The Ark Glasgow Reviews Summary

Staff and Service

Pros:

• "The bar staff are friendly."
• "Sophie at the bar reflected that lovely atmosphere with her smiles and helpful advice."
• "Staff are amazing, we ordered a ton of food from the menu, got constant updates and free food due to a slight delay."
• "Service is always prompt and the bar staff are exceptionally friendly & accommodating."
• "Staff were so friendly and a special shout out for Darren who was Great and kept our drinks topped up without us having to ask."
• "Staff were brilliant all really helpful and friendly even when it was busy for the rugby."
• "The staff were really friendly and never queued too long to be served."

Cons:

• "Was there during the day on a Sunday and service was slow and disordered."
• "Constantly got told someone would be over to serve us but no one ever came so spent most of our time queued up at the bar."
• "Terrible service, extremely slow despite it being very quiet on the day."
• "However, I was horrified by the attitude of the staff."
• "Extremely rude staff."
• "The customer service in general from that member of staff was poor."
• "The waitress and particularly the bar manager were extremely rude, accused my friends of stealing my drinks and were generally argumentative and hostile towards me and my friends."

Atmosphere and Location

Pros:

• "One of my favourite places to go when out in Glasgow! Have lots of special memories here!"
• "The atmosphere, the beer garden and the staff were just to die for."
• "One of the best beer gardens in Glasgow!"
• "Beer garden is also lovely, one of the best in Glasgow."
• "Great atmosphere."
• "Pub was busy with a great atmosphere."
• "The atmosphere was brilliant!"

Cons:

• "Place is heaving on a weekend and can get a bit rowdy during the football."
• "Cozy bar with cool beer garden at the very heart of Glasgow, unfortunately very overcrowded over the weekends."
• "Went on Saturday night, very dead atmosphere for a weekend and an absolutely shocking time to wait on drinks considering it’s not too busy, ended up feeling really bored, upstairs and downstairs feel very separated."
• "very very very busy 3 deep at bar found seat in beer garden but couldn't get drink so left disappointed."
• "Don’t bother wasting your time or money in this complete dive."

Food and Drinks

Pros:

• "Great selection of craft beers 🍺🍺 and offers on them as well."
• "Drinks are always reasonably priced and the food is lovely."
• "Good value for money!"
• "Decent food, and plenty of vegan options."
• "The drink selection is up to date, as is the food menu with great choices for vegans."
• "Food was good and a great selection of beers and whisky."
• "Food served was brilliant as well."

Cons:

• "Cocktails seemed to be too pricey and not that tasty."
• "The only downside I've experienced so far is the food, which though cheap, is mostly unhealthy and deep-fried."
• "Food was mediocre and booze decent but just as you would be expect."
• "This was without a doubt the worst food I have purchased at any eating establishment for decades."
• "Terrible burgers, but the kind server was able to at least throw on some extra lettuce for me."
• "Food still mediocre would compare to weatherspoons but not as much variety."
• "Gone are the awesome burgers and munch down dishes."

Value and Pricing

Pros:

• "But nowhere else can you buy a pint of Brewdog Elvis Juice for £3!!!"
• "Good friendly atmosphere and very reasonably priced pub for a city centre pub."
• "Food's great, reasonably priced studenty pub."
• "Menu is diverse and very reasonable prices."
• "Great prices, great pub food and deals for students."
• "The prices are very reasonable."
• "Always busy but excellent prices and booze selection."

Cons:

• "It is a bit pricey but otherwise an alright place."
• "Unfortunately it seems the beer prices have rocketed since last time I went, which has put me off returning a bit."
• "Nice place, though excessive prices on alcohol free range."
• "Booked boozy brunch wasn't worth the money."