A family run Cowcaddens pub licensed since 1850, pouring award winning real ale a short walk from the Theatre Royal.
Published Mar 24, 2026 By Tom Callahan Last reviewed May 30, 2026 Address 55 Port Dundas Road, Cowcaddens, Glasgow G4 0HF Nearest Transit Cowcaddens subway and Glasgow Queen Street rail, both about a 6 minute walk Hours Mon 12:00pm - 12:00am Tue 12:00pm - 12:00am Wed 12:00pm - 12:00am Thu 12:00pm - 12:00am Fri 12:00pm - 12:00am Sat 12:00pm - 12:00am Sun 12:30pm - 12:00am Good For Real ale, Pre theatre pint, Traditional pub Real ale Family run Since 1850 Cowcaddens Heritage pub Visit The Station Bar Suggest an edit Ask the editors Reservations are handled by the bar directly. Tell them barsforKings sent you.
The Station Bar stands at 55 Port Dundas Road in Cowcaddens, a traditional pub with a license on the site since 1850, when it was first granted to sell porter and spirits. It runs as a family business and has built its name on cask beer rather than trends.
The pull is the real ale. WhatPub and CAMRA list it as a real ale destination, and the bar describes itself as an award winning, family run pub. Its position near the Theatre Royal makes it a steady pre show pint, and it sits on our best craft beer bars in Europe map and the Glasgow craft beer guide.
This is a small, traditional Glasgow bar that has kept its character through generations of the same family running it. The cask lineup and a whisky selection do the talking, and the welcome is the reason regulars keep coming back.
It draws a mix of locals, theatergoers, and beer travelers checking off a heritage stop. For more in the same vein, see our craft beer bars near me hub.