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Joshua Barr

Owner / operator · Creator — Glasgow bars and pubs, the Guinness pour, and new bar openings.

owner of The Locale and West Side Tavern. A bar operator naming other people's bars, including calling out a competitor's drinks programme.

Their own reviews and picks.

Their own judgment, in their own words, by the piece it appeared in.

• The Glasgow Wrap, 'Glasgow Food Guide: Where industry insiders go to eat and drink' (Marissa MacWhirter) ↗their pick · 2024-07-28
  • Crabshakk (Finnieston)Finnieston

    “I love Crabshakk for their crab cakes, followed by garlic butter lobster and fries. It's probably my favourite restaurant in Glasgow.”

  • Henry'sShawlands

    “Henry's in the Southside is the best new bar in the city, the interior is too cool and their drinks programme is amazing.”

  • Heraghty's BarStrathbungo

    “M.J. Heraghty is probably the best pint of Guinness near me so that's got to be on the list.”

  • Loon Fung Cantonese RestaurantCity Centre

    “Loon Fung for a selection of dim sum followed by roast duck vermicelli with preserved vegetables - best enjoyed with a bunch of family or friends.”

  • Mother India's CafeFinnieston

    “Mother India's Cafe for butter chicken and garlic paratha.”

  • Sunny AcreStrathbungo

    “I love Sunny Acre for their coffee, cakes and sandwiches.”

• Trippin, 'Josh Barr's Guide to a Great Glasgow Pub Crawl' ↗their pick
  • Kelvingrove CaféFinnieston

    “We're stopping in for a cocktail at another Glasgow institution, Kelvingrove Cafe. They say don't mess with the classics and these guys do them really well!”

  • Loon Fung Cantonese RestaurantCity Centre

    “On Sauchiehall street we're stopping at probably my favourite restaurant Loon Fung, a Glasgow staple. I've been coming here since I was a kid and it's always so consistent. Go for Dim Sum and the 3 way roast.”