Stumbled across this hidden gem and decided to give it a go. Delighted that we did. The pub/restaurant is connected to the tenants brewery in Glasgow and has a cracking feel to it. The menu was not overly extensive but more than sufficient and the food was excellent. The staff were brilliant and really friendly. Great music too - 80s and 90s stuff. We had the fish and chips and the steak and sausage pie. Both were massive in terms of quality and quantity. They also do beers from a third of a pint so you can sample different beers. Recommended.
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Before you go
- Chef / owner
- Matt Corden (managing director); Marc Macleod (head brewer)
- Opened
- 2014
- Style
- Craft brewery brasserie and beer hall with views into the brewkit; casual British comfort food and rotating taps
- Setting
- East End (Drygate / Dennistoun edge); converted 1960s box factory beside Wellpark, with brewery views
- Awards
- National Pub & Bar Awards – Best Pub & Bar in the City of Glasgow 2021 (Peaks Bar)
- Known for
- on-site craft brewery, rotating taps, brewery tours, beer garden / terrace
- Signature dishes
- Drygate burger, Haggis burger, Bacon cheeseburger, Mixed charcuterie and cheese
- Good for
- groups and casual nights out, brewery tours, dogs welcome, families before 9pm
- Prices
- Burgers about £17–19; OpenTable lists typical spend £25 and under; desserts 2-for-1 Mon–Wed; 10% student / 15% Blue Light discounts
- Typical spend
- Around £25 and under per person for food (drinks extra)
- Reservations
- Walk-ins often fine
- Booking
- Online booking is for Bar + Kitchen only. Peaks Bar or larger groups: email hello@drygate.co.uk or call 0141 212 8815. Yard and Terrace seats are walk-in only.
- Book online
- Open booking page
- Dietary tags
- vegetarian options, vegan options, gluten-free options
- Dietary
- Menu marks vegan and gluten-free adaptable dishes; GF bread/buns +50p; allergen menu available
- Groups
- Private dining section in the Bar + Kitchen (OpenTable notes up to about 30). Events space (E.Space) upstairs. Larger groups: email or phone rather than the online form.
- Kids
- Children welcome until 9pm (licence). Kids menu available; book a table if visiting with under-18s.
- Dress code
- Casual
- Outdoor seating
- Yes — The Yard (ground floor) and Terrace (first floor); walk-in only, not bookable online
- Drinks
- Around 23 rotating taps plus cans/bottles; brewery tours (£20pp, 18+) include a tutored tasting of four beers
- Payment
- Cards including Amex, Mastercard, Visa; contactless accepted
- Noise / pace
- Lively brewery-bar; Peaks hosts sport, comedy and events so upstairs can be busier
- Getting there
- High Street rail station about 5 minutes' walk. Queen Street about 10–13 minutes on foot, or a short low-level train to High Street. Buchanan Street subway then walk east along George Street / Duke Street.
- Parking
- Free on-site car park (about 50 spaces; Blue Badge bays). Duke Street car park across the road if full.
- Also
- Dog-friendly indoors and outdoors, with a dog menu; Brewery tours Wed 5:30pm & 7:30pm and Sun 1pm, 3pm & 5pm; pre-book; max 12 per slot; no refunds within 24 hours
Glasgow restaurant
Drygate Bar, Kitchen and Brewing Co.
Opening hours
- Monday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Saturday: 12:00 PM – 1:00 AM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Overview
Drygate opened in May 2014 in a converted box factory on Drygate in Glasgow's East End, next to the historic Wellpark brewery site. It was launched as a joint venture between Williams Bros and C&C (Tennent's), billed as an "experiential" craft brewery: you eat and drink with a view straight into the brewkit. Managing director Matt Corden and head brewer Marc Macleod lead the team today. The ground-floor Bar + Kitchen is a 120-cover brasserie with rotating taps (around 23 on the drinks side), cans and bottles, and a casual menu of burgers, sandwiches, charcuterie and comfort plates. Burgers land around £17–19. Desserts run 2-for-1 Monday to Wednesday; they advertise 10% student and 15% Blue Light discounts. Upstairs, Peaks Bar (National Pub & Bar Awards: Best Pub & Bar in the City of Glasgow, 2021) leans snacks, sport and the terrace. Book Bar + Kitchen online; Peaks and larger groups need email or a call. The Yard and Terrace are walk-in only. Under-18s are welcome until 9pm. Dogs are allowed indoors and out, with a dog menu. Behind-the-glass brewery tours are £20pp (18+), Wednesdays and Sundays, with a tutored tasting. Free on-site parking; High Street station is about a five-minute walk.
Reviews
Drygate Brewery, located right next to the famous Tennent’s Brewery, is an absolute must-visit. Delicious beers and a beautiful atmosphere in this small craft brewery make it a real highlight. Add to that the super friendly staff, tasty snacks, and a fantastic playlist – and you’ve got an unforgettable experience for every beer lover!
Read on Google MapsThis is such an amazing place, so clean and tidy. The staff are so friendly and attentive. The menu is not extensive but what you get is top notch food. We both had the burgers which were amazing. I had a lovely draft beer 🍺 and my wife had a cider. The choice for drinks was amazing and all very reasonable priced. The whole atmosphere was great with a really good choice of music. What made this place so special were the staff. We had a wonderful night and we will return.
Read on Google MapsFabulous lunch! Had the lunch specials - smash burger with Cesar salad and the grilled cheese with salad. The grilled cheese also has grilled onions and tomatoes on it - two thumbs up. Perfectly sized portions. Knocked down one star on atmosphere cuz we could smell the smoke coming inside from the smokers sitting right outside the door.
Read on Google MapsA nice craft bar with decent beer and beautiful dishes. The staff is really friendly and helpful. On Sunday afternoon was really full.
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