The Allison Arms is a restaurant in Shawlands, Glasgow. Rated 4.5 stars from 913 Google reviews. Known for gin selection and craft beer range. Best for karaoke nights and craft beer exploration.
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The Allison Arms
| Rating | 4.5★ |
| Reviews | 913 |
| Best for | Karaoke nights |
Quick Verdict
A neighbourhood pub where the gins and craft beers matter, the staff know what they're doing, and strangers become part of the room.
You want a proper pint and a room full of locals who actually talk to each other.
About The Allison Arms
A night at the Allison Arms means gin — a serious amount of it — plus a craft beer selection that keeps the regulars coming back. The gins alone run to over a hundred, and the spirits range beyond that, so there is always something worth trying for the first time. Dylan behind the bar has been getting name-checked lately, and that kind of specific praise says something about how the place is run. Shawlands pubs can feel quiet on a weeknight, but this one stays busy, and the crowd is the open, talkative kind that makes a solo pint easy. When the karaoke kicks in, the room shifts gear entirely — it is that sort of pub, and nobody seems to mind.
What Stands Out
Gin selection
41 mentions of gins across Google reviews—the most-cited element of the place.
Craft beer range
Craft beer selection appears consistently across recent reviews as a draw; 29 Google mentions of craft beer selection.
Barstaff
Recent visitor praised Dylan, a barman, as a 10/10 who left them very happy; another noted the staff are friendly and the place is full of people open to conversation.
Practical Information
Contact
720 Pollokshaws Rd, Glasgow G41 2AD, United Kingdom
+44 141 423 1661Frequently Asked Questions about The Allison Arms
The Allison Arms, in Shawlands, Glasgow, is built for solo drinkers. Recent visitors note the place is always busy and full of fine people open to conversation—the jukebox and karaoke nights mean there's always something happening, and the barstaff are friendly enough that you'll leave happy.
The Allison Arms stocks over 100 different gins, making it a destination for gin drinkers in Shawlands. Reviews consistently highlight the gin range as the main draw.
The Allison Arms runs karaoke nights, which draw a regular crowd. The venue also has a jukebox for nights when you want to control the soundtrack yourself.
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