very poor. There was a large table next to us, and we heard the staff apologising to them and differed a discount! All we got was “thanks for your patience” which came across patronising. We had to ask one of the bar staff what was happening as we waited for the mains and they said they would check the kitchen. Again no further update after that on when or what was happening. I will say though that the food was actually very nice and no complaints with that at all. Was rather pricey for meat and some veg (£24) The cosy layout of the place is great as well. However doubt we will be back again after such a disappointing experience.

Great student pint deal!! Lovely chilled out pub/bar, good for those wanting something quieter than some of the other nearby bars!

Great staff and fun place, definitely be back

Incredible place, with great food and very nice service, we had a lovely time and will come back again, thank you Connor for welcoming us !!

Our food was great! The sticky toffee pudding and almond icecream was the perfect end to our meal. The waitstaff was friendly and attentive.

Had a burger and fries with the house beer really enjoyed it. The burger was perfect, service was great.

Came for a date with my partner, just figured we’d try somewhere new and nearby and ended up having some of the best food I’v had in my life. Such a great wee place with a perfect atmosphere and lovely staff. It has the quality of someplace with a Michelin star but none of the elitist pretentious vibes. Absolutely lovely, will certainly be back ❤️

Nice pub to visit, we didn't get any food just drinks. Cocktails were fab, the service was great and dog friendly as well which was really fab!

Ordered a latte and got a tea after a 15 minute wait staff were cheeky to me when I asked for my order to be corrected and a staff member with the name Charlie seemed to be offended when I asked for this.Terrible experience

Surprised at the quality of food. Yorkshires arrived burnt, veg was not cooked through. When confronted was told the veg is cooked al'dente "to the tooth" however there is al'dente And then just plain undercooked. Staff friendly but not really worth the money.

Lovely little pub with great service from the bar staff. Food was also very high quality.

Wish we’d eaten here for dinner… instead we dropped in for an after dinner drink and dessert- best sticky toffee pudding we had throughout Scotland and the chips were great. Food looked wonderful.

Sunday roast On Sunday the 14th we booked a table at 3.30 for a Sunday roast with the family. I have been wanting to try here for a while as the instagram looks amazing. We also travelled 30 mins to come here. The staff were lovely and very attentive. We had a puppy and they were great with her and also got some scraps for her. We got 2 soups & chicken wings. The soup was lentil, carrot & ginger, the soup was absolutely freezing & far too much ginger, we sent this back and got fresh hot soup. The chicken wings were nice and hot. Our mains took ages to come out and people next to us that came in after us which also had starters got their mains before us. We got 3 beef & 1 chicken. After asking where our food was we were told that they were waiting on the yorkshires. Our food came out, with no yorkshires. The presentation was absolutely horrible, the food was absolutely FREEZING. veg undercooked, the gravy was watery And meat was chewy/ The potatoes were the only hot thing on the plate. The yorkshires came and they were black as they were so burnt, we sent this back and got fresh ones, well the "fresh ones" were absolutely stoned cold. We complained as we we're absolutely disgusted with how bad the food was and the price they were charging for 2 courses would be £26. The staff offered to give us fresh food as we weren't happy and had waited so long, and the yorkshires took a while to come back we were just over the situation and we couldnt see how they could make the food any better. The food they promote on instagram was absolutely NOTHING like it. The staff were great but the food was shocking. For someone coming 30'mins away and wanting to try this place for a while after seeing it ok social media we were very disappointed. We did get the mains taking off the bill, but the over all experience wasn't great. Again the staff were lovely.

Lovely Sunday roast, very friendly staff and a cosy atmosphere with the fires.

Really enjoyed Friday afternoon lunch at the Drake. Food was delicious. My dad had a steak and sausage pie and said it was outstanding. Highly recommend. Also Sunday roast here is always a winner

Lovely staff and grata atmosphere - romantic and cozy. The food was good but it could use a few improvements here and there. For example the gravy for the porcini pie was quite thin and the sticky toffee pudding wasn’t served with enough ice cream. The pie pastry was lovely but the filling could have used a little more salt. I really enjoyed the Primitivo and the cocktail menu looked very good. Great staff too.

We didn't eat here, but the food looked amazing - we had already eaten, and we all said we would return for food! The staff were so nice - welcoming and accommodating thank you 😊

A local friend made a reservation and visited this restaurant. I had the Sunday roast and the combination of meat and savory was really good. In particular, it was my first time trying fried potatoes with something, but overall the food was delicious. There's a fireplace, so it's warm, and it has the atmosphere of a local pub. The servers were friendly!

Out of this world food!! Been today for family 40th birthday staff so friendly and so welcoming!! Doesnt surprise me its so busy a big thank you to all staff in the drake ❤

just popped in for a pint no much change in the last 5yrs...

Excellent Sunday roast, lovely cosy atmosphere with the fires burning next to us. Staff were excellent, so accommodating on a very busy day. We had the beef sirloin, would definitely recommend as the quality of the meat was very good. Also, a nice simple menu - just three roasts all priced at £20. Would definitely visit again, thanks!

Sadly our last visit. We’ve had a few great roasts over the years, I genuinely don’t understand what’s happened. It was over £70 for 2 roasts, and 2 kids meals, it was absolutely on par with a carvery. The chicken was an odd texture, Yorkshire puddings were burnt, veg was average, roast potatoes were absolutely frozen, and gravy was watery. Everything was luke warm. Bizarrely the roasts were served on side plates. So sad, used to be a great wee place for a Sunday roast.

Lovely homemade meals and cosy atmosphere

Was a great Sunday feed until they took the cabbage off the menu!

First time visiting. Walked past it when trying to find it. I am glad I double backed 🤪. Service could not fault, atmosphere not too busy just how I like it (even though owner might not 😂). Food was lovely. Only fault. More roasties less carrot and greens 😉

Great local pub, great selection of beers, good food, great service. Managed to watch the rugby he too … great atmosphere and nice wee sweet spot.

It was nice but didn't appreciate having less time at the table when other tables had been there longer than us .

Had the Sunday roast- amazing. Really friendly staff. Highly recommend!!

A quaint little pub with a lot of character. Lovely aesthetic and atmosphere. Would highly recommend

We are visiting Glasgow for the weekend and wanted a Sunday Roast, The Drake did not disappoint! We had a wonderful meal! Service was great!

One of the best sunday roasts I've ever had!

Food seems to be high end bar foods but they do have a kids menu. I will be going there again in the future.

I used to really like the pub, as pre drinks venue or somewhere to meet a large group. But I went last week and it seems to have changed a lot. The usual cool music was lacking and there was a strange choice of kinda neddy dance chart hits on, no DJ. it was quiet on a Saturday night and very spaced out between tables etc giving it an empty feel, lacking atmosphere. The staff were nice and attentive.

Place had 10% of tables full,said they would be busy in a bit - offered a seat at the bar but couldn’t get anything from the kitchen because other people might be there later???? It hinted of disaster. We left.

Fantastic veggie burger! There were a few vegetarian options catching my attention however I opted for the beetroot, carrot and chickpea burger. It was not what I expected with a crunchy battered coating to a soft delicious filling in a bun. It was Good!! Chips were fabulous too - big chucky pieces of potato cooked perfectly. The staff were very welcoming and helpful too.

Great food. Excellent atmosphere. Nice night out.

Be careful after a couple of pints. The tables have a central leg, which means putting pressure on the edges will send everything flying. My bad

Delicious Sunday Roast. Lots of gravy for the Yorkshire pudding

Nice place but let down by the the range and price of the drinks 🍸

Beautiful pub with a great atmosphere. Amazing food and service.

Best roast I've had in as long as I can remember. Brilliant staff and accommodating of dogs.

We were a large group going for Sunday lunch (9 people and 1 dog), and the team at the Drake were so accommodating, we had a great time. The ambience and the service were great, and the food was also fantastic. You could tell the meat was high quality and was cooked perfectly. The cheeseboard was a highlight and it was great value for money. We agreed it was probably the best roast dinner we've had out at a pub/restaurant. Would highly recommend and thank you to the team at the Drake for such a good lunch!

Great food and a low price compared to similar local places at the same caliber :) oh and dogs are welcome, I. Fact they love dogs :-D

Absolutely excellent service. The staff are first class.

Great food, good value and excellent gluten free selection. Dog friendly, he even got some food and water . Would recommend it

Great food. Ridiculous price for beer, even by today's standards.

My favourite Sunday Roast in Glasgow! An absolute treat. The waiters & waitresses are lovely. I had the courgette bhaji with curry mayo & roast chicken with all the trimmings. The courgette bhaji was probably one of my favourite starter’s I’ve had in years. Absolutely delicious - when I praised it to the waiter he told me they run curry nights every so often (I’m really going to keep my eyes peeled for this as a result). Yum! And the roast chicken was phenomenal. Succulent roast chicken with all the trimmings & all cooked perfectly. They have a great variety of cocktails & drinks too I’ll most definitely be back for another roast & such lovely service. Thank you so much guys! X

Excellent food and a good selection of drinks. Update: good number of gluten free options now, three main courses plus burgers without the buns

A really love place. Staff really friendly and nothing was too much. Would recommend.

The service was amazing and the food was sooo good, Toni who is the manager or owner was really helpful and attentive. Would happily come again.

Too expensive there is no need to charge 6qyid a pint sorry

Came here for the Sunday Roast. Everything on the plate from the main to the sides were very good, especially the cauliflower. The servers were friendly.

More well known for its food and Sunday roast dinners it’s a slightly different style of bar. Very discreet and low key. If your looking for somewhere you can converse or catch your thoughts I would recommend. Barman very friendly and a homely vibe

Cosy place for a Sunday Roast, table by the fire

Not great, went for Sunday roast dinner was cold and the quantity of food for the price of it was poor. About a half roastie each and two thin slices of beef with minimal veg. Also charged 3.25 pounds for water with a bit of black current?? Will not be back.

I showed up on a Sunday afternoon after a tough morning of traveling mix ups and misunderstanding. I asked for table for one and was told they were full. The look on my face must have said it all because the host said "I have this counter space available if you don't mind." I happily agreed that it was fine. The staff at the Drake, the food, and the atmosphere were all beyond perfect! Thank you so much for turning my day around! I appreciate you all!

A cosy bar/restaurant that punches above its weight with interesting meals well made and affordably priced. Drinks choice was decent and service was prompt. Definitely worth a visit

Went for some food on New Year's Day and the service was excellent, I think the kitchen maybe struggled with the amount of tables, unfortunately, but the food itself was very good. I enjoyed the cocktails and I think it's a lovely wee pub. I'd definitely recommend the place.

Quiet quaint and cozy! Christmas menu was lovely

This could easily have been fine stars. On a day out in Glasgow I wanted just one thing. A Christmas dinner, Turkey, ham, the trimmings. So when the Drake was recommended we planned around going there. It was quite a bit out of our way, but we thought, it's all good. The server, a stout guy with a beanie and no looked like he could be the cover star for, hipsters that all look the same. One of those servers that resent being a server, the customer isn't always right, kinda guys. Ready to prove that he is a human being and requiring the bare minimum of service or demanding to get what you paid for is to be sneerd at. Anyway, if not fit the server this might have been a four. Free things that went a righ. Poorly greeted, told to sit at a dirty table, stood where we could not see him when there was a much more central spot, ignored requests, communicated the wrong order, failed to communicate other requests. I'd also have had three courses and had wanted to order this, but as he rushed off before I could finish I just couldn't be bothered and was already aching to get the hell out of there. Given streak knives, why? My food was swimming in gravy, had no cauliflower, which my friend did have. And for some reason they felt that mashed potatoes is not a roast staple!!!!! Plus you can't order it separately. Suffice to say. I'll no be back there.

Possibly the best roast dinner I've had in a long time!

Popped in for a quick pint staff very friendly and chatty, will defo be back.

Staff we're ace, really friendly and helpful.

Fricking fantastic bartender and solid food menu of classics, each with a satisfying but non-showy twist.

Very cozy pub. Great service and nice food. We went for Sunday roast and had a lovey time and meal. Welcoming, friendly atmosphere.

Lovely roast dinner and cosy vibes

Great food; I had Korean chicken starter and it was heavenly. Fish & chips after was top notch too. Nice atmosphere and welcoming

Staff are first class at helping you get settled in and very attentive without being intrusive. Top marks. Had roast been lunch. Two generous slices of beef with the usual trimmings followed by a fresh take on Eton mess. Enjoyed the food and atmosphere. Dog friendly and the place was packed which is always a good sign. Great staff and service and that is the main reason I would return. Food good and tasty.

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I can honestly say we had the best Sunday lunch we had in years! Service was 100% .. loved this place!

We went here for Sunday lunch & enjoyed it very much. Really friendly, helpful staff & a great place to eat with a very lovely atmosphere. We'll definitely be back for more!!

Looks good. Food was delicious and dog friendly.

Great service and great dishes!! We had the steak and chicken pie!! They are dog friendly place, which allowed our frenchie inside and even offer him a treat!!

Great place for Sunday dinner. Food was served within ten mins, was well presented, and extremely good!

Very friendly, lovely Sunday roast. Cosy place.

I live close to this so use it as a local pub. The staff are always very friendly and helpful. The service is always great. In winter the real log fire is a welcome warmer creating a lovely atmosphere. There is a small beer garden area at the rear but it has limited sunlight. Two plates of fish and chips and two glasses of wine came to £40 including the tip. Typical prices for the area, great quality. Would recommend.

Nice place and staff but had a few issues with our food. Veggie Sunday roast should not cost as much as the meat options.

Comfortable, friendly bar. Excellent place to stop for a drink and a chat.

Excellent food, lovely staff, cozy atmosphere. Very nice!

So cosy and lovely. Very romantic but also feels like a neighborhood pub. Very open and welcoming to all.

Great spot for a few drinks after a walk round Kelvingrove with the dog

Wonderful food. Good value for money. Wine overpriced. £25 for a bottle of Rose is a bit much. Tasted better for less. Very dark atmosphere but for food a definite return

Great service and good food in their Sunday lunch. Never tried the beers so will have to do that next time.

Highly recommend, lovely and cosy, good food, friendly staff.

Great little place and excellent location. Food was delicious and service was good. Would recommend.

Disappointing selection of spirits and flickering lights.

Lovely food - and friendly staff. Only dropped a star as we couldn't hear with noise and had to ask a few times to get the music turned down! Sorry we are over 40 and all the gigs have affected our hearing!

Came here looking forward to a Sunday roast but the only option was to choose from the set Christmas Menu. Costing a grand total of £20 for one very average main course, the portion size was even more disappointing. The turkey came with 2 brussel sprouts, 2 baby potatoes and one pig in a blanket, smaller than a cocktail sausage. Definitely a rip off which is a shame because it's a cosy pub with the log fire burning.

Pleasant, tasty pub food. Service was good. Large range of beers, spirits and cocktails. One, bland low alcohol lager on the drinks menu so if you're not drinking alcohol you're stuck with that, water or sweet carbonated drinks. There is a wide selection of tasty low alcohol beers available these days and interesting mocktails so no excuse for that, hence only three stars.

One of the best bars in Glasgow, fantastic staff fantastic food what more can you ask for

Hidden Gem, down in the basement. Good food, and a cracking wee log fire

Went for a family celebration (18 covers).Started well enough but then went downhill when the food arrived . Butter chicken bland and very small portion for a main ,fish was tasty but batter was greasy. My burger looked great despite a lack of cheese but it was half cooked/half raw ,i asked for it to be cooked a bit more and it came back very dry and without the garnish it left with !!!! Had to ask for condiments as none on the tables or offered with the food when served.. Staff seemed very disorganised and couldnt wait to lift our plates . Ended with one of the staff standing with our birthday cake seemingly unannounced. Maybe dont take a large party if you cant manage the orders . Pub grub on a not so cheap ticket . Wont be back .... S

Last minute Google for best Sunday roast in Glasgow and this came up. Super helpful staff lovely food and great homemade desserts. Recommended

Nice pub. Food was lovely but the portion size was small, was still hungry afterwards.

Myself and partner came yesterday for a Sunday roast was outstanding food & excellent Service. Wish I knew about this place before, Felt very comfortable! If I hadent of been driving would of loved to tried the cocktails, always next time! On the way out every staff member made the effort to smile and wave goodbye very pleasent. Will be back!

Great Sunday dinner, made a nice effort with the children's food. Very reasonably priced.

Good ambience for watching a match. Food options/nibbles can be better.

Casual friendly atmosphere. Amazing food and helpful staff