7 West Glasgow Pubs That Are Perfect for A Rainy Day Pint  

Updated On: April 15, 2024 by   Ciaran Connolly

Glasgow is a city full of life, culture, and great west glasgow pubs. When visiting Glasgow you may notice they have a huge range of pubs and bars for you to enjoy but also that the weather isn’t always ideal. Rainy days in Glasgow can still be great fun, running from shop to shop and then heading to a pub for a winter warmer. This article will give you inspiration for the west Glagsow pubs you should visit and the tourist attractions in Glasgow’s west end.

What are the Best West Glasgow Pubs for a Rainy Day?

Dram

A cozy local pub with a weekly pub quiz and plenty of Scottish whiskey for your dram. If you don’t know a dram is a small glass of whiskey (a dram measure is 1/8 of an ounce) usually served alongside a pint. You will find a great place to rest and get out of the rain here with friendly locals, student groups, and great atmosphere. The pub quiz there truly is unique so drop in if you have a Wednesday night free in Glasgow.

Address: 232 Woodlands Rd, Glasgow G3 6ND

Opening Hours:

Monday	12pm–12am
Tuesday	12pm–12am
Wednesday	12pm–12am
Thursday	12pm–12am
Friday	12pm–12am
Saturday	12pm–12am
Sunday	12pm–12am

Inn Deep

This unusual pub gives a cozy vibe as it is tucked underneath a bridge on Great Western Road. It is located in a cellar giving it interesting architecture and funky interiors. They offer up a great selection of beers on tap and is located just off Kelvingrove park if your outdoorsy walk was interrupted by rain. Inn Deep is also dog friendly so even your pampered pooch can join you for a rainy day drink. And if the weather clears up? You can walk right out the door into the park to continue you walk.

Address: 445 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 8HH

Opening Hours:

Monday	12pm–12am
Tuesday	12pm–12am
Wednesday	12pm–12am
Thursday	12pm–12am
Friday	12pm–12am
Saturday	12pm–12am
Sunday	12–11pm

Stravaigin

A Scottish restaurant and pub with fantastic food and beautiful mood lighting. From the rainy Glasgow streets you will be called in by the warm light and roaring log fires. Stravaigin is a great stop if you want food but is also a super stop to simply have a drink. Fairy lights line the windows and interior giving it a magic feel that will warm you before the atmosphere and drinks can.

Address: 28 Gibson St, Glasgow G12 8NX

Opening Hours:

Monday	12pm–12am
Tuesday	12pm–12am
Wednesday	12pm–1am
Thursday	12pm–1am
Friday	12pm–1am
Saturday	11am–1am
Sunday	11am–1am

Curlers Rest

On the busy Byers Road of West Glasgow is Curlers Rest, a dark wood pub serving up great drinks and giving you a warm and cozy place to relax. This cozy pub even serves up a delicious mulled cider in the winter months, a spiced and boozy treat the perfect finish to a shopping spree on Great Western and Byers Road.

Address: 256-260 Byres Rd, Hillhead, Glasgow G12 8SH

Opening Hours:

Monday	12pm–12am
Tuesday	12pm–12am
Wednesday	12pm–12am
Thursday	12pm–12am
Friday	12pm–1am
Saturday	12pm–1am
Sunday	12pm–12am

FF

Just a short walk from Dram is FF, short for the Finsbay Flatiron, a steak restaurant and bar with fun architecture, comfy chairs, and warm lighting. They even have music videos playing on projector screen to add some interesting visuals. These big screens also show live sport so why not head over for some football and fantastic pints on a rainy Glasgow day. With the World Cup being in winter this year, it’s a great place to get warm and support your team.

Address: 160 Woodlands Rd, Glasgow G3 6LF

Opening Hours:

Monday	12pm–12am
Tuesday	12pm–12am
Wednesday	12pm–12am
Thursday	12pm–12am
Friday	12pm–12am
Saturday	12pm–12am
Sunday	12pm–12am

Hillhead Bookclub

A larger and lively venue with lots of seating to ensure you can grab a place out of the cold. Offering up food, cocktails, and great atmosphere. A livelier alternative for a rainy day drink in Glasgow.

Address: 17 Vinicombe St, Glasgow G12 8SJ

Opening Hours:

Thursday	12pm–12am
Friday	12pm–12am
Saturday	11am–12am
Sunday	11am–12am
Monday	12pm–12am
Tuesday	12pm–12am
Wednesday	12pm–12am

The Belle

 A cozy wood corner pub offering a warm log fireplace and craft beers. They even offer a warming cup of coffee for a cold day’s rest if you don’t fancy a pint.

Address: 617 Great Western Rd, Glasgow G12 8HX

Opening Hours:

Monday	12pm–12am
Tuesday	12pm–12am
Wednesday	12pm–12am
Thursday	12pm–12am
Friday	12pm–12am
Saturday	12pm–12am
Sunday	12pm–12am

Things to do in the West End of Glasgow

• Go shopping on Great Western Road
• Visit the University Campus & Hunterian Museum
• Visit Kelvingrove Museum & Art Gallery
• Go for a walk in Kelvingrove Park

Glasgow is a bustling and friendly city, well worth the visit. If you visit Glasgow make sure to see the West end of the city, just a short 5 minute tube stop from the city centre. Enjoy the shops, restaurants, museums, and of course the West Glasgow pubs.