Glasgow Pubs: 12 brilliant traditional pubs from across the city to visit in Glasgow this weekend

By Callum McCormack

News Features Writer

Published 23rd Oct 2026, 09:00 BST

Glasgow's traditional pubs are the heart of the city's pub scene, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for a cold pint and good company right across the city.

Glasgow is renowned for its excellent traditional pubs, offering a warm and welcoming atmosphere for a cold pint and good company right across the city. These long-standing community fixtures, the city's constants despite occasional facelifts or name changes, are the heart of the pub scene.

We've compiled a list of the best traditional pubs in Glasgow, featuring a diverse range from the totally unique, like The Doublet, to absolute classics, such as The Scotia. Each establishment offers its own distinct charm, cementing its place as a great Glasgow traditional pub.

Continue reading to discover the other traditional pubs that made our selection.

The Scotia is one of Glasgow's oldest pubs and has earned every bit of its legendary status as a traditional pub. 112-114 Stockwell St, Glasgow G1 4LW

1. The Scotia

The Scotia is one of Glasgow's oldest pubs and has earned every bit of its legendary status as a traditional pub. 112-114 Stockwell St, Glasgow G1 4LW | The Scotia

Opened in 1962 - the traditional West End pub has proved popular to this day and is busy throughout the week with a mix of old and young punters. It's one of the most unique looking pubs in the city as well. 74 Park Rd, Glasgow G4 9JF.

2. The Doublet

Opened in 1962 - the traditional West End pub has proved popular to this day and is busy throughout the week with a mix of old and young punters. It's one of the most unique looking pubs in the city as well. 74 Park Rd, Glasgow G4 9JF. | GlasgowWorld

The Ben Nevis is a much-loved traditional pub on Argyle Street in Finnieston. It is home to one of the city's finest whisky selections and is the perfect cosy spot to hunker down with a dram or two. 1147 Argyle St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8TB.

3. The Ben Nevis

The Ben Nevis is a much-loved traditional pub on Argyle Street in Finnieston. It is home to one of the city's finest whisky selections and is the perfect cosy spot to hunker down with a dram or two. 1147 Argyle St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8TB. | Glasgow Life

You'll struggle to find a classier pub than this one. The Shettleston pub is one of the most intact of Glasgow’s unspoilt pubs, has an island bar interior in a ‘streamlined’ Art Deco style. 1169 Shettleston Rd, Glasgow G32 7NB.

4. Portland Arms

You'll struggle to find a classier pub than this one. The Shettleston pub is one of the most intact of Glasgow’s unspoilt pubs, has an island bar interior in a ‘streamlined’ Art Deco style. 1169 Shettleston Rd, Glasgow G32 7NB. | Pub Gallery