Wintersgills - Glasgow United Kingdom

Wintersgills has developed a fairly undeserved reputation as one of the rougher pubs in the St George 's Cross end of Great Western Road. OK, compared to nearest rival the Liquid Ship, where the closest thing to a square go is a I had a toasted goats cheese and pinenut crostini not the chicken bolero querying of the bill, it 's rough. But in the grand scheme of things, it 's an entirely acceptable venue for a quiet pint. What is perhaps a more accurate description is that, while the Western, Cleopatras, the aforementioned Liquid Ship and the Captain 's Rest have all overwhelmingly succumbed to the gentrification of the West End, Wintersgills remains a traditional pub which has changed little over the years. The drink is reasonably priced, the food is plain fare and the football is on TV. Some of the regulars may be a little gruff but they 'll certainly not threaten you. Or talk to you either, mind you. What a lot of people fail to realise is that the owners also go to great lengths to put on entertainment for their punters. This can range from psychic nights to live music, and of course the obligatory karaoke night which has eased the pain of those who were left karaoke-less following the demise of the Western Bar 's legendary night. My last encounter with Wintersgills came on Hogmanay, when, in the lead up to the bells, a traditional piper appeared playing Auld Lang Syne... ...sporting an Adidas tracksuit. And this is perhaps an apt summing up of the pub as a whole; just because it 's a little rough around the edges, doesn 't mean it 's not doing exactly what 's expected of it.

My boyfriend and I were wandering around the city and he remembered that an old colleague (and football pal) of his would be having drinks here so we decided to stop in. This place is literally a step out of time. I 'm not sure much has changed in this wee pub besides the addition of a ladies toilet (or so I was told by one of the guys we were visiting). because all the fixtures were antique looking. I wasn 't the only female in the place, but I was one of the few, indeed. I quite enjoyed the look and feel of the place as I do enjoy what I like to call 'old mans pubs '. I like feeling like I 'm a girl who can hang with the guys and no one bats an eye. Aside from my big girly coat and my backpack that day, I think I did a fairly nice job. There was a major Rugby match on TV this evening, so the place was jumpin ' with the locals looking to watch the match and enjoy a bevvy or two. It seems as though this place might serve food, as they do have a dining room of sorts just beyond the glitz of the bar area with it 's slot machines and big TVs. We only stayed for one drink as we had plans on the rest of the night, but what I did experience of this place, makes me want to go back in the future to experience again. It 's really not a bad place.

Very nice place for a pint, would go back. Old timey atmosphere, attentive bartenders, and good music.

No problems with this pub since the 80s.Been popping in and out ..Till.Me and a friend popped in.4.30pm on a Friday.I went to toilet and friend went to bar.Came out of toilet.Friend outside.? Why you outside? Answer....After 3 pints of Guiness elsewhere...Barman said too drunk too get served...Total ****.Will never use this pub again.Barstaff from hell.Ps me and mate went to Woodside Inn after that and good few pints later and a bit of karaoke later.Good night done.Still not steaming drunk.Wintergills= Bye bye dump

I was surprised today when I nipped in for a quick pint after meeting a friend unexpectedly. This pub looks humble from the outside, and to the regular passerby nothing of great significance. Turns out it is charming old school pub with friendly regulars and classic pub décor (chesterfield style leather back benches, lots of wood, toilets were a bit 70s). They pour you a good pint, they have the football on the telly and there is Scottish folk music playing in the back. Kind of what a pub should be like. A perfect laidback drinking atmosphere.