Was here last night with a friend and had a lovely chill time. I’ve been in a few times for drinks but never for food. I had the Jerk Pork Belly which was super tasty and was served a decent portion, so I will definitely return for food again. Cocktails are always great in here. Staff super friendly and the place is dog friendly which was handy for us yesterday! :)
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Before you go
- Style
- Caribbean bar, kitchen and live-music venue in Shawlands
- Setting
- 657–659 Pollokshaws Road, Glasgow G41 2AB
- Known for
- Caribbean food, 100+ rums and cocktails, live music and dancehall, covered beer garden
- Good for
- evening drinks and dinner, live music and events, groups
- Reservations
- Walk-ins often fine
- Booking
- Call 0141 237 4432 or email info@rumshackglasgow.com
- Also
- Bar: Tue–Fri 4pm–midnight; Sat–Sun noon–midnight; closed Mondays; Kitchen: Tue–Sun, last orders 9.30pm; Under-18s allowed until 8pm; 220-capacity dancehall; DJs Saturdays from 9pm
Glasgow restaurant
The Rum Shack
Opening hours
- Monday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Tuesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Wednesday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday: 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Overview
The Rum Shack is Glasgow’s original Caribbean bar, canteen and live-music venue at 657–659 Pollokshaws Road in Shawlands. It pairs a Caribbean kitchen (last orders 9.30pm Tuesday–Sunday) with a rum-focused bar — over 100 rums, cocktails, Caribbean and South American beers — plus a covered beer garden. The 220-capacity dancehall hosts live music from reggae to ragtime, plus comedy, theatre, artisan markets and community events; DJs play Saturdays from 9pm. Under-18s are welcome until 8pm. Bar hours are Tuesday–Friday 4pm–midnight and Saturday–Sunday noon–midnight (closed Mondays).
Reviews
Wow, what a terrific find. Fabulous service, food, and drink choices. Definitely worth the ride from city center! The prawns were a favorite!
Read on Google MapsDidnt have food, there to see the excellent Cinelli Bros.with support Jed Potts.Venue is spacious with separate bar and venue areas.There is some seating for us not so nimble aged rockers who need one but it seems you are invisible to younger, fitter power drinkers who stand right in front of you ,obscuring your view. I'm afraid you would have to explain to them, at length, the words rude and selfish.🙄
Read on Google MapsThe food here is absolutely delicious. They have a hot rum punch which is amazing 🤩. The service was very good. The background music was brilliant. It was our first visit there and I googled Caribbean restaurants in Glasgow and this came up, and none of us were disappointed. If we ever go to Glasgow again, I will definitely be eating there. The food is reasonably priced and tastes so good.
Read on Google MapsLovely staff nice atmosphere and great stage and event space l.
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