West George Street was once home to every bank and insurance company of note. Among them was the Star Life Assurance Society, which was housed in the building on the site of this Wetherspoon pub.
Established in 1824, the Alliance Assurance Company was at 151 West George Street from c1880–c1970. In its early days, the Alliance was managed by Stewart Lawrie. He was also ‘local secretary’ of the Westminster Fire Office, another company at this address.
This is one of the four out of the five Spoons in the city centre in to 2024 Good Beer Guide. Only a limited choice of cask ale on today but the ale I tried was fresh on and a pleasure to drink. There’s not the splendour as of some of the other nearby Spoons but it has a good central location.
Wetherspoons always have it a bit rough, but this is a decent one in my option. Good selection of drinks, and despite being in the centre of Glasgow, the prices aren't as crazy as some of the others around. Its fairly big in there, so normally able to get somewhere to sit easily enough. Using the app (I tend to use it if the bar if particularly busy) does present too long of a wait. Same goes for the food, as quick as some of the smaller pubs. Food was decent in there, had a mixed grill with a few extras and was all decent enough for the price.
Like to come here as you can actually have a conversation without shouting. It is a lovely and calm atmosphere. The service is great. Very pleasant and friendly. The staff are very accommodating if you have any problems or questions. Good choice of food, tasty and big portions. They do a really great breakfast. You don't have to wait long for your food to be served. Another thing I like, you can use the app to order food and drink. This is good if you don't like to go to the bar to order. The only gripe I have is with the breakfast menu! They stopped making pancakes with bacon and maple syrup☹️. This is a great place to come with your kids.
Ordered a steak very well done. Came pink along with pink half of it was fat. Told the server and he replied and what do you want me to do? I said well I'm not eating that. Reply was I will tell someone. No one ever came. Terrible service and terrible food unless it was cooked the way I asked on app
Busy spoons in the centre of Glasgow. This one is different as it has music in it. Nice feel with a very diverse crowd. Quick to get served at bar as ample provision of staff available.
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