"Very nice place for a pint, would go back. Old timey atmosphere, attentive bartenders, and good music."
Wintersgills has developed a fairly undeserved reputation as one of the rougher pubs in the St George 's Cross end of Great Western Road. OK, compared to nearest rival the Liquid Ship, where the closest thing to a square go is a I had a toasted goats cheese and pinenut crostini not the chicken bolero querying of the bill, it 's rough. But in the grand scheme of things, it 's an entirely acceptable venue for a quiet pint. What is perhaps a more accurate description is that, while the Western, Cleopatras, the aforementioned Liquid Ship and the Captain 's Rest have all overwhelmingly succumbed to the gentrification of the West End, Wintersgills remains a traditional pub which has changed little...
My boyfriend and I were wandering around the city and he remembered that an old colleague (and football pal) of his would be having drinks here so we decided to stop in. This place is literally a step out of time. I 'm not sure much has changed in this wee pub besides the addition of a ladies toilet (or so I was told by one of the guys we were visiting). because all the fixtures were antique looking. I wasn 't the only female in the place, but I was one of the few, indeed. I quite enjoyed the look and feel of the place as I do enjoy what I like to call 'old mans pubs '. I like feeling like I 'm a girl who can hang with the guys and no one bats an eye. Aside from my big girly coat and my back...
I don't frequent Wintersgills often for most people, it tends to be overshadowed by the Captain's Rest. Saying that, if you're looking for a quiet banter and a decent pint, it does the job. There was a squad of us out on a pub crawl during the winter and we couldn't complain. The pub was cosy, the staff were amiable and friendly enough, there was a lot of space, no intrusively loud music and the regulars didn't seem to mind us taking over for an hour. They used to do karaoke on the weekends. Not sure if that is still the case but it would usually pull in crowds in their 40s and 50s. Looked like good fun if you were in the mood for a laugh. They have enough ales to keep the ale lover happy an...
First timer in Wintergills , i went to a whisky tasting blending night organised by Black Bottle Whisky .....wonderful night : , wonderful food , wonderful staff . This might sum it up , me and my pal who went were total strangers , we felt included , people spoke to us ,people joked with us , we never had a hint that its a closed shop it isnt , my pal won the ' 'best blend ' ' bottle of whisky and there was not a single complaint from any regular , after the event we adjourned to the bar and spent the next 2 hours with the ' 'locals ' ' , to a man and women there all good guys , no posey airs and graces , just honest , great service , great patter ....first rate pub . p.s. Only reason it do...
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I was surprised today when I nipped in for a quick pint after meeting a friend unexpectedly. This pub looks humble from the outside, and to the regular passerby nothing of great significance. Turns out it is charming old school pub with friendly regulars and classic pub décor (chesterfield style leather back benches, lots of wood, toilets were a bit 70s). They pour you a good pint, they have the football on the telly and there is Scottish folk music playing in the back. Kind of what a pub should be like. A perfect laidback drinking atmosphere.
No problems with this pub since the 80s.Been popping in and out ..Till.Me and a friend popped in.4.30pm on a Friday.I went to toilet and friend went to bar.Came out of toilet.Friend outside.? Why you outside? Answer....After 3 pints of Guiness elsewhere...Barman said too drunk too get served...Total ****.Will never use this pub again.Barstaff from hell.Ps me and mate went to Woodside Inn after that and good few pints later and a bit of karaoke later.Good night done.Still not steaming drunk.Wintergills= Bye bye dump
Very nice place for a pint, would go back. Old timey atmosphere, attentive bartenders, and good music.
