How to Do a Pub Crawl in Glasgow

Glasgow is a city famed the world over for its huge variety of pubs. This, coupled with the well known friendliness of the locals, makes it the perfect destination for a pub crawl. While you can easily do an impromptu pub crawl in Glasgow on any night and in most areas, it pays to plan carefully in advance.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

1. Decide in advance what kind of pubs you would like to stop at on your pub crawl. Glasgow offers everything from up-market cocktail bars to old-fashioned Irish pubs, so decide in advance and dress accordingly.

2. Select which area of the city you will hold your pub crawl. While the city centre is the obvious destination, often venturing further afield can be rewarding.

3. Plan a rough route and make it known to all members of your group so that any stragglers lost along the way can catch up with you at a later stage.

4. Start early, as pubs in Glasgow are not open beyond midnight unless in possession of a late-night license.

5. Speak to local people. Glaswegians are normally proud of their city’s reputation as a friendly and fun city, and will be willing to offer you advice as to where the next destination of your pub crawl should be.

Tips & Warnings

• A good alternative to the city centre is the West End of the city, which offers a less frenetic drinking environment. The Merchant city, located on the edge of the city centre, also contains an interesting variety of bars in close proximity to one another.
• Expect to pay around £2 for a pint of lager, although drinks prices vary greatly from pub to pub
• Bring valid identification, in the form of a driver’s license or passport. This may be required to gain entry to certain establishments.
• Take the chance to sample some of the many renowned local beers and whiskies.
• If the bar is busy, hold a banknote visibly in your hand and try to make eye contact with a member of the bar-staff. Be sure and say thankyou once you have been served, as this will guarantee you quicker service next time you are at the bar.
• Be prepared to stand, as pubs in Glasgow can get very busy on any night of the week. If a quieter pub crawl is desired, it is best to avoid Fridays and Saturdays.
• Do not arrive in a large rowdy group, as this may lead to you being refused entry.
• Quiet local pubs can be very unwelcoming to visitors, particularly if you act in a way not in-keeping with the general atmosphere.
• Do not wear football colours. They are banned in most pubs except on match-days, and you could attract unwanted attention.
• While Glasgow is generally a friendly city, it can become very intimidating, particularly on weekends.
• It is against the law to smoke inside any Scottish pub.

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