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Daily Record
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
The Glasgow bar with food and live music that was named 'Scotland's best pub'
Out of all of Scotland's cities, it is hard to beat Glasgow when it comes to pubs. The country's biggest city is home to countless drinking venues to suit every style and taste. If you are looking for the best of the best, however, one Glasgow bar was recently named the number one in the country. As we previously reported, The Scallion took home the 'Best Pub' prize at the Entertainment and Hospitality Awards earlier this month. The Scallion is a gastropub located on Great Western Road in Glasgow's popular West End. It can be reached from the city centre in approximately 30 minutes on foot. The pub offers a wide variety of drinks, with a large range of beer and cider on draught. There is also a selection of whisky and other spirits on offer, as well as white, red, and rosé wines. Customers can also order a range of cocktails for £10, including the 'Drumstick' and the 'June-bug'. The former is made with vanilla and raspberry vodka and raspberry puree, while the latter includes rum, melon, coconut, and banana liqueur. In terms of things to eat, The Scallion states that it serves "the highest quality food" using "carefully sourced ingredients". It serves up a varied menu, with a large range of mains and sides available. Mains on offer include pub classics like fish and chips, steak pie, steak sandwich, and lasagne. Visitors can also enjoy pizza, wings, and more. There is also a Sunday Roast menu available, which is suitable for both traditional and vegan diets. Visitors can choose from sliced beef, Ayrshire ham, or Quorn chicken fillet and sausage, with sides such as rosemary, thyme and garlic roast potatoes, maple glazed carrots and parsnips, and white wine braised savoy cabbage. Meanwhile, The Scallion showcases live sports fixtures and live music. It also features a jukebox, as well as having a pool table. In addition to winning the 'Best Pub' award at the Entertainment and Hospitality Awards, The Scallion has earned positive feedback from visitors. The bar has an average rating of 4.2 out of five on Google based on 192 reviews. One recent customer posted: "Superb pub for food and drinks. "There's a real family feel to this pub and a lovely welcoming atmosphere. Been a few times for food & drinks and it just never disappoints. "A special shout of to Maia, Paul and Sam who go above and beyond for their customers, their laughter and energy is contagious. "A happy place to leave your troubles behind, well done team Scallion! Go check it out for yourselves." A second posted: "We visited this lovely pub recently and wow! We had one vegan and one meat Sunday lunch 10/10. I would highly recommend this place to visit." The hidden gem loch just outside Glasgow near 'best fish and chips in Scotland' View gallery Entertainment and Hospitality Awards website.
Scottish Sun
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Best pub in Scotland revealed with fun quizzes, delicious food and live music
Scroll down to see the best indy bars near you HIGH BAR Best pub in Scotland revealed with fun quizzes, delicious food and live music A PUB known for its top quality food and live music has won best in Scotland. The country's most-loved bars, restaurants and family fun spots have been honoured at a prestigious awards ceremony. Advertisement 3 Awards Director Warren Paul said it's a tough time for the industry 3 Pubs, venues and restaurants were celebrated at the awards The lavish event at Glasgow's Doubletree By Hilton flew in global stars The Vengaboys for an exclusive live show, to the surprise of the packed room, along with a performance from current Britain's Got Talent viral finalist Vinnie McKee. Coming out on top for the best pub in Scotland was The Scallion, in Glasgow's West End. Situated on the city's Great Western Road, the bar boasts great grub - including a Sunday roast and it's famous foot-long hot dog, authentic cocktails, house lager and fine wines. Meanwhile, entertainment comes in the form of open mic nights, free pool Wednesdays, pub quizzes and Friday night live trad music. Advertisement Awards Director Warren Paul said: 'It is a very tough time for everyone right now but it does seem the hospitality industry are really feeling the heat – people simply don't have the money to go out as often as they did, or they're scared to spend the money they do have. 'We need to socialise, we need that break and to let off steam, escape all the day to day worries – and that's what our friends in hospitality provide. 'With many closures and difficulties, it's important to recognise those who go above and beyond to give the public that chance to zone out, relax and de-stress. 'That's what these awards are for – it's a nod and a thank you from the public to the place and people they appreciate, those who do it better than the rest or just offer something really special. Advertisement 'So while we have big names performing here tonight, the real stars are the award winners from all over Scotland, venues and businesses who stand out every single day and night. 'Thank you to every winner, every highly recommended and every business who perhaps hasn't won tonight but is out there working hard every day to support us all – sadly there can be only one winner in each category and some are very close.' Locals Heartbroken as Auchenmalg's Only Pub, The Cock Inn, Closes Down The awards are decided by a combination of public nomination and voting along with visits by judges so a win is an endorsement first and foremost by customers. So businesses all over Scotland are eligible. Other bars were also honoured at the event with cGoldricks Pool & Sports Bar in Rutherglen winning Best Sports Bar while Cheers Bar, in Coatbridge, scooped Best Music Venue. Advertisement The Best Hotel Bar of the Year went to the stunning Radisson RED Sky Bar while Best Speciality Spirit Bar was won by St. Machar Bar, in Aberdeen. BEST LOCAL BARS AWARDS were also handed out for the best bars across Scotland's regions Here are the top winners in your local area: BEST INDEPENDENT BAR IN THE NORTH WINNER: The Craftsman Company, Aberdeem HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Ben Nevis Bar, Fortwilliam Malones, Aberdeen Platform 1864, Tain, Inverness BEST INDEPENDENT BAR IN THE EAST WINNER: Golf Inn, Ladybank HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Grouchos Music Bar, Dundee Kandy Bar & Nightclub, Dundee The Barrelman, Dundee BEST INDEPENDENT BAR IN THE WEST WINNER: The Smoking Goat Bar & Grill, Ayr HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Cross Stobs Inn, Barrhead West Lochys, Barrhead The French Horn, Glasgow BEST INDEPEDENT BAR, CENTRAL BELT WINNER: The Bawbee, Stirling HIGHLY RECOMMENDED: Slanj A Va, Stirling Warren said: 'There are amazing places all over Scotland waiting to welcome you and help discover next year's winners – we look forward to hearing from you all.' One of the biggest honours of the night, the Lifetime Achievement Award, went to entertainment icon Donald MacLeod, who owns The Garage and Cathouse nightclubs. Warren added: "Congratulations to all who have won or come close especially and of course to Donald who has done and continues to do so much for hospitality and entertainment in Scotland." Advertisement
