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Have visited this pub twice in the last few weeks. On both occasions the real ale was horribly warm. On the last occasion the bar staff were also engaging in the deplorable habit of pouring the beer from glass to glass, due to exess froth, in order to get a full pint. This, of course makes the beer flat. A good traditional pub spoilt by poor cellarmanship and bad bar practices.
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Sad to say my partner and I had two very poor pints in here on Saturday night. Mine, a pint of Abbot, was made up of three part glasses of pre and post barrel change and tasted, predictably, very stale. But if that's how they do it in these parts... We left most of both pints.
Today I've just had a fine pint of Abbot in the Riflemans in Kendal: so different, so fresh. That's proper attention to beer.
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Use the code! Asking colleagues for a pint just ask them if they are going to the 'TSB' to make a deposit and withdrawal lol. Agree with the rest of the folks this Bar has grown in the last few years. Beers are great, barstaff great, craic great. Thank god the big Supermarkets haven't finished off the good pubs just yet but for how long.
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Have to agree with holydave - I called in last Tuesday for a quick pint before the train home and found a welcoming pub, nicely modernised and populated by helpful competent staff and friendly customers. Only 3 ales on offer, and the one downside was my choice - a lime-flavoured offering from Caledonian (Mexican Bandit if I recall correctly) but I did ask for it and will try anything once. I will call again, but drink something more familiar in future!
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For my first review on BitE, I thought I'd give a nod the Station Bar, one of the many putative "Best Pub(s) in Glasgow".
My friend and I went to this wee pub the other day and, by Jove, we were impressed. Not only was the real ale clear and tasty (and cleaned the instant pints began to go cloudy), but the fizzy stuff was grand too.
The staff were impeccably dressed, very pleasant, and topped up short pints without being asked to. They refused to be tipped twice from the same customer in order to avoid favouritism for the big tippers; it is this kind of attention to detail in service which is a credit to the management.
The regulars were, on the whole, a lovely bunch, and with a lot of good craic coming from the bar staff, you'll never be short of conversation in the Station Bar.
All in all a wonderful little place. Both my friend and I are awarding 10s out of 10.
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a gem. clean, historic pub. well kept real ale (4 of them) ok malt selection, and a brill staff. Staff wearing shirt and tie, good banter, and kept busy cleaning and stocking when not serving.
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Very impressed with this pub the staff were friendly, efficient, and well turned out. The beer was excellent, even better it was within five minutes of our hotel. Premises were clean, all in all we will be going back!
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Reasonably consistent although dominated by the Greene King list.
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This is a great, friendly little pub. Good cheap but tasty food. Great beer and the staff are all really helpful with no airs and graces about them. The sort of pub Glasgow used to have in abundance until they all turned into coffee shops.
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great beer always perfect,love the breakie in the morning keep up the great work
mickh - 28 Jan 2009 10:59 |
Paid a timely visit on the early evening of 26th April, and was thrilled to see that the pub remained structurally unchanged since my last call three or four years back.
Deuchar's IPA was in a class of its own, tasting absolutely exquisite - far better than any I have drunk south of the border in recent years. Titanic "Spring A Leak" was quite an interestingly flavoured beverage with the qualities of a wheat beer, nevertheless quite drinkable, whilst the third ale I tried, Coach House "Squire's Gold" was delectably hoppy in character.
Friendly locals quaffing at the bar engaged me in conversation making it very difficult to leave this establishment despite having to meet up with a friend in the Bon Accord later. But this was a great start to my Glasgae pubcrawl.
Note that filled rolls are available at the bar (or were available at around 1800-1900 during my session).
Visitors to the Station Bar will not be disappointed in any way.
Report this for removal lad_newton -
ANYONE WHO THINKS DEUCHARS IS EXQUISITE HAS NO TASTE BUDS .IT WAS ABOUT TEN YEARS AGO NOW IT IS VERY MEDIOCRE
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extra pump spoilt beer quality
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bit of a walk but worth a visit if you manage to cross the busy road..looked lost left out here but guarantee you wont get the numptys destrying the ambience of the place..too far for them to walk...!!well worth the walk from buchanon bus station..nice friendly ladies and gentleman behind the bar..situated in a weird place as it looks like its been put out to grass..well worth it though!!!
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lost a lot of its appeal so=ince change pof ownership beer quality has also suffered come back george
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Paid a timely visit on the early evening of 26th April, and was thrilled to see that the pub remained structurally unchanged since my last call three or four years back.
Deuchar's IPA was in a class of its own, tasting absolutely exquisite - far better than any I have drunk south of the border in recent years. Titanic "Spring A Leak" was quite an interestingly flavoured beverage with the qualities of a wheat beer, nevertheless quite drinkable, whilst the third ale I tried, Coach House "Squire's Gold" was delectably hoppy in character.
Friendly locals quaffing at the bar engaged me in conversation making it very difficult to leave this establishment despite having to meet up with a friend in the Bon Accord later. But this was a great start to my Glasgae pubcrawl.
Note that filled rolls are available at the bar (or were available at around 1800-1900 during my session).
Visitors to the Station Bar will not be disappointed in any way.
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The sound of steam trains departing Buchanan Street station is sadly a memory (as indeed is the station). Thankfully, the speakers for those who like rhythm and booze are confined to the rear and the front bar is reserved for conversation. An interesting collection of old photographs abounds and there is the obligatory huge brewery mirror. It�s a pity for rail enthusiasts like me I could find no reminders of what the station looked like. Presumably the backlit glass display featuring a police car and a fire appliance has �station� as a link. Two out of the three ales weren�t on but the Isle of Mull was very drinkable.
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best little boozer in glasgow
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Fantastic pub , not best decorated but wonderful friendly atmosphere . Never a long wait to be served and top ups given freely . Highly recommended .
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Every time I visit Glasgow I make sure that I have a few drinks here. The beers are kept superbly and the friendly bar staff will top your pint up without you having to ask. Scottish real ales are available.
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Popular pub, basic/traditional. Nothing fancy but indeed welcoming, have only been in for lunch. A basic menu of typical pub food, Scampi, chips, baked potatoes etc. Very reasonable prices. Other lunchers included office types and Workies! good for a cheap lunch with the lads.. Probably not the best place to take a first date if you are trying to impress!
Gordy - 8 Jun 2004 14:18 |
A popular welcoming, friendly pub in the Cowcaddens area of the city. Often has an interesting beer from a Scottish brewery. This is a wonderful boozer, and is well worth a visit. I thoroughly enjoyed the Deuchars IPA when I came up on 24/01/2003. Everyone there is really friendly.
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