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Cheerful female friends having fun while drinking beer and listening to their male friend playing acoustic guitar.(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\nA much-loved Glasgow pub has been named one of the UK\u2019s top live music venues by Eat Drink MeetCheerful female friends having fun while drinking beer and listening to their male friend playing acoustic guitar.(Image: Getty Images)<\/p>\n
One of Glasgow\u2019s<\/a> most cherished pubs has just been recognised as one of the best in the UK for live music, and locals won\u2019t be surprised.<\/p>\n The Curlers Rest on Byres Road has earned a spot in the top 10 UK pubs for live music, according to Eat Drink Meet , a discovery platform that lets users filter pubs and bars<\/a> based on everything from food to entertainment, Glasgow Live <\/a>reports.<\/p>\n Reviewers praised the west end institution, saying: \u201cLive jazz on Wednesdays, trad sessions on Thursdays, The Curlers Rest is where Glasgow\u2019s west end comes to life through music<\/a>.<\/p>\n “From 8pm each night, this laid-back yet lively pub sets the perfect tone for an evening of great tunes, hearty food and a proper pint.\u201d<\/p>\n The venue\u2019s eclectic vibe is part of its enduring appeal. \u201cWith its quirky atmosphere and characterful interiors, The Curlers Rest caters to every occasion, from leisurely lunches and family dinners, to late-night catch-ups with friends. Add an extensive drinks list and a warm Glaswegian welcome, and you\u2019ve got a pub that truly feels like home,\u201d the review added.<\/p>\n Dating back to the 17th century, the Curlers is believed to be the oldest surviving pub on Byres Road and one of several Glasgow bars that claim to be the city\u2019s oldest. Its long and colourful history<\/a> adds to its character.<\/p>\n Local history site Old Glasgow Pubs recalls that in 1858, the tavern was owned by James Sinclair, a coach hirer and manufacturer.<\/p>\n Following his death, his wife briefly ran the pub until James Kay, a Maryhill native born in 1838, took over the licence. He and his wife Margaret raised seven daughters on nearby Ruthven Street.<\/p>\n In 1910, John Green became the new landlord, paying \u00a355 per year in rent. The pub remained in the Green family for six decades before being sold in 1970 for \u00a3160,000.<\/p>\n The final Green to own it, Eric Green, passed the reins to Tennents Caledonian Breweries, who took over that summer and carried out a refurbishment in 1972. At the time, manager Vincent Paterson oversaw a team of around 40 staff.<\/p>\n The pub\u2019s name pays homage to a local curling pond that was in use until the late 19th century, when the sport was a popular winter pastime. According to folklore, the venue originally opened as a 17th-century coffee house.<\/p>\n One tale even claims that King Charles II once visited, and after discovering that the pub\u2019s licence didn\u2019t allow for Sunday trading, granted a Royal Charter to allow it. However, no official record of such a charter has ever been found.<\/p>\n Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today.<\/p>\n You’ll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland.<\/p>\n No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team.<\/p>\n![\"A](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/0_The_Curlers_Rest_-_geographorguk_-_2779841.jpg\")
The Curlers Rest has been named one of the UK\u2019s top 10 live music pubs, with reviewers praising its weekly jazz and trad sessions.(Image: Thomas Nugent\u00a0\/\u00a0The Curlers Rest)<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/0_WACOMMUNITYQR3.jpg\")
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