The State Bar
The State Bar
4.5
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Monday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Tuesday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Wednesday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Thursday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Friday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Saturday
11:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 12:00 AM

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4.5
4.5 of 5 bubbles143 reviews
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Very good
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David A
Glasgow, UK9 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2023 • Couples
Great bit of atmosphere with a band on a Tuesday.

Sadly another bar where staff pickup empty glasses and then serve a pint holding the rim of your glass. Why would anyone hold it like a claw after sticking fingers inside someone else's used drinks glass. I was sure I could taste some spirits on the outside of my pint. Egh, disgusting.

Horrible unhygienic practice that is the trade of lazy bar staff.
Written December 7, 2023
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Anthony Q
8 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Sep 2023 • Solo
Awful experience .Terrible , hostile landlady , scolding me for requesting a glass of white wine and pointing out where I could , and couldn't, sit . Used to be a great pub .I will not be back .
Written September 30, 2023
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J R M
Vaughan, Canada391 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Couples
Friendly bar staff. Good cocktails and selection. Excellent music. Beautiful design and historically traditional British bar. Spacious. Fairly priced.
Written August 22, 2023
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Alan Burns
Stepps, UK4 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Business
The best bar in Glasgow especially Nancy who has to be best bar maid in the land. Just wish they would serve Belhaven Best. The Thistle bar in Glasgow
Written August 5, 2023
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destressed
East Kilbride, UK66 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2023 • Couples
Let me say firstly I have always loved this bar….. During Covid the staff weren’t sure if it would stay open
I have been a customer for years…. Tonight I met the Manager
Tried to sit at table and person snarled that it was reserved, tried to say was only in for 1 did they know what time and the person snapped out I know I’m the MANAGER… it’s for band. No signage and I don’t have ESP.
Wasn’t impressed at all🤨
Written March 21, 2023
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Cavinue
15 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Jan 2023 • Solo
Still a good bar for a decent pint, although prices are much higher now than on my last visit. They are more on a par with other bars in the area now, rather than 10p-20p less.

Used to also have 7 traditional ales on tap, although there were only 4 available that day. Less customers also.

Oddly, the lady behind the bar seemed more interested in gossiping with a couple of regulars than in serving thirsty customers.

Pros: Decent beers, although not as keenly priced as before.

Cons: Wanting a pint, as you’ll be waiting a l-o-n-g time to get served.
Written January 29, 2023
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david n
Manchester, UK4,758 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022
Exceptionally well-preserved pub interior. The round bar is true heritage. Four real ales on when we went with the two we tried in pretty good nick.
Written December 16, 2022
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DrDram
Glasgow, UK17 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2022 • Solo
It takes a bit for me to feel uncomfortable in a pub, but the manageress behind the bar has managed to do exactly that. Over the last couple of months I have popped in every so often. Lovely oldy work pub with great decor and good drinks selection. The lady behind the bar, Nancy, will either greet you with a suspicious hello or with complete distain. I’m always pleasant, say a hello, take one for yourself, but it didn’t seem to make a jot of a difference… shame, because the pub itself is cosy. Today will definitely be my last visit, perceived enough to be seen as a semi regular, which I believe is what’s required to not be treated so poorly.
Written December 14, 2022
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Pete The Postman
Glasgow, UK4 contributions
2.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Solo
Good selection of real ales, but unfriendly bar staff.

The lady behind the bar seems to have a serious attitude problem to new customers.

That said, the beers are fine and keenly priced.
Written November 7, 2022
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Mike B
2 contributions
1.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022 • Friends
The experience would improve greatly if the woman behind the bar had better manners and not come all guns blazing as soon as we came in, right from the get go I felt unwanted in this pub
Written October 19, 2022
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