Sloans Reviews Summary

Atmosphere & Venue

Pros:

• "Lively tavern atmosphere, very friendly staff."
• "Absolutely stunning venue! Came for a couple of drinks and it was so busy but didn't feel too crowded."
• "Nice cosy pub in Central Glasgow just off Argyle Street with a warm welcoming atmosphere."
• "Good atmosphere with a really nice enclosed outdoor area!"
• "A great friendly atmosphere inside the pub and out, plenty of seating and heating outside."
• "A cute alley way bar with great ambience and beer garden surrounded by murals."
• "Warm friendly cosy pub in the heart of Glasgow City centre, nice pints and great atmosphere."

Cons:

• "The heaters were broken."
• "Meal area was so cold I had to keep on my hat and jacket."
• "The outdoor seating was really noisy from the fans and generators."
• "We unfortunately got the table near the rear which was where everyone including staff went to smoke which was absolutely disgusting when eating."
• "The only down point is that it's not very wheelchair friendly when you have to climb stairs to the wedding venue."
• "This is not wheelchair accessible at all."
• "Beware, due to being a listed building is VERY non disabled friendly."

Service

Pros:

• "The staff and service were excellent tho."
• "Staff friendly and helpful. What more can you ask for."
• "Staff were quite attentive which was good."
• "The staff are very welcoming and attentive."
• "Top class service, atmosphere and service with a smile!!!"
• "The staff greet you with a smile that would melt the heart of even the most hardened man."
• "The staff were well organised and very pleasant and helpful."

Cons:

• "Unhygienic asked for sometime to clean it."
• "Staff harassed looking and not friendly."
• "Was completely ignored by staff, from walking in to sitting at a table for 20 minutes."
• "Service very poor, took 25 minutes just to get our order taken."
• "Absolutely abhorrent service tonight."
• "Staff who never crack a smile and who have no sense of how slow they all are."
• "Service felt very stressed and rushed, even though the party had pre ordered before arrival."

Food & Drink

Pros:

• "Great, in town, beer garden, reasonably priced."
• "Trendy gem in the heart of Glasgow city. Sloans has the BEST macaroni cheese, undoubtedly."
• "Mac & cheese is great."
• "Had the Steak pie. It was really good."
• "I had the Mac of the Month (pulled pork and chorizo chilli) - it was really nice!"
• "Food was enjoyed by everyone in our party. The haggis, neeps and tatties were excellent."
• "The food is most excellent, with a delicious crunch to the chunky fries, peas cooked to perfection with just enough bite and a wonderful sweetness, and an absolutely superb steak pie."

Cons:

• "The fish and chips eventually came and it was bland and didn't look like it was fresh, more like shop bought, very disappointing."
• "Very disappointed with meal. Macaroni cheese with no cheese and the saddest wee skinny fries ever - Like tiny bullets liable to break your teeth."
• "2 classic burgers raw not eaten and vegan burger not anything special especially for the price."
• "Food average and bar staff didn't have a clue and no children's drinks."
• "Fish and chips were on a bed of fried oil (basically swimming in grease) and the mushy peas were cold."
• "The open Mediterranean chicken sandwich was dreadful. Bone hard, dried chicken on bread that had then been toasted, so outer edges burned and rest soggy."
• "2 katsu curries were inedible and had to be returned, dry and burnt."

Pricing

Pros:

• "Everything was reasonably priced."
• "Good value for money and the bar staff are always warm and friendly despite always being rushed off their feet."
• "Prices are good - esp for Scotland in general and Glasgow in particular."
• "Food was really good at a very reasonable price."
• "Drinks are not too badly priced for centre of Glasgow and have a good selection of pub grub for any munchies you may have!!"
• "Brilliant pricing too for what you get!"
• "The food menu is ok and food value especially if you have a voucher."

Cons:

• "Just waited nearly 20 mins at the bar only to be charged £2.20 for lime and soda."
• "It was £37 for our meal including one pint each. Absolutely not worth the money."
• "Over priced food and drink."
• "Had to pay for drinks bit steep a draft Diet Coke and a lager shandy £7.50 not impressed."
• "Absolutely shocking prices."
• "Did not expect a nearly £60 bill for two dinners (no starters, no desserts) and two pints."
• "£7.50 for vodka and coke. Scandal and rip off."