You can never beat a good pub lunch... especially if there's a pint or two (or whatever your tipple of choice is) involved. There's certainly plenty of choice, but where's the best place to go in Glasgow? Think real burgers with all the trimmings, hearty mac 'n' cheese, and hand cut chips at gastropubs - all at great prices. We've gathered up the best pub lunches in Glasgow, so take a look at them all right here.
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Last updated on 15th August 2024
WEST on the Green may be known for being one of the best places to enjoy Bavarian culture and beers in the city, but they're also famed for their Glasgow pub lunches. From burgers to sausage-based plates, head on down for a unique lunch menu that can be enjoyed in their sprawling beer garden.
Innis & Gunn, found on Ashton Lane and in the city centre, serves a menu of classic pub grub that ranges from banging burgers and scrumptious pies to fish and chips. To round the meal off? You simply must sample a few pints of their signature craft beer.
Anyone stopping off for a craft beer in the middle of the day knows to stop off at BrewDog, but how does their pub lunch in Glasgow go down? From juicy stacked burgers to mouthwatering fried chicken, their Stateside-inspired menu is sure to give you bang for your buck.
With a venue that's going to leave you gawping, Waxy O'Connor's is a top spot that serves up hearty plates of food. Head there on the weekend to catch the latest sports fixtures, hang out with pals or simply work through a delicious pub lunch menu that's packed with traditional flavours.
Hidden away inside an old bank building, Drum & Monkey is a city centre pub that flaunts grand, high ceilings, cosy leather booths and award-winning ales. Take a seat in this swish spot to enjoy a range of classic dishes, from slow-cooked pulled duck croquettes to vegetable cottage pie or roast beef sandwiches. Even better? There's a double chocolate brownie for dessert.
There's a lot to love about Tennents Bar in the West End, and it's not just the traditional interiors - it also boasts a mouthwatering menu of classic pub grub. Swing by to tuck into gourmet burgers, stone-baked pizzas and a glorious selection of tapas, then wash it down with cocktails or beers.
Whether you fancy burgers with a free pint on Wednesday, or a £3 craft beer to accompany your Monday pub grub, there's plenty to choose between at Home in Merchant City. Plus, there's nachos, pizzas, loaded fries and more besides.
This spacious, two-storey venue can be found on West George Street, with traditional pub decor like comfy armchairs and wooden furnishings. Whether you're after a refreshing pint or one of their large collection of spirits, you can pair it with dishes like chilli cheese nuggets, blue cheese beef burgers or chicken tikka masala. There's a cracking lunch deal up for grabs here too, where you can enjoy a jacket potato or toastie and a drink for just £6.50 on weekdays.
Found in the Southside area, Torrisdale Tavern is a friendly local boozer that excels in comfort food. The dog-friendly spot boasts ten lines pf beer and plenty more craft cans in the fridge, as well as a cracking cocktail menu to enjoy in their cosy interiors. As for the food? Indulge in everything from steak and ale pie to scampi bites or Korean chicken tenders, or opt for their vegan menu which features the likes of barbecue corn ribs and butternut squash Wellington.
Fronting a classic gastropub physique, Curler's Rest is an excellent place for a pub lunch in Glasgow. For beer guzzlers, foodie fans and casual lunchers alike, their menu range is sure to leave you satisfied with its choice of hearty pies, burgers and refreshing pints to wash it all down.
This quirky pub in Gallowgate is a brilliant place for lunch in Glasgow. Befitting the area's renowned foodie scene, 226's menu of mouthwatering sarnies include salt beef, grilled cheese and smoked salmon, all of which can be enjoyed while sipping beer surrounded by local artwork.
If there's anywhere you can count on for a good dose of beer and glorious grub, it's got be the chief flyers of the Irish flag in Glasgow, Kitty O'Shea's. Decked out in oak barrels, cosy interiors and plating up everything from juicy burgers to hearty sarnies - their pub lunch game is strong.
Coming at you with all your favourite foodie staples come lunchtime in Glasgow, The Butchershop is perfect for those looking for a hardy, traditionally-inspired feast, from juicy burgers to prime cuts of steak, this place will have you hunkering down for a brilliant midday feast.
The Finnieston is quite the place for a pub lunch pit stop in the city with its multitude of identities, oozing cool vibes whilst cooking up seafood specials in the kitchen and serving some killer drinks. So, if you fancy something a bit finer for your afternoon feed, this is your place.
The Butterfly and The Pig is a Glaswegian wonderland for fine, homemade foods using the freshest and most seasonal ingredients. So treat your taste buds to a delicious pub lunch and take to this dame for a slice of true Scottish hospitality in their cosy surroundings.
The Smokin' Fox is a charming Glasgow pub for lunchtime dining, with its cosy decor and menu of comfort food classics. Located opposite Glasgow Central, it's a brilliant pit-stop for hungry travellers and locals alike, with a strong choice of craft beer, whiskies and gin to wash everything down with.
Looking for a quirky pub lunch idea in Glasgow? Bavaria Brauhaus offers a slice of German dining from its home in the city centre. Tuck into plates of schweinshaxe (pork knuckle), schnitzel (veal) and traditional Bavarian sausage all in a traditional Hofbräuhaus-style setting.
Big feeds are the name of The Raven game here with the sultry smell of freshly smoked meats and BBQ sauces filtering through the air. Expect to devour stacks of sauce smothered ribs, corn and sweet potato fries, with (of course) plenty of beer to chug at this hearty pub lunch in Glasgow.
Dram! is a cosy shout out to those looking for a traditional feel, with its hefty selection of malt whiskies and Scottish beers. Tuck into the likes of pub grub for your lunchtime escapades and you may just find yourself reclining into the leather loungers and knocking back beers until dark.
The chefs at Slouch change the lunch menu every day, but you can expect homemade soup with a sandwich or twice-cooked chips for less than a fiver, or pasta dishes for under a tenner. With prices that cheap, you can afford to throw in a cocktail or two for afters... it'd be rude not to.
