BITE user comments - Pour1Malt
Comments by Pour1Malt
painted above the bar it reads- "Glasgow's Finest Ale House"... I'm not sure if that is the case- but it is a damn fine Ale house in any case. Large and attractive pub- quite busy- loads of real ale in good condition
7 Jun 2010 10:48
Attractive pub, 166 malts (very highly priced!), hard to get the barmaid to stop texting and serve us, visited a few years ago and was impressed- this visit though I was very disappointed. (�4.25 per measure for Ardbeg 10? You are having a laugh)
7 Jun 2010 10:35
big pub- typical of Spoons. Quite run down, loads of dirty tables and glasses, and completely ignored by the staff.... stood at the bar for about 5 minutes before staff looked at us (there were only about 10 people in the place) ...waited another 7-8 minutes after that for service. Unacceptable!
7 Jun 2010 10:30
very nice wood interior. 7 well kept real ales, good malt selection, Burns quotes around the walls, very good pub.
7 Jun 2010 10:26
a gem. clean, historic pub. well kept real ale (4 of them) ok malt selection, and a brill staff. Staff wearing shirt and tie, good banter, and kept busy cleaning and stocking when not serving.
7 Jun 2010 10:23
The Three Judges, Partick Cross
a good old one room booser- 6 real ales, 3 real ciders, ale kept in top condition.
7 Jun 2010 10:18
a nice historic pub- 4 real ales, ok malt selection, a bit too dark inside... and sadly one pint was cloudy and was was short....
7 Jun 2010 10:16
excellent pub- a good 65p LESS per pint than most other Glasgow pubs... great staff- when not serving they were actually working!- cleaning bottles and shelves- not sitting around reading.
5 real ales, 1 real cider, clean, blues music , and a pretty server with black hair- what more could one want?
warning- Google Map has the wrong address and location!
7 Jun 2010 10:12
nice old pub- no real ale- somehow able to serve fizzy beer before 11:00am- even though no other pub is serving.... hostile old crowd.
7 Jun 2010 10:05
a good old pub- nice fire- clean and tidy, 3 real ales. What hurts this pub is the very poor attitude of the barman. We were the only 2 people in the place and he could barely be pulled away from his paper to serve us.
7 Jun 2010 10:03
had a good meal here in Dec 08... oddly the pub is not dog friendly even though it looks like a place that would be, no Real Ale was on either.
Good malt whisky selection- good food and friendly staff.
16 May 2009 12:56
took the ferry from Mallaig- spent most of the day in this great pub..
Sadly no Real Ale is on in the winter- but the staff and owner were very friendly and we had a great lunch- fresh of the boat that morning... the real fire was on and the music was a CD that was recorded live in the Old Forge itself.... a brill day...I could spend several days in this cosy place.
16 May 2009 12:52
est 1705- frequented by Rob Roy... what a great old pub! Dark, full of old Taxidermy- 2 huge real fires... loads of decor all throughout the place...
we had quite a good lunch- but, sadly they had no Real Ale on... very good malt whisky selection though. The lads working the bar are all in kilts (sadly wearing them too low)
still a great pub- at the top of Loch Lomond- stop in if you are passing by.
16 May 2009 12:48
typical wetherspoons- cheap drink and food- not enough staff- bad service and bad attitude...
several good Real ales though...
16 May 2009 12:39
Great wee pub- well kept quirky interior and 2 good Real Ales on....
we stayed for several- friendly staff as well.
16 May 2009 12:19
Third time visiting- but the first time we were served short pints... and the girl behind the bar gave us attitude when we asked for a top up!!!
Two good Real Ales on... not many malt whiskies....
16 May 2009 12:17
opened an hour later than the sign said outside- nice place- clean and quiet (in the afternoon) only one Real Ale was on whilst we were there.
16 May 2009 12:14
The Buccleuch and Queensberry Hotel, Thornhill
oops- soory- I searched for Queensberry in Dumfries and this pub came up...
my comments are for the Queensberry Hotel in Dumfries- not Thornhill
If I can figure out hoe to delete the review I will
20 Apr 2009 14:21
The Buccleuch and Queensberry Hotel, Thornhill
oh.. and they do not have any real ales at all...
20 Apr 2009 14:18
The Buccleuch and Queensberry Hotel, Thornhill
the worst meal I've had in a pub...
and the service was non-existent...
bad service, short pints, bad microwaved food...
skip this one...
20 Apr 2009 14:17
Update!
Now Cavens has been awarded "Dumfries Pub of the Year" four years in a row.
Still great real ales, great food, and some of the best service in the UK.
20 Apr 2009 14:13
update
another good pub lost!
no longer friendly- quite unfriendly actually...
cute barmaids are gone
no longer dog friendly...
no real ale- no malts...
shame the new landlords re-did the place to make it look nice... but it isnae!
20 Apr 2009 13:53
this pub keeps getting better!
outside smoking area is covered, heated, and even has a telly!
a younger co-manager is bringing in a younger crowd to this local pub... the mix of folk is good, lively and friendly...
not much of a beer selection, a few malts...
dog friendly...
bar food (not very good- but quick and you can eat there with your dog at your feet)
near the station- if you want a quick drink before a train- this is the place...
31 Dec 2008 11:01
update-
this pub gets better and better-
CAMRA Pub of the Year for Dumfries 2 years running-
THE BEST fish in chips in the town- no contest!
excellent chef- excellent staff- very fast and knowledgeable.
Gary runs a very good pub- lots of real ales- good malt selection
no smoke- no kids- no dogs
great place!
18 Nov 2007 11:16
The Coach and Horses, Dumfries
update-
this pub gets better and better-
dog friendly- real fires- good (but limited) ale selection- and several outstanding malts...
John runs a very good pub-
occasionally live music-
and the only place in town where you can eat your lunch in the pub with your dog at your feet.
love this historical (est. around 1590) pub
18 Nov 2007 11:09
update-
still a good wee pub-
real ales- real fire- and an outstanding malt selection- over 200! brill!
dog friendly and people friendly
18 Nov 2007 11:06
local Queen Of The South pub...
small, local, friendly staff...
some rough locals...
a bit run down but not a bad wee pub
18 Nov 2007 10:52
very young noisy crowd in the evenings
most are too drunk and hostile
the place is actually a great building- well layed out and appointed...
tons of screens for sport and music- a overly loud sound system... usually good service
and surprisingly; a good place for a quiet lunch in the afternoon- the food is good,
18 Nov 2007 10:49
update-
still a good traditional pub ...
friendly people...
small bar... not overly well stocked...
a few good and rare malts...
several screens for sports and racing...
18 Nov 2007 10:46
update
for a Weatherspoons I guess this rates pretty high-
for a normal pub it is pretty bad though
horrible service- not enough staff working in the first place- 20 minutes to get a pint... amazing how the owners do not see that putting on more staff would actually make them more money...
If you want cheap beer- cheap bad food- terrible service- then this is the place for you
not very friendly people or staff...
almost no malts...
popular- but I have no idea why....
not dog friendly...
18 Nov 2007 10:44
update-
sadly this one is closed
hope someone will buy it an reopen- great potential
18 Nov 2007 09:53
update-
smoking ban has helped this traditional pub...
est. 1630 this is a historic place...
smoking pation out the back...
the front bar is wee and friendly..
still has real ales- but not enough turn around to keep them all fresh...
still has a few good malts
dog friendly
18 Nov 2007 09:52
update-
smoking ban has made this classic historical pub even better.... large smoking patio out the back...
est. 1620 this is an old gem...
called "Hole i' the Wa' because in 17th century women were not allowed in the pub and so they had to be served their pints through a "hole in the wall"...
always crowded and noisy...
still Karoke every night- still packed. noisy, and laughable...
18 Nov 2007 09:50
update-
still a great pub
owners Marion and Raymond are friendly and run a good business...
friendly locals- diverse crowd
still almost no malt selection...
one big screen for sport and music vids...
pool table and darts...
dog friendly...
no football colours allowed...
very popular karoke on Sat nights
18 Nov 2007 09:45
update!
the smoking ban has saved this pub!
much cleaner and better now...
filled rolls and pub food available...
still has big screens for sport... horse racing often showing and being betted on....
local friendly crowd... also popular with workers visiting the area...
almost no malts...
and dog friendly...
18 Nov 2007 09:39
Captain Nelson Tavern, Maryport
attractive and rather large pub... decorated to look a bit like a ship...lots of polished wood....
a couple real ales...
good live music.... keeping the blues alive...
friendly staff...
friendly people....
no malts...
19 Mar 2006 13:32
medium sized place... pretty attractive bar staff.... friendly...
strange decor... a bit like it was a traditional pub and they "updated" it in the late 70's... there are some funky mirrors on a couple of walls...
sometimes they have good live music...
their house sound system (playing hip hop and disco trash) sounds terrible...
a couple of malts...
19 Mar 2006 13:24
large mostly traditional type pub....
good pub food...
quiet through the day... very busy at night...
big screens for sport... pool tables....
good beer selection...
a few malts...
dog friendly....
17 Mar 2006 09:02
Ye Olde Friars Vaults, Dumfries
small traditional pub...
"old man's pub" that gets a younger crowd at night...
a couple malts...
15 Mar 2006 12:10
very smoky and stinky... the smoking ban will either kill this place or make it much more enjoyable...
big screens for sport... horse racing often showing and being betted on....
local friendly crowd... also popular with workers visiting the area...
almost no malts...
15 Mar 2006 12:08
The Mount Sydney Inn, Dumfries
large place... pool tables and games room...
large screens for sports...
often has live music...
mostly a friendly crowd...
attractive (but slow) bar staff...
can get very rowdy at night...
15 Mar 2006 12:02
busy with a good friendly crowd at all hours of day and evening...
some good ales...
a couple malts...
a great wee snug bar is hidden in one corner...
15 Mar 2006 11:59
old tradional pub... coverted coach house...
real ales...
friendly people...
busy at all hours of day and evening...
wee garden out the back...
a few good malts...
15 Mar 2006 11:56
very clean and modern cafe/bar...
a bit sterile...
young crowd...not very friendly...
no malts...
15 Mar 2006 11:54
The Coach and Horses, Dumfries
opposite the River Nith... recently renovated and re-opened....
good pub food... very old traditional pub on bottom floor..
tiny wee bar counter...
a few malts...
dog friendly...
15 Mar 2006 11:47
the best jukebox in town... great music selection...
great interesting "dive bar" decor... tons of stuff on the walls and shelves.... a classic/traditional pub....
friendly people...very interesting mix of customers...
a few good malts...
they fixed the toilets... they are not great- but they are no where near the worst....
15 Mar 2006 11:32
good "traditional old man's pub" that is often full of hen parties and quite busy....
friendly people...
small bar... not overly well stocked...
a few good malts...
dropdown screen for sports and racing...
15 Mar 2006 11:26
Irish themed bar.... nicely done inside... pretty large place......
outside of building looks terrible...
large and packed at night....
fairly quiet and empty during the day...
nice wee front room with fireplace...
no malts...
15 Mar 2006 11:17
another great historical pub in Dumfries...
Karoke every night... packed, noisy, and laughable...
very popular...
good malt selection...
13 Mar 2006 11:46
the new owner has really done this place proud...
it is much cleaner and the back bar looks great...
pretty small place... usually packed...
friendly people...
good real ale selection and good malt selection...
good for a blether or read in the afternoon....
atractive and friendly bar staff....
dog friendly...
13 Mar 2006 11:33
usually a very friendly place...
very small... side room with real fireplace is great....
good beer selection and quite possibly the best malt selection in the toon...
good for a blether or read in the afternoon....
dog friendly...
13 Mar 2006 11:30
very big place... beautiful building... usually packed...
not very friendly people...
no music... pretty sterile atmosphere...
almost no malts...
popular- but I have no idea why....
very average food... all pre-frozen and bland...
not dog friendly...
13 Mar 2006 11:27
if you like stinky dives- you will love this place....
what a tip...
13 Mar 2006 11:24
very big place... usually packed...
darts, snooker, pool tables...beer garden...
not very friendly people or staff...
noisy and stinky place...
almost no malts...
very popular- but I have no idea why....
13 Mar 2006 11:22
Robert Burns favorite 'howff'... his apartment and chair are well preserved...
the 'snug' bar is tiny but great....the main bar is good but is lacking compared to the 'snug'
excellent malt selection...and 'malt o the month' specials...
good for a blether in the afternoon....
Jane Brown is great... ask her to see Burns apartment upstairs...
dog friendly...
13 Mar 2006 11:18
usually a friendly place...
packed and rowdy most evenings....
Marion is terrific....
almost no malt selection...
one big screen for sport and music vids...
pool table and darts...
dog friendly...
no football colours allowed...
13 Mar 2006 11:13
friendly place...
absolutely the best pub chef and the best table service in the toon....
excellent real ale selection and excellent malt selection...
good for a blether or read in the afternoon....
atractive and friendly bar staff....
not dog friendly...
no children allowed... (makes it a much calmer and enjoyable place)
13 Mar 2006 11:09
very friendly place...
cheapest jukebox in town... only 10p per play...
very packed on weekend evenings....
good for a blether or read in the afternoon....
quite possibly the sexiest bar staff in town....
dog friendly...
13 Mar 2006 11:04
The Farmers Inn, Clarencefield
rude arse of a landlord (as others have said below) sad- since this is a nice wee pub. Only one real ale (despite pub guides saying 3)
when he goes- this will be a good pub.
7 Jun 2010 10:53