The Horse Shoe Pub is located in Glasgow, Scotland and is a short walk from Glasgow Central Station in the City Center. It opened in 1884 by Cavalry Captain John Scouller and has not changed much in over since its opening. As summer approaches I assume people will be traveling to Scotland for a vacation, and I am going to be reviewing a few places I recommend this Spring.
The Horse Shoe is a simple, no frills, Glasgow pub. Not many people or travel guides, sites, or tv shows will recommend it to you, but I will. It is a local’s type of place and it is where you can experience the “real Scotland” as I like to call it. Glasgow is the “real Scotland, trust me on this one. This pub holds a special place in my heart. It was my grandfather’s local pub and I estimate he started going in the 1920’s. When I was wee-boy and visited Scotland, he did not take me there, but I wish he had and that there was a picture, but it did not happen. However, I do have a picture to share below.
This picture below was taken in 1969 before my parents’ wedding in Glasgow. The man getting kissed is my grandfather (aka Pappa) the man giving the kiss is my slightly drunk father (aka Dad), to the far right is my grandfather’s son (aka Unkie Greg), and to the left is my grandfather’s brother. I will be raising my pint to Papa & Dad next time I am there and I hope to have my son with me.
- Location: 17-19 Drury Street, Glasgow Scotland
- Hours: Monday to Sunday 11am-12am
- Payment: Cash & Credit Cards
- Food: Lunch, Dinner, late night snacks
- Reservations: Available
If you are in Glasgow this year, make your way to the Horse Shoe Pub for a pint.
If you like it, drink it! – Chris
If you like it, drink it!
