This wasn't as easy as we expected! Visiting 10 iconic Glasgow pubs, all in a single (rainy) day...

The weather scuppered our plans to film a video in Glasgow today, so at the last minute we pulled together a list of 10 iconic local pubs and set off trying to visit them all in a day. What better way to discover a city and its people!

We weren't sure how this one would work, filming in public places can be tricky, especially when people have a few beers in them, so join us to see what happened...

Filmed on location in Glasgow on Monday 9th January 2023.

Hi, I’m Steve, a travel reviewer from Scotland. Join me on my adventures as I discover my own country, often visiting places for the first time, so hopefully it's as much of an eye-opener for you as it is for me! Don't expect expert opinion, just a very honest journey of discovery. Sometimes featuring my intrepid sidekick Alicja, sometimes featuring adventures beyond the borders of Scotland. Enjoy!

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[junemacphee]

I'm 73. Born in Glasgow moved to Canada when I was 16 and I've never been home. I've also never been in a pub. I loved this video. I didn't expect the pubs to be so big and beautiful. The luxurious woodwork, the banisters and history were amazing. I've watched most of your videos. Makes me yearn for home. Keep up the great work.

[witterquickly]

My wife and I got married in the Tron church, just further up Buchanan Street, then the whole wedding party walked down the street to the Sloans ballroom for our reception :) We wanted to hire a piper, but it just so happened that the day of our wedding was also the world piping championships in Glasgow Green, so we were unable to get one. In the end we didn't need one because Buchanan Street was full of piper buskers who, on seeing us marching down the street, all played the wedding march. Absolutely incredible day :)

[graemewilliams]

Pubs like The Laurieston are my favourite! It doesn't have to be the nicest, to me the atmosphere and the overall friendliness/welcome that you get from there, wins it for me. :)

[Tatia]

Glasgow is the friendliest place in Scotland! I broke down in my car with the kids in tow. Couple of chaps helped me to push the car to the side and a passing policeman took me and the kids to a cafe. One of the chaps fixed the car so I could get home and no charge. Wouldn’t happen in Edinburgh! That was in 1998. Great video again!

[corynnelizabeth]

My partner is Glaswegian and im American, he's taken me to a lot of different pubs around Glasgow but i have to 100% agree that The Laurieston was an absolute GEM!!! The older owner guy (i think he has health issues) was so nice and showed me all the photos, told me the history, etc - was a great experience ❤ i over indulged, dont remember leaving though 😂

[DavidTaylor-eh]

It’s really lovely to see you and your daughter have such a nice holiday in Glesga, keep it up!

[inthepub]

There can never be too many pub videos, excellent work. Glasgow had many handsome pubs before the second world war, and far too many of them were lost to redevelopment. If only we had had YouTube in the 1960s and 70s so we could see what they were like inside.

[saintuk]

Glasgow really does have some fantastic spots, and for your viewers outwith Scotland, it's good your vid picks up on some of the buildings too - it's not just all about Edinburgh.

[robbojax]

Really enjoyed this one and totally agree that The Laurieston was the best. Reminded me of how friendly Glasgow is compared to Edinburgh.

[catherinesikora]

Just visited Glasgow in August 2022 for the first time and I fell deepy in love with this city. Watching your video (randomly presented by the youtube algorithm) made me ache inside to get to see Glasgow again! Lovely presentation! As a whisky lover, the Pot Still was the only one I had also visited, so now I have much more to consider on my next visit. For your next visit, do try the Islay Inn, The Piper, and my very favorite, The Bon Accord. Thanks so much for this!

[therookeryvanlife]

I don’t even drink but I loved this video. The wood workmanship is very beautiful! Thanks for pushing through that weather!

[annetivendale]

Miss a good pub atmosphere here in Canada! Not that I frequented them of course… 🥂 but you can’t beat Glasgow for it’s hospitality and friendly folk 💙 Glad the rain didn’t ruin your “spirits”:)

[Nathan]

Went 4 days to Glasgow last week, no rain. Kinda perfect weather. I miss Glasgow.

[jamessmith]

Thanks Steve and Alicja brilliant video you captured the Glasgow atmosphere perfectly

[juanitahardy]

Love Glasgow and miss living people make the city. Enjoyed the stroll through my favorite haunts including the Argyle Arcade.

[franzherflek]

Love Glaswegians!! Iam over all the time for the Celtic games.... There exactly like us Belfast people

[jameswright]

Sure do enjoy visiting these beautiful Pubs in Glasgow with you and Alicia.
It'
Might be fun to have you guy's spending a Saturday evening in a place with the locals. I have heard of neighbors bringing their Celtic instruments and jamming together, playing traditional Irish folk music.
How fun that would be to sit in get to meet them and listen to the music 🎵🎶

I am grateful for vlogging that helps people around the world to connect.
I can see and hear feel a place that I would never have had a chance to experience.
So you and Alicia are wonderful.
Thank you so much.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[michaelbushell]

You surpassed yourself on this video!

As a proud Brummie I can say that Glasgow is the second best city in the world. The Laurieston looked fantastic. The Pot Still looks like Heaven and 10 year old Benromach is a wonderful way to start on the slippery slope to nirvana.

Perhaps you should do some more on Glasgow. Many people think it’s still a dismal, dirty city and of course it is anything but. The architecture, Central Station, Charles Rennie Mackintosh, the Clyde, the pubs, the museums and galleries are all fantastic.

[crawdad]

Such a cool video, thanks for sharing! My buddy and I did an Ireland trip last September (2023) and the highlight of the trip was visiting the Pubs and enjoying the gracious and friendly people who made these 2 Yanks feel so welcome! In September (2024) we are planning a trip to Scotland so this video has got me jazzed up for exploring all the amazing Pubs and meeting the locals who frequent them. I am guessing the Scots will be as gracious and friendly as the Irish were!

[narabdela]

Bought both our engagement and wedding rings in the Argyll Arcade, over 40 years ago, and celebrated at Sloan's afterwards on both occasions! 🙂