Curlers Rest Glasgow Reviews Summary

Category: Pub Glasgow

Address: 256-260 Byres Rd, Hillhead, Glasgow G12 8SH, United Kingdom

Phone: +441413410737

Rating: 4.2
based on 169 reviews.

Selection of Drinks and Food

Pros:

  • "Great selection of drinks and decent priced pub food and bar snacks are available."
  • "They have a good selections of drinks too."
  • "The best Sunday lunch I have had in a very long time, and the rest of the family agreed."
  • "Had some kind of bbq chicken wings, chargrilled and delicious."
  • "The sirloin Sunday roast is perfection and the red wine jus over the huge Yorkshire pudding was heaven."
  • "The libations are no less impressive, with an extensive selection of craft beers, curated cocktails, and a wine list that complements the menu flawlessly."
  • "The food was delicious and arrived quickly."

Cons:

  • "Had the Sunday roast. It was dry, small and bland."
  • "I love this pub for drinks but the Sunday roast was just terrible. Two slices of meat that were as thin as they were tasteless and hard—-like rubber soles."
  • "The food was awful, dry, dry meat, greasy potatoes and veg."
  • "£14 for a burger is not going to attract many people for lunch."
  • "Absolutely terrible, food plates and portions very small."
  • "This was the worst meal I've had in a long time. Small portions for ridiculous prices and it's definitely not all made freshly on the premises."
  • "The beef so overcooked it was like inedible shoe leather."

Atmosphere and Ambience

Pros:

  • "Great atmosphere with low background music."
  • "Great atmosphere, great tunes, good people watching."
  • "Super cosy pub with a great selection of beer and spirits. Really homely feeling."
  • "Nice atmosphere and really nice beer!"
  • "It was a very welcoming and casual atmosphere."
  • "You have to enjoy this place. There is always a pleasant ambience."
  • "From the moment you step inside, the ambiance captivates, exuding a perfect harmony of rustic charm and contemporary elegance."

Cons:

  • "This place lacked character, however, so I moved on after one drink."
  • "It's also very dark and gloomy inside no character, definitely gone down hill."
  • "Felt like the chef couldn’t give a toss about what he/she was serving."
  • "With plenty of other pubs, diners and restaurants in the area I see no reason to return."
  • "What a depressing bar. Think it might be the colour guaranteed depression. No atmosphere."
  • "Too dark and the food is a bit poor for what you pay for it."
  • "The subtle play of ambient lighting created a lovely ambience, casting a soft glow upon the walls which was a beautiful environment for my guests and I."

Service and Staff

Pros:

  • "Been visiting every now and then over the past few years and have always had an enjoyable experience - good food, variety of drinks and helpful staff."
  • "Can't recommend this pub enough, food was excellent, lovely atmosphere, friendly and welcoming staff went above and beyond providing a water bowl for my dog and then a saucer of dog treats."
  • "The staff have always been friendly and approachable."
  • "Staff are always helpful and friendly, good selection of beer always kept well."
  • "Staff are friendly too. Highly recommend."
  • "The two female staff working 23/2 were excellent. Friendly, engaging, smiley!"
  • "Staff are extremely welcoming and friendly."

Cons:

  • "Pub was empty and all stuff just sat around the end of the bar looking at their phones."
  • "5 barstaff took an age to serve us. Ignored our group, served others, barstaff standing using mobile while we waited."
  • "Food was Ok but service was poor. Far too many staff congregating, chatting and socialising at the end of the bar."
  • "Service was terrible. Got our food and no staff came near the table the rest of the time we were there."
  • "It’s a shame the staff working there just now are rude and dismissive."
  • "Never been in a pub where the bar service was so bad."
  • "Service was awful. No staff at the bar people waiting to be served. Long wait for food and steak pie pastry was too heavy to eat."

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