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Joshua Barr

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

Listed with the bar people, owners and locals in Glasgow.

Joshua Barr is 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.”