Address: 17 Bain St, Glasgow, G40 2JZ, United Kingdom
Phone: +441415528378
Rating: 4.6
based on 281 reviews.
Staff and Service
Pros:
"Staff really friendly and helpful."
"During a gig the services was quick and lovely."
"Staff are amazing as always."
"Eilidh and her staff went out of their way to come to my aid."
"I was on the disabled access list and the staff got us in and seated really quick."
"The service was brilliant. The staff were like pocket rockets and really attentive."
"Staff were very helpful and attentive. The food was lovely and the cocktails were superb."
Cons:
"Removing a star from original review due to incident with security at the last event I was at. Attitude of one the security was terrible and not reflective of all other staff at the venue."
"And 3 barks and you're out rule is patronising."
"I went to this place for a gig and arrived about 3 hours before the gig for a bite to eat only to be told there was no place available."
"Only downside is that people upstairs talking is amplified by the architecture. So any quiet sections of performance can be drowned out by the audience upstairs."
"It took a while when member of staff approach us just to tell us no tables available inside."
"Well luckily I phoned to confirm, after they took my booking I've just called them to confirm and they have told me 'sorry that date has just been booked out for a private event, someone should have phoned you', well they didn't and now I've no table booked....shambles."
"Too many waitresses standing talking with each other and not paying attention to customers."
Food and Drinks
Pros:
"Definitely worth stopping in for some food or a few pints. I recommend the pizza's, burgers, gumbo & last supper."
"The food is great though, although bring a spare stomach as the portions are huge."
"All local IPAs and lagers on offer are really outstanding."
"The food tasted great, was a good portion size and at a good price."
"Drinks are very reasonably priced too."
"The cost of the meal was extremely reasonable."
"The food in the bar was delicious and would recommend the chicken wings in a heartbeat."
Cons:
"Bit simplistic and bland tasting."
"Then i ordered the ribs, I've never had ribs that were so overcooked and dried out."
"Average: Christmas meal..nice selection of food except the beef was very tough."
"The food is decent but a bit overpriced - I paid £14 for 2 small baskets of sweet potato fries and small nachos."
"The mac n cheese however was disappointing. It was just pasta with a bechamel sauce and a little cheese over the top."
"Food was really good but was a bit too loud. Was afternoon on Sunday and there was live performance on and this was too loud to allow conversation around the table as was the non live music in-between."
"Food was, unfortunately, atrocious. I had a brisket sandwich. I've had brisket sandwiches before and this wasn't brisket."
Venue and Atmosphere
Pros:
"This place is magical. Great atmosphere and excellent food."
"Absolutely stunning converted church building used for gigs and conferences."
"This is a really great venue, retaining all of the church's features, field of view design for balcony seats, and accessibility."
"Not only one of the best gig venues in Scotland but the best place to have your wedding."
"The stand out bits from this venue were the sound and beauty of the converted church.. it was an acoustic gig and the sound was just fantastic!!"
"Fantastic venue! Great acoustically, and fantastic for viewing, vibe is intimate but big enough to buzz."
Cons:
"Then we waited for ages to get drinks, food."
"A modest capacity for a modestly sized music venue, paling in comparison to the Barrowlands but with its own character to boot."
"Some people thought that they could stand in front of the seated people?"
"It was raining and there was no shelter to stand while waiting to enter the venue."
"This time evening was ruined by member of staff simply coming over and taking all our beers saying they're closing."
"From upstairs, the acoustics are generally great, but certain mid-range frequencies can disappear, leaving a confused sound."
"The venue is beautiful but it was totally ruined by the neglectful security & team dealing with the concert I attended."
Accessibility and Pet-Friendliness
Pros:
"Enjoyed the outdoor garden and dog friendly."
"Dog friendly and have a couple of dog things on the menu."
"Best thing about the place is they are dog friendly and you're always likely to see a little doggo enjoying their time here."
"This place loves well behaved dogs, they also even cater small meals for your furry friend too."
"Being dog friendly is also a great bonus."
"Unbelievably dog friendly so no worries about bringing your little ones along."
"First time in the venue and a new wheelchair user. Aiden the steward helped me so much and out me at ease throughout... A great venue and will definitely be back."
Cons:
"Dog friendly, which is a mixed blessing when busy."
"Dogs are allowed but please don't it's far too busy for small paws and far too loud in the bar itself."
"But be warned no letting your dog roam and jump up on the chairs etc. Not everyone want covered in your dogs slobber."
"The Winged Ox is decent for a gig but you might struggle to see if you’re standing at the back."
"Though it is a bit cramped for a bigger gig."
"No seating for a two hour performance at £30 a ticker. When you're 70 yrs old, that’s not ideal."
"The bar in the gig venue doesn't take card, cash only."