Callum Mitchell's Pub Crawl Adventures

Callum Mitchell's Pub Crawl Adventures Going to different pubs in different places to see what they are like as I miss the classic pub vibe.

Here is where I will give my review of the place, rate it and then recommend it to folk. Let me know if there is a pub you want me to go and try out.

25/07/2025

Glasgow session along Renfield Street

The Renfield The Maltman Glasgow The Drum and Monkey

Name of pub: The MaltmanLocation: GlasgowStreet: Renfield StreetPic 1: 6th May 2025Pic 2: 6th May 2025Main drink: Tennen...
22/07/2025

Name of pub: The Maltman
Location: Glasgow
Street: Renfield Street
Pic 1: 6th May 2025
Pic 2: 6th May 2025
Main drink: Tennent’s
Rating: 9/10
Recommend: Yes

The Maltman Glasgow: Medium sized pub/restaurant located in the city centre within walking distance from the Renfield Bar along Renfield Street. This was one of the pubs me and some friends from work went to celebrate my college graduation and it is a lovely place to go to. Not only that, but I have seen this pub numerous times whenever I am having a drinking session in Glasgow and never went in until now and it is a lovely place to go to

Opening Times:
The pub is open every day from 11am-11pm Monday-Thursday, 11am-midnight on Fridays, 11am-1am on Saturdays and 11am-11pm on Sundays
Service:
The service in this pub is really decent as the bar is half the length of the premise and is up against the wall, providing an overall view to allow the staff to serve multiple people whether the pub is busy or not
Entertainment:
The pub does do entertainment, mainly in the form of a DJ every Friday and Saturday. I believe they will also do quizzes and maybe do karaoke, I’m not sure, I will need to double check on that
Social Activities:
The pub doesn’t have a pool table, a jukebox as they play music via their speakers or a darts board, but they do have a couple of puggies and numerous TVs that showcase various sports
Food:
The pub does food in the form of bar meals, which is one of its major selling points. I have tried the food, and it is both really lovely and reasonably priced. The menu has a similar style to Molly Malones and the Hope and Vincent, which is good since I have tried and liked the food from those places
Atmosphere:
For the atmosphere, the pub is really big as they not only have numerous seating areas, and possibly a function suite upstairs. One thing that makes this a popular pub is that they have a broad selection of various malts and whiskeys, hence the name. As well as it is in the city centre, it can get busy at the weekend, but is pretty quiet during the week
People:
I don’t speak to anyone whenever I come in here, but I would engage in conversation if anyone did speak to me

What’s your thoughts on this place, let me know down below

21/07/2025

The Quarter Gill in Partick
My best moments was
1. When I did karaoke in the Quarter Gill for the first time and sang 'Basket Case' by Green Day, especially when the host knew about the review I did for the pub
2. When I tried the food which was lovely and even mentioned it to the staff as it was reasonably priced, so that's another win
3. Being a part of the group and letting them know that I enjoy coming here and will be back again

18/07/2025

Partick session No. 2

Fiddlers Bar Smiddy Bar Bag O' Nails: Sippin', Eatin', Rockin', Rollin' The Quarter Gill in Partick Deoch an Dorus

Name of pub: The Drum and MonkeyLocation: GlasgowStreet: St Vincent StreetPic 1: 3rd May 2025Pic 2: 3rd May 2025Main dri...
15/07/2025

Name of pub: The Drum and Monkey
Location: Glasgow
Street: St Vincent Street
Pic 1: 3rd May 2025
Pic 2: 3rd May 2025
Main drink: Tennent’s
Rating: 8/10
Recommend: Yes

The Drum and Monkey: Medium sized pub/restaurant located in the city centre within walking distance from the Hope and Vincent along St Vincent Street. This was one of the pubs me and some friends from work went to celebrate my college graduation and it is a lovely place to go to. Not only that, but I have seen this pub numerous times whenever I am having a drinking session in Glasgow and never went in until now and it is a lovely place to go to

Opening Times:
The pub is open every day from 12pm-11:30pm Monday-Thursday, 12pm-midnight on Fridays and Saturdays and 12pm-11:30pm on Sundays
Service:
The service in this pub is really good as the bar is in the centre of the premise and somewhat in the shape of a horse shoe with an all-around view where the staff can serve multiple people whether the place is busy or not
Entertainment:
While the pub doesn’t do entertainment on a conventional sense, they do host a traditional music session either on a specific day or every month, I will need to double check on that
Social Activities:
The pub doesn’t have a pool table, a jukebox since they play music via their multiple speakers, a darts board or a puggy, but they do have numerous TVs that showcase the news on radio channels
Food:
Despite having no social activities and a somewhat lack of entertainment, the pub’s major selling point is the food in the form of bar meals, which I have tried and despite being pretty expensive, it is worth the price
Atmosphere:
In terms of atmosphere, the pub feels big, due to the numerous seating areas inside. As well, the décor is really old-fashioned since the pub feels old, yet it feels retro and gives it a sense of character. Although it is in the city centre, the place can get busy really quickly, so you it is best to get in when it is early to avoid the madness later on
People:
I don’t speak to anyone whenever I come in this pub, but I would engage in conversation if anyone did speak to me

What’s your thoughts on this place, let me know down below

11/07/2025

Kirkintilloch session No. 1

The Peppermint Lounge Bar Bliss McGinley's Bar

Name of pub: The Foresters ArmsLocation: Cambusbarron, StirlingStreet: Main StreetPic 1: 2nd May 2025Pic 2: 2nd May 2025...
08/07/2025

Name of pub: The Foresters Arms
Location: Cambusbarron, Stirling
Street: Main Street
Pic 1: 2nd May 2025
Pic 2: 2nd May 2025
Main drink: Tennent’s
Rating: 8/10
Recommend: Yes

Foresters Arms, Cambusbarron: An old fashioned looking small/medium pub sitted at the base of a hill just across the road from the church and shops. A friend of mine recommended this pub to me as we came back from a mutual friend’s funeral and says it is a nice place to go to. As well as that, another good friend of mine is buried in the cemetery in Cambusbarron, so after I visit her grave, I will pop in for a few as it is a nice pub to go to

Opening Times:
The pub is not open every day as they are closed on Mondays, but is open from 5pm-Midnight Tuesday-Thursday, 12pm-1am on Fridays and Saturdays and 1pm-midnight on Sundays
Service:
The service is really good as they have both a normal bar and a wine bar, with both being in the corner with an overall view of the place, which allows the staff on to serve multiple customers whether the pub is busy or not
Entertainment:
The pub does do entertainment with quiz on every Wednesday, karaoke on the last Friday of every month, they also have what they call ‘Joker’s Draw’, which they host every Friday as well as numerous board games
Social Activities:
The pub doesn’t have a jukebox, but they do have a pool table, a darts board, a puggy and numerous TVs
Food:
At first, I didn't think the pub do food, even though they have what looks like a dining area, unless it was for special occasions e.g. birthdays and funerals, but they announced they do food now from Thursday to Sundays, so that will be something to look forward to
Atmosphere:
In terms of atmosphere, the pub has that old rustic vibe to it, which I do like as it gives the pub a sense of character. As well as that, from the outside, it looks pretty small, but once you get inside, it is more medium sized, due to the wine bar and various seating areas
People:
I don’t speak to anyone whenever I come in here, but I would engage in conversation if anyone did speak to me. I did speak to a member of staff who knows some folk from Balfron, and they are all really sound

What’s your thoughts on this place, let me know down below

04/07/2025


McNabbs The Lovat Arms Station Bar Corryvrechan

Name of pub: The Kirkhouse InnLocation: Strathblane, StirlingshireStreet: Southview RoadPic 1: 24th April 2025Pic 2: 24t...
01/07/2025

Name of pub: The Kirkhouse Inn
Location: Strathblane, Stirlingshire
Street: Southview Road
Pic 1: 24th April 2025
Pic 2: 24th April 2025
Main drink: Tennent’s
Rating: 8/10
Recommend: Maybe

Kirkhouse Inn: Medium sized Inn that is located on the main road heading towards Glasgow. I have gone by this place on the bus loads of times yet only been in this place twice. I first drank here after my friend’s funeral, who is buried in the cemetery next door. The place is not only an Inn, but has a bar, a lounge, a restaurant and a function suite, as well as some rooms for guests to stay overnight and a beer garden. I have made the conscious decision to pop in whenever I go and visit my mate’s grave

Opening Times:
I don’t know what the opening times are for the Kirkhouse, but since it is an Inn, it is open every day
Service:
The service in the bar is both hit and miss since the bar is in the middle of the premise and in the corner with an overall view, which can be both busy and quiet, depending on what time of the year it is. It also applies to the lounge and restaurant as well, so it depends on how busy the place is
Entertainment:
Sadly, the place doesn’t do entertainment, due to the noise it would make as it be disturbing guests who are staying in any of the rooms. Even if anyone wasn’t staying over, the place could host entertainment, but they don’t so that’s unfortunate, but it is what it is
Social Activities:
Because the Kirkhouse is an Inn, it doesn’t have a jukebox or a darts board, but it does have a pool table and a puggy in the bar and a couple of TVs in the bar and in the lounge
Food:
Despite not having entertainment and not many social activities, the Kirkhouse does food in the form of bar meals, as well as breakfast and lunch as it is an Inn, which I have tried and despite being expensive, it is pretty good
Atmosphere:
In terms of atmosphere, the Kirkhouse has, as I mentioned before, a bar, a lounge, a restaurant. A function suite and beer garden. The place feels pretty homely despite being an Inn. I have had many friends who drank here over the years tell me how the place used to be different, so there has been a lot of renovations over the years, yet it feels like a normal place
People:
I don’t speak to anyone whenever I come in here, but if I came here with some mutual people, the place would feel more social and a nice place to enjoy a night out

What’s your thoughts on this place, let me know down below

26/06/2025

Possil session

Saracen Bar & Lounge Balmore Bar

Name of pub: The Deoch an DorusLocation: Partick, GlasgowStreet: Dumbarton RoadPic 1: 15th April 2025Pic 2: 15th April 2...
22/06/2025

Name of pub: The Deoch an Dorus
Location: Partick, Glasgow
Street: Dumbarton Road
Pic 1: 15th April 2025
Pic 2: 15th April 2025
Main drink: Tennent’s
Rating: 9/10
Recommend: Yes

Deoch an Dorus: Medium sized pub similar to the Horse Shoe Bar and the Thornwood Bar within walking distance from Partick train station and across the road from Stumps Bar. My friend had recommended this pub to me as he used to drink in here. Also, I have also seen this pub a few times whenever I’m on the bus from Scotstoun to Partick. The pub has had different names over the years, and although I mainly go to some of Partick’s other pubs, I will pop in for a change of scenery

Opening Times:
The pub is open every day from 11am-11pm Monday-Thursday and Sundays and 11am-midnight Fridays and Saturdays
Service:
The service in this pub is really good as, like in the Horse Shoe Bar, the bar is in the centre with an all-round view, which the staff can serve multiple customers whether the pub is busy or not and where they are sitted
Entertainment:
The pub does do entertainment on the weekends in the form of live music on Saturdays and a quiz on Sundays. When I first had a look at the place, I wasn’t sure how they would do it until I saw that they have a designated space to host it
Social Activities:
Sadly, the pub doesn’t have a pool table, a jukebox, a darts board or a puggy, but they do have numerous TVs that will showcase both sports and news channels at the same time
Food:
Despite not having any social activities, the pub does food in the form of bar meals, which ends up being its major selling point and despite being expensive, it is really lovely and worth the price. They serve food from 12pm-6pm Monday-Thursday and Sunday and 12pm-8pm on Fridays and Saturdays, and they will advertise a meal deal on a black board for a good price
Atmosphere:
In terms of the atmosphere, the pub has a similar vibe to both the Horse Shoe Bar and the Thornwood Bar, where the place feels both like a restaurant and a pub at the same time and despite no social activities, the customers can still enjoy themselves
People:
I don’t speak to anyone whenever I come here, but I would engage in conversation if anyone did speak to me

What’s your thoughts on this place, let me know down below

18/06/2025

Stirling city centre session No. 3 (College session)

City Walls Stirling Corn Exchange Stirling

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Balfron
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