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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.
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.

4.5(3,246 reviews)
££Opens in 16 hours

Address

85 Drygate, Glasgow G4 0UT, UK

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Menu

Dishes and prices for Drygate Bar, Kitchen and Brewing Co..

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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

5.0Gerry Croall

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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5.0Thomas Biskop

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!

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5.0Chris Stewart

This 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.

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5.0Maria W

Fabulous 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.

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4.0Anastasia Biryukova

A 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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