Pubs and bars

Village venue to reopen food service with new chef and menu

Whisky is now a no-go for Mike

Whisky is now a no-go for Mike

Mike Edwards on why the words ‘the usual?’ are every drinker’s warning sign

Newly appointed Scotland head coach, Sebastien Pocognoli

Newly appointed Scotland head coach, Sebastien Pocognoli

Sebastien Pocognoli

I wish new Scotland boss all the best, but Steve Clarke is still the man for me

New cider festival to launch at Wetherspoon pub in popular spot

Co-founders of Loch Lomond Brewery, Fiona and Euan MacEachern, with sales manager Alex Handford

Co-founders of Loch Lomond Brewery, Fiona and Euan MacEachern, with sales manager Alex Handford

Loch Lomond brewery toasts biggest-ever haul of awards

Andy Brown (second left) travelled to Boston with his brother and friends

Andy Brown (second left) travelled to Boston with his brother and friends

FIFA World Cup 2026

'Phenomenal' - Helensburgh celebrates Scotland's World Cup at home and in USA

The proposed design for the exterior of the pub which includes new signage

The proposed design for the exterior of the pub which includes new signage

Popular Helensburgh pub searching for new owners to get £145k refurbishment

The pub's landlord has put the premises up for sale

The pub's landlord has put the premises up for sale

Popular village pub described as 'first class venue' hits the market

Argyll and Bute's pubs can apply for extended hours for Scotland's World Cup matches.

Argyll and Bute's pubs can apply for extended hours for Scotland's World Cup matches.

Argyll and Bute Council

Extra time confirmed for Helensburgh and Lomond pubs during World Cup matches

Around 35% of Brits have admitted to stealing a pint glass in the past year, resulting in a total of 38 million stolen glasses.

Around 35% of Brits have admitted to stealing a pint glass in the past year, resulting in a total of 38 million stolen glasses.

Stolen pint glasses costing pubs £133 million a year - have you ever taken one?

I tried one of the UK's best gastropubs which was The Canton Arms in Stockwell

I tried one of the UK's best gastropubs which was The Canton Arms in Stockwell

I visited one of the UK's best gastropubs and it provided a bit of heaven on a plate

Scotland World Cup licensing hours in Argyll and Bute set for consultation

Scotland World Cup licensing hours in Argyll and Bute set for consultation

Argyll and Bute Council

Scotland World Cup licensing hours in Argyll and Bute set for consultation

The Comet, on Helensburgh's James Street

The Comet, on Helensburgh's James Street

Argyll and Bute Council

New Helensburgh bar pledges noise management to councillors

Luana Meola, Belinda Gould, Steph Cope, Jess Hurd and Tessa Gabiniewicz from the beer festival last year

Luana Meola, Belinda Gould, Steph Cope, Jess Hurd and Tessa Gabiniewicz from the beer festival last year

Beer festival to take over Helensburgh pub for 12 days

World Cup proposed licensing hours revealed for Argyll and Bute

World Cup proposed licensing hours revealed for Argyll and Bute

Argyll and Bute Council

Argyll and Bute pubs could open until 5am for Scotland World Cup matches

The opening night of The Comet was branded a huge success

The opening night of The Comet was branded a huge success

Launch of Helensburgh's newest pub branded success by owners

The pub in Arrochar is to undergo a renovation

The pub in Arrochar is to undergo a renovation

Popular Arrochar pub set to close to undergo renovation

New pub in Helensburgh officially opens its doors to first customers

The external plans for the Balloch pub have been approved

The external plans for the Balloch pub have been approved

Works approved to give facelift to historic village pub near Loch Lomond

The former Logie Baird pub is being redeveloped

The former Logie Baird pub is being redeveloped

Opening date of Helensburgh's newest pub teased in public update

The chain is reducing the price of its drinks across the country

The chain is reducing the price of its drinks across the country

Pub-goers can enjoy January sale at popular Helensburgh watering hole

The Station Bar is located close to East Princes Street

The Station Bar is located close to East Princes Street

Popular pub in Helensburgh looking for new management

Licensing for premises in Argyll and Bute during the World Cup will be debated in February

Licensing for premises in Argyll and Bute during the World Cup will be debated in February

Argyll and Bute Council

Licensing board to debate plans for late opening during Scotland World Cup games

Stuart and Lucy Fraser, along with the wider team, are presented with the SLTN Independent Pub/Bar of the Year Award by Scottish actor Alan Cumming

Stuart and Lucy Fraser, along with the wider team, are presented with the SLTN Independent Pub/Bar of the Year Award by Scottish actor Alan Cumming

Loch Lomond pub awarded major accolade after birthday celebrations

The toilets at The Henry Bell in Helensburgh were given a platinum grading

The toilets at The Henry Bell in Helensburgh were given a platinum grading

Helensburgh pub given platinum rating for its loos at annual awards

The owners of the Balloch House Hotel and pub has applied for planning permission for internal and external works

The owners of the Balloch House Hotel and pub has applied for planning permission for internal and external works

Plans lodged to give historic village pub near Loch Lomond a new lease of life

Plans for The Comet in James Street in Helensburgh

Plans for The Comet in James Street in Helensburgh

Argyll and Bute Council

Paintworks for new Helensburgh pub get go-ahead from council

The Comet could open early next year

The Comet could open early next year

'Create more jobs': New owners provide update on Helensburgh pub plans

It was a massive cheers to the Lomond and Clyde Whisky Festival last month

It was a massive cheers to the Lomond and Clyde Whisky Festival last month

Hundreds of people raise a glass to Lomond and Clyde Whisky Festival

The front of the former La Scala cinema on James Street in Helensburgh, which is planned to reopen

The front of the former La Scala cinema on James Street in Helensburgh, which is planned to reopen

Argyll and Bute Council

Plans published for former Helensburgh bar - with new name revealed

Mike Edwards: Swiss life is bliss - but it's missing Burgh boozer equivalent

The pub was open for two months in 2022, but has now been sold again

The pub was open for two months in 2022, but has now been sold again

New life for vacant Helensburgh venue as pub company takes over site

Aimee Ashworth is in the running to be named Campari Bar Apprentice for this year’s Scottish Bar and Pub Awards

Aimee Ashworth is in the running to be named Campari Bar Apprentice for this year’s Scottish Bar and Pub Awards

Former Helensburgh wine bar worker in running to be crowned one of Scotland's best

The Ashton celebrated their 70th anniversary over the weekend

The Ashton celebrated their 70th anniversary over the weekend

Owner of Helensburgh pub 'humbled' by support at 70th celebrations

The pub is holding a three-day celebration during the first weekend of August

The pub is holding a three-day celebration during the first weekend of August

Well-loved Helensburgh pub hosting full weekend celebrations for milestone

The Henry Bell will be offering £2.99 pints

The Henry Bell will be offering £2.99 pints

Helensburgh pub to host 10-day cider festival with £2.99 pints

Robert Paterson has been the manager at The Commodore Inn for 18 years

Robert Paterson has been the manager at The Commodore Inn for 18 years

Cause for celebration as popular Helensburgh pub reopens to public after refurb

The Commodore Inn will reopen in June

The Commodore Inn will reopen in June

Refurbishment at popular Helensburgh pub now underway

Staff at The Ashton celebrating their award win with CAMRA members

Staff at The Ashton celebrating their award win with CAMRA members

Well-loved Helensburgh pub named regional pub of the year for second time

The Commodore Inn will fully reopen on June 16

The Commodore Inn will fully reopen on June 16

Popular Helensburgh pub to close for month-long makeover

The pub was open for two months in 2022

The pub was open for two months in 2022

Helensburgh bar and restaurant back on the market after pub's brief stint

The Lochavullin bar in Oban

The Lochavullin bar in Oban

Argyll and Bute Council

Oban bar bidding to regain licence under new management

Plans for the refurb have been revealed

Plans for the refurb have been revealed

Refurbishment planned for Helensburgh pub as new leaseholder sought

Helensburgh deli ready to go but past staffing was 'atrocious'

Bear Grylls made a stop at The Anchor Inn in Garelochhead

Bear Grylls made a stop at The Anchor Inn in Garelochhead

TV star adventurer stops in for dinner at Garelochhead pub

Top venue named best in Scotland

Top venue named best in Scotland

'Culmination of years of hard work': Top venue named best in Scotland

The toilets at The Henry Bell were given a platinum grading

The toilets at The Henry Bell were given a platinum grading

Loo of the Year Awards

Helensburgh pub's toilets rated platinum by inspectors

The Anchor Inn in Garelochhead

The Anchor Inn in Garelochhead

Argyll and Bute Council

Garelochhead bar's accommodation bid granted by licensing board

Chefs John and Euan celebrate their success

Chefs John and Euan celebrate their success

Good Food Award

Rhu Inn team celebrate industry success after receiving top award

The Anchor Tavern in Port Bannatyne

The Anchor Tavern in Port Bannatyne

Argyll and Bute Council

Port Bannatyne pub given go-ahead to increase capacity

Brambles of Inveraray

Brambles of Inveraray

Argyll and Bute Council

Inveraray bistro wins licence extension bid

Aimee was delighted to receive the award on Monday night

Aimee was delighted to receive the award on Monday night

Helensburgh woman 'thrilled' to win top prize at prestigious Glasgow Bar Awards

The Henry Bell has been awarded for its lovely loos

The Henry Bell has been awarded for its lovely loos

Helensburgh pub wins at Loo of the Year Awards for 'very high standard' toilets

Actor John Hannah fell down the stairs in an Arrochar pub in the Black Mirror episode 'Loch Henry'

Actor John Hannah fell down the stairs in an Arrochar pub in the Black Mirror episode 'Loch Henry'

More details emerge of Arrochar pub's starring role in smash hit Netflix drama