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Before you go

Chef / owner
Stonegate / People's Pub
Style
Townhead pub with beer garden, sport screens and value pub food
Setting
St James Road, Townhead — near student accommodation and Glasgow Royal Infirmary
Known for
beer garden, student deals, live sport, Friday live music
Good for
students, casual drinks, watching sport, outdoor seating
Prices
Inexpensive pub pricing; frequent student / Blue Light discounts and meal deals
Typical spend
Often under £20pp for a main and a drink
Reservations
Walk-ins often fine
Booking
Walk-in friendly; OpenTable / phone for tables when busy
Dietary
Standard pub menu; gluten-free options sometimes available — ask at the bar
Kids
Family-friendly listings; quieter earlier in the day
Outdoor seating
Yes — Large beer garden at the rear
Drinks
Wide gin and spirits range; cocktails and pitchers; sport on big screens
Noise / pace
Livelier on match days and Friday music nights
Getting there
Buses on Castle Street / High Street corridor; Buchanan Bus Station a short walk; High Street station nearby
Parking
Limited on-site / street parking; city-centre options nearby
Also
Live music from ~8pm Fridays per venue description; Email often listed as thehowgait.glasgow@stonegatepubs.com

Glasgow restaurant

The Howgait

4.4(1,328 reviews)
£Opens in 15 hours

Address

100 St James Rd, Glasgow G4 0PS, UK

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Menu

Dishes and prices for The Howgait.

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Opening hours

  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

Overview

The Howgait on St James Road is a Stonegate / People’s Pub lounge bar on the edge of Townhead, between student halls, the Royal Infirmary and the Merchant City. Expect pub classics, student and Blue Light deals, big-screen sport, Friday live music from about 8pm, and a large beer garden when the weather allows. It is inexpensive and casual — good for a quick lunch or pint rather than a special-occasion meal. Diners often praise friendly staff and value; some note incomplete menus or slower kitchen when busy. Order at the bar; book ahead for larger groups if needed.

Reviews

4.0Petar Mandac

Good place to grab some good adorable food. Just a small minus ➖ was spicy vegan burger (it should not be in any circumstances) all other good with amazing polite stuff. They also let me leave my car for an hour during my walk tour.

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5.0Art Sorensen

Thank you Courtney for making our lunch so welcoming and lovely! We were fortunate to come here on a warm, sunny Saturday and enjoy the special where you get to choose two drinks and several small plates. All were delicious. We especially enjoyed the wings and the corn dogs. Atmosphere is great and on a nice sunny day, you can sit outside as well. Great selection of beers on draft and friendly staff.

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5.0CarmelaPC

A really good place to have luch, different offers wvery day and nice prices. Good and quick service.

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4.0D Rob

Drove past this place for years but never ventured in until today. It's a really decent pub. Lively atmosphere, good tap selection and cheap pub food. I'll be back.

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4.0Christina Cowan

Just visited for a very quick drink one afternoon, so no idea how it would be full swing. Service was grand, it was fairly busy for midweek mid afternoon. Would definitely revisit and try the food. The smells were good

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