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Bank Vaults, Riverside Pubs & Brewery Taps: Glasgow Day One
Getting to Glasgow turned into an adventure of its own, with a cancelled train at Carlisle and a replacement bus after the journey up from Manchester. I eventually arrived at Glasgow Central and headed to Drum and Monkey, before taking the Subway towards Kelvinbridge for Inn Deep beside the River Kelvin. From there I explored Innis & Gunn and Curlers Rest in the West End, then returned to the city centre for Shilling Brewing Co. Former bank buildings, a riverside stop and brewery taps made for a memorable first day in Glasgow.
A Little History of Glasgow
Glasgow grew from a medieval religious and trading centre into a major industrial city, with shipbuilding and commerce shaping its fortunes. Its grand nineteenth-century buildings are still part of the city’s character, and two of the stops on this trip occupy former banks. The West End has a different feel, with the River Kelvin, old railway structures and the Glasgow Subway linking places across the city. Exploring those different sides of Glasgow was part of the pleasure of the day.
Glasgow City Centre
Drum and Monkey
After a long journey up from Manchester, with a cancelled train at Carlisle and onto a replacement bus. I eventually arrived at Glasgow Central. The Drum and Monkey is a stone’s throw away from Glasgow Central Station. Owned by Nicholsons, this corner bar is housed in a former bank.
A few cask beers available but decided on the Stewart Brewing 80/- – Scottish Heavy Beer.
West End & River Kelvin
Inn Deep
Onto the Subway “Clockwork Orange” to Kelvinbridge.
Inn Deep is situated on the bank of the River Kelvin with some nice views from the beer garden outside the bar. They were filming scenes for a Batman movie next to here as well (in tunnels used by the old railway)
A great selection of beers on here from Williams Brothers Brewing Co and guest beers. Started on Joker IPA from Williams Brothers then onto Trinitone Blast Grapefruit by Drygate Brewery.
Innis & Gunn Brewery Taproom
A walk up from Inn Deep to Innis & Gunn, one of their Brewery Taprooms (Brewery based in Edinburgh). Situated along a street covered in bars and restaurants.
Great selection of their own beers along with guests. Started off with a can of Pilot – Barrel Aged Philly Cherry Sour, followed by Innis & Gunn – 60 Minute New England IPA.
Curlers Rest
Around the corner next to the Curlers Rest. Popular pub as was busy inside. 3 cask ales on here (Oakham, Citra and St Austell), went with the St Austell house beer for the pub, really enjoyed it!
Back to the City Centre
Shilling Brewing Co
Back onto the subway now from Hillhead (next door to Curlers Rest) up to Buchanan Street.
Shilling Brewing Co brews direct for their own brewery tap. Housed in a former bank headquarters which has emphasised the old features. Including the toilets being vaults!
A fantastic range of beers on, both their own and guests. Even includes a canning machine so you can take away your favourite beer.
Noticed a can of Vault City – Apple Soor so started on this green sour, and moved onto a couple more sours (including Compote which Shilling Brewing Co brew)
