It's part of the new wave. The Sparkle Horse sprung into life in late 2012. In a previous life this was the Downhill bar. The slightly kitsch elements of the pub interior are a nod backwards in time, which is part of the charm of the place. A good local is difficult to engineer. It has to form over the years, building up in overlapping layers that add character. The … [Read more...] about Best of Glasgow: A pint at The Sparkle Horse
Bars of Glasgow
Tennent’s Lager brings agony aunt reindeer head Rude-olph to Glasgow bar
Sleigh bells are ringing from Wellpark Brewery to pubs across Scotland as the boss of Christmas cheer touches down in Scotland before the big day. No, not Santa, there’s a new guy coming to town courtesy of Tennent’s Lager, and all he wants for Christmas is to sort out your patter for your next night out. Introducing Tennent's new Christmas temp Rude-olph, the bad-mouthed … [Read more...] about Tennent’s Lager brings agony aunt reindeer head Rude-olph to Glasgow bar
Magners and Malones open Glasgow’s first cider rooftop garden
Magners have teamed up with Malones in the city centre to create an intriguing new bar experience – Scotland’s first Cider Rooftop Garden. After a major six-month renovation, the Magners Rooftop Cider Garden is now open and expected to become a popular hangout spot - and not just because of its outdoor heating and swinging seat. The bar has a backyard feel with essentials … [Read more...] about Magners and Malones open Glasgow’s first cider rooftop garden
Glasgow plan for World Gin Week is just the tonic
World Gin Day is officially this Saturday, 10th June, but some Glasgow have pubs have decided a day’s just not enough to celebrate the city’s love of gin and are organising a full week cocktail-based fun. Sloans, Brel, The Griffin, Maggie Mays, Blackfriars and Munro’s have launched a new Gin Fling menu with 21 premium Scottish gins available, including favourites The … [Read more...] about Glasgow plan for World Gin Week is just the tonic
First Look: The Smokin’ Fox opens on Waterloo Street
A new bar has opened across from Central Station - The Smokin' Fox is a welcome new addition to Waterloo Street. The interior combines the look of a Victorian saloon with quirky modern touches, there's plenty of comfy seats and areas to hang out by the bar. There's bohemian influences, splashes of colour and some new pop art. The food menu offers a wide selection of bar … [Read more...] about First Look: The Smokin’ Fox opens on Waterloo Street