First Look: Langside Social opens in Glasgow’s Southside

Langside Social has opened its doors in Glasgow’s Southside following an extensive refurbishment, bringing the traditional social club into the modern day.

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The team behind Sneaky Pete’s in Edinburgh and Glasgow pub The Laurieston has reimagined an old snooker hall into a thriving social hub.

Langside Social has opened its doors in Glasgow’s Southside following an extensive refurbishment, bringing the traditional social club into the modern day.

Situated above the Co-op on Pollokshaws Road, it combines the community spirit of a members’ club with a fresh approach to eating, drinking and entertainment.

Snooker and pool remain at its heart, with digital darts and private karaoke rooms now added to the mix.

The renovated interior at Langside Social
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The transformation extends to the outside of the venue, with an eye-catching wraparound mural by artist Marco, aka Baxter, of All Good Murals, giving Langside Social a bold new presence.

Langside Social General Manager Michael McBride, said: “Being local myself, I’m really excited to see this next chapter for Langside Social come to life. The Southside has such a brilliant atmosphere and a real sense of people wanting to get together, and we wanted to create somewhere that adds to that.

"Whether you’re coming in for food and a drink, a few frames of pool, darts or karaoke, we want Langside Social to be somewhere people can come together, have a great time and feel at home.”

Behind the bar, there’s a wide-ranging drinks menu led by Langside Social’s own Langside Lager on draught, alongside Guinness, Murphy’s, Birra Moretti, Cruzcampo, Jubel Peach and Neck Oil, plus a selection of ciders, spirits and low and no-alcohol options.

Cocktails and margaritas are all £10, with classics including Espresso Martini, Negroni, Paloma, Aperol Spritz and Old Fashioned joined by playful serves such as the Candyfloss Fizz and Strawberry Yuzu Fizz.

The margarita menu includes Classic, Blackberry & Jalapeño and Mango & Coconut, alongside a rotating seasonal cocktail.

Taking over the kitchen is Antojitos, the team behind the food in The 78 and Paradise Palms, bringing its vibrant Mexican-inspired street food to the Southside.

The 100 per cent plant-based and nut-free menu features birria tacos, al pastor tacos, fried chicken tacos and tacos de canasta alongside loaded nachos, tattie scone nachos and haggis taquitos. The menu will be available from midday until 9pm, seven days a week.

At its heart, Langside Social remains a members’ snooker and pool club, with an accessible annual membership starting from £25 and day passes also available.

Members will receive access to exclusive offers throughout the year, while free day passes are available for Blue Light employees, NHS staff and OAPs.

Memberships can be purchased online, with further information available on the Langside Social website.

1060-1078 Pollokshaws Rd, Shawlands, Glasgow G41 3EBT