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  • If you’re looking to drink it in a pub All Bar None have Ashai on draft. by ben_uk (Sun 13th Jan 2019 10:52pm)
  • Stereo kinda gets a pass because it’s a gig venue and most gig venue toilets are a bit sketchy. Not that it’s a good thing, because it isn’t. by ben_uk (Sun 13th Jan 2019 10:59pm)
  • Hence they’re all vegan places by ben_uk (Sun 13th Jan 2019 10:58pm)
  • I think Innis And Gunn is more of a partnership. G1 Group lease the building and provide basic support and Innis And Gunn run it. https://www.heraldscotland.com/business_hq/14950021.innis-gunn-set-for-ashton-lane-move/ by ben_uk (Sun 13th Jan 2019 10:56pm)
  • Owned by HF entertainments. by ben_uk (Sun 13th Jan 2019 11:01pm)
  • True. The only draft beer Garage and Catty does is Fosters pishwater. At least their venoms are reasonably priced ๐Ÿ by ben_uk (Sun 13th Jan 2019 11:25pm)
  • Could take it to the police? by ben_uk (Mon 14th Jan 2019 5:49pm)
  • Yeah, they’re a pain. 3 buses from Paisley to East Kilbride/Hairmyres. Makes getting to work a right pain when the trains are down. At least you can buy a day ticket on their app or using contactless from the driver. by ben_uk (Tue 15th Jan 2019 6:49pm)
  • Or the O2 Academy or Barrowlands for a gig. Both get sweaty as fuck. by ben_uk (Tue 15th Jan 2019 6:53pm)
  • Nigella Lawson and Justin Bieber both endorse Blue Lagoon. Can’t be that bad, right?..... by ben_uk (Tue 15th Jan 2019 6:55pm)
  • Agreed by ben_uk (Tue 15th Jan 2019 7:06pm)
  • I’ve never seen anyone doing that. I’m going to the wrong pubs ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Wed 16th Jan 2019 7:14am)
  • Most folk using Wordpress know fuck all about it to be fair by ben_uk (Thu 17th Jan 2019 5:32pm)
  • Fuck off with the based chat, adds nothing to the conversation. And there’s lots of spoons in the town. At least choose one... by ben_uk (Sun 20th Jan 2019 1:58am)
  • That’s why you use the app, skip the bar queue and the beer comes to you! by ben_uk (Sun 20th Jan 2019 1:55am)
  • Solid Rock. Good beer selection, reasonably priced and the tunes are decent. Never seems to be any trouble either, nice and relaxed. The basement bit is nice and chill. by ben_uk (Sun 20th Jan 2019 1:55am)
  • Only near the front bit. It’s a rock bar, set expectations accordingly. by ben_uk (Sun 20th Jan 2019 11:47am)
  • Always thought their toilets were decent tbh. Basement ones are fine. by ben_uk (Sun 20th Jan 2019 5:08pm)
  • Any news will probably be posted on their official event page... https://www.facebook.com/events/450170218727782/?ti=ia by ben_uk (Sun 20th Jan 2019 10:13pm)
  • Neither does Kelvin Bridges by ben_uk (Wed 23rd Jan 2019 7:26am)
  • Not for long Fopp have a good rack upstairs though at four corners by ben_uk (Fri 25th Jan 2019 6:29pm)
  • I know. Just before they shut haha by ben_uk (Sat 26th Jan 2019 12:09am)
  • And the homeless problem around city centre. Also shut Blue Lagoon down as it stinks the streets and all the trains by ben_uk (Mon 28th Jan 2019 7:43am)
  • Sounds more like a leg of lamb for 1 person to me. Lamb portions are always slightly too small. by ben_uk (Mon 28th Jan 2019 1:40pm)
  • Class 314? by ben_uk (Thu 31st Jan 2019 12:30am)
  • Lots of good chippies in Paisley if you don’t mind taking a train. Allan’s Snack Bar is really good and also Castlevecci’s (probably fucked the spelling) which has a claim to fame by being owned and run by Paolo Nutini’s dad. Both are sit in and takeaway. Mind you, it does mean going into Paisley.. by ben_uk (Sat 2nd Feb 2019 11:48am)
  • Fish Works in Largs is pretty dyno too! by ben_uk (Sat 2nd Feb 2019 11:50am)
  • Ban them for sale except for those with a valid license for shows etc The ones you buy from Asda etc are shite anyway and cost a fortune. Cheaper to go to an actual show, get a better performance because there’ll be more money being pumped into it and you get a decent night out of it. by ben_uk (Sun 3rd Feb 2019 11:18pm)
  • Regarding the railcard thing you can now buy a digital one online and download it to your iPhone/Android. Definitely worth getting, esp. if you want to go outside Glasgow whilst you’re in the UK (to Edinburgh, London etc.). One journey to London and it’ll have practically paid for itself. by ben_uk (Sun 3rd Feb 2019 11:28pm)
  • Just stream it on Kodi or popcorn time or something similar by ben_uk (Mon 4th Feb 2019 8:14am)
  • George Ezra played the first TRNSMT. Can’t remember which day. Was really good and was great in the Barras November too but wouldn’t say he’s a headliner. by ben_uk (Mon 4th Feb 2019 6:10pm)
  • Saw Snow Patrol at the Hydro on Thursday and thought they were a bit shite to be honest. Probably some of that down to being at the Hydro with crappy sound and no atmosphere and me being tired as fuck but they played way too much new stuff and was pretty boring. by ben_uk (Mon 4th Feb 2019 6:47pm)
  • Always nice when you get the odd fancy bus. McGills do a Mercedes-Benz bus with leather seats and working WiFi. It's quite nice. by ben_uk (Wed 6th Feb 2019 6:51pm)
  • Tinder and POF by ben_uk (Thu 7th Feb 2019 7:16am)
  • Miss the ABC. Far better than the Academy in terms of design and gig comfort. Staff were always super friendly and had a load of good gigs and club nights in there. Will never forget it! by ben_uk (Thu 7th Feb 2019 7:23am)
  • Probably high as a kite looking at his name by ben_uk (Thu 7th Feb 2019 7:37am)
  • Is that true? Every time I’m there looks like the same setup by ben_uk (Thu 7th Feb 2019 7:35am)
  • I mean if you’re talking about tobacco anywhere outside pal by ben_uk (Fri 8th Feb 2019 8:05am)
  • It’s always been a bit shite. Also more expensive than the St Enoch and Sauchiehall ones. by ben_uk (Sat 9th Feb 2019 11:43am)
  • Agreed with /u/Gcs79. It's a great gig venue. If you're used to going to the club it's worthwhile to get in early so you can see what the main hall looks like empty, it's quite weird. If you're wanting alcohol and are used to getting ID'd remember to get a wrist band from the security staff near the cloakroom before you enter the main hall or you'll have to go back and get one. Made that mistake before - they won't ID you at the bar. Also I believe they put the prices up quite a bit compared to the club. £5ish a pint of Fosters etc. ​ by ben_uk (Sat 9th Feb 2019 5:09pm)
  • Pricey by ben_uk (Sun 10th Feb 2019 10:46am)
  • Re the traffic one, Jaywalking isn’t a thing in the UK. You can cross wherever the fuck you want. by ben_uk (Tue 12th Feb 2019 8:14am)
  • My barbers take card. What do? by ben_uk (Wed 13th Feb 2019 7:08pm)
  • Yeah... great for folk with jobs who have time to waste doing shit like that by ben_uk (Sun 17th Feb 2019 1:09pm)
  • Y'Aldi by ben_uk (Tue 19th Feb 2019 3:54pm)
  • I’d probably recommend Rufus for food over Solid. You’ll know why when you walk in the front door of Solid. Also I’ve tried the food at Rufus and it’s pretty good. Rufus does also have a pool table but it’s a bit tired and there’s no room. Both seem accepting of an English accent (from experience, and I don’t even have a shield) Go to both! by ben_uk (Thu 21st Feb 2019 8:10am)
  • The sleeper is getting brand new trains soon. Looks really good. by ben_uk (Sat 23rd Feb 2019 12:11pm)
  • Don’t forget The Paisley Centre by ben_uk (Sat 23rd Feb 2019 12:16pm)
  • Seems like there’s a gap in the market for a weekend pub quiz. Start one! by ben_uk (Sat 23rd Feb 2019 7:21pm)
  • Not for chips and cheese (eww) but I love a bit of chunky chicken just a bit further from Garage. by ben_uk (Sun 24th Feb 2019 11:58am)
  • I met a lassie at the first TRNSMT using a sunscreen spray bottle with blue schnapps. Genius. by ben_uk (Sun 24th Feb 2019 5:59pm)
  • To be fair, a traditional British kebab has always meant 'mystery meat'. by ben_uk (Thu 28th Feb 2019 6:57pm)
  • Looks a lot cleaner by ben_uk (Mon 4th Mar 2019 6:41am)
  • But cafes/restaurants/pubs make people want to come out. When everyone's doing all their shopping online now because it's more convenient and cheaper those types of places encourage people to come out instead. Go for an ice cream and look around what's left of retail. by ben_uk (Mon 4th Mar 2019 10:45am)
  • No wonder, they’ve no choice to keep up the payments to keep it standing with no use for them. Surprised it’s not a penny. by ben_uk (Tue 5th Mar 2019 6:12pm)
  • The Central Station documentary was fantastic. Can’t wait for the next 5 episodes. by ben_uk (Wed 6th Mar 2019 8:08am)
  • Aha yeah yeah by ben_uk (Wed 6th Mar 2019 8:06am)
  • It’s a frozen shop. Good for pizzas, snacks and soda (juice). It’s cheap. by ben_uk (Mon 11th Mar 2019 7:44am)
  • Been using Guy Ho at Slater Hogg Mortgages in Paisley/Clarkston. He’s been outstanding IMHO. by ben_uk (Mon 11th Mar 2019 7:45am)
  • Noodle n Rice in Paisley. They’re fucking everywhere by ben_uk (Thu 14th Mar 2019 12:46pm)
  • Almost like the problem stems from before school, perhaps the parents? by ben_uk (Fri 15th Mar 2019 7:12am)
  • Who goes to a bar and drinks coke? by ben_uk (Sat 23rd Mar 2019 12:45pm)
  • I always thought he was quite funny if not a bit creepy by ben_uk (Mon 25th Mar 2019 6:13pm)
  • I love Monzo. Using it as my primary bank and had no real issues. Get my wage paid in, all my direct debits out etc. Better than Halifax ever was for me as I’m a techie. Free fiver for us both if you use this link: https://join.monzo.com/r/nv1ozoy by ben_uk (Mon 25th Mar 2019 6:25pm)
  • Subway do a decent cappuccino too by ben_uk (Wed 27th Mar 2019 6:16pm)
  • The Hope Street side isn't too bad. by ben_uk (Sat 30th Mar 2019 11:43am)
  • My pal's behind that Venom thing (the "original" venom-branded cans). Was literally getting bombared with phone calls and emails from all the shopkeeps. Even some shopkeep in Africa. Kind of died down because he couldn't keep up with demand although he's bringing out a fourth redesign soon and has bought a new production line thingy. Seems like there's a new alcoholic fad every month now. by ben_uk (Sun 31st Mar 2019 2:33pm)
  • Took my ex on a date to that Sapporo on a Tinder date (she was from Japan and it was the first result when I searched for sushi (Yeah, stereotypical but fuck it. I said I'd never had it before and she said let's go)). Wasn't fucking cheap I can tell you that. Really nice restauraunt and the service was utterly fantastic, especially with the chefs putting on a show. Shocked it failed. by ben_uk (Thu 4th Apr 2019 8:22pm)
  • Nope. It ended up with a long distance relationship where I went to Japan and then it kind of ended because it's quite difficult to keep up a relationship when you're 20 hours away by flight ๐Ÿค” by ben_uk (Thu 4th Apr 2019 9:51pm)
  • Had a connection at Dubai airport not long ago and there was a massive Camel advertisement in bright neon colours. Definitely the first time it clicked how far away I was from the UK! Here's a photo: [https://i.imgur.com/J2313fg.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/J2313fg.jpg) ​ by ben_uk (Mon 8th Apr 2019 2:22pm)
  • I’ve got pals that live down there and they say a lot of interesting stuff happens down there. Every time I’ve been over though seems okay but definitely slightly dodgy. by ben_uk (Tue 9th Apr 2019 8:26am)
  • Paisley is fine. Lots of good pubs, excellent transport links into Glasgow via the Ayrshire line and Canal line. Quite friendly in my experience for the most part too. Everywhere’s got good and bad areas by ben_uk (Tue 9th Apr 2019 8:31am)
  • Garage is open every day of the year, even Christmas Day. Usually quite busy on a Sunday actually by ben_uk (Tue 9th Apr 2019 11:11am)
  • If you like something I don't like, fuck you. by ben_uk (Sun 14th Apr 2019 5:25pm)
  • Love their fucking huge mirror though. It's impressive. by ben_uk (Mon 15th Apr 2019 6:49am)
  • How? Looks pretty cool IMHO, especially when it’s all lit up. by ben_uk (Tue 16th Apr 2019 7:06am)
  • There’s one inside Central Station near the Gordon Street entrance/WHSmiths by ben_uk (Tue 16th Apr 2019 9:12pm)
  • Well fuck off to Perth or Inverness then? by ben_uk (Sun 21st Apr 2019 10:17pm)
  • I always wondered why people prefer to go to the library too. Have to travel there and back home etc. And because I was doing a web development module I much prefer to use my desktop PC and not faff about with USB drives or remembering to upload to cloud storage and have access to all the software I need from my machine. by ben_uk (Mon 22nd Apr 2019 6:22pm)
  • https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/5yt5cg/rglasgows_guide_to_glasgow/ by ben_uk (Tue 23rd Apr 2019 5:57am)
  • Went from Queen's Park to Central last night. Was actually **more** money to buy a single than a return. Madness. by ben_uk (Wed 24th Apr 2019 7:28pm)
  • Pretty shite bar to be fair. More of a club than a bar and a bit neddy. Shame to see another empty place down Sauchiehall street though. by ben_uk (Wed 24th Apr 2019 9:07pm)
  • If it's a Paypoint they should be able to do it. Should just handover your cash and card and they'll be able to put it on for a £1 fixed fee. Shopkeepers probably just not trained or don't care enough to try by ben_uk (Fri 26th Apr 2019 4:46pm)
  • Pretty much every shop in Glasgow that sells alcohol by ben_uk (Sun 28th Apr 2019 11:34pm)
  • I went to a local shop today to put some cash into my account since I took too much out of an ATM thinking something would cost more than it did. The guy just swiped my card and tapped in the amount. Don't think they actually need to swift through all the options. by ben_uk (Sun 28th Apr 2019 11:32pm)
  • Silly move sending the money before you got the goods. On Swaps and Sales/Gumtree etc. cash-in-hand is always best. Or if it has to be online PayPal with the 'goods & services' payment option. by ben_uk (Tue 7th May 2019 9:42pm)
  • Kinky by ben_uk (Wed 8th May 2019 4:45pm)
  • You’ll learn more yourself using Google than you’ll learn at University. Nice idea to get a kickstart. by ben_uk (Thu 9th May 2019 7:12am)
  • Moved to Paisley from Grimsby in England for university. Now own a flat. Love staying in the West of Scotland. Lovely people, lots to do, great nights out, good transport links and jobs for my field and it's not London. by ben_uk (Thu 9th May 2019 5:26pm)
  • There was one at Rakuen Glen Park on Sunday. Ice cream picture attached. https://i.imgur.com/dK8CuCd.jpg I prefer the more solid stuff personally though by ben_uk (Tue 14th May 2019 7:02am)
  • I don’t know the west end well enough to recommend a place but you can start by calling it Football over here in the UK by ben_uk (Fri 17th May 2019 6:46pm)
  • Monzo also supports Apple Pay and Google Pay. Free fiver for both of us with my link: https://join.monzo.com/r/nv1ozoy by ben_uk (Mon 20th May 2019 7:56pm)
  • You're the first person I've ever heard to like nettles. Bastards they are. Maybe plant some Dock Leaves nearby. by ben_uk (Tue 21st May 2019 6:38am)
  • UWS Paisley has an archery group. Not sure if they're open to outsiders but maybe worth a punt? by ben_uk (Tue 21st May 2019 6:36am)
  • I think I read somewhere they do? I'd be surprised if not. by ben_uk (Tue 21st May 2019 7:29am)
  • Is that really an issue though? Just go to Kelvingrove, Queens Park or literally any other Park... by ben_uk (Tue 28th May 2019 6:52am)
  • Apple shop? by ben_uk (Thu 30th May 2019 4:39pm)
  • Seen them before I think. They sounded pretty good IMHO. by ben_uk (Sat 1st Jun 2019 7:47pm)
  • They’re definitely fucking not. by ben_uk (Sun 2nd Jun 2019 12:26pm)
  • I get the joke by ben_uk (Mon 3rd Jun 2019 5:51am)
  • I guess everyone who goes to Cathouse should be genocided then ๐Ÿ™„ by ben_uk (Mon 3rd Jun 2019 6:37am)
  • As someone who came from a town a short train ride away from Sheffield (Grimsby) do it! I love it up here ๐Ÿ˜ by ben_uk (Fri 7th Jun 2019 5:06pm)
  • Without the anagrams: [https://archive-media-0.nyafuu.org/n/image/1528/03/1528032496142.jpg](https://archive-media-0.nyafuu.org/n/image/1528/03/1528032496142.jpg) by ben_uk (Sat 22nd Jun 2019 4:58pm)
  • GAME seems to be getting bought by Mike Ashley of Sports Direct infamy. With the disc-drive-less Xbox and Google's new game streaming service, Stadia and the popularity of PC online-distribution stores (Steam/Origin/uPlay/Epic/Windows Store/GOG etc.) I don't see them lasting long. I'm amazed their Paisley store is still open. [https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/jun/21/game-digital-agrees-to-52m-takeover-by-mike-ashleys-sports-direct](https://www.theguardian.com/business/2019/jun/21/game-digital-agrees-to-52m-takeover-by-mike-ashleys-sports-direct) CeX is kind of different being they're a second hand retailer so they don't really count. by ben_uk (Sun 23rd Jun 2019 9:26am)
  • Huh, never knew it shut down. Shame. Never heard anything in the news or on social media. Guess my prediction was right, never saw anyone in there and the new CeX around the corner had them cornered for second hand. 'Games Centre' in the Paisley Centre had closed not long ago too. by ben_uk (Sun 23rd Jun 2019 11:55am)
  • Yeah they did the same down in Grimsby. The 'Freshney Place' shopping centre down there charge ridiculous rents. GAME shut down even though it was never empty and then came back a few months later, presumably for Christmas. by ben_uk (Sun 23rd Jun 2019 12:02pm)
  • No surprise it would close. Spotify and co have made buying CDs totally pointless other than for gifts or just the sake of having something physical. by ben_uk (Sat 29th Jun 2019 1:21pm)
  • Can you imagine the state of McDonalds if they sold alcohol in the UK. I'd have more of a reason to go at dinner times but it'd be absolute carnage by ben_uk (Wed 3rd Jul 2019 11:47am)
  • True. They're like the equivalent of a pub for kids/teens. Some of them have started turning off the WiFi and putting on classical music to scare them away from evening to early morning ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Wed 3rd Jul 2019 1:36pm)
  • Sounds like you're talking about Wetherspoons by ben_uk (Wed 3rd Jul 2019 2:36pm)
  • The strikes have been cancelled. https://www.glasgowlive.co.uk/news/glasgow-news/two-glasgow-airport-strikes-suspended-16526739 by ben_uk (Wed 3rd Jul 2019 4:53pm)
  • If those are bad don’t bother going to a gig in Stereo ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Fri 5th Jul 2019 3:43pm)
  • Someone just couldn’t shut their trout for once by ben_uk (Sun 7th Jul 2019 1:14pm)
  • Mozza is pretty dyno. Love a number 7. Only thing that annoys me is that when you order the waiter always circles your choice in pen. Seems like they must go through a lot of menus and wasted paper/ink. https://i.imgur.com/9isaGDx.jpg by ben_uk (Sun 7th Jul 2019 1:47pm)
  • References for a charity shop? Seems a bit pish by ben_uk (Sun 7th Jul 2019 3:27pm)
  • Lived on George Street for a few year. It’s quite iffy, I’d try stay away. Never had any problems tho other than a junkie neighbour who hung himself on the bannister next to my front door. As far as junkies went he was sound anol. by ben_uk (Tue 9th Jul 2019 4:15pm)
  • AFAIK Central station is open to filming if you ask in advance. You’ll have to look up their number, probably on the Network Rail website somewhere as they run the station. You’re able to get a pass also if you wish to film trains etc at the end of the platforms so you don’t look like you’re plotting something dodgy. by ben_uk (Thu 11th Jul 2019 7:09pm)
  • None of the area around the station really makes the best impression other than the Clyde itself, the big office buildings and Central Station itself. I’m looking at you specifically, Union Street. by ben_uk (Thu 11th Jul 2019 7:13pm)
  • “Good ideas of what you wanted, and then find it cheaper” That’s why it closed. No wonder though. by ben_uk (Thu 11th Jul 2019 7:19pm)
  • Same here with O2. It’s painful. None of the WiFi networks in central ever seem to work either. That being said I definitely get a much better reception with O2 than I ever did with Three. Three is useless when it comes to basement/lower level bars etc which Glasgow has many of. by ben_uk (Thu 11th Jul 2019 7:17pm)
  • That whole street would look better with the scaffolding down. Looks a mess. by ben_uk (Thu 11th Jul 2019 7:15pm)
  • Subbys quite cramped though at the best of times apart from near the back bar by ben_uk (Sat 13th Jul 2019 8:27pm)
  • Noise cancelling headphones. You'll never look back. by ben_uk (Sat 20th Jul 2019 6:24pm)
  • You'll struggle. When you go in for the first time you get your hand stamped saying if you're seating or standing and the security are very strict in regards to checking your ticket + stamp every time you go in to the main arena (even after you go back out again to get drinks/food or go to the toilet etc.). If you manage to get in you'll have to stay in! by ben_uk (Sat 20th Jul 2019 6:21pm)
  • The Garage will be open by ben_uk (Sat 20th Jul 2019 6:25pm)
  • Solid Rock, Rufus T Firefly, Drury Street Bar & Grill, Nice n Sleazy, The Cathouse. Probably some others I’m missing by ben_uk (Sun 21st Jul 2019 2:17pm)
  • Network Private Hire probably cover Barrhead as well by ben_uk (Sun 21st Jul 2019 2:21pm)
  • Walk down another street? I rather enjoy the buskers. Adds a bit of culture, liveliness and variety to the street. Sounds rather pretentious to say you’re being forced to listen to music in public spaces. If you’re in your flat and there’s some buskers outside or something then fair enough. by ben_uk (Sun 21st Jul 2019 2:28pm)
  • McGinns is an absolute dive. No idea why anyone goes in there. To be fair, the staff are nice. My parents came up from England to spend a few nights with me and we ended up in there during the day for some reason. I think they were trying to piss me off by going to the dodging looking place and went there for a drink. Mum wanted a cup of tea and they didn’t have the facilities to make it. Barmaid went round to her gaff around the corner made her a brew and brought it back. Class! by ben_uk (Sun 21st Jul 2019 11:04pm)
  • Some restaurants next door for some scran anol. Nandos and some others. by ben_uk (Sun 21st Jul 2019 11:14pm)
  • Tried it yesterday. I’ve had worse. The veggies/salsa at the top were cold though. Was pricey anol, £11 for 3 tacos and a Sol Paisley has the best tacos I’ve ever had in a place called Sangre with amazing beer but they’re shut now. It’s another bar. I’m gutted ๐Ÿ˜ญ by ben_uk (Tue 23rd Jul 2019 9:32am)
  • Mono is pretty shite. Like a cafe full of hipsters but with no atmosphere, exclusively vegan food and £5+ pints. by ben_uk (Wed 24th Jul 2019 4:09pm)
  • That’s just people who don’t know how to use a smartphone to download the Spoons app by ben_uk (Wed 24th Jul 2019 4:08pm)
  • I kinda like Bunker. The drink selection is fine to me and cheap? What are they missing? Music is always decent with house/chart tunes (what you’d expect from that type of place). Food is quite good too and cheap as fuck on some days. Can see what they mean about indicating the end of a night. I’ve ended a few nights in there. Kinda because it’s that limbo between being a club and being a bar. So you don’t feel the need to go to an actual club. by ben_uk (Wed 24th Jul 2019 4:14pm)
  • Solids smell has got marginally better. No as bad as it was but it’s still noticeable. It’s only proper bad at the front door and the upper bit next to it Still my favourite pub in Glasgow by ben_uk (Wed 24th Jul 2019 4:17pm)
  • Spoons with Tunes by ben_uk (Wed 24th Jul 2019 4:10pm)
  • Solid rock has AC on the ground floor by ben_uk (Wed 24th Jul 2019 4:20pm)
  • What’s your hate with software engineers? Wouldn’t be typing on here if it weren’t for us! by ben_uk (Wed 24th Jul 2019 8:02pm)
  • The society room is probably the nicest Spoons in the city. Not the best when it’s mobbed but no bad for a boozy lunch/afternoon. by ben_uk (Wed 24th Jul 2019 8:00pm)
  • Maggie Mays has definitely changed but it’s far from the worst pub in Glasgow. Probably the best that side of the city - least likely place to get stabbed outside of the Barras. Did have a bit of a bad experience when I went in the afternoon a few weeks ago with some pals. Sat in the basement, tons of seating. Got told to move back upstairs (standing room only) because of a party or something we weren’t disturbing really far away. by ben_uk (Wed 24th Jul 2019 8:05pm)
  • Hengler’s Circus! by ben_uk (Thu 25th Jul 2019 6:17am)
  • Heard good things about St Luke’s and Baad. Don’t even know where the others are tbh, I try to stay away from that area of the city when I can! by ben_uk (Thu 25th Jul 2019 8:44am)
  • This same thread appears every month. Its an issue and scruffy or badly parented cunts aren't going to change. It's a UK & cultural problem as a whole. Go to Japan, somewhere as busy as Tokyo and you'll seldom see any litter because they have respect for their environments and are taught from an early age not to litter. by ben_uk (Fri 26th Jul 2019 12:43pm)
  • "can't be arsed looking for a bin" I'm a lazy cunt but that's another level of lazy. Find a bin or just keep it/put it in your bag until you're in distance of one. Simple. by ben_uk (Fri 26th Jul 2019 12:45pm)
  • Brewdog's boxes do look quite nice on their shelves, I must admit. Shame the beers range from 'no bad' to 'ugh'. I do like Dead Pony Club and Punk IPA is no bad. Lost Lager is disgusting tho couldn't even finish a pint of it in the Merchant City. by ben_uk (Sat 27th Jul 2019 11:48am)
  • It's between £4-£5 if I can remember rightly. by ben_uk (Sat 27th Jul 2019 11:46am)
  • [Letters that you write down, but never say...](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBpMlRmkV1Q) by ben_uk (Sat 27th Jul 2019 11:50am)
  • Lots of nice pubs and places in Paisley and museums/architecture and things to do. I wouldn’t patch it that quickly by ben_uk (Mon 29th Jul 2019 8:21am)
  • Well it’s no great if you’re sitting facing Gordon Street by ben_uk (Thu 1st Aug 2019 4:35pm)
  • See that all the time at Paisley Gilmour Street. 2 perfectly fine machines and a massive queue right next to it for the ticket counter. Can’t complain too much, keeps them away from the machines! by ben_uk (Fri 2nd Aug 2019 7:36am)
  • I used to do Paisley to East Kilbride. An hour and a half on a good journey. Brutal by ben_uk (Fri 9th Aug 2019 5:09pm)
  • Just buy online? by ben_uk (Fri 9th Aug 2019 5:07pm)
  • You have to go up to Central and then back out again by ben_uk (Fri 9th Aug 2019 6:21pm)
  • Probably don’t want to use Amazon. They’re pretty shady in that market tbh (at least last time I looked) CPW is a shout. Also can buy direct from networks. You looking to buy outright (sim-free/pay as you go) or a contract? by ben_uk (Sat 10th Aug 2019 11:37am)
  • Diamond Dolls is definitely 18. A friend told me of course... by ben_uk (Sat 10th Aug 2019 11:43am)
  • Monzo it’s a set charge of 50p a day I think. 0% credit card or low APR credit card probably a better idea if going down the debt route. by ben_uk (Sat 10th Aug 2019 11:41am)
  • Bunker is quite cheap. Good food anol. Sunday-Thursday I think it’s £1.80 drinks all night and it’s a huge list. Shots and beers etc. Also I don’t know if they still do it but it’s £5 for anything on the menu (burgers etc) That or any Wetherspoons by ben_uk (Sat 10th Aug 2019 11:46am)
  • Nowadays more an Alexa voice by ben_uk (Sat 10th Aug 2019 11:45am)
  • Argos are selling them - [https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8628068](https://www.argos.co.uk/product/8628068) Price of phones nowadays now though it's probably cheaper/easier to get a contract phone and have the minutes/texts/data included. by ben_uk (Sun 11th Aug 2019 12:49pm)
  • Riverside museum gift shop has a whole shop section dedicated to the PMG brand. T shirts, branded teddy bears, pens etc etc basically any tat you can put a logo on they’ve got it. Pretty sure I saw lanyards too by ben_uk (Mon 12th Aug 2019 6:43am)
  • That’s a bad thing? Usually it’s only cash... by ben_uk (Thu 15th Aug 2019 6:49am)
  • Same on O2. Put your phone in airplane mode so it doesn’t waste battery trying to find signal and enjoy the gig! by ben_uk (Sat 17th Aug 2019 11:59am)
  • What time was this? One of my work colleagues told me a story when he was with a bunch of mates and happened to be on the Subway on a night out drinking when it broke down. Apparently a lot of banter occurred with 'which corner is going to be the piss corner' etc. etc. They were escorted out by police after around 3 hours and were at the back of the line being on the last carriage. He was walking past each driver's cab and saw a big red button, but the cabs were locked. By the time he got to the front cab though it was obviously unlocked (the driver left the train) and he took his chance to give that red button a whack. Apparently it was the horn. Must have given everyone a jump and I think the police weren't impressed. ๐Ÿ˜‚ Walked outside the station and then he saw some guy just cycling down the road on a unicycle. Sounds like a weird night for him! by ben_uk (Sun 25th Aug 2019 10:28am)
  • I had Korean chicken when I was in Japan. Absolutely divine, maybe one of the best meals of my life! Might have to give it a shot. It's a bit far out for me to get to without trekking but might go Bibimbap as I walk past it every day to work. by ben_uk (Sun 25th Aug 2019 10:34am)
  • Paper round perhaps? by ben_uk (Mon 26th Aug 2019 5:07pm)
  • The Edinburgh trains are kinda pointless unless you've limited mobility or got a lot of luggage/feeling lazy etc. They basically just go from Ayr (stopping at PYG of course) then stop at Glasgow Central, wait 10 minutes and then go back over the bridge again to Edinburgh. Goes quite a slow route too. I mind using it once and it stopped at one of the stations on the way for about 20/30 minutes to let other trains past. If you're able to it's quicker to get out and change to Queen Street. by ben_uk (Mon 26th Aug 2019 5:10pm)
  • Lots of pubs. Sorry if I missed any out. Feel free to message me if you want to know anything about the area, been living here for 3 year or so now! * Burger & Keg as mentioned here. Do lots of quiz/open-mic/comedy nights and great burgers. * The Last Post - bog standard Spoons but cheap and quite large. * The Bankhouse - Next to Burger & Keg. Mixed generation but cheap & really good karaoke on Friday/Saturday nights. * The Old Swan Inn - Quality live music most nights. Older crowd but no trouble. Recently refurbished * Gantry - Popular open mic night. Good for cocktails and spirits. * The Bull Inn - Old man's pub but gets a mix of generations in. Good for live sports and a great quiz night. * De Beers - The defacto 'student' pub although gets a mix of generations. Doesn't really run any events though, just music (Spotify) and decent drinks selection. * Caffufals - 'Party' bar. Take of that as you will. Do a decent karaoke though, reasonably priced and have DJs on the weekends etc. * The Ugly Duck - New place, just opened. Been in it a few times and it's alright. Bit of an older crowd though. * The Lane - Busiest place in Paisley nowadays. Good for food as well. Cheap but very young crowd though and very neddy! For some reason they like to put 2 DJs on at the same time which is annoying as you can barely hear the music * Bar Pre - Young crowd. Probably as busy as The Lane but quite small. Decent DJs on Friday/Saturday nights. Good for cocktails. * The Bungalow - Live music venue. Open on specific days. Recently been purchased and done up a bit by the guy who runs Burger & Keg and they're doing good things with it. Just try to stay out of Vienna's if you have a few too many! ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Mon 26th Aug 2019 5:21pm)
  • They do have a river running right next to it. Nice building though, wouldn't suspect it. by ben_uk (Tue 27th Aug 2019 7:19pm)
  • To be fair she did ask to leave on a high by ben_uk (Thu 29th Aug 2019 4:24pm)
  • Yer no getting a better life in London that’s for sure by ben_uk (Tue 3rd Sep 2019 7:04am)
  • Glasgow is a better night out than Edinburgh hands down by ben_uk (Wed 4th Sep 2019 7:42pm)
  • McDonalds bacon buns and hash browns are so fuckin good though. by ben_uk (Fri 6th Sep 2019 10:45am)
  • I miss the ABC by ben_uk (Tue 10th Sep 2019 9:22pm)
  • Should get up earlier then by ben_uk (Sun 15th Sep 2019 3:31pm)
  • I’ve had multiple replacements after having them snap in my back pocket when sitting down. Replaced for free no problem by ben_uk (Wed 18th Sep 2019 7:55am)
  • Most places definitely are taking digital payments. Seems to be just companies/businesses still doing cash in hand sort of stuff that aren’t to dodge the taxman. Especially pubs. by ben_uk (Thu 19th Sep 2019 4:47pm)
  • SPACES in 1 West Regent Street right in the city centre do co working spaces. Quite good. by ben_uk (Sun 22nd Sep 2019 10:15am)
  • Bab's Hummus Chicken Shawarma is really nice! Have their own Scottish house lager to go with it as well which is nice (don't know what it actually is!). A good lunch haunt as they have a separate lunch menu and they're quite rapid. by ben_uk (Sun 22nd Sep 2019 1:18pm)
  • Save the bass ya bass by ben_uk (Sun 22nd Sep 2019 1:24pm)
  • Döner Haus is where you want to go for that. Literally just around the corner on the corner of West Regent Street/West Nile Street. German beers on draught and really generous servings of delicious kebab! by ben_uk (Sun 22nd Sep 2019 1:20pm)
  • [KoolBa in the Merchant City](http://www.koolba.com/). Kinda pricey but delicious! by ben_uk (Sun 22nd Sep 2019 1:33pm)
  • I don't think tourists would find the scaffolding acceptable in Edinburgh. by ben_uk (Sun 22nd Sep 2019 1:30pm)
  • If you’re from England you do get a bursary unless you’re from a well off family by ben_uk (Sun 22nd Sep 2019 8:59pm)
  • Worth it for the speeds by ben_uk (Tue 24th Sep 2019 7:56pm)
  • Nice wee cafe in there to get a coffee or a couple of drams too by ben_uk (Tue 24th Sep 2019 8:02pm)
  • GiffGaff is on the O2 network. Switch to 3G and you can usually get a signal by ben_uk (Wed 25th Sep 2019 9:46pm)
  • Last time I was there there were menus with Nigel Farage with a Hitler tash. Lots of communist style fonts too. by ben_uk (Wed 25th Sep 2019 9:50pm)
  • Noise cancelling headphones. Pricey but so worth it! by ben_uk (Thu 26th Sep 2019 6:45am)
  • You guys have obviously never suffered through Northern. Scotland has it good by ben_uk (Fri 27th Sep 2019 8:20pm)
  • Talk about confusing... by ben_uk (Sun 29th Sep 2019 8:20pm)
  • The trains you can get a ScotRail SmartCard and top it up with weekly/monthly/annual tickets usually cheaper than daily tickets. They do paper season tickets too by ben_uk (Thu 3rd Oct 2019 6:17pm)
  • Haven’t they got one in St Enoch also? Spoilt for choice by ben_uk (Sat 5th Oct 2019 7:20pm)
  • Moved from England from a dead town for uni. Met loads of great folk and found a friend group. Landed a job and didn’t see a reason to move back. by ben_uk (Sat 5th Oct 2019 10:22pm)
  • Mozza is also good and even cheaper for pizza by ben_uk (Sat 5th Oct 2019 10:27pm)
  • At least since he didn’t play a real guitar he couldn’t finger A minor by ben_uk (Tue 8th Oct 2019 4:03pm)
  • Paisley Centre even more spooky! by ben_uk (Sun 13th Oct 2019 11:46am)
  • Shilling must be up there with Craft Beer Hipster Place. Nice beers but damn it’s pricey. For illustrative purposes a pint of Tennents in there is like £4.50 or something so you can tell how much the nicer beers are. by ben_uk (Sun 13th Oct 2019 12:48pm)
  • Shame they ruined the recipe. Xtra is the only one worth drinking now. by ben_uk (Sun 13th Oct 2019 7:42pm)
  • It is Soar. I was there on Sunday and didn’t see one but I was probably being blind. by ben_uk (Tue 15th Oct 2019 4:43pm)
  • I’ll come and fart in your gaff for free by ben_uk (Tue 15th Oct 2019 7:08pm)
  • The Summoners just off Sauchiehall street might do some games. Nice staff and good drinks. by ben_uk (Tue 15th Oct 2019 7:10pm)
  • Don’t feed the troll by ben_uk (Thu 17th Oct 2019 4:50pm)
  • Didn’t know Encyclopaedia Britannica has a Reddit account. jk by ben_uk (Fri 18th Oct 2019 3:48pm)
  • It’s only when you force yourself into situations you get better at them. by ben_uk (Sat 19th Oct 2019 11:19am)
  • Should be banned. Better ways of raising money than to pay poor souls minimum wage or less to stand out in shit weather with a bucket or an iPad. by ben_uk (Sat 19th Oct 2019 3:57pm)
  • Go to Central and get the train towards East Kilbride? Hardly difficult. Or the bus from Union Street towards EK. by ben_uk (Tue 22nd Oct 2019 8:43am)
  • In England I once was steaming at 2/3am and dying for scran. Ordered a pizza to my hotel but it was taking a while so rang up and asked where it was. Guy said ‘for you I’ll give you free Corona’. Sure enough driver turned up with a pizza and a bottle. Score. Got through about half the bottle before passing out in bed. by ben_uk (Wed 23rd Oct 2019 4:48am)
  • The whole beach is lathered in shells. by ben_uk (Thu 24th Oct 2019 8:44pm)
  • /u/otaku_911's in student accommodation so they won't be able to get a coaxial ran into the building. Best they can do is get a decent 4G WiFi package with a decent limit (downloading games etc. going to run a hefty bill although I guess they can switch to the accommodation WiFi for that), move out into a flat-share with someone else or wait til they move back home. by ben_uk (Fri 25th Oct 2019 7:41am)
  • Spoons (Henglers Circus)? No music but noisy chatter I guess. by ben_uk (Fri 25th Oct 2019 12:29pm)
  • Never used it to play games but you should get a reasonable ping and decent speeds if you’re in an area with good signal. by ben_uk (Fri 25th Oct 2019 3:56pm)
  • You're one of *those* people. ๐Ÿ˜ด by ben_uk (Tue 29th Oct 2019 11:08am)
  • Does it straight to PayPal online too within 3-4 days. Never had a rejection. Does take a while to fill out the form but it’s not maliciously designed. by ben_uk (Tue 29th Oct 2019 12:43pm)
  • Where did he spin from, where did he go? by ben_uk (Tue 29th Oct 2019 4:43pm)
  • 30 days of September, April, June and November.... by ben_uk (Wed 30th Oct 2019 5:11pm)
  • Doesn’t everyone take their phone to the toilet? by ben_uk (Fri 1st Nov 2019 10:10am)
  • When I used to live down south there was this dyno hot meat deli counter on the market that did chicken nuggets and fillets etc to takeaway. Used to get their spicy chicken fillet thing as it was really nice but very spicy. Needed to wash it down so ran into the nearest Savers to get a bottle of Bru. Picked one from the fridge bought it and began to tan it and let’s just say it didn’t make the heat any better ๐Ÿ˜‚ Must have been mental to just drink that burn juice. by ben_uk (Fri 1st Nov 2019 10:17am)
  • How else are you meant to waste time at work? by ben_uk (Fri 1st Nov 2019 11:09am)
  • Could always use crypto as the new cash by ben_uk (Sun 3rd Nov 2019 2:54pm)
  • I thought that’s Tinder because that’s all I ever seem to match with by ben_uk (Tue 5th Nov 2019 2:42pm)
  • But then it’s just more expensive for those who actually pay the bills as they’ve gotta get the money for the fuel used from somewhere else by ben_uk (Tue 5th Nov 2019 2:46pm)
  • Well they’re calculated by the price to buy fuel from the wholesaler (+ the energy companies needing to make profits through markup and for other areas of the business like offices and staff) which is subject to supply and demand. If you have demand through people using lots of energy and not paying their bills then it’s gonna cost more for others because they’re not making the same profit percentages and need to answer to shareholders no? by ben_uk (Tue 5th Nov 2019 11:50pm)
  • Grass by ben_uk (Wed 6th Nov 2019 11:12pm)
  • Taxi drivers outside central station (Gordon Street entrance) are the worst. Especially the black cabs. Always getting bitchy if you’re in their way. Jesus it’s a busy spot go a bit slower and look where you’re going. by ben_uk (Mon 11th Nov 2019 7:18am)
  • DELETED Contracting is a bit dangerous now with the new IR35 legislation by ben_uk (Fri 15th Nov 2019 5:23pm)
  • Matalan are good for formal attire by ben_uk (Wed 20th Nov 2019 5:28pm)
  • They’re pretty strict on ID. Maybe I just look 12 by ben_uk (Wed 20th Nov 2019 5:28pm)
  • Wetherspoons probably with subtitles by ben_uk (Tue 3rd Dec 2019 2:12pm)
  • Was a bit hungover this morning, deffo sorted me out by ben_uk (Wed 4th Dec 2019 1:00pm)
  • Ichiban is really good Might get a bit of slack for this but as far as chains go Yo! Sushi isn't awful by ben_uk (Wed 4th Dec 2019 1:06pm)
  • Tayto actually produce Golden Wonders. And those ‘Real Handcooked Crisps’ anol by ben_uk (Wed 4th Dec 2019 5:26pm)
  • Sucks in the winter tho by ben_uk (Wed 4th Dec 2019 5:25pm)
  • Could have been a chopper tbf by ben_uk (Wed 4th Dec 2019 5:31pm)
  • There was a plan to run tram trains to the airport. Glasgow Central to Paisley Gilmour Street on the Ayrshire line then light rail to the terminal. by ben_uk (Fri 6th Dec 2019 5:57pm)
  • A rail link to Braehead would be amazing. Sucks having to take a bus. At least the buses from Glasgow there are quite fancy, even have leather seats! (At least the one I took last year) by ben_uk (Sun 8th Dec 2019 7:21pm)
  • There’s always Mozza for very similar pizzas by ben_uk (Wed 11th Dec 2019 9:36pm)
  • Might have to give it a shot sometime! by ben_uk (Wed 11th Dec 2019 9:42pm)
  • Ditto by ben_uk (Fri 13th Dec 2019 1:13pm)
  • The Arches is so big you'll usually get a seat If you're willing to lower yourself down to Starbucks then Starbucks on the first level of Cineworld is a nice quiet hideout. Never too busy as it's less thought/known about by ben_uk (Tue 17th Dec 2019 10:17am)
  • Give the guy a break, it's Christmas by ben_uk (Tue 17th Dec 2019 10:15am)
  • An underground subway line across a whole country/island would be cool by ben_uk (Wed 18th Dec 2019 11:18am)
  • Which one is it? by ben_uk (Fri 20th Dec 2019 3:56pm)
  • The infrastructure including tracks is publicly owned and ran by Network Rail. by ben_uk (Sat 21st Dec 2019 2:43am)
  • Best ordering one from Aliexpress or EBay if you’re looking for something with a bit of power by ben_uk (Sat 21st Dec 2019 4:27pm)
  • Says on their website it's made in Partick at the Wester Spirit Company Distillary - [https://theglasgowgin.com/](https://theglasgowgin.com/) by ben_uk (Sat 28th Dec 2019 11:03am)
  • [Their website says otherwise](https://glaswegin.com/):- "Bottled and distilled in an artisan still in the heart of Glasgow" by ben_uk (Sat 28th Dec 2019 11:05am)
  • Totally dead. Heard a lot of folk including my family up for Hogmanay saying they’re not coming back as it’s so dead. by ben_uk (Wed 1st Jan 2020 8:49pm)
  • Makes it hard to figure out where’s open too by ben_uk (Wed 1st Jan 2020 10:07pm)
  • Good luck with keeping the buses and private hires away! by ben_uk (Thu 2nd Jan 2020 12:26am)
  • Dead on both. Hogmanay so many places close at around 10pm or don’t open at all. Lots of places are tickets only too. And New Years Day the city’s a ghost town. Only things open are big franchises like McDonalds and Spoons. Maybe I’m not looking hard enough but it’s hard to Google where is open. by ben_uk (Thu 2nd Jan 2020 8:37am)
  • Well Gotham is based on NYC which uses a grid system just like Glasgow. With some trickery easy enough to make them look indistinguishable with action going on. by ben_uk (Sun 12th Jan 2020 4:23pm)
  • Naw by ben_uk (Mon 13th Jan 2020 6:21pm)
  • Does seem a bit silly. That jetty is literally on the edge of nowhere and the bus is always mobbed in the summer. If you forget to bring cash for the bus you're fucked. by ben_uk (Wed 15th Jan 2020 9:10pm)
  • An old colleague gave rave reviews about the Riverhill cafés empire biscuits. Like he was obsessed. If that helps. It’s next to Tantrum Doughnuts on Gordon Street, no sign on the front. Their coffee is dyno too by ben_uk (Thu 16th Jan 2020 7:41am)
  • That's good to know. Must be new as they didn't last summer. by ben_uk (Fri 17th Jan 2020 8:44am)
  • All shops should be accepting contactless payments. It's 2020 and you can get card readers like iZettle for like £20. by ben_uk (Sun 19th Jan 2020 4:26pm)
  • That's what you get with dodgy cash-only businesses. Less people carry cash nowadays as it's a faff. A sale that has to be reported to the tax-man properly is better than no sale. by ben_uk (Sun 19th Jan 2020 8:56pm)
  • Not like people need their phones for other stuff like emergencies or getting to the gig or getting home after the gig... by ben_uk (Sun 19th Jan 2020 9:46pm)
  • Who wants to piss about paying & queuing for a cloakroom in a venue as big as the Hydro tho? Queues at smaller venues like the Barras are bad enough. Especially if you're planning on jumping out as soon as possible to get a chance of getting at train from Exhibition Centre. You shouldn't have to worry about getting your fucking phone stolen at a gig by ben_uk (Sun 19th Jan 2020 9:50pm)
  • Usually it's a percentage, not a set fee. E.g. With iZettle, a popular card reader & payment processor for small businesses, it's 2.5% - [https://www.izettle.com/gb/pricing](https://www.izettle.com/gb/pricing) So the 40p transaction the card fee would be a penny by ben_uk (Tue 21st Jan 2020 8:44am)
  • Saw that guy there yesterday too, around 12 at lunchtime. Must be nice to have no job and no responsibilities and so much time you can stand with a picket sign all day for fuck all in return. [https://i.imgur.com/P1co9ed.png](https://i.imgur.com/P1co9ed.png) by ben_uk (Tue 21st Jan 2020 3:54pm)
  • Just what you think of doing on your week off. Been working hard at work, could go to Spain or somewhere warmer or just sit in your pyjamas watching shite on Netflix. Nah. Let's go stand in the cold on Buchanan Street outside Sainsburys with a picket sign with hardcore religious sayings on. by ben_uk (Tue 21st Jan 2020 5:57pm)
  • I mean they've got a website here: [https://lgballiance.org.uk/](https://lgballiance.org.uk/) Quoted on their site >We are not anti trans and fully support trans people in their struggle, for dignity, respect and a life lived free from bigotry and fear. by ben_uk (Wed 22nd Jan 2020 8:43am)
  • Doesnae even rhyme properly. If they changed it to Twenty **is** Plenty then it would, but it doesnae. by ben_uk (Thu 23rd Jan 2020 8:57am)
  • How did you manage to get Glasgow on that webapp? The autocomplete only seems to have all the different Glasgows in America. by ben_uk (Thu 23rd Jan 2020 9:40am)
  • Ah nice. Have to wait til it gives up and tries the second mirror. Quite cool. by ben_uk (Thu 23rd Jan 2020 12:18pm)
  • They're always outside Glasgow Central station just outside Gordon Street Coffee aren't they? At least they never try and grab your attention and aren't particularly annoying. by ben_uk (Thu 23rd Jan 2020 3:59pm)
  • It’s not Missing anymore by ben_uk (Thu 23rd Jan 2020 5:53pm)
  • Doner Haus is pretty good and Babs which are both right next to each other pretty much. Can get a pint with your Doner Kebab from those places, German Doner Kebab is soft drinks only. Platform at The Arches might do kebabs as well but depends who's on as it's street-food style different vendors on different days. by ben_uk (Fri 24th Jan 2020 10:18am)
  • https://youtu.be/SmhLS3DCoU0 by ben_uk (Sat 25th Jan 2020 1:36pm)
  • Whack him with the stick by ben_uk (Sat 25th Jan 2020 5:54pm)
  • My mates always pick me up at the BP, it’s only like a 5 min walk from the main terminal entrance and doesn’t charge anything. by ben_uk (Tue 28th Jan 2020 6:28am)
  • I work in that Regus West Regent Street skyscraper office building and Piece have recently moved into the cafe downstairs in the Spaces lounge. Damn I’m addicted, some of the best sandwiches I’ve ever had. Saves me going out in the rain for a disappointing sandwich from Boots or wherever too. by ben_uk (Fri 31st Jan 2020 8:03am)
  • Chicken Ole is a saucy alternative by ben_uk (Fri 31st Jan 2020 8:01am)
  • Okay, really tall building. by ben_uk (Fri 31st Jan 2020 2:00pm)
  • Been there once, it’s a good suggestion. Full of thirsty middle aged men and women. Was in there for approximately 10 minutes, saw some guy getting boosted. Never again. by ben_uk (Fri 7th Feb 2020 2:57pm)
  • A homely welcome to our Canadian and American friends. by ben_uk (Tue 11th Feb 2020 7:45am)
  • Network Rail have to pay compensation for the signalling faults. If they weren’t signalling faults and the fault of the train company they’d be pissed by ben_uk (Wed 12th Feb 2020 5:39pm)
  • The displays usually cycle through the stops before the train departs. Not much use if you’re blind tho by ben_uk (Wed 12th Feb 2020 5:37pm)
  • I still do if I’m going somewhere I don’t usually. Whiz is quite a good app gives you a notification when your stop is coming up. by ben_uk (Wed 12th Feb 2020 5:36pm)
  • Best: Barrowlands, obvious reasons. Great: ABC when it was a thing was pretty much the perfect middle sized venue. Seen many a gig there. Atmosphere, sound, bars, staff, facilities all pretty much perfect. Stereo is very good. Great sound and good bars. Toilets were like something out of Trainspotting last time I were in though, didn’t even have working lightbulbs. Broadcast great too. Kinda like a smaller Stereo. Bar upstairs is a nice place to chill if you get there early and the downstairs venue is intimate and functional. The Garage (main room) surprisingly a good live music venue. They do put the prices up a lot on the bar compared to the club nights though, captive audience and that. Great sound and a decent capacity space. Being a club they do make you get tae fuck very quickly after the gig ends though so they can do the switch around. Cathouse quite good. Being owned by the same folk that run The Garage. Don’t put the prices up much either so good for the bars. Sound is decent. Also often let you stay in for the club afterwards so don’t have to deal with getting past the bouncers and up the stairs after a few drinks. Fruit market is really nice venue. Really nicely decorated like an... old fruit market. Sound was good when I was there and the bars etc were good too. Big space anol. Shame there’s not that many gigs there. King tuts - good venue but views are a bit crap if it’s busy. Great sound and great bar. Needs to be slightly bigger IMHO. Meh: O2 Academy - place is cold as fuck if you’re early and gets way too hot at the main event. Bars are alright but pricey and often a good queue but well staffed. Sound is usually pretty good to be fair and the security staff are sound. Toilets are awful way too small, right at the back (or front for ladies) and have the cheek to put those no spray no lay guys in who are quite rude. Hard to move around in when it gets busy. Also in a dodgy part of town with fuck all there (I know barras is too) Hydro - Corporate, expensive and soulless. Security is way too strict all the time checking tickets even if you leave the main room to get drinks and have a stamp on. I understand with the whole Manchester thing but it seems a bit OTT. Drinks choice is abysmal. Sound ranges from alright to meh. If you’re lucky enough to get a chance to get hospitality in the boxes that’s pretty good though. Never been seated so can’t comment on that. Looks awesome on the outside tho. Fingers are tired now by ben_uk (Fri 14th Feb 2020 8:42am)
  • And they wonder why online shopping is taking over. No one sane wants to deal with that shite by ben_uk (Thu 20th Feb 2020 7:58am)
  • Runs on Three, probably second class citizen compared to standard Three customers so I assume it’ll be pretty shite. Three does not deal well with Glasgow buildings by ben_uk (Thu 20th Feb 2020 7:57am)
  • VOXI runs on Vodafone (it's owned by Vodafone). AFAIK I hear the signal ratings in Glasgow goes (best->worst) 1. EE 2. Vodafone 3. O2 4. Three I'm on O2 and data is basically unusable around Central Station. by ben_uk (Thu 20th Feb 2020 1:27pm)
  • How is spray painting your ugly fucking tag and making the place look scruffy ‘brilliant’? It’s disrespectful and juvenile. by ben_uk (Sun 23rd Feb 2020 3:41pm)
  • Whilst I understand Glasgow has quite a history regarding slavery a slavery museum sounds a bit... grim? by ben_uk (Mon 24th Feb 2020 1:07pm)
  • I used to think he was pretty good when he had a shop in Paisley on Causeyside Street. Haven’t bothered to go to his Barrhead one though. by ben_uk (Mon 2nd Mar 2020 6:04pm)
  • I recommend the Merchant City Grosvenor. The riverboat bouncers are cunts but the ones there are usually sound by ben_uk (Mon 2nd Mar 2020 6:53pm)
  • Good idea. I don't carry cash when possible and when I do it's usually a £10 note which I'm usually keeping in my wallet for emergencies. I'd be happy to tap my card for a few quid though and know it's going to a good cause. by ben_uk (Tue 3rd Mar 2020 7:34pm)
  • The local firms don’t do shitty surge prices for customers though. Uber can be cheap when it’s dead but other times it’s a rip. Uber used to have the advantage with their app and taking card but the other companies have decent apps, take card and have someone I can ring at the other end if it’s taking a while or I’m having problems. Also I hate Uber’s system of rating the customer, it’s borderline Black Mirror territory. Might be better for the drivers but customers are getting shafted after the honeymoon launch period. by ben_uk (Wed 4th Mar 2020 5:16pm)
  • That’s a shame, I used to like Network. One of the best. Guess I’m sticking with Renfrewshire Cabs unless it’s mobbed then. by ben_uk (Wed 4th Mar 2020 5:39pm)
  • Because you’re a customer, you’re paying for a service. Do you walk into a restaurant and they say ‘no you’ve only got 4 stars you’re not eating here tonight’? Naw. by ben_uk (Thu 5th Mar 2020 7:34am)
  • Catty for afters, it's a nightclub! by ben_uk (Thu 5th Mar 2020 12:46pm)
  • Solid & Rufus are ran by the same owners. Both are great bars, probably some of my favourites anywhere, and finally started taking contactless last year too. Rufus is definitely slightly a younger crowd but not much in it tbh. by ben_uk (Thu 5th Mar 2020 12:46pm)
  • It's a "Panini" called Corona by ben_uk (Fri 6th Mar 2020 1:40pm)
  • Shout out for The Raven. They have an upstairs bit called the Birds Nest with a bar and it’s a really nice place. Been to lots of tech events hosted up there. by ben_uk (Sat 7th Mar 2020 11:09pm)
  • There’s a car park round the corner on Mitchell Street that has an entrance to the platforms. by ben_uk (Sat 7th Mar 2020 11:08pm)
  • Probably still tastes better than Glen's by ben_uk (Sun 8th Mar 2020 3:55pm)
  • Put it in your pocket or bag or just carry it til you get home or find a bin then. That’s what the Japanese do and it’s spotless over there. by ben_uk (Mon 9th Mar 2020 8:12am)
  • No there’s no excuse for littering. Stop excusing it. by ben_uk (Mon 9th Mar 2020 8:19am)
  • Didn’t Victoria’s burn down? by ben_uk (Mon 9th Mar 2020 8:25am)
  • >You're going somewhere with a bin, eventually. That's a life quote to live by by ben_uk (Mon 9th Mar 2020 11:48am)
  • Supply and demand. They’re a business after all. At least Tesco’s near me are limiting to 5 per customer by ben_uk (Mon 9th Mar 2020 5:26pm)
  • They also have a great bar with good food. by ben_uk (Thu 12th Mar 2020 1:47pm)
  • Inside by ben_uk (Thu 12th Mar 2020 3:12pm)
  • Buy your new trainers online? by ben_uk (Mon 16th Mar 2020 12:49am)
  • Hopefully they don’t sell bat soup by ben_uk (Mon 16th Mar 2020 12:52am)
  • Aw the Chinesey ones are the best for unique confectionery and drinks. Good one next to Rufus T Firefly. by ben_uk (Mon 16th Mar 2020 2:05pm)
  • Oft old Reddit is so ugly by ben_uk (Fri 20th Mar 2020 12:13pm)
  • The software definitely is web-based, I used to work on it. Also one of the reasons I'd never book with them. by ben_uk (Fri 20th Mar 2020 8:26pm)
  • Jamaica Street? by ben_uk (Sun 22nd Mar 2020 10:04am)
  • Is Spoons still open? by ben_uk (Thu 26th Mar 2020 8:58am)
  • You’re allowed out for your government approved one exercise a day or for essentials. Not exactly anyone to break social distancing with is there? by ben_uk (Thu 26th Mar 2020 8:57am)
  • Great. Now The Egyptian Halls on Union Street after the Corona crisis please. by ben_uk (Thu 26th Mar 2020 8:56am)
  • Cheap pint, cheap food and an app so you don’t even have to leave the table. It’s hard to compete. Do have to clear the table yourself though. by ben_uk (Thu 26th Mar 2020 1:14pm)
  • The Society Room. Spoons we Tunes by ben_uk (Thu 26th Mar 2020 2:38pm)
  • Shouldn’t be travelling to any of them if you’re out the way tbh by ben_uk (Sat 28th Mar 2020 1:29pm)
  • [There are buses from Blantyre Train Station to the campus](https://www.uws.ac.uk/university-life/campuses/lanarkshire-campus/travelling-to-lanarkshire-campus/) by ben_uk (Mon 30th Mar 2020 9:13pm)
  • I’m originally from England, been up here for 5 years, got into Limmy’s Show before I moved up here and definitely struggled with quite a bit of it! Trust me, you’ll pick it up soon enough. I found myself going home and saying ‘aye’ and ‘wee’ and using ‘cunt’ a bit too much. Cunts think I’m Scottish down south for some reason now even though any actual Scot can tell I’m English from a mile away. If in doubt, just say ‘aye’. by ben_uk (Sun 5th Apr 2020 12:33am)
  • There’s always one... by ben_uk (Sun 5th Apr 2020 3:06am)
  • You just wrote an essay and then called me a pitiably piece of shit to a stranger on the internet. Just look at yourself. by ben_uk (Sun 5th Apr 2020 12:21pm)
  • Middle of the city centre, it’d get trashed in hours and hardly a sunny spot for it either with buildings either side and the high street for kids to run out onto and get lost. by ben_uk (Mon 6th Apr 2020 7:59am)
  • Retail is dying because of online shopping (and coronavirus at the moment). What else do we put there? by ben_uk (Mon 6th Apr 2020 7:56am)
  • Ah well, got some nice beef for my sandwiches today, looking forward to it! Enjoy your cabbage ๐Ÿ˜‰ by ben_uk (Mon 6th Apr 2020 8:01am)
  • Trees and grass nice to compliment the area but if there's fuck all else there what's the point? May as well just go to Glasgow Green by ben_uk (Mon 6th Apr 2020 10:54am)
  • Good for you. You're preaching to the wrong person and wasting your time. I've tried vegan/veggie alternatives, they all range from 'alright i suppose' to 'ugh'. Life's too short not to enjoy eating good food all for the sake of some random farm animals. When the lab grown meat starts to take off I'll probably switch to that, but for now, neh. by ben_uk (Mon 6th Apr 2020 1:30pm)
  • Yes because I don't really care by ben_uk (Mon 6th Apr 2020 3:56pm)
  • Damn I’ve gone from a pitiably piece of shit to a rapist in 2 days just for eating animal products. ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Mon 6th Apr 2020 4:27pm)
  • Ah well, tastes good. by ben_uk (Mon 6th Apr 2020 7:58pm)
  • Duct tape will do it. by ben_uk (Wed 8th Apr 2020 1:12pm)
  • Sounds amazing. I’ve never been to Bucks. by ben_uk (Wed 8th Apr 2020 3:28pm)
  • I used to commute from Paisley to Hairmyres by train (Paisley -> Glasgow Central -> Hairmyres). Cost me about £120 a month for a season ticket. I really recommend you drive if you're thinking of commuting into the area. The trains are the old noisy diesel class 156 and it takes about 40 mins from Central to Paisley. They were relatively reliable but in the winter and heavy summer got disrupted often. EK seems to have its own climate due to the altitude so when Paisley/Glasgow are dry EK is full thick snow. Council don't grit the paths and they're pretty damn dangerous at times, I've fell over and hurt myself a bit. If the trains are fucked there's no decent bus service to Glasgow (and for me Paisley) for a decent 20 minute walk through a dodgy as fuck woods back alley path. The bus from Central drops off on the carriageway and again you'll need to walk through the dodgy as fuck woods back alley path. If you want decent options for lunch you've got Lidls/Greggs/D'Lish Deli (good but pricey)/Pizza Hut Takeout and Tony Macaroni. Everywhere else is in driving distance, not walking distance - there's a McDonalds/KFC on the carriageway etc. Some nice places to go for a walk though around the actual woods. by ben_uk (Thu 9th Apr 2020 12:49pm)
  • Imitation is the best form of flattery. I like it. by ben_uk (Thu 16th Apr 2020 3:47am)
  • Good job Dominos is still open. by ben_uk (Sun 19th Apr 2020 11:22pm)
  • Any reason for not drinking? There’s a reason it’s called a social lubricant. by ben_uk (Sun 19th Apr 2020 11:31pm)
  • Hey. Don't be worried. I'm from Grimsby in England and moved to Paisley for University (Town just around the corner from Glasgow). Best move of my life. Everyone's friendly (all my friends are basically Scottish now) and I've never really experienced any anti-English sentiments other than a bit of banter, you learn to take it on the chin with a pinch of salt very quickly. Now I live here permanently. Can't be that bad? by ben_uk (Fri 1st May 2020 3:41pm)
  • Quay is almost pronounced "kway" (key) so it's not far out by ben_uk (Fri 15th May 2020 10:13pm)
  • Their haggis pizza is dyno by ben_uk (Fri 15th May 2020 10:15pm)
  • Mozza tho. It's pretty much the exact same as Paesano but cheaper but you don't get crammed in next to some strangers. I've tried both. by ben_uk (Fri 15th May 2020 10:15pm)
  • Baked on Renfield street by ben_uk (Fri 15th May 2020 10:58pm)
  • Best drunk pizza definitely by ben_uk (Sat 16th May 2020 1:27pm)
  • Might have been unlucky. It's definitely a knife and fork pizza though. by ben_uk (Sat 16th May 2020 1:26pm)
  • 5G is rolling out around the city centre so might be worth looking into that? by ben_uk (Sat 16th May 2020 1:31pm)
  • You work on the crane? by ben_uk (Sun 17th May 2020 12:09pm)
  • That's gotta be an oxymoron by ben_uk (Tue 19th May 2020 4:58am)
  • As others have said. Buy the 'ingredients' yourself and make them yourself. More fun (IMHO), cheaper and you can make them as strong as you like! by ben_uk (Sun 24th May 2020 10:03pm)
  • I bought my flat through Slater Hogg and I thought they were really good. Friendly and very professional. Kept me in the loop and provided genuinely good advice. I visited both the Paisley & Giffnock branches. by ben_uk (Sun 24th May 2020 10:01pm)
  • I don't really mind footing the cost myself, just want it fixed! by ben_uk (Sun 31st May 2020 1:48pm)
  • Even fuckin Millport has a better camera [https://www.mapesmillport.co.uk/weather--webcam-20-w.asp](https://www.mapesmillport.co.uk/weather--webcam-20-w.asp) by ben_uk (Sat 13th Jun 2020 5:34pm)
  • That sounds like an 'essential' journey to go home to your permanent residence. Just do it, nobody's gonna bother stopping you. by ben_uk (Sat 13th Jun 2020 5:39pm)
  • DELETED I can't see this bar doing very well in the west end ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Tue 16th Jun 2020 11:33am)
  • And the website still states that it's on Buchannan Street, because it is. Seems a bit of a pointless move. by ben_uk (Tue 16th Jun 2020 5:30pm)
  • Brel is open again AFAIK by ben_uk (Wed 17th Jun 2020 9:09pm)
  • I've never waited more than like 5 minutes in the one in city centre by ben_uk (Sat 27th Jun 2020 2:39pm)
  • Folk could get the train instead rather than drive by ben_uk (Sat 27th Jun 2020 2:38pm)
  • >Only worthwhile thing in Glasgow city centre is the nightlife now Not anymore ๐Ÿค” by ben_uk (Sun 28th Jun 2020 5:49pm)
  • Sky/PlusNet use the same infrastructure (OpenReach). Speed might be slightly better/worse on another ISP but there's the same limitations until it reaches Sky/PlusNet's datacentre where it passes through the final routers/firewalls etc. until it gets out to the main internet 'tubes'. by ben_uk (Tue 7th Jul 2020 5:07pm)
  • Is 5G available in G41? Might be a shout if you can get it? by ben_uk (Tue 7th Jul 2020 5:08pm)
  • Heard good things about Pickled Ginger. A colleague ordered one to somewhere miles away from Finnieston (like Paisley far) and apparently it arrived warm and well packed. by ben_uk (Fri 10th Jul 2020 8:24pm)
  • You'll be waiting a while by ben_uk (Sat 18th Jul 2020 11:13pm)
  • Went out in Paisley on Wednesday to a few bars. Spoons was pretty much as it used to be. Didn't even need to do a track-trace form. They ask but never check. Went to some independent bars. One scanned temperatures and made us fill in track-trace slips on entry, had table 'service' (took ages for them to come round). Could go to the bar though! Had music on but very quietly. And another didn't force us to do a track trace (asked us to scan a QR code but didn't check it) and had their own Spoons style app (Round) which was pretty good. Accepted Apple Pay, tells you when your order is being prepped and took like 2 minutes from ordering to the table for drinks, was pretty impressed! Prices haven't gone up or very marginally (like 10/20p) which is nice. To be honest, not really worth going out at the minute. Too much of a faff just for some drinks with little of the social aspect. by ben_uk (Sat 18th Jul 2020 11:17pm)
  • Update: Confirmed - [https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/coronavirus/boris-johnson-we-just-can-t-count-on-a-coronavirus-vaccine-right-now/ar-BB16XpaZ](https://www.msn.com/en-gb/news/coronavirus/boris-johnson-we-just-can-t-count-on-a-coronavirus-vaccine-right-now/ar-BB16XpaZ?ocid=msedgntp) by ben_uk (Mon 20th Jul 2020 1:33pm)
  • Mine's been a bit iffy recently. I used to always get my full speed around 380mbps on [fast.com](https://fast.com) but recently it's been capping around 170mbps. I've found using a decent Wireguard-based VPN have given me full speeds again and the additional privacy is nice too. Seems to be back to normal now though. by ben_uk (Mon 20th Jul 2020 7:25pm)
  • Solid Rock Cafe or The Raven are usually my go to places for a solo pint. by ben_uk (Sat 25th Jul 2020 7:02pm)
  • No idea, I haven't been to town since March. ๐Ÿ˜ข by ben_uk (Sun 26th Jul 2020 7:22pm)
  • You’ll find out when you go there. Pricey drinks too by ben_uk (Mon 27th Jul 2020 6:09pm)
  • As someone from England, it's basically a much better Scottish Carling. Really depends on the tap, 'dodgy' pubs and old man's boozers tend to do it better. When it's done well, it's really good but usually bang average for a lager. by ben_uk (Sun 9th Aug 2020 11:05pm)
  • FYI the technical term for those are captive portals (for your next pub quiz) by ben_uk (Tue 18th Aug 2020 10:32pm)
  • Their core offering is awesome, best in the UK for most people who can't get an independent like Hyperoptic, but their website & customer service has a lot to answer for. Also the routers they give you are pretty meh. Most people complaining their 'wifi is shit' is because they use the modem-router that VM give you which because they're giving to everyone is a budget conscious offering. Put it in modem mode, get a decent WiFi router from Amazon or wherever and use Ethernet when possible. Here's a speedtest I did a few hours ago: [https://www.speedtest.net/result/9939140619.png](https://www.speedtest.net/result/9939140619.png) by ben_uk (Wed 19th Aug 2020 4:30pm)
  • It's the new Gig1 package available in a few cities and their local areas now. by ben_uk (Wed 19th Aug 2020 6:16pm)
  • Any warm beer is rank. Don't understand those CAMRA folk that drink room-temperature ales, minging. Everytime I go to Paisley Beer Festival I regret it, only to be cheered up when we go for after drinks and get a nice cold Tennents. Tastes braw. by ben_uk (Fri 28th Aug 2020 10:04am)
  • Only lager they do draught in the Academy is Carlsberg (used to do Carlsberg Export, not sure if they still do) nowadays by ben_uk (Fri 28th Aug 2020 10:02am)
  • UK Heineken is different to Dam Heineken. We definitely get the shitty deal, it's manufactured in the UK instead, much prefer the Dam stuff. by ben_uk (Fri 28th Aug 2020 10:01am)
  • That's like a novel, beautiful. In the right circumstances it's wonderful but really it's just an average lager. by ben_uk (Fri 28th Aug 2020 10:00am)
  • Grolsch is awful stuff by ben_uk (Fri 28th Aug 2020 10:05am)
  • But you can get cold IPAs, stouts and pale ales which are delicious and flavourful and don’t taste like yer granda pished in a pint glass by ben_uk (Fri 28th Aug 2020 8:40pm)
  • Some of the rules nowadays are a piss take though. Social distancing and mandatory masks fs. Fuck the rona. by ben_uk (Sat 29th Aug 2020 9:30pm)
  • I wouldn’t even say they’re fantastic in the cities. Good luck getting data in pubs etc if you’re anywhere away from the door. by ben_uk (Sun 30th Aug 2020 10:58am)
  • If your kid is in your extended household/bubble you can by ben_uk (Tue 1st Sep 2020 10:57pm)
  • Used to know a few Swedish friends at uni and they used to give me a few snus sachets on a night out, ended up getting my own a few times. Used [snusline.com](https://snusline.com) and they were quite fast and was good stuff. by ben_uk (Fri 4th Sep 2020 4:57pm)
  • One of the positives of living in Paisley. Castelvecchi (Paolo Nutini's Dad's place) and Allan's Snack Bar. Some of the best chippies I've tried and I'm from Grimsby from down South where the area is renowned for it's fish & chips for good reason (used to be the world's largest fishing port). by ben_uk (Fri 4th Sep 2020 5:01pm)
  • \* Can of Red Stripe by ben_uk (Sat 5th Sep 2020 3:22pm)
  • No trance, tunes are banned by ben_uk (Sat 5th Sep 2020 5:52pm)
  • Berkeley Suite would, they have a range of draught beers Polo could work too by ben_uk (Sat 5th Sep 2020 5:51pm)
  • Paisley but the one I went to was just walk in. Just had to sign your name/number after the cut. by ben_uk (Sat 5th Sep 2020 6:24pm)
  • Nae rolls by ben_uk (Sat 5th Sep 2020 6:26pm)
  • I like it. It’s like Subby kinda but you get a proper draught beer in a proper glass. The outside pawn shop facade is cool too and the security are usually pretty sound. by ben_uk (Sat 5th Sep 2020 9:48pm)
  • Would likely be the same for other cab firms. They're white-label apps (basically a generic app developed by the booking system company slapped with a different logo & colour scheme). Looks like Hampden are using the popular iCabbi system. Used to be pretty ugly but looks like they've put some money into it - [https://www.icabbi.com/products/passenger-app/](https://www.icabbi.com/products/passenger-app/) There's also Autocab which is a similar system, Network use those - [https://www.autocab.com/our-solutions/passenger-app/](https://www.autocab.com/our-solutions/passenger-app/) by ben_uk (Sun 6th Sep 2020 9:29pm)
  • Knew this would happen. FFS. by ben_uk (Mon 7th Sep 2020 5:28pm)
  • Give yourself one ;) by ben_uk (Mon 7th Sep 2020 7:24pm)
  • Used them to fix my boiler which is pretty darn old and they did a good job. Deffo pricey but a good job and nice lads. Was considering using them when I eventually bite the bullet and get a new one since they do finance for the boiler. What went wrong out of curiosity? by ben_uk (Mon 7th Sep 2020 8:18pm)
  • Yeah I've heard of people in the Greater Glasgow area being told their closest site is Belfast. Absolute pisstake! by ben_uk (Mon 14th Sep 2020 8:04pm)
  • Can just get books online instead? by ben_uk (Sun 27th Sep 2020 12:40pm)
  • Sure but the pub is more of a social experience over a bookstore where you'd go in, maybe talk to the store staff and then maybe buy a book and walk out. And generally there are more staff working at a pub to support (kitchen/bar/security/waiters etc. etc.) by ben_uk (Sun 27th Sep 2020 9:18pm)
  • It’s an organisation that you can pay a decent sum for a course and they’ll teach you to program software (web development) with the most ‘hip’ and employable programming languages and frameworks out there. But from experience with people from there most of their graduates know only those tools that they’ve been taught and have very limited knowledge of general programming ideologies and architecture so when they get into a real job they need a lot of mentoring. Not a bad thing per se, just a bit of a factory churn of non developer to developer. Kind of like if you were going to become a boiler technician and they only taught you how to install Bosch boilers and didn’t teach you the basics of handling gas and gas safety. by ben_uk (Tue 29th Sep 2020 11:41pm)
  • Sounds like a ploy by child seat manufacturers to sell new ones rather than have second hand ones circulating between generations. Planned obsolescence if I’ve ever heard it before. by ben_uk (Thu 8th Oct 2020 4:47am)
  • Mate tried that place, said it was class. Like German Doner Kebab in Glasgow if you’ve ever tried that. by ben_uk (Thu 8th Oct 2020 4:52am)
  • Cex would probably take them off you. by ben_uk (Fri 9th Oct 2020 10:58am)
  • Virgins rolled it out over most of Glasgow now, including areas like Paisley. I’ve got it in Paisley and have a SamKnows box and it sticks over 880mbps as a minimum. Decent service other than the upload as you state. by ben_uk (Sun 11th Oct 2020 8:16pm)
  • WH1000MX4/3s. Thank me later. by ben_uk (Mon 12th Oct 2020 9:47pm)
  • You’re not allowed to criticise Sturgeon here. Everything she does is sound. ๐Ÿ‘Œ by ben_uk (Mon 12th Oct 2020 9:45pm)
  • Lots of aliens in Paisley town centre by ben_uk (Wed 14th Oct 2020 3:26pm)
  • Good choice with Allans. Great chippy! Try Castelvecchi just around the corner if you like Paolo Nutini, it’s his dad’s and just as great! by ben_uk (Wed 14th Oct 2020 3:25pm)
  • It’s all downhill to the Clyde by ben_uk (Thu 15th Oct 2020 5:44pm)
  • ‘Superfast’ by ben_uk (Thu 22nd Oct 2020 7:37pm)
  • It’s a joke. Who’s going to go to a pub if you can’t have a drink? Bet the background music ban is still in place too. by ben_uk (Wed 28th Oct 2020 10:50am)
  • Got one of their guys coming round tomorrow for a quote, cheers! by ben_uk (Wed 4th Nov 2020 1:43pm)
  • Are you driving? Not been myself since the first lockdown but if you're wanting to save some pennies could park and wait in your car in comfort at the BP garage close to the airport and direct your friend over there? by ben_uk (Thu 5th Nov 2020 6:27pm)
  • Ignore me then. I've been picked up from there loads of times in the past by friends & taxis. by ben_uk (Thu 5th Nov 2020 6:45pm)
  • Just had them send me a quote for £3k which seems quite high. £1.5k for materials, £880 for labour and VAT of £486. Going to go back to them and got some other companies coming round to quote too. by ben_uk (Fri 6th Nov 2020 11:53am)
  • \> Baltic EK climate Haha. I used to work in EK near Hairmyres hospital and the Lidl/Tony Macaroni/Greggs. Definitely does have it's own climate. Could be totally dry in Glasgow/Paisley but as soon as you'd get to East Kilbride it'd be snowy/icy in the winter months. And of course the council don't salt the paths, place was a death trap! by ben_uk (Sun 8th Nov 2020 6:07pm)
  • Scottish Power can have some good deals but that's about it. Their website/app is absolutely shite and once you leave you'll get constant retentions phone calls asking for you to go back. Just had one a few hours ago (recently moved to Octopus). by ben_uk (Mon 9th Nov 2020 2:37pm)
  • Cheers, appreciate it. Been offered a Veissmann boiler and thermostat with a flush etc. for 1.8/9k from Homeheat Scotland. Going to go with that unless the final quote coming round tomorrow can beat it. Sounds quite reasonable to me. by ben_uk (Mon 9th Nov 2020 7:52pm)
  • The Coats memorial church is a beautiful gothic structure. Love to see it every time I pass by as someone who lives in Paisley. It’s getting turned into a gig venue a bit like the Oran Mor. Can’t wait to go to it after COVID fucks off. by ben_uk (Sat 14th Nov 2020 1:46am)
  • Go to Savers or Superdrug and get some Dentogen. It’ll be on the shelves near toothpaste. Works a dream as I had agonising tooth pain a few weeks ago with a chipped tooth. by ben_uk (Mon 16th Nov 2020 12:53pm)
  • It’s just a brand name for Clove Oil. Taste is a bit weird but beats toothache any day. by ben_uk (Mon 16th Nov 2020 3:16pm)
  • A peehole would be more suitable by ben_uk (Tue 17th Nov 2020 10:34am)
  • Update if anyone sees this in the future. Got a boiler fitted on Monday. I've gone from wearing hoodies in the house to wearing t-shirts. Ideal Logic Combi 30 boiler & Hive Thermostat (free installation, I bought it myself). New flue and a system flush. Carbon monoxide detector. Cost £1.7k on the dot. Through 'HeatCo Scotland' and they were absolute class, friendly lads, punctual and made a really clean job of everything. Would definitely recommend. by ben_uk (Tue 17th Nov 2020 6:34pm)
  • ASOS and ASOS Premier. Next day deliveries. Delivered by Hermes so might end up on the roof though. Amazon also sell clothes. by ben_uk (Wed 18th Nov 2020 11:23pm)
  • I feel bad for the drivers. No way of stopping a heavy train at speed in time so you’ve got to sit and watch the collision happening with no power to do anything. Must be traumatising. by ben_uk (Wed 18th Nov 2020 11:25pm)
  • Was it sold by Amazon themselves or a third party? Sounds very unlike them. by ben_uk (Thu 19th Nov 2020 12:46am)
  • Ah yeah. Forgot about that. They’re back to normal now though. by ben_uk (Thu 19th Nov 2020 12:54am)
  • Their chips are alright. But I’d had about 7 pints by then so take that as you will... by ben_uk (Thu 19th Nov 2020 11:47pm)
  • Looks great and a very noble idea. One small comment though, when I load the site on an iPhone 12 (I guess applies to other phones) all I see is the name of the site, the menu icon and a big picture of the GOMA. https://i.imgur.com/C6buVZW.jpg Would help to put some text or something in that area to make it obvious that you need to scroll down to see the rest of the site! by ben_uk (Sat 21st Nov 2020 12:40pm)
  • Much better! by ben_uk (Sat 21st Nov 2020 5:25pm)
  • In Paisley shite too by ben_uk (Mon 23rd Nov 2020 11:43pm)
  • Obvious question but do you have a 5G enabled SIM card or did you swap from an old 4G phone? by ben_uk (Tue 24th Nov 2020 10:36pm)
  • I’m more inclined to throw a few pounds their way if they’re honest about their intentions. I’ve had guys come up to me and say they’re short of a quid or two for a few cans and given it to them. Friday/Saturday night, have some fun. More annoying when you get asked for a ‘quid for the bus’ then you watch them walk straight past the bus stop and straight into the off license or bookies. Happened before too. by ben_uk (Wed 25th Nov 2020 12:24am)
  • Crans by ben_uk (Tue 1st Dec 2020 5:59pm)
  • Cheesy post by ben_uk (Tue 1st Dec 2020 11:58pm)
  • Probably better contact them here, that's more the church side of the Abbey. [https://www.buckfast.com/contact](https://www.buckfast.com/contact) by ben_uk (Sun 6th Dec 2020 4:38am)
  • Exhibition Centre is between Anderston and Partick. It's a right weird one lol. There was once plans for an airport train link but it would have gone on the Ayrshire line to Paisley Gilmour Street and then split just after Paisley James St station. There was even a Train Simulator route made around it. [https://store.steampowered.com/app/24065/Train\_Simulator\_Glasgow\_Airport\_Rail\_Link\_Route\_AddOn/](https://store.steampowered.com/app/24065/Train_Simulator_Glasgow_Airport_Rail_Link_Route_AddOn/) by ben_uk (Fri 11th Dec 2020 7:56pm)
  • Wouldn't have thought so else it wouldn't be in the Metro style of map. Never heard of a bus route called a 'line'. by ben_uk (Fri 11th Dec 2020 7:55pm)
  • No significance to me, did once have a work Christmas do at Hamden Park though by ben_uk (Fri 11th Dec 2020 8:02pm)
  • It’s definitely a curiosity ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Fri 11th Dec 2020 8:01pm)
  • \> yes, I know, I live there. I meant on the map by ben_uk (Sat 12th Dec 2020 5:56pm)
  • Braehead, Renfrew and the airport would be awesome. All those places are sorely missing a train link. by ben_uk (Mon 14th Dec 2020 6:14pm)
  • It’s a real virus for sure but agree on trying to live as normally as possible by ben_uk (Thu 17th Dec 2020 7:55pm)
  • Where the fuck are getting 1.7m deaths from? 67k, about 0.1% of the uk population. This is from google by ben_uk (Sun 20th Dec 2020 4:02am)
  • Just get on with it. Your wife sounds like a sound cunt. Don't listen to Reddit, most of 'em live in a wee doomer bubble. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you both :) by ben_uk (Sun 27th Dec 2020 10:32pm)
  • Approved in the west end = approved by posh cunts by ben_uk (Mon 28th Dec 2020 12:35am)
  • What COVID guidance? All a joke from what I’ve seen. ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Mon 28th Dec 2020 12:41am)
  • I’ll give you an upvote because folk here won’t by ben_uk (Mon 28th Dec 2020 12:49am)
  • Saw 2 police officers right at the very front of the station, nowhere near the trains last I was there. Nothing to worry about and you’ve got a valid reason for travelling. Think about travelling early morning as the station will be totally deserted. Train passed through Edinburgh Waverley/Haymarket and didn’t see any police there too. by ben_uk (Wed 30th Dec 2020 1:11pm)
  • You’ve seen other moons? by ben_uk (Wed 30th Dec 2020 1:25pm)
  • I liked 6 music for a bit but they have the same ‘top songs’ that get played daily and it got quite boring. Good when the request shows are on though. COVID news every hour got boring quickly too by ben_uk (Wed 6th Jan 2021 5:20pm)
  • Also if you’re unemployed and going for an interview they’ll dry clean your suit free of charge. https://www.timpson.co.uk/services/dry-cleaners/dry-cleaning-unemployed-interview Decent company by ben_uk (Fri 8th Jan 2021 1:13am)
  • GiffGaff was great when they started but now they’re just expensive as the rest and an inferior service to O2. Decent if you don’t want a contract I suppose. by ben_uk (Mon 11th Jan 2021 11:27pm)
  • Lower priority due to being an MVNO rather than the primary network. by ben_uk (Mon 11th Jan 2021 11:38pm)
  • EK is its own climate compared to Glasgow/Paisley way. Rainy here but no snow by ben_uk (Tue 19th Jan 2021 8:52pm)
  • Do you want a medal? If virtue signalling was a comment this would be gold plated framed. Good job, you’re morally superior to me. Nice one. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘Œ by ben_uk (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 4:14am)
  • ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚ Yeah, I do get raging at the football sometimes. Honestly I don’t give a fuck, meat is tasty, every alternative I’ve tried doesn’t hit the spot and I’ve only got so long on this earth I may as well enjoy it rather than waste it. Preaching to the wrong choir here. by ben_uk (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 3:59am)
  • Also why do you go to a post asking about Haggis, a product which universally is known for having obscure animal parts inside, just to moan about it being full of animal parts? You’re basically asking for a reaction. Do your own thing and leave others to do theirs. by ben_uk (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 3:51am)
  • How do you know someone’s ragin? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you by ben_uk (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 3:39am)
  • Delicious innards. How do you know someone’s a vegan? Don’t worry, they’ll tell you. by ben_uk (Sat 23rd Jan 2021 3:08am)
  • Not public toilets per se but whenever pubs are back to normal without the track and trace faff The Last Post (Spoons) is big enough to nip in and out without being suspicious and they’re right by the main entrance. I’ve nipped in for a pee many a time after a train (although I’ve spent a lot in there too). by ben_uk (Wed 3rd Mar 2021 11:31pm)
  • I'm amazed that place itself is still open tbh ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Thu 4th Mar 2021 5:42pm)
  • Does the door entry system work? In my close it doesn’t hence people leaving it on the latch for Amazon deliveries etc. by ben_uk (Sun 21st Mar 2021 2:39pm)
  • Page 3 was good until they got rid of it ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Wed 31st Mar 2021 10:14pm)
  • I was quite impressed when I first moved here. It's quaint. Worth visiting. Good video by 'famous' transport/train YouTuber Geoff Marshall - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGD-sSOjdc8 by ben_uk (Thu 1st Apr 2021 6:27pm)
  • The only cunt here is you, pal. by ben_uk (Tue 6th Apr 2021 1:04am)
  • Don’t know why they don’t just have the same rule as in England. You can go in and collect your scran just have to eat it outside. You can go into a normal shop after all. Just making it more a pain for those without cars and for businesses trying to get by. by ben_uk (Thu 8th Apr 2021 9:14pm)
  • That or use a Curve Card as a proxy for your usual bank card, which will remove the exorbitant FX fees that usual banks charge. Affiliate link here, we both get a fiver. https://www.curve.com/join#PERPA If you don’t want a free fiver you can go direct https://www.curve.com/en-gb/ Alternatively Monzo or Revolut might be worth scoping out. I use Monzo as my primary bank account, it’s a real licensed bank like Starling. Revolut isn’t a real bank but is good for foreign transactions. by ben_uk (Fri 9th Apr 2021 12:34pm)
  • Free parking in council car parks at the moment too (until May 31st) https://www.facebook.com/renfrewshirecouncil/photos/a.198976296823201/3815350241852437/?type=3 by ben_uk (Fri 9th Apr 2021 6:48pm)
  • We have to in our close as the buzzer doesn’t work for deliveries/postman etc. by ben_uk (Mon 19th Apr 2021 8:48pm)
  • Even has a Nando’s and a Spoons! Definitely recommend if you don’t have a license or a car to stay away though, I used to commute there from Paisley to Hairmyres and it was hell. Transport links are shocking really. by ben_uk (Mon 19th Apr 2021 9:49pm)
  • Got to be steady to get a picture of Eddie by ben_uk (Tue 20th Apr 2021 10:10pm)
  • O2 Academy also quite good (for a commercial venue at least, albeit commercial prices for tickets & bevvy). I think the sound in there is pretty good and usually a good atmosphere. by ben_uk (Sun 25th Apr 2021 10:36pm)
  • I love my Sub also. But please tell me you’re taking the piss ‘loving forced isolation’ by ben_uk (Wed 28th Apr 2021 11:00am)
  • Had loads of them recently. Pretending to be DHL, Hermes, Royal Mail, recently even Morrison’s delivery. I just been report them straight to that 7726. With O2 you just send a message called ‘text’ then they’ll send you a follow up asking for the number, then send the number and then they’ll send a thank you text. You can also report calls by sending ‘call’ instead of ‘text’ initially. by ben_uk (Fri 30th Apr 2021 9:09am)
  • I'd not use Trainline for booking tickets unless you get cashback or something though. They charge additional booking fees, although you do get a generally polished app experience for that. TrainPal is pretty good and is pretty clever at doing split-ticketing. Or just using a train company's website directly (e.g. ScotRail/LNER/Avanti West Coast). by ben_uk (Sun 2nd May 2021 5:14pm)
  • Only have an Android app :( by ben_uk (Sun 2nd May 2021 5:16pm)
  • Quite interesting; well researched and very well narrated. I know what I'm binging on for the next few minutes ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Sun 2nd May 2021 7:09pm)
  • \* full sugar Bru then :) Must be from 2015 or earlier. [Source](https://i.postimg.cc/MGJBNPcG/image.png) by ben_uk (Sun 2nd May 2021 7:45pm)
  • Must have seen this coming, but people still voted Nicola back in. ๐Ÿคท‍โ™‚๏ธ by ben_uk (Fri 14th May 2021 3:47pm)
  • '3 weeks to flatten the curve' by ben_uk (Fri 14th May 2021 3:51pm)
  • Instead we got minimum unit pricing, another 'tax' disguised as public health. by ben_uk (Fri 14th May 2021 3:56pm)
  • Didn't seem to do much to stop the gatherings yesterday, in fact she pretty much supported it. And yeah, it's Sturgeon's fault, she's the one setting the restrictions. by ben_uk (Fri 14th May 2021 3:55pm)
  • Just remember ‘karma’ on Reddit is just imaginary points that aren’t worth anything. by ben_uk (Fri 14th May 2021 3:59pm)
  • You're allowed to do that right now anyway, eating & drinking non-alcoholic drinks without alcohol. by ben_uk (Fri 14th May 2021 4:11pm)
  • Could do with a new webcam also. Static pictures, low quality in 2021 by ben_uk (Sat 15th May 2021 9:22pm)
  • No trains to Braehead. by ben_uk (Tue 18th May 2021 6:39pm)
  • VPN over TCP port 443 (same as https), usually always works by ben_uk (Tue 18th May 2021 6:43pm)
  • Was on a train Sunday, was pretty mobbed (standing room only near the end) because there was only one service and it was running on the long lower level queen street route through Airdrie. Was strikes on that day though. by ben_uk (Wed 19th May 2021 6:33am)
  • Me and some friends tried to go there a Sunday ago and they were prioritising bookings over walk ins. Said for us to wait a decent while so we went elsewhere (Di Maggios). by ben_uk (Wed 19th May 2021 6:31am)
  • Nope. Closest is probably Cardonald or Hillington East. Quite far from Braehead though. There’s a direct bus to Braehead from Glasgow City Centre. by ben_uk (Wed 19th May 2021 3:01pm)
  • Because we all spent our time at uni doing nothing but studying and we never went out to a club and partied or just binge watched Netflix. Ffs leave OP alone just wants to chill and play some games by ben_uk (Wed 19th May 2021 10:42pm)
  • You sound raging. Maybe you need a drink. by ben_uk (Thu 27th May 2021 1:04pm)
  • It’s always one more week by ben_uk (Thu 27th May 2021 1:56pm)
  • So that’s why the biggest city in the UK, London, isn’t under level 3 lockdown, right? by ben_uk (Fri 28th May 2021 11:44am)
  • fuck off covid **restrictions** by ben_uk (Fri 28th May 2021 11:42am)
  • Maybe they’re exempt. by ben_uk (Fri 28th May 2021 11:41am)
  • Could be. None of your business. by ben_uk (Fri 28th May 2021 12:03pm)
  • Texas’s covid cases are as low as they’ve ever been. by ben_uk (Fri 28th May 2021 12:01pm)
  • I’m amazed you manage to leave the back of the sofa on a daily basis. by ben_uk (Fri 28th May 2021 12:58pm)
  • That’s mean to cows by ben_uk (Fri 28th May 2021 1:47pm)
  • If going with Virgin get your own decent router. The one they give you is shite and 99% of problems people have with them is due to that. by ben_uk (Fri 28th May 2021 9:43pm)
  • O2 have it in some places but it’s very patchy. If you’re no in the most populated urban areas you can kiss it goodbye, and even there it can be iffy. by ben_uk (Tue 1st Jun 2021 9:32am)
  • I’m a different person to the original commenter, but meaningful to me would mean full solid 5G, all of the time unless out in the countryside or something. by ben_uk (Tue 1st Jun 2021 10:24am)
  • Just go to a normal pub and watch it. You won’t get mugged for food/drink prices and if it rains you won’t be in the middle of a park. by ben_uk (Tue 1st Jun 2021 11:09am)
  • Does say “Alcohol will be sold and must be consumed inside authorised areas only” so there’s a beverage garden thing. Apparently you need to wear a mask when outside in the green anol. by ben_uk (Tue 1st Jun 2021 11:24am)
  • It’s Scotland, Glasgow, football, an official event, and a ‘pandemic’. What did you expect? ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Tue 1st Jun 2021 11:20am)
  • Surprised? There was no choice. Would’ve been political suicide due to the Euros. by ben_uk (Tue 1st Jun 2021 1:29pm)
  • I’ll miss the current ones. Mind you I don’t use them often, a common commuter might think quite differently. They’re so cute, noisy and bumpy. by ben_uk (Wed 2nd Jun 2021 11:46am)
  • 25p a minute 10p a text sounds awfully expensive. by ben_uk (Wed 2nd Jun 2021 1:33pm)
  • Well when [1pMobile](https://www.1pmobile.com/) exists, it does sound quite expensive! This would probably suit OP actually, £30 but it doesn't expire for a year - [https://www.1pmobile.com/1year-SIM.taf](https://www.1pmobile.com/1year-SIM.taf) by ben_uk (Wed 2nd Jun 2021 8:13pm)
  • To be fair it opened in 2020 for a short period, along with the Cathouse (same owners). No idea why anyone would want to go there when they had the mental no background music rule on though. by ben_uk (Sun 13th Jun 2021 4:14pm)
  • Seconded. Also English. Lived in the west of Scotland since 2015. by ben_uk (Sun 13th Jun 2021 4:10pm)
  • “I’m visiting a city, where do you recommend?” “The graveyard with a fancy name” To be fair, I’m still to visit there and I’ve heard it’s good. by ben_uk (Tue 15th Jun 2021 9:26pm)
  • If you live in EK you're wanting a car, the town probably contains the majority of the roundabouts in the UK and everything is driver-centric. The main train station in EK is in an odd location in the 'village' part of it, although quite close (walking distance) to the main shopping centre. The train service is generally good, but it's not without its quirks. If the train's cancelled (which it can be quite often, especially in the summer when the rails heat up or in the winter where EK has it's own climate and can get very snowy/icy) you're buggered. The trains are 80's 156 British Rail DMU (diesel multiple unit) stock and aren't the most comfortable things, very noisy and get quite chilly in the winter, and rather warm in the summer. Some of the carriages have been refurbed though. Takes about 40/45/50 min to Glasgow Central. Although there's plans to electrify the line and then there'll be newer stock. Scouting has already been done by Network Rail, I'd expect to see it done in the next decade. The bus to Glasgow takes quite a while. If you're using Hairmyres station there's no direct bus to Glasgow nearby unless you walk through a dodgy woods passage behind the Department for International Development (DFID) building & through an industrial estate to a bus stop on the dual carriageway. Source: Used to commute daily from Paisley to Hairmyres for work. by ben_uk (Thu 17th Jun 2021 5:36pm)
  • Make the £100 gift card a guarantee and we might have a deal ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Fri 18th Jun 2021 11:20am)
  • Heard the pizzas are like £13 too so you’ll want some baw-pizza with your baw-wine by ben_uk (Fri 18th Jun 2021 1:49pm)
  • You win haha by ben_uk (Fri 18th Jun 2021 1:52pm)
  • If you’re ever in Paisley there’s a guy at the cross usually on nice days, does really nice ice cream. by ben_uk (Sat 19th Jun 2021 7:32pm)
  • >Also, 8 am is not really that early considering every child in Scotland wakes up around that time for school. On a Sunday? by ben_uk (Sun 27th Jun 2021 7:12pm)
  • Most pubs don't play live music at 8am by ben_uk (Sun 27th Jun 2021 7:11pm)
  • Might get a free glass of ~~Jesus’ blood~~ wine too by ben_uk (Sun 27th Jun 2021 7:53pm)
  • The hangover from Saturday night ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Sun 27th Jun 2021 7:51pm)
  • Pipe down Nippy by ben_uk (Sat 3rd Jul 2021 7:21pm)
  • >The line from Central is cheaper than the line from Queen Street, but takes longer. Is it? Please correct me if not, but when you buy a train ticket, unless it's an advance ticket with a service limited to a single operator like Avanti/LNER/XC/TPE etc., you buy a ticket between two places (Glasgow -> Edinburgh) and you can use any connection(s) you want within reason. Glasgow tickets usually get sold as 'Glasgow (Any)' which means you can use either Queen Street or Central to go to Edinburgh. However, which is maybe what you mean, I can see on the ScotRail website you are able to buy a ticket that is limited to CrossCountry services from Central to Edinburgh, which is £3.40 cheaper than the latter mentioned tickets. by ben_uk (Sun 4th Jul 2021 5:23pm)
  • Welcome to City 17, it's safer here by ben_uk (Sun 11th Jul 2021 9:02pm)
  • Could do with some civil protection to whack some junkies/neds with a stun stick. by ben_uk (Mon 12th Jul 2021 8:28am)
  • First thing I did when I moved into halls (other than wonder around the town to gather all the ingredients required to make a cup of tea, yes I came from England ๐Ÿคฃ). Didn't last forever mind you but absolutely worth it! by ben_uk (Fri 16th Jul 2021 10:21am)
  • Thought I heard something yesterday in Paisley too. Assumed it was just a window banging. by ben_uk (Thu 22nd Jul 2021 7:16pm)
  • I think it's cheeky drivers get to rate you as a passenger and then you have an internal score that means you're more/less likely to get a cab. Don't get that anywhere else by ben_uk (Tue 27th Jul 2021 12:54pm)
  • Renfrewshire Cabs also cover Paisley/Renfrew/Braehead/Glasgow City Centre by ben_uk (Tue 27th Jul 2021 12:52pm)
  • The East Kilbride/Barrhead line and the Highlands line runs Class 156's and they were built in the late 80's. by ben_uk (Wed 28th Jul 2021 9:14am)
  • Well pubs shutting at 12, face mask mandates, no nightclubs, social distancing mandates, no live music and so on and so on... I'm sure you're happy as Larry in level 0 though by ben_uk (Wed 28th Jul 2021 4:59pm)
  • You need to get out more, or move ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Wed 28th Jul 2021 7:57pm)
  • Wouldn't you need to wear a mask unless you were exempt (or pretended to be exempt) in the library? Can't imagine that being any fun compared to just working from home. by ben_uk (Sat 31st Jul 2021 11:19am)
  • Perfect spot for some student flats by ben_uk (Wed 4th Aug 2021 5:28pm)
  • Spoons and can have a pint too ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Fri 6th Aug 2021 2:35pm)
  • The Raven has an upstairs bit that can be reserved by ben_uk (Sat 7th Aug 2021 11:32am)
  • Not been to it but there's meant to be a good indoor one on the Hillington Industrial estate. Can drive there or get a train to Hillington West and it's a short walk with regular service. by ben_uk (Sat 7th Aug 2021 1:44pm)
  • Also tell him to ask the burds for a Glasgow kiss by ben_uk (Sat 7th Aug 2021 1:43pm)
  • Some interesting derelict buildings around Paisley if you know where you're looking. An abandoned infirmary, there's an abandoned student accommodation in the West end, a huge derelict building just opposite the university main entrance. by ben_uk (Wed 11th Aug 2021 10:57am)
  • Was talking about the Underwood road residence https://goo.gl/maps/k6PPQnCVDapCPviUA Looks to have cameras but don't know if they're active. Definitely seen broken windows for access before though. by ben_uk (Wed 11th Aug 2021 11:09am)
  • Because the rules are arbitrary and non-sensical. Is it clicking yet? by ben_uk (Thu 12th Aug 2021 9:18am)
  • I wouldn't be so sure about no lockdowns though... https://metro.co.uk/2021/08/07/plans-drawn-up-for-firebreak-lockdowns-in-winter-to-stop-nhs-being-overwhelmed-15052809/ by ben_uk (Thu 12th Aug 2021 11:57am)
  • We're at the point where you need to wear a mask to enter a nightclub but as soon as you have a drink in your hand you're fine to take it off and dance on a crowded dancefloor. Nicola had her chance to follow Boris but she likes to be different and more Scottishy. I doubt they'll be changed by ben_uk (Thu 12th Aug 2021 12:44pm)
  • You're probably in there already but last I was there it was pretty reasonable by ben_uk (Thu 12th Aug 2021 11:42pm)
  • 1 minute round the corner for a proper Mozza pizza ๐Ÿ˜Ž by ben_uk (Sun 15th Aug 2021 1:58pm)
  • Expensive? I did an all nighter (7pm-7am) thing in there once thought it was pretty reasonable. We had to buy our drinks before the licencing cut off then the bartender could pour the ones we bought after fresh ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Wed 18th Aug 2021 9:27pm)
  • Could use them in a self checkout like in Tesco Express or Coop next to Central or Sainsbury's local below Buchanan galleries if you're scared of rejection by ben_uk (Wed 18th Aug 2021 9:33pm)
  • Not exactly cheap but no bad by ben_uk (Wed 18th Aug 2021 9:30pm)
  • There's a comic store cafe that seems to have been open for a bit. Might be demand for it. by ben_uk (Thu 19th Aug 2021 8:24am)
  • Yeah sitting having a Pepsi or coffee and playing Magic: The Gathering never really appealed to me. Now beer & LAN games, I could get into that. by ben_uk (Thu 19th Aug 2021 4:25pm)
  • Riverboat has always seemed pretty strict to me, been kb'ed quite a few times. Never had an issue at Glassford street Grosvenor though even when I've been proper mwi by ben_uk (Sat 21st Aug 2021 9:52am)
  • Bouncers must not like me. "No the night pal" by ben_uk (Sat 21st Aug 2021 11:44am)
  • It's no that far. £3 or so on the train return, 10 minute journey. Direct buses also but takes a bit longer. Very regular service for both running until around midnight. by ben_uk (Mon 23rd Aug 2021 6:23pm)
  • So a HomeWAN then? ๐Ÿ˜Ž by ben_uk (Wed 25th Aug 2021 11:28pm)
  • Used it a few times when I worked in West Regent Street but never really rated it. Too bitter. YMMV. Gordon St Coffee is my favourite by ben_uk (Thu 26th Aug 2021 5:33pm)
  • Bit of a joke really. AFAIK you can get one of those lateral tests and literally type the number in and click 'negative' though ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Fri 27th Aug 2021 11:19am)
  • Easier to just boycott places that enforce BS like that. Going along with it just encourages it. by ben_uk (Fri 27th Aug 2021 11:23am)
  • Spoons. Or just drink your own pish. by ben_uk (Fri 27th Aug 2021 11:27am)
  • The (food and) beer festival has always been quite a big day for Paisley. It's fun to walk round the fancy town hall trying to find a beer that's vaguely close to a lager, getting the souvenir glass then going to the pub and getting a cold pint of Tennents and it tasting like the best beer you've ever drunk because it's actually cold and fizzy. Last time 2019 I failed at trying to find something drinkable so I fucked off to the wine bar for a glass of bubbly ๐Ÿคฃ Hopefully it makes a return next year. by ben_uk (Fri 27th Aug 2021 3:03pm)
  • Spoons by ben_uk (Fri 27th Aug 2021 3:52pm)
  • The Piper on George Square sometimes have Scottishy bands on by ben_uk (Sat 28th Aug 2021 11:42pm)
  • Might go to Bucks now. Good work OP, the comments even tell me the chicken wings are good and I love me some chicken wings! by ben_uk (Wed 1st Sep 2021 11:04am)
  • What's anti vaxx about being anti vaccine passport? Different things. by ben_uk (Wed 1st Sep 2021 11:02am)
  • Just said you could, didn't advocate it ya creep. Just think having to jump through hoops like covid passports and tests to do something normal like going to a nightclub is fucking ridiculous and sets a dangerous presedence for government control in the future by ben_uk (Wed 1st Sep 2021 2:11pm)
  • I've actually tried there a few times and been disappointed. Nice bar, nice staff, just not into the scran. by ben_uk (Wed 1st Sep 2021 4:22pm)
  • Had the burger and thought it was really sloppy and not much meat in it, sauce tasted weird too. Had the huge wings also and just didn't taste that right. Might have been because I was in at lunchtime just not been that impressed. Maybe it's better now. They were selling their branded stuff in the Glassford Street Grosvenor Casino not long ago, I bought a bucket of the stuff, wasn't moaning too much at 5am. by ben_uk (Wed 1st Sep 2021 4:36pm)
  • Why would you *not* fight against government control? They very rarely seem to want the best for me or you. by ben_uk (Wed 1st Sep 2021 5:36pm)
  • 12+ hour drive? What are you driving, a Little Tikes car? Google Maps is saying around 7 hours. Similar or less by train. by ben_uk (Wed 1st Sep 2021 7:06pm)
  • I've never dared take the Megabus after the horror stories I've heard but it does take around that time by ben_uk (Wed 1st Sep 2021 7:10pm)
  • Takes a bit longer on the East Coast by ben_uk (Wed 1st Sep 2021 7:58pm)
  • Or a [Curve](https://www.curve.com/join#PERPA) card and just link your other cards to it and get the no fees + interbank rate. by ben_uk (Thu 2nd Sep 2021 11:02am)
  • There's an Apple shop on Buchanan Street. Think they do Apple events. Can be quite iOpening. by ben_uk (Thu 2nd Sep 2021 9:17pm)
  • Ah yes. That all important mask that she'll take off as soon as she has a drink in her hand or goes on the dancefloor (Ive been in Polo it's a sweat pit) packed full of people. Stops covid that surely. ๐Ÿคก by ben_uk (Fri 3rd Sep 2021 9:28am)
  • I'd rather live in Paisley than a prison state tbf by ben_uk (Mon 6th Sep 2021 9:35am)
  • Your government's just rolled out an app for self isolation that you have to take a picture of yourself at any time within 15 minutes of the notification or the polis are sent to your house. Can't think of much worse tbf, they've lost it ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Mon 6th Sep 2021 9:53am)
  • Was like £5 for a Carlsberg at the first TRNSMT. They're taking the piss and selling it back to you. by ben_uk (Thu 9th Sep 2021 11:48am)
  • Tbf people buying water probably aren't buying the alcoholic drinks ๐Ÿ’Š by ben_uk (Thu 9th Sep 2021 11:51am)
  • Especially at £6 for a less than 4% pint of Carlsberg or £8 for a single vodka redbull by ben_uk (Fri 10th Sep 2021 5:36pm)
  • You sound like a laugh. One of my favourite drinks as you can't taste the vodka and it somewhat wakes me up ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Fri 10th Sep 2021 5:40pm)
  • Getting fleeced to get even slightly pished to have fun doesn't sound like fun by ben_uk (Fri 10th Sep 2021 5:58pm)
  • Strange. In Paisley even in residential areas on weekends (Friday/Saturday night) licences extend an extra hour. Different council I guess. by ben_uk (Fri 10th Sep 2021 7:44pm)
  • Always thought the portion sizes were pretty good and did 2 coronas cheaper than 1. Food is bang average though but an easy place to go solo. by ben_uk (Fri 10th Sep 2021 7:48pm)
  • wE'Re iN A MiDdLe oF A PaNdEmIc Back to /r/comicbooks you go ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Sat 11th Sep 2021 2:11am)
  • Wouldn't be /r/Glasgow if youse weren't downvoted to fuck ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Sat 11th Sep 2021 2:11am)
  • Ye but it's **the** 4 corners. Next to Central, Cathouse, Subby and contains all the junk food outlets you would ever want bar Burger King. by ben_uk (Sun 12th Sep 2021 11:13am)
  • Sometimes a McDonalds or KFC just hits the spot ๐Ÿ˜‰ by ben_uk (Sun 12th Sep 2021 2:30pm)
  • “It’s all Brexit’s fault! We can’t get Eastern Europeans over willing to work for scraps!” by ben_uk (Mon 13th Sep 2021 3:56pm)
  • Non vaxxed after people went and complained their Pfizer killing them after being sat down for so long ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Wed 15th Sep 2021 12:17am)
  • It’s called an index and it’s at the back by ben_uk (Sat 25th Sep 2021 11:43am)
  • If you’ve got a game console with a disk drive then that should also playback the CD also. Even ‘retro’ ones like the PS1/PS2 or the original Xbox/360 Or old DVD players by ben_uk (Sat 25th Sep 2021 11:47am)
  • They’re a scummy company but Sports Directs are everywhere and sell that sort of thing, usually pretty cheap too by ben_uk (Mon 27th Sep 2021 10:19pm)
  • Largs is nice. Direct train from Central. Quite a nice train ride. Fish and chips at The Fish Works in front of the sea, ice cream at Nardini’s and if you want to make a real day of it grab a 10 min ferry for a few quid return to Millport (just remember to take some cash for the bus at the other side) and grab a pint at the pub at the end. by ben_uk (Mon 27th Sep 2021 11:06pm)
  • I’ve been meaning to go to Wemyss Bay just to visit the station. It’s meant to be a bit of an attraction in itself. by ben_uk (Mon 27th Sep 2021 11:34pm)
  • Ah nice. I went to Millport in 2019 just so I could have a ride on the ferry, didn’t even know where I was going. Was just glad I brought some cash as they drop you off on the edge of nowhere and it’s a good walk to Millport! by ben_uk (Mon 27th Sep 2021 11:32pm)
  • I’d rather be dealt with by someone who’s done a first aid course with St John’s ambulance than not tbf by ben_uk (Sun 3rd Oct 2021 10:04pm)
  • It’s more than just opening and closing doors. They’re also checking the platforms to ensure it’s safe to depart (no obstructions or people stuck between the train and the platform) and doing other things like applying ramps for wheelchair users. And in the event of an emergency they might be the ones to keep you alive and lead you to safety. by ben_uk (Sun 3rd Oct 2021 10:01pm)
  • Paisley has lots of good pubs and clubs. De Beers welcomes Erasmus/International students with open arms and is usually full of them. The Keg is good for students and has a younger crowd. Be downvoted for this because it’s /r/Glasgow but there’s also a massive Spoons that often has lots of international students going for a few drinks too. by ben_uk (Thu 7th Oct 2021 12:06am)
  • Keeps the jakes away though by ben_uk (Mon 11th Oct 2021 10:41am)
  • You’re the first person I’ve ever heard of being glad to go back to SP. I’ve used a lot of energy suppliers and they’re the fucking worst. by ben_uk (Thu 14th Oct 2021 11:09pm)
  • Wouldn’t there be CCTV at the station also? by ben_uk (Sun 17th Oct 2021 7:46pm)
  • Streets not up to much cop, eh? by ben_uk (Wed 20th Oct 2021 5:22pm)
  • Lazy bastards, Bloc's not that far away from there. by ben_uk (Wed 20th Oct 2021 5:24pm)
  • * Confusing pricing, can be expensive if you mix/match services. * Confusing timetables for buses * Generally unreliable. * Areas poorly served by public transport * Slow journeys * Trains no running on a Sunday * Subway no running on a Sunday evening * Forced mask wearing * Shit weather vs. * Sit in a car by yourself * Faster journey * No timetable, go when/where you want * Turn up right outside your destination * You have a rough idea at least how much the fuel/electric's gonna cost * Music/radio on, heating/aircon on * Nae mask Nae wonder by ben_uk (Wed 20th Oct 2021 5:30pm)
  • Ashton Lane for food/drink. Right next to the Subway, across from a Subway. Might be worth booking somewhere though by ben_uk (Wed 20th Oct 2021 5:34pm)
  • Just put some scaffolding up and leave it for a decade by ben_uk (Wed 20th Oct 2021 7:08pm)
  • It's nice and touristy for visitors and has some decent bars/restaurants. I've brought a few people who have never been to Glasgow before there and they've really liked it. by ben_uk (Wed 20th Oct 2021 8:53pm)
  • >I can see self driving trains and some kind of ticket automation check coming in the near future. Self driving trains are already being worked on for the Subway. A lot more basic as it just goes round in circles, sure, but it's coming. by ben_uk (Mon 25th Oct 2021 11:44pm)
  • Inside hotels like Premier Inn/Travelodge. You don’t need to be a guest to use them and they are generally quiet by ben_uk (Sat 30th Oct 2021 4:32pm)
  • Should’ve stocked up down south beforehand, would’ve been much cheaper by ben_uk (Mon 1st Nov 2021 8:21pm)
  • No minimum unit pricing, allowed to do deals like buy one get one free etc. by ben_uk (Mon 1st Nov 2021 10:03pm)
  • Don’t bother with that app, it’s junk and hasn’t been refreshed since it was built. If you’re on iOS check out ByTrain. It’s fantastic and feels like an actual modern train times app. https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/bytrain/id1143534497 by ben_uk (Fri 5th Nov 2021 12:38am)
  • Not being able to live a normal life unless you take the jags and having to prove it everywhere you go sounds like force to me by ben_uk (Wed 10th Nov 2021 8:39pm)
  • Not having the passports at all and just getting on with it keeps businesses open too. by ben_uk (Wed 10th Nov 2021 8:42pm)
  • Hardly going to put the reports on the frontpage of the BBC News are they when the government are trying to push the jags? Especially as the so-called 'journalists' don't question anything anymore. Why not type 'COVID-19 vaccine' into the World Health Organisation's database here and have a look at the adverse reaction list for yourself? http://www.vigiaccess.org/ by ben_uk (Wed 10th Nov 2021 8:46pm)
  • Because it's coercive, divisive, makes it harder for businesses like hospitality to operate and makes little difference as you can still catch and transmit COVID even if you've had the jags? by ben_uk (Wed 10th Nov 2021 8:51pm)
  • It's hardly a 'little hassle'. Having to get the jags in the first place (which takes up to 3 months - RIP hospitality's Christmas period for those unjagged), show documentation everywhere you go - want a coffee? Papers please. Hospitality who are already struggling as it is will now have to hire more security staff to check papers. Look at the ratings of the app on the App Store, people are still struggling to get it working. Adam Brooks' tweet sums it up pretty well - [https://twitter.com/EssexPR/status/1458383958983462913](https://twitter.com/EssexPR/status/1458383958983462913). >It’s the dangerous creep, first it’s JUST for nightclubs, then it’s JUST for theatres & Cinemas, then it’s JUST for the pubs and local restaurant, then it’s JUST for your job, then it’s JUST for your kids to go to school.. then what? To leave your house ? Makes me sad how many people are willing to bend over and take shit like this up the arse without question. by ben_uk (Wed 10th Nov 2021 8:59pm)
  • >It take 5 minutes Yes, for the single jag. But then you need to wait 3 months for the second jag which grants you the passport. And that's until they inevitably change it so you need to have a booster jag also (and who knows, maybe more down the line). I haven't had the jags yet personally (who'd a guessed) and hate the coercion which is really making me want to have it less due to staying with my morals. But I'm glad I've waited. There's a place near me that were doing the Moderna ones, and now it's coming to light they're causing heart issues for my age group. [https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/germany-recommends-only-biontechpfizer-vaccine-people-under-30-2021-11-10/](https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/germany-recommends-only-biontechpfizer-vaccine-people-under-30-2021-11-10/) [https://www.thelocal.fr/20211109/french-health-authority-advises-against-moderna-vaccine-for-under-30s/](https://www.thelocal.fr/20211109/french-health-authority-advises-against-moderna-vaccine-for-under-30s/) by ben_uk (Wed 10th Nov 2021 9:11pm)
  • From Google (Definitions from Oxford Languages): **Force, noun** coercion or compulsion, especially with the use or threat of violence. **Force, verb** make (someone) do something against their will. by ben_uk (Wed 10th Nov 2021 9:24pm)
  • \> You've every right to choose otherwise Not if I want to live a normal life. \> You don't have the right to endanger other people though Is that an admission that you don't trust the vaccine to protect you? If everyone's jagged then surely no one's in danger? by ben_uk (Wed 10th Nov 2021 9:20pm)
  • Read the definition, *especially.* So not limited to. Also see: verb definition of force. by ben_uk (Wed 10th Nov 2021 9:27pm)
  • We've been living with this for two years almost now. Those who want to be jagged have been jagged. Apparently if you have the jags then you'll be ill but won't take up a hospital bed, just like the cold & flu which most people get every winter anyway. Big deal, couple paracetamols or Lemsips and a hot toddy and a few days in bed. The powers that be are laughing at us flying around in private jets and having a ball at COP26 (which isn't passported, of course). Jeff Bezos has just flew over from the States in his jet and then back to Hawaii to his new $70+ million island mansion next to sea and a volcano in Hawaii. Just seems mental introducing this now to me. by ben_uk (Wed 10th Nov 2021 9:39pm)
  • You hypothetically went to the pub - that was your choice. You sound intelligent, you know the risks. It's winter, cold/flu season. You're likely going to get something anyway even if it's not COVID - just like every year before 2020. Do you demand everyone in the pub gets the seasonal flu jab? If anything that comment sounds selfish demanding everyone else to do something so you escape a couple of days in bed and you can have a fun time in the pub. by ben_uk (Wed 10th Nov 2021 9:56pm)
  • A luxury which is available to most. For many going to the pub at the weekend is more a way of life. by ben_uk (Wed 10th Nov 2021 10:02pm)
  • If the majority is vaccinated then if herd immunity theory is correct then you've got very, very little risk. And then you've got your jags for extra protection. Appreciate the civil debate but I think we're starting a loop here! by ben_uk (Wed 10th Nov 2021 10:21pm)
  • \> you still think “force” means you can’t put people and businesses at risk just because you feel like it I thought we just went over the dictionary definition of force, which you asked me to Google. \> That you cannot distinguish luxuries from human needs Social contact is a human need. These venues are often the only place people get meaningful social contact. by ben_uk (Wed 10th Nov 2021 10:24pm)
  • This. It's known as a 'break of journey' in the National Rail Conditions of Carriage which covers all journeys on the UK National Rail network, which ScotRail is part of. See section C16 - [https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/static/documents/content/NRCOC.pdf](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/static/documents/content/NRCOC.pdf) There are a few exceptions, for example if you were to join a journey on an off-peak ticket during peak hours, or if you have an advance ticket which is only valid for a specific scheduled service. by ben_uk (Mon 15th Nov 2021 6:01pm)
  • Stick on his podcast on the True Geordie show and you might actually learn something by ben_uk (Thu 18th Nov 2021 7:27am)
  • Don’t try and argue here mate, it’s no worth it. This sub is schizophrenic, some day they’re pro freedom and anti lockdown and the next day they’re on their hands and knees waiting for Sturgeon to come out with a strap on. by ben_uk (Thu 18th Nov 2021 7:25am)
  • If it means anything, I'm on the spectrum also, NHS diagnosed, albeit on the "more functional" side of it. Had loads of jobs the past few years with no issues. I know it's cliche/stereotypical but since you're on Reddit (and I've seen your profile, you seem to be in to games and stuff) you might have a bit of an interest in computers and technology. Have a look what /u/simonmcseabass posted in this thread - [https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/r09r6w/comment/hlrf04r/?utm\_source=share&utm\_medium=web2x&context=3](https://www.reddit.com/r/glasgow/comments/r09r6w/comment/hlrf04r/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3) Good money if you're any good at it and it's a [not-so-secret secret](https://www.microsoftalumni.com/s/1769/19/interior.aspx?sid=1769&gid=2&pgid=1119) that companies take a liking to those of us on the spectrum due to being able to learn a lot about a particular subject and to focus on it. Lots of jobs in Glasgow/Edinburgh too. by ben_uk (Tue 23rd Nov 2021 5:26pm)
  • Hope you get it back OP. If you’ve an iPhone might be worth getting an AirTag and attaching it to your bike somehow at some point if you find it or get a replacement. I’ve seen videos on YouTube of people finding bikes that have been stolen using them. by ben_uk (Wed 24th Nov 2021 12:28am)
  • If you’re young and don’t have any medical problems you’re very unlikely to have any life threatening problems either. For most people just a few days in bed. by ben_uk (Wed 24th Nov 2021 1:48pm)
  • It’s gotten a bit better now, just don’t sit at the very front. The basement lounge is pretty good as it’s usually quiet unless it’s the weekend. by ben_uk (Wed 24th Nov 2021 7:16pm)
  • Bit too cramped if you’re sitting in though. Cramped enough trying to get a takeout. by ben_uk (Wed 1st Dec 2021 12:59pm)
  • Grosvenor Casino on Glassford Street will probably have both the F1 and football on two TVs next to each other by ben_uk (Thu 2nd Dec 2021 10:08am)
  • Huh, TIL. Went on one of the First Electric Buses a few days ago, was pretty impressed tbf. Was only down Glasgow Road/Paisley Road West though so it'd be lucky to get as fast as 30mph with all the traffic. by ben_uk (Mon 6th Dec 2021 12:54am)
  • They still honouring those? It’s the OVO Hydro now, not the SSE Hydro. by ben_uk (Wed 8th Dec 2021 10:08pm)
  • Ah, fair enough. They used to be independent. From Wikipedia they actually acquired the retail part of SSE. by ben_uk (Wed 8th Dec 2021 10:23pm)
  • [Instruction unclear](https://youtu.be/06BFsQ_28Co) by ben_uk (Thu 9th Dec 2021 10:58am)
  • Their new electric buses are nice. And when the ticket machine doesn’t work the drivers usually let me on for free. by ben_uk (Wed 15th Dec 2021 10:16pm)
  • Easier to buy a ticket on their app and then the driver can’t fuck it up. by ben_uk (Thu 16th Dec 2021 10:37am)
  • Wish I knew about this, I’d have gone. by ben_uk (Mon 20th Dec 2021 1:10pm)
  • I’ve always liked the big Tennents advert. Tells me it’s pub time ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Mon 20th Dec 2021 8:44pm)
  • AFAIK you don’t need data for TOTP 2FA as it’s just an algorithm? by ben_uk (Fri 24th Dec 2021 2:14pm)
  • O2 do unlimited everything too if you get the right deal. I’m on it. by ben_uk (Fri 24th Dec 2021 2:13pm)
  • To be fair, it’s in the name by ben_uk (Fri 24th Dec 2021 2:12pm)
  • 3 is dogshite in Glasgow/Paisley. I moved to o2 which is not that much better but still an improvement, especially indoors. My mates with Vodafone and has good experiences and EE is meant to be the best but expensive (you get what you pay for) by ben_uk (Fri 24th Dec 2021 2:10pm)
  • Can’t say that, you’re meant to be living in fear of the cold. by ben_uk (Sun 26th Dec 2021 1:22pm)
  • You technically did, wasn’t really enforced in most pubs because as soon as you got the pint in your hand you were all of a sudden vertically drinking and covid disappeared. by ben_uk (Wed 29th Dec 2021 5:38pm)
  • You’d expect Spoons to be mobbed, it’s the only place that’s consistently been pretty much the same throughout all the covid restrictions. No music allowed? Never had music in the first place. Table service? Already had it before covid and most people used that rather than the bar. by ben_uk (Wed 29th Dec 2021 5:41pm)
  • Yes but no - sums up most covid policies by ben_uk (Wed 29th Dec 2021 9:08pm)
  • The steamie and the four wheelie by ben_uk (Fri 7th Jan 2022 3:56pm)
  • Had the same happen on both First Bus and McGills, seems like that's standard policy by ben_uk (Sat 8th Jan 2022 2:55pm)
  • I wish - they couldn't even keep the one on the High St open. Pain in the arse to get to the other one on Renfrew road if you don't have a car. by ben_uk (Mon 10th Jan 2022 6:56pm)
  • Lots of nice restaurants in Paisley. Pendulum, Genova, Cardosis. And bars lIke The Keg for burgers or wings. by ben_uk (Tue 11th Jan 2022 5:44pm)
  • He had (and still has) a point. 3 weeks to flatten the curve and look where we are. by ben_uk (Fri 14th Jan 2022 10:09am)
  • Meanwhile non bed wetters are more likely to go ๐Ÿ˜ by ben_uk (Fri 14th Jan 2022 10:07am)
  • Legend. by ben_uk (Fri 14th Jan 2022 10:06am)
  • I’d rather give him some cash for some pints and some scran than sleep in a pish covered bed tbh but you do you by ben_uk (Sat 15th Jan 2022 1:11pm)
  • If you get a good 5G connection it should be quite decent actually. by ben_uk (Sun 16th Jan 2022 5:57pm)
  • I still need to get a driving licence (I'm just very lazy) so I'm not really the best guy to give advice - but it's best to learn manual (I believe you guys call it 'driving stick' in the West) and then you can drive either manual or automatic on the same licence - otherwise you're limited to just automatic. Might be handy if you ever want to hire a car and the last car available is a manual! by ben_uk (Mon 17th Jan 2022 6:48pm)
  • Wee Howff is a cracking wee pub. Loads of good pubs in the area. De Beers, Ugly Duck, Bull Inn, The Keg, The Swan Inn, Gabriel's, Bankhouse, The Northern Way, The Cave, The Bungalow, Whisky Joe's to name a few. Paisley's honestly great for a night out, don't often actually bother going into Glasgow (esp. after being forced to WFH so not commuting into the city centre) as after the hassle/prices of taxis and the city centre/west-end prices it's easier & cheaper to just stay in town. by ben_uk (Mon 17th Jan 2022 6:55pm)
  • Two options into Paisley too by train. Main Ayrshire line from Gilmour Street (either express services that go straight to Central or ones that stop at Hillington West/East & Cardonald) or the Canal line. All very regular and served by decent train stock. Buses very regular also from the centre, many are now electric too with WiFi & USB charging on board. by ben_uk (Mon 17th Jan 2022 7:00pm)
  • Hypothetical situation but really it's a no-brainer to just learn manual unless you're really struggling. by ben_uk (Thu 20th Jan 2022 5:07pm)
  • I meant my original scenario of only manual cars being available. by ben_uk (Fri 21st Jan 2022 9:57am)
  • It’s quite expensive. Piss take prices really. Probably better tethering your phone or getting a 4G/5G router. by ben_uk (Wed 26th Jan 2022 6:15pm)
  • Use a card where you get instant notifications after usage. Monzo/Curve/Starling do that and I believe most ‘legacy’ banks have rolled it out now too. Least you can see what’s come out when they’re in the back room. by ben_uk (Wed 26th Jan 2022 6:20pm)
  • Definitely recommend you have a car if you're commuting into EK. I'm a lazy bastard and never got round to getting a driving licence and used to work in the Hairmyres area - nightmare without a car. Had to often rely on my colleagues with cars if I wanted to go for a McDonalds or something for lunch rather than the nearby Greggs/Lidl/quite pricey local Deli. EK really isn't built for pedestrians and other than the train which was reliable enough (although I suffered my fair share of cancellations) the commute links are pretty dire too. Had to go through a right dodgy passageway to get to the bus stop if the trains were buggered. If you're not posted near the nearest train stations you're going to have a tough time. I live in Paisley and it used to be an hour or so commute every day and EK's got an entirely different climate so winter was difficult with icy pavements too - turns into a bit of a death trap. Was amazing when I finally managed to get a job in Glasgow City Centre - not an easy feat when interviews were only in person as it's impossible to sneak out at lunch for one. Had to take a few sickies or half-days or get lucky and get one after working hours (which I did!) by ben_uk (Wed 26th Jan 2022 11:23pm)
  • Heh, I've had it happen a few times. Weird one was when I was in hospitality at the Hydro. They take your card hostage in essentially a cage until you pay the bill off at the end of the show. by ben_uk (Wed 26th Jan 2022 11:31pm)
  • Patrick? by ben_uk (Fri 11th Feb 2022 5:16pm)
  • Subway wouldn’t swoop in though. It’s a franchise so would be a franchisee renting the place and then setting up a Subway. by ben_uk (Fri 11th Feb 2022 7:38pm)
  • O2 is alright, just depends where you are. The 5G rollout is helping out a ton too. Massive upgrade from 3 which is just shit. by ben_uk (Sat 12th Feb 2022 6:25pm)
  • Nothing like a 6am cup of tea after they stop serving booze. Usually free too if you’ve been gaming or drinking. by ben_uk (Sun 13th Feb 2022 5:50pm)
  • Usually alright, but have once had it cancelled at Preston which was annoying. At least there's a decent pub at Preston station. Usually catered too if you fancy a cup of tea/coffee or a cheeky alcoholic drink on the train. Alternatively you can take the Avanti West Coast (as long as you have a valid ticket) to Lancaster and then change there which I do often when travelling home to Grimsby via Manchester Piccadilly. by ben_uk (Fri 25th Feb 2022 6:47pm)
  • Who would win in a fight between 100 duck-sized horses and one horse-sized duck? by ben_uk (Mon 28th Feb 2022 12:42pm)
  • Definitely not. I’m from Grimsby originally and still keep tabs on the area - Grimsby Live is absolute dross also by ben_uk (Mon 28th Feb 2022 7:34pm)
  • German Doner Kebab for your Doner. No idea if they do chips and cheese because I’m not a delinquent who tarnishes perfectly fine chips with cheese. by ben_uk (Tue 1st Mar 2022 12:45pm)
  • Never really had an issue with Renfrewshire Cabs. One of the better companies out there even if they put the prices up recently. Always my go to to get home to Paisley after a night in the city. Network Private Hire used to be good but been bought by GlasGo now. Uber can go fuck themselves. by ben_uk (Wed 9th Mar 2022 2:05pm)
  • Say that when you’ve checked the contents! by ben_uk (Fri 18th Mar 2022 9:46am)
  • Masks are technically required but other than the big chains like Spoons (who seem to be the strictest out of all the pubs I’ve been to) I’ve never seen them enforced anymore. Especially in nightclubs where you’ll get a drink and then be dancing all night anyway, doesn’t make much sense to wear it just to enter. Venues can also still demand the passport/tests if they wish as the app is still operational but it’d be financial suicide if they did. by ben_uk (Fri 18th Mar 2022 1:10pm)
  • Saw that in Paisley tonight. Looked a bit like the Virgin Media logo (or a big sperm/turtle) in the sky. https://i.imgur.com/9PAPqJz.jpg by ben_uk (Sun 20th Mar 2022 4:20am)
  • Grimsby lad here, mind when I first went to a chippy in Paisley and asked for fish and chips and scraps and the server looked at me like I’d murdered her firstborn. Supper aye? *me thinking supper came with an ice cream or something* Aye. by ben_uk (Sun 20th Mar 2022 3:32pm)
  • It’s really nice on chippy chips. Adds some extra crunchy texture. Don’t hate it before you try it. by ben_uk (Mon 21st Mar 2022 7:47pm)
  • No separate water bill or a meter either, included in council tax. Although that’s meant to be going up by ben_uk (Tue 22nd Mar 2022 9:50pm)
  • Hey! I’m walkin’ here! by ben_uk (Tue 22nd Mar 2022 11:52pm)
  • You still on a comedown from last weekend at Subby or somethin? by ben_uk (Wed 23rd Mar 2022 11:57am)
  • Pal next middle of winter take a train from Glasgow Central to EK. You’ll be amazed at how Glasgow seemed just a bit rainy and by the time you get to EK you’re in the middle of the fucking Arctic Circle. by ben_uk (Wed 23rd Mar 2022 12:34pm)
  • Ukraine flag and mask, virtue signalling to the max ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Sun 27th Mar 2022 11:00am)
  • “I need to prove I support ‘the current thing’ so I will stand outside and show everyone I’m a good person even though it makes fuck all difference” by ben_uk (Sun 27th Mar 2022 10:23pm)
  • Tbf I had it in Balloch once out of desperation and it was pretty good. Guess it depends on the branch. by ben_uk (Mon 28th Mar 2022 9:09am)
  • Edinburgh is 45/50 mins on a train. Is that really holding you back? by ben_uk (Mon 28th Mar 2022 9:06am)
  • Meh, it’s alright for overpriced chips if you’re steaming usually. by ben_uk (Mon 28th Mar 2022 9:10am)
  • Usually pretty spot on. Find their buses to be better maintained and more comfortable than Firsts too, a bit pricier though usually. by ben_uk (Tue 29th Mar 2022 1:04pm)
  • Lots of IT/programming jobs going in Glasgow. Big names like JP Morgan, Morgan Stanley, Barclays, SkyScanner, Arnold Clark, FanDuel, ScottishPower etc etc and lots of smaller firms too. Check out the Dev Tech Scot Slack. Been part of it a while, loads of friendly folk on there and people posting job opportunities and discussions around jobs too. https://6wg0md7cne.execute-api.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/dev by ben_uk (Sun 3rd Apr 2022 6:50pm)
  • Just a discussion chat room thing for the Scottish tech community. They discuss general tech/programming, jobs and the like. by ben_uk (Sun 3rd Apr 2022 8:02pm)
  • Always found Stereo’s midway down the stairs to be worse than Broadcasts. In fact, can’t even remember having a complaint about Broadcasts. by ben_uk (Mon 4th Apr 2022 4:20pm)
  • That’s what Stereo’s was like midway down the stairs. by ben_uk (Mon 4th Apr 2022 4:51pm)
  • The track is nationalised, owned/maintained by Network Rail. You’re right about the trains though, they’re owned by the ROSCOs (Rolling Stock Companies) by ben_uk (Mon 4th Apr 2022 8:35pm)
  • COVID’s a nice wee virus. Leaves you alone if you’ve got a pint in your hand. Can’t believe anyone buys this shit anymore. by ben_uk (Thu 7th Apr 2022 11:52pm)
  • Looks like we struck some nerves ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Fri 8th Apr 2022 7:44am)
  • *Mmmph mmmph mmmph* Sorry, can’t hear you under that mask ๐Ÿ˜ท by ben_uk (Fri 8th Apr 2022 7:48am)
  • Away and get your fourth booster, good lad. by ben_uk (Fri 8th Apr 2022 7:56am)
  • The food actually looks good in there but the actual gaff puts me off. Just the smell of the place. by ben_uk (Sun 10th Apr 2022 6:34pm)
  • They’d still make a killing though. If you’re going on holiday as a family with loads of suitcases it’s easier to get a taxi than faff about with public transport and at least you know it isn’t going to be cancelled unlike ScotRail. by ben_uk (Fri 15th Apr 2022 5:18pm)
  • Scottish licensing rules. They’re not free. by ben_uk (Fri 15th Apr 2022 5:24pm)
  • Casino (Grosvenor Glassford Street or Riverboat) cafe/bar is open 24 hours. Wifi and nice and warm and relatively safe due to a lot of security. You do need to register for initial entry but it’s free and easy at the counter. by ben_uk (Sun 17th Apr 2022 5:14pm)
  • Babs is pretty good if you’re wanting a beer also. GDK is lovely but soft drinks only. by ben_uk (Tue 19th Apr 2022 7:30pm)
  • Went on a first date there once, pretty good place. Very funny chefs, did stuff like getting us to catch potato wedges with our mouths lol. Not the cheapest though - spent like £100 for 2 people - but worth it! by ben_uk (Wed 20th Apr 2022 9:38pm)
  • Kids will probably like it but last time I went about 2019 the quality's dropped ridiculously from what it used to be. Really didn't enjoy it that much. by ben_uk (Wed 20th Apr 2022 9:39pm)
  • That was Pizza Express, unless he’s now banned from there after the Woking incident by ben_uk (Thu 21st Apr 2022 10:03am)
  • >ticket inspector Do they even exist? I've never ever seen one in Glasgow/Paisley living here for almost 7 years. Even where I grew up (Grimsby, England) ticket inspectors were super rare - not the smallest area either. Seen maybe 5-10 in 17 years living there. by ben_uk (Fri 22nd Apr 2022 12:19am)
  • Maybe worth giving Uber a 'wide berth' (ignoring it) and using Renfrewshire Cabs as Glasgow Airport isn't actually in Glasgow, it's in Renfrewshire - they've got an app where you can use Apple/Google Pay etc and is very Uber-like without the surge charging bollocks. They'll drop you off in Glasgow in George Square though! Otherwise as other folk are saying, just take the bus. by ben_uk (Fri 22nd Apr 2022 12:23am)
  • Bring Maplin back, only thing that needs doing that end of town. by ben_uk (Fri 22nd Apr 2022 11:11am)
  • Recommend Largs for fish and chips at The Fish Works right opposite the sea. Great chippy. There’s a spoons next door with a beer patio if you fancy a pint to wash it down with or Nardini’s for an ice cream around the corner too. If you’re feeling adventurous the ferry to Millport is cheap with a bus at the other end as the ferry drops you off at the edge of nowhere. A pub at the other end of the town with a beer garden for one for the road also. by ben_uk (Fri 22nd Apr 2022 9:36pm)
  • Car park in the sky by ben_uk (Sat 23rd Apr 2022 12:41am)
  • Free bus travel for the youth and now autonomous buses. God help us. by ben_uk (Mon 25th Apr 2022 3:41pm)
  • The Shilling and cheap in the same sentence ๐Ÿ‘€ Nice gaff though and good pizza by ben_uk (Thu 28th Apr 2022 11:29pm)
  • Solid Rock. Less than a fiver if you’re happy smelling sewage in the bar. Good tunes too. Never any trouble in there either and sound staff. by ben_uk (Thu 28th Apr 2022 11:31pm)
  • I think you mean Febreeze not Lebanese by ben_uk (Sat 30th Apr 2022 1:39am)
  • Went there quite often when I was working on West Regent St. Decent enough scran but I think their Miso soup tastes a bit funky. by ben_uk (Sat 30th Apr 2022 3:54pm)
  • Big Clive on the topic - [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm4CSrH8WTU](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm4CSrH8WTU) Just put the one you've got in the bin and order a smartcard then you don't need to feel guilty anymore - https://www.spt.co.uk/tickets/subway-smartcard/ by ben_uk (Sat 30th Apr 2022 4:06pm)
  • Glennifer Braes in Paisley give a good view of the Strathclyde area if the day is clear. Nice waterfall and woods for shade too when going up. by ben_uk (Mon 2nd May 2022 3:14am)
  • Fighting words saying Rufus is better than the Solid. by ben_uk (Mon 2nd May 2022 2:34pm)
  • Nories is ace and right next to the station, Gordon Ramsay rates it too! by ben_uk (Wed 4th May 2022 2:50pm)
  • It's actually independently owned now, [from their site](https://www.inndeep.com/): >Now independently owned by the team that opened the bar for Williams Brothers in 2012. Sound bar though but a bit small, get in bright and early if you want a decent seat near the river on a sunny day. by ben_uk (Wed 4th May 2022 6:39pm)
  • Haven't tried Clockwork but the others are sound suggestions. Might be controversial since their management team have had some 'hiccups' but WEST is another one that I still need to get round to visit as I love their beers when I get them elsewhere. Another controversial one will be Wetherspoons as they have a partnership with CAMRA so have a variety of real ales on tap if that's your thing - some actually interesting Wetherspoons in Glasgow, including the Crystal Palace which is a bit of a dive but has the oldest lift/elevator in the UK and the Counting House next to George Square which is a genuinely lovely building! by ben_uk (Wed 4th May 2022 6:40pm)
  • Tomatoes by ben_uk (Wed 4th May 2022 6:53pm)
  • DELETED Give free train travel to the weans and this is what you get. A warm place to sit with free WiFi when there’s fuck all else to do. Anyone could’ve predicted this. The bad ones always ruin it for the good. by ben_uk (Thu 5th May 2022 5:48pm)
  • \+1 or maybe the Shilling Brewing Co who do a nice pizza too (their haggis one is very nice) by ben_uk (Sat 7th May 2022 4:44pm)
  • https://pintofscience.co.uk/events/glasgow by ben_uk (Sat 7th May 2022 4:48pm)
  • Bit out of the way but still in EK, had my hair cut at Elite Barbers in Hairmyres many a time and they’ve been sound and reasonably priced. Easy enough to get to from the Hairmyres train station (one before EK itself) and next to a Greggs for some scran afterwards. https://goo.gl/maps/RMR8wbww7yUDXZzk8 by ben_uk (Sun 8th May 2022 3:23pm)
  • I'm just looking forward to the lower level corridor being open again. Right pain getting off at Platforms 13/14/15 (Paisley/Ayrshire lines) and having to walk to the front to get out of Central rather than just taking the escalators. Especially as my new office is Trongate way so I need to get to Argyle street.. by ben_uk (Sun 8th May 2022 11:48pm)
  • \> I want to be social You'll have fun in the pubs/bars/clubs etc. I personally prefer it because I hate being in the pub when it's light outside and walking home when it's light too, just feels pure wrong. Feels a lot cosier too! Also helps you see your computer screen if you're studying, less glare ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Sun 8th May 2022 11:46pm)
  • Great chippy too (The Fish Works) by ben_uk (Thu 12th May 2022 5:29pm)
  • Someone who roasts coffee beans by ben_uk (Thu 12th May 2022 5:34pm)
  • This is /r/glasgow \- if the place isn't as hipster/fancy as Byres Road/The West End (no offence to the area, lovely place to visit) then it's a shithole by default. by ben_uk (Thu 12th May 2022 5:33pm)
  • Wemyss Bay - get off the train, look around the nice station (it's actually genuinely beautiful), chippy outside (is actually pretty good - cash only tho), watch the ferry depart, pint in the station pub then back again ๐Ÿคฃ [I may or may not actually have done this a few weeks ago](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P46LGK8LxMo) by ben_uk (Thu 12th May 2022 5:36pm)
  • Depends which ticket type you've got. If it's an advance ticket, you have to take the specified service(s) but the others are flexible on the day within reason (e.g. if you had an advance ticket to Aberdeen from Paisley via Queen St departing 12:30 you could take a train to Glasgow at 7am if you really wanted to, but you'd need to take that 12:30 train to do the Aberdeen leg, none other). If it's a 'anytime day single' you don't have to take the time you bought for, as long as it's the same day (you can take the last train if you wanted). If it's an 'off-peak' ticket you can only use it after [9:15am](https://www.scotrail.co.uk/tickets/off-peak-tickets) (ala to screw over commuters going into work for 9am with massively inflated fares) It's a confusing system - explained somewhat here - [https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times\_fares/145681.aspx](https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/times_fares/145681.aspx) by ben_uk (Thu 12th May 2022 5:47pm)
  • Sorry if you saw my previous comment I deleted, was on about the Largs chippy I commented on as well. [It was actually alright. Solid 7/10. Fish was decent, nice chips. Generous serving.](https://i.imgur.com/l7tXuBK.jpg) by ben_uk (Thu 12th May 2022 5:53pm)
  • Put the ball in the other team's net. You're most of the way there, nobody actually understands the offside rule even if they claim to. by ben_uk (Sun 15th May 2022 6:31pm)
  • I was going to recommend The Summoner's just off Sauchiehall St but seems like it's permanently closed ๐Ÿ˜“ by ben_uk (Mon 16th May 2022 4:46pm)
  • Was always a bit sketchy. Chinese modified builds of Steam with adverts. Thankfully my Steam account is still fine ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Mon 16th May 2022 9:21pm)
  • Quite a lot of ice cream shops on the seafront at Helensburgh. Were very busy and the ice creams I saw looked very nice so must be good. Dino’s seems like the main one. Heard folk talking about some interesting flavours whilst eating my chippy (don’t bother with the Palace chippy, it’s shite) Also Nardini’s at Largs by ben_uk (Thu 19th May 2022 4:57pm)
  • Glasgow. A town called hypocrisy. by ben_uk (Mon 23rd May 2022 12:23pm)
  • Starbucks in the big Cineworld Renfield Street. Quiet as it’s lesser known so you’ll be able to get a decent seat together with a bit more privacy and in the busy bit of town with all the bars etc for going out if it goes well. by ben_uk (Tue 24th May 2022 1:50am)
  • Used to be a good one at the Arnold Clark end of Earl Haig Road in the morning. Did a banging bacon roll, sure they did breakfast too. https://goo.gl/maps/wtbDk74jr7DzCN9r8 - used to be at the lay-by here No idea if it’s still there though, last I used it was about 5 years ago! If no there’s loads of scraneries near by by ben_uk (Fri 27th May 2022 10:21am)
  • The guy was a sound cunt too! Even though I had a cushy office job those definitely helped with last night's hangover. by ben_uk (Fri 27th May 2022 7:47pm)
  • [Nigella Lawson concurs](https://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/news/3150750/nigella-lawson-glasgow-blue-lagoon/) by ben_uk (Wed 1st Jun 2022 5:06pm)
  • It's fuckin dyno tho. Like Paesano but it's not always heaving. by ben_uk (Wed 1st Jun 2022 5:05pm)
  • Can you blame them? The COVID restrictions over there are mental, still 2020-esque. You barely see it in the mainstream media as they don't report on it as much. COVID passports over here were nothing, saw a video today of crowds of people having to scan a QR code to simply get into a subway station. Utter draconian over there. by ben_uk (Mon 6th Jun 2022 8:06pm)
  • Trains ridiculous at the minute, pain in the bum. Knew about it when I went to see MCR at the Hydro, got there by train to Exhibition Centre but only bought a single knowing I wouldn't be able to take it back (usually can't anyway since it's so busy). Got out the doors early and planned to just walk a fair bit out the way to order a taxi, walked over the white road bridge aimlessly towards Glasgow and checked the taxi apps and saw there was no chance and Uber were quoting £33. Checked my bus app Whiz and saw the bus back was a 5 minute walk away (Paisley Road West), result, \~£2.40 return compared to £33. Will be doing that from now on even when the trains are back to normal. OP you can probably do the same since Ibrox is just off Paisley Road West. Bus to the centre (maybe just walk a bit further West to get a quieter bus stop to get a seat) then the bus to Edinburgh as folk are saying. You could maybe even take the Subway from Ibrox or Cessnock since it runs to around half 11 if you plan well to get all the way to Buchanan Street subway station which will take you close to the bus station via the Queen St exit at the station. by ben_uk (Tue 7th Jun 2022 5:32pm)
  • It’s an actual venue now AFAIK. Doesn’t have draft beer from what I’ve heard so it is debatable if it classed as a venue but it exists. by ben_uk (Wed 15th Jun 2022 1:15pm)
  • The Garage is open every night so if you’re stuck on ideas, although even the 25 year olds will probably feel a bit old ๐Ÿคฃ Cathouse isn’t actually a terrible shout as long as you all like rock (those that don’t can sit in the Jaeger bar back of the top floor). As varied a demographic you’ll find in Glasgow. by ben_uk (Wed 15th Jun 2022 2:53pm)
  • TPE is fucked at the minute. Was going to try travel Thursday, good luck to me with the strikes - at least if it's cancelled/late they're pretty good at giving your money back - many a time sat in Spoons in Manchester for an extra hour or so waiting for the next train ๐Ÿคฃ I spoke to a taxi driver down south who said his mate is a driver for them - they serve my hometown too, said they've introduced a new scheduling system even though all the drivers said it wouldn't work - and it isn't working. by ben_uk (Fri 17th Jun 2022 5:50pm)
  • Applies to pretty much any hospitality venue in Glasgow ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Tue 21st Jun 2022 10:51am)
  • It's a chain but Yo! Sushi is pretty good for trying stuff since it just comes round on the belt so you can pick something up if it looks decent (albeit it adds up monetarily if you're not careful!). The one in the city centre is pretty good. That reminds me, I've not had sushi post-march 2020, I need some ๐Ÿคฃ. by ben_uk (Tue 21st Jun 2022 5:53pm)
  • I was on their mailing list. All started to look very fishy when they started asking for ridiculous amounts of money for 'VIP membership' etc. Shame, the idea of self-serve pint machines in a bar (was on one of their initial plans) sounded pretty fun to be fair ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Tue 21st Jun 2022 5:50pm)
  • That's not good, hopefully you got a refund or a replacement meal. Even as a meat eater I'd be a bit concerned about that. Hopefully a one off. ๐Ÿ˜ฌ by ben_uk (Tue 21st Jun 2022 6:24pm)
  • Cost of energy nowadays double unviable. by ben_uk (Wed 22nd Jun 2022 11:21am)
  • Good. Fuck the lockdowns and masks ๐Ÿคฃ Fucking pointless and caused far more debt and mental problems (lockdowns especially) than they helped. by ben_uk (Wed 22nd Jun 2022 5:50pm)
  • Yes you can just sit and chill and have a beer or coffee or whatever, no need to gamble. You’ll need to register on entry if you’ve never been to a Grosvenor Casino before, takes a couple minutes and they take your picture on the CCTV. Grosvenor on Glassford Street is usually the easiest to get into, Riverboat bouncers can be funny from experience. by ben_uk (Thu 23rd Jun 2022 9:00am)
  • Nice what if’s. Bet you were sat on your arse watching Netflix getting paid 80% of your salary. by ben_uk (Thu 23rd Jun 2022 10:01am)
  • Nice what if’s. Bet you were sat on your arse watching Netflix getting paid 80% of your salary. by ben_uk (Thu 23rd Jun 2022 10:01am)
  • One good thing about them, tells you the weirdos to avoid ๐Ÿคฃ - especially as they’ve usually got the crazy eyes. by ben_uk (Fri 24th Jun 2022 3:02pm)
  • If you keep drinking you can’t be hungover by ben_uk (Sun 26th Jun 2022 12:11pm)
  • Hillhead book club in the west end by ben_uk (Sun 3rd Jul 2022 8:11pm)
  • The one in Balloch is actually pretty good. Went there out of desperation once after a trip round Loch Lomond and was pleasantly surprised. by ben_uk (Mon 4th Jul 2022 3:39pm)
  • One Glasgow kiss is all it takes by ben_uk (Mon 4th Jul 2022 9:51pm)
  • Get the bus to Millport, it’s a fuckin trek. And then get a pint at the Millport Pier hotel ๐Ÿ˜ by ben_uk (Fri 8th Jul 2022 9:09am)
  • The Food Stop around Trongate way. Not really a sitting in place as there’s only a few chairs but cheap and cheerful scran, very popular with workers at lunchtime, even take card. by ben_uk (Sun 10th Jul 2022 4:27pm)
  • If you get a chance, listen to Daft Punk - Get Lucky. Sound of the summer. by ben_uk (Sat 16th Jul 2022 5:03pm)
  • They do. Take cash though as they’re cunts and have a minimum of £5 to use the card machine. by ben_uk (Sat 16th Jul 2022 5:05pm)
  • I hear Polo is good this time of year by ben_uk (Sat 16th Jul 2022 5:37pm)
  • Bought tickets for a gig a couple of days ago before this all kicked off. Ffs. Used to be a decent venue too. by ben_uk (Sat 16th Jul 2022 5:40pm)
  • It was. Been to loads of indie bands there. Staff were always sound as fuck, sound was good, prices were alright and the size of the venue was perfect. Upstairs bit nice for a predrink too and scran was good until they started doing different ‘kitchens’ every week or so you never knew what would be available. by ben_uk (Sat 16th Jul 2022 7:20pm)
  • Yeah, like a smaller Stereo (a venue I also enjoy) but nice and intimate. Not vegan myself (although not adverse to a nice vegan dish before anyone comes for me!) so nice having a bit more choice on the food front. by ben_uk (Sat 16th Jul 2022 11:07pm)
  • >Where the fuck is the soup kitchen supposed to go? It needs to be somewhere central that everyone can get to. Firing it someone out the way is going to make it much less useful. Right outside the first impression someone gets to Glasgow in a grotty, dark tunnel probably isn't the best place to be fair. Mad respect for the kitchen & the volunteers but it doesn't help make the city look aesthetically pleasing. Outside Central Station, esp. the main Gordon St entrance is a state, especially on Friday/Saturday evenings/nights. Mad amounts of litter and broken glass on the floor. It's honkin. To be fair they do a great job cleaning it up afterwards but they shouldn't have to. by ben_uk (Sun 17th Jul 2022 10:18pm)
  • Mental covid restrictions still in place in Canada by ben_uk (Tue 19th Jul 2022 12:47pm)
  • Glasgow is nicer at night though IMO. Especially the city centre. Something about it just clicks. For going on day train trips to Edinburgh/Ayrshire and the likes though the light would be useful. by ben_uk (Mon 25th Jul 2022 6:00pm)
  • Know you said Glasgow but Rocknrolla's in the west end of Paisley often have gigs on for free (no idea of the attendance, don't think it's very good ๐Ÿคฃ) and The Bungalow in Paisley town centre have a regular open mic night on. by ben_uk (Sun 31st Jul 2022 10:09pm)
  • I went in there steaming once with a friend, got down and saw 2 guys in their 40s fighting, had a vodka coke and left. Interesting place ๐Ÿคฃ Ran by the same company that run Vienna's in Paisley so that says a lot. by ben_uk (Sun 31st Jul 2022 10:07pm)
  • But one elf bar is half the price of a 20 pack by ben_uk (Mon 8th Aug 2022 10:03am)
  • I'm Graham by the way, don't know if I mentioned by ben_uk (Wed 10th Aug 2022 12:28am)
  • University of West of Scotland (UWS) does too. AFAIK they're all in the same area. by ben_uk (Sat 13th Aug 2022 1:51am)
  • [Then buy your boss a beer](https://docksbeers.com/docks-shop/we-pss-on-your-fish-ipa/) by ben_uk (Sun 14th Aug 2022 6:27pm)
  • Probs cost the same as the £500 weekend away ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Mon 15th Aug 2022 10:41am)
  • Good guess is Harri & Domenic. Will get you in 9/10 times. by ben_uk (Tue 16th Aug 2022 11:27pm)
  • I’m 26 this year and if someone bought me a Colin Caterpillar cake I’d be over the moon. Best type of cake. My Nan still gets me the wee ones when I go over. Bless. by ben_uk (Fri 26th Aug 2022 3:13pm)
  • >It also needs a more scientific look at why there's so much litter. Manky cunts by ben_uk (Mon 5th Sep 2022 9:09pm)
  • Calm down Nicola by ben_uk (Mon 5th Sep 2022 9:08pm)
  • I love the idea but in Glasgow... they're messy enough on the last services near midnight. I'd hate to be a guard or a cleaner with all the litter, vomit, piss all over the toilets and general misbehaviour etc. The night buses are an experience in themselves. by ben_uk (Mon 5th Sep 2022 9:08pm)
  • Just get on the pints instead ๐Ÿป by ben_uk (Tue 6th Sep 2022 6:35am)
  • /r/ChoosingBeggars by ben_uk (Fri 9th Sep 2022 6:34pm)
  • I had a citation somewhat recently but had a work conference trip booked to London so emailed the court (this was in Paisley but was to be taken place at the Odeon at Braehead). Emailed in politely with a PDF from HR and was relieved (although was not emailed back, had to ring up to find out). Another citation turned up about 3 months later. While I had a valid excuse it is just kicking the can down the road. Get it over and done with, might even enjoy it as an experience! by ben_uk (Fri 9th Sep 2022 6:40pm)
  • The app looks like an ancient relic and doesn’t scale to modern iPhone screens but the Traveline Scotland app gives the most reliable info. As long as it says the time in minutes and gives how many seats available then you know the bus is actually running rather than is just scheduled (aka patched) by ben_uk (Sat 10th Sep 2022 10:21pm)
  • I got punched in the face once under the Central Station umbrella but to be fair I was blackout drunk and shouting stuff for some reason. Don't do that. by ben_uk (Tue 13th Sep 2022 4:27pm)
  • He literally just punched me and walked off. To be fair, I respect that. I deserved it. by ben_uk (Tue 13th Sep 2022 5:09pm)
  • >You stand at the bar forever That's your problem. Use the app. Might still be waiting but at least you can chat and order your next beer when you've got your other one. by ben_uk (Fri 16th Sep 2022 4:02pm)
  • Oi, Solid is ace. by ben_uk (Fri 16th Sep 2022 4:01pm)
  • The last Brel Guinness I had was like over a fiver and was absolutely honkin. My pal had one as well and also said it was horrid. Neck Oil wasn't bad though by ben_uk (Fri 16th Sep 2022 4:00pm)
  • >To give West it's due always had a nice beer in there, the venue is clean and airy and the location by Glasgow Green is great. West's pints are nicer outside of West IMO. Was mad disappointed when I went for the first time, borderline undrinkable lukewarm pints. by ben_uk (Fri 16th Sep 2022 4:09pm)
  • They've got all the big Camden Town beers on tap though! ๐Ÿ˜ by ben_uk (Fri 16th Sep 2022 4:08pm)
  • West. Looks huge from the pictures on Google but is actually mega cramped. No atmosphere, poor use of space and mainly for diners. Barebones decoration. Lukewarm pints where their pints are miles better in other pubs and cheaper. Meh. by ben_uk (Fri 16th Sep 2022 4:11pm)
  • Definitely seen a sign in Garage/Catty saying similar by ben_uk (Mon 19th Sep 2022 10:03am)
  • Lots of plenty cheaper pubs in toon? by ben_uk (Mon 19th Sep 2022 10:09am)
  • A fun alternative is subway to Cessnock and then a bus from there, but that’s just me being a transport saddo. by ben_uk (Tue 20th Sep 2022 9:31am)
  • Have a look at KegFinder - [https://www.kegfinder.co.uk/](https://www.kegfinder.co.uk/) Disclaimer: I made it. by ben_uk (Sat 24th Sep 2022 6:51pm)
  • Central Station is clearly the worst because they inflate the prices and you can't use the app offers (at least last time I used it years ago) by ben_uk (Sat 24th Sep 2022 11:02pm)
  • [Patrick?](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/thumb/3/33/Patrick_Star.svg/1200px-Patrick_Star.svg.png) by ben_uk (Sat 24th Sep 2022 11:05pm)
  • Not really an excuse. The McDonalds in Glasgow are franchises (AG Restaurants) but they don’t take the piss. by ben_uk (Sun 25th Sep 2022 4:37pm)
  • But I don’t belong in Yoker by ben_uk (Sun 25th Sep 2022 4:57pm)
  • Glad it helped. Got fed up of people asking where they can find kegs during lockdown on Facebook hence it was born. by ben_uk (Sun 25th Sep 2022 4:56pm)
  • >queensferry Sounds all too sensible, thanks, on the list! Even has a brewery, I'm sold! by ben_uk (Mon 26th Sep 2022 4:58pm)
  • Hate to say it, but Uber. Be prepared to pay ridiculous surge pricing if it's a Friday/Saturday night. by ben_uk (Mon 26th Sep 2022 5:01pm)
  • I think I'd give the fish supper a pass! by ben_uk (Mon 26th Sep 2022 5:14pm)
  • It's worth a visit, especially if you like boats, lots of boats to look at. Nice park in the centre. The train ride is stunning and goes through the middle of forests/woods, countryside, past Girvan and some places where you feel like you're genuinely in the middle of nowhere. The trains aren't very frequent so if you need somewhere to wait after you've had a good walk I can recommend 'Custom House' for a pub - standard Greene King chain pub but comfortable enough. I believe there's also a museum but it was shut on Sunday. by ben_uk (Mon 26th Sep 2022 5:43pm)
  • Seems like a few interesting places on that edge of the country - will add to my list, thanks! by ben_uk (Mon 26th Sep 2022 8:03pm)
  • Doesn't go over the bridge but looks like a good shout. I've been to Wemyss Bay before but only went as far as the station (seen it on a lot of train videos on YouTube so had to see it for myself - it's an attraction in its own right). Decent chippy outside but not much around the station itself, but a decent wee pub in the station for a pint before getting the train back. I'll have to look to see if the ferries are regular enough to make a day trip out of it though. by ben_uk (Mon 26th Sep 2022 8:08pm)
  • >Culross Palace Doesn't look to be a train station nearby but been meaning to visit Dumfermline, looks like you can probably get a bus from there. Thanks for the suggestion! by ben_uk (Mon 26th Sep 2022 8:05pm)
  • My mate is from there, can’t say he’s given it the most glowing of reviews. by ben_uk (Tue 27th Sep 2022 9:24am)
  • Wouldn’t say it’s a dive. Just a place that’s clearly had a bit of bad luck like many coastal/waterside towns with the Stenna Line moving to the other side of the Loch and low cost flights meaning taking the ferry isn’t as convenient if you’re not wanting to bring your own vehicle across. The park in the centre is genuinely quite nice and the harbour is cool to walk around if you like looking at boats. by ben_uk (Tue 27th Sep 2022 9:28am)
  • I’ve been there, was a good day out. Did take the direct train but was good because it was one of the Inter7City HSTs. The design museum has a wee balcony on the upper floor where you can really get some good views of the road bridge. https://i.imgur.com/KLa39LM.jpg by ben_uk (Tue 27th Sep 2022 10:18am)
  • Best Kebab, gourmet dining which rivals The Ivy by ben_uk (Thu 29th Sep 2022 6:04pm)
  • Glasgow City Centre is a bit sketchy at best as a lone male, never mind being a lone female. I'd bring a friend if I were you. by ben_uk (Sat 1st Oct 2022 10:40pm)
  • Huh? Only place I’ve found which seems to enforce this is The Thornwood and I think that was because of Covid but they’ve kept it. by ben_uk (Mon 3rd Oct 2022 5:25pm)
  • Thankfully you've got Shields Road and Bridge St 10 mins walk in each direction. by ben_uk (Tue 4th Oct 2022 3:48pm)
  • Mine's taken by ben_uk (Thu 6th Oct 2022 4:55pm)
  • Always see Chinese people in the casino. I saw one woman win some jackpot (machine went mental like [you'd just beat a round of Peggle](https://youtu.be/oxJxnZoJ3dM?t=27)) and then gamble it on red/black and lost. Probably money laundering as the odds are better than the rates of tax. Get the cash then leave at 6am to get in the queue to buy the sneakers and repeat ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Tue 11th Oct 2022 5:29pm)
  • Kenable on eBay rarely let me down. My go to for cables. by ben_uk (Mon 24th Oct 2022 12:58pm)
  • Telesales advisor for ScotRail? Is that for if you ring up ScotRail and want to buy a ticket over the phone or something? by ben_uk (Mon 24th Oct 2022 1:04pm)
  • They don’t seem to sell first class tickets for Falkirk to Glasgow Queen Street via Cumbernauld (at least in the app) Is it perhaps declassified (ie first class carriage is on the train but first class isn’t in action so you can sit in it with a standard ticket)? by ben_uk (Wed 2nd Nov 2022 11:29am)
  • https://www.railforums.co.uk/threads/first-class-on-edinburgh-glasgow-via-cumbernauld.182784/ Seems to be declassified effectively as the service is timetabled as standard class only - enjoy the quiet first class carriage and don’t tell anyone else! ๐Ÿ˜ by ben_uk (Wed 2nd Nov 2022 11:31am)
  • They definitely sell first class tickets if it’s via Falkirk High/Linlithgow etc and arrives at Queen Street Upper Level - that’s the official Express train. I think you’re thinking of the slower train that takes an age and stops at the likes of Coatbridge and arrives at Queen St Lower Level. If it’s a 385 (newer trains) it might still say Express on the side but it’s definitely not! ๐Ÿ˜ by ben_uk (Wed 2nd Nov 2022 3:22pm)
  • My dad went when he came up to visit me. He was born in Canada (moved to England shortly after) so wanted to try it. Said it’s the worst food place he’s ever been to, still goes on about it like 3/4 years later. Their coffees are alright to be fair, handy before heading to Central back to Paisley. by ben_uk (Mon 7th Nov 2022 4:18pm)
  • And the offers on the O2 priority app for buy one get one free drinks which would make that more reasonable can’t be used in Scotland thanks to Scottish ~~licencing~~ anti-fun law. Cheers Nippy! ๐Ÿป by ben_uk (Mon 7th Nov 2022 4:26pm)
  • Imagine supporting a nanny state by ben_uk (Mon 7th Nov 2022 7:19pm)
  • Authoritarian cunt by ben_uk (Mon 7th Nov 2022 7:47pm)
  • https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/jamie-t/2022/o2-academy-glasgow-glasgow-scotland-6bbe729e.html by ben_uk (Thu 10th Nov 2022 10:58am)
  • Media amping up the fear porn again, everyone getting the common cold again. by ben_uk (Thu 10th Nov 2022 5:35pm)
  • Papyrus opposite Waitrose near the Botanic Gardens sells lots of Scottishy craft things and books, might be worth a punt. by ben_uk (Sun 13th Nov 2022 12:54pm)
  • Papyrus opposite Waitrose near the Botanic Gardens sells lots of Scottishy craft things and books, might be worth a punt. by ben_uk (Sun 13th Nov 2022 12:53pm)
  • I’ve heard Toby Jug is near that price range, meant to be silly cheap. Never been in though. by ben_uk (Sun 13th Nov 2022 12:58pm)
  • Don’t mention the B word around here, we’re meant to hate them - and the chain with a piece of cutlery often used for eating ice cream in the name ๐Ÿ˜ by ben_uk (Sun 13th Nov 2022 12:55pm)
  • Bar Home perhaps? Not sure if it gets noisy on Friday night, might need to book in advance. Controversial but BrewDog (satisfies your ale craving and doesn't get too noisy) - also might need to book? by ben_uk (Tue 15th Nov 2022 6:07pm)
  • Is the pub that overlooks it still open? Used to like going in there having a pint and watching the skiers. by ben_uk (Wed 16th Nov 2022 12:21pm)
  • Aw. Always wondered how it stayed open right at the back there in a retail area where getting to it is a right pain if you don’t drive and if you drive you can’t drink. by ben_uk (Thu 17th Nov 2022 12:54pm)
  • As an Englishman who’s lived in Paisley for the past 7 years and now owns a flat here it’s absolutely fine. Town centre is pretty bleak for shopping or eating (even McDonalds left recently) but is great for a night out with some excellent pubs. I’ve never had any issues. Transport links are great for going into Glasgow or a trip to Ayrshire for the seaside. Just avoid the schemes, especially Ferguslie Park area and the west end in general in Paisley. by ben_uk (Mon 21st Nov 2022 12:54am)
  • Check if the rugby is on at Murrayfield before travelling on the Edinburgh express train from Queen St. Made that mistake the other weekend when going on a day trip to Dunfermline via Haymarket. Huge queues. Nae chance. Still managed getting there by taking the slow train that goes from the lower level of Queen St which wasn't as busy but fuck me it lives up to the name in comparison. Thankfully on the way back the Express was relatively quiet (probably because Scotland lost). by ben_uk (Tue 22nd Nov 2022 5:25pm)
  • They made an official account around lockdown time [https://open.spotify.com/user/mfqtfe5obe8lk2u1utj0wsmsl?si=354fb19f132d412a](https://open.spotify.com/user/mfqtfe5obe8lk2u1utj0wsmsl?si=354fb19f132d412a) Hasn't been updated in a while but mostly play the oldies anyway! by ben_uk (Wed 23rd Nov 2022 6:47pm)
  • This dude's got some awesome narrated videos about Glasgow [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMtYO6NlqLS4WghUeilG6o7uhq-4R2ZIc](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMtYO6NlqLS4WghUeilG6o7uhq-4R2ZIc) Somehow manages to make the area next to Shields Rd subway station interesting. Bit like the Glaswegian equivalent of London's (although he's been branching out to Scotland and elsewhere recently) [Jago Hazzard](https://www.youtube.com/@JagoHazzard) by ben_uk (Wed 23rd Nov 2022 6:50pm)
  • I’ve gone twice, sober and drunk and it’s been underwhelming both times. Prefer German Doner Kebab on Renfield St tbh. I’d take a sober GDK over a drunk Shawarma King. by ben_uk (Thu 1st Dec 2022 10:06am)
  • Döner Haus on West Regent St is pretty good too and Bab’s round the corner. by ben_uk (Fri 2nd Dec 2022 1:20pm)
  • The trick is if the bus times show in minutes eta or hours/minutes time. The former means it’s a real bus, the latter a ghost. Doesn’t stop the real bus just zooming right past you though. by ben_uk (Fri 2nd Dec 2022 6:32pm)
  • Blackfriars do Heineken 0% on draft. Expensive place though so no idea how much it is. by ben_uk (Mon 5th Dec 2022 9:38am)
  • Ladettes are usually worse. Screamy and loud. by ben_uk (Mon 5th Dec 2022 9:48am)
  • Ah the good old temporary permanent Covid measure. Just like the ScotRail alcohol ban. by ben_uk (Wed 7th Dec 2022 1:10am)
  • Conspiracy theory seems to be turning into conspiracy fact more often than not recently. by ben_uk (Wed 7th Dec 2022 9:29am)
  • I have seen them enforce it. Was rather strict when the rugby was on in Murrayfield a few weeks ago. It’s just an excuse so that they don’t have to put signage/announcements out whenever they want to enforce it. by ben_uk (Wed 7th Dec 2022 9:54am)
  • Shite crowd though. Full of wish.com ballers. If you’re a commoner you’ll feel well out of place ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Fri 9th Dec 2022 10:35am)
  • The Social is blumming expensive and always mobbed too! Shit choice of beer too!๐Ÿ˜ The beer 'garden' there is decent though in the summer just due to the location! by ben_uk (Sat 10th Dec 2022 10:16pm)
  • I'm not a vegan but Pizza Punks do vegan pizzas - heard they're pretty good and lots of vegan toppings! by ben_uk (Mon 12th Dec 2022 5:10pm)
  • Well it’s definitely not *Train To Busan* by ben_uk (Tue 13th Dec 2022 12:13pm)
  • +1 for that. I’m in my 20s but been to some meet-ups for various reasons (went to a gig buddy one and an older friend invited me along to a pub night) and they’re definitely predominately older folk in their 30s/40s+. by ben_uk (Tue 13th Dec 2022 12:17pm)
  • Spoons will be open. Was in the city centre 1st January 2020 (pre COVID) and the place is a ghost town - most places shut. by ben_uk (Wed 14th Dec 2022 11:47pm)
  • Their eyes are a bit of a giveaway ๐Ÿ‘€ by ben_uk (Mon 19th Dec 2022 1:13pm)
  • Pal I’ve got Asian friends and even they joke about it ๐Ÿคฃ Hardly racist to point out the blinding obvious. Ah well - I think the troll is well fed now. by ben_uk (Mon 19th Dec 2022 7:17pm)
  • Already have, I’m headlining Celtic Park next month. See you there. by ben_uk (Mon 19th Dec 2022 7:21pm)
  • Sounds like they need a sense of humour by ben_uk (Mon 19th Dec 2022 7:19pm)
  • I wouldn’t be so sure. Last time I spent Hogmanay in Glasgow it was dead (2020 before Covid). Most pubs shutting at 10/11pm. The ones open charging ridiculous prices to get in. Was quite embarrassing as my parents were up and they thought it was shit too. Ended up going to Hootenanny’s which had a very average band on. by ben_uk (Mon 19th Dec 2022 7:54pm)
  • Around Central Station and George Square. My mum’s disabled so it’s harder to get around. by ben_uk (Mon 19th Dec 2022 11:22pm)
  • Giffgaff runs on O2 which is shocking. Not enough capacity only amplified by Virgin Media & Sky Mobile customers also now running on the network. Do yourself a favour and don’t move over. by ben_uk (Tue 20th Dec 2022 3:24pm)
  • The one in Balloch is pretty good. Went there in desperation after a day out around Loch Lomond on a Sunday and was surprised. by ben_uk (Wed 21st Dec 2022 10:50am)
  • Think it’s just comfort. Know what you’re getting. No entering the unknown. Amount of times if I’m by myself I’d go to Spoons because I can sit down, use the app and get a pint and meal. If I go somewhere else I’d feel uncomfortable because I don’t know what the staff are like, probably need to order in person, don’t know what the menu is before going in (and if it’s counter service my eyes are fucked), don’t know what the etiquette is, don’t know where the toilets are etc. etc. etc. I’m usually always by myself so rather avoid acting awkward or looking like a total loner. by ben_uk (Wed 21st Dec 2022 10:56am)
  • You’re welcome. by ben_uk (Wed 21st Dec 2022 8:12pm)
  • Makes it a bit different! by ben_uk (Wed 21st Dec 2022 9:25pm)
  • Or Sainsbury’s. Try something new today. by ben_uk (Wed 21st Dec 2022 9:33pm)
  • Cheers, appreciate it. by ben_uk (Thu 22nd Dec 2022 1:59pm)
  • Cheers bud! by ben_uk (Thu 22nd Dec 2022 2:22pm)
  • Doesn’t usually stop folk in the Barrowlands. Seen folk light up before in there many a time. by ben_uk (Fri 23rd Dec 2022 7:19am)
  • People make Glasgow ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Fri 23rd Dec 2022 12:32pm)
  • And then Dial a Booze time ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Wed 28th Dec 2022 11:53am)
  • Ignore the comments about Trainpal, the apps decent but their customer support is based in Hong Kong and is pretty much non existent. If you want to ring them up office hours are Hong Kong time! TrainSplit are a lot better and have UK based support. If trains are cancelled they’ll give you a refund no questions asked. https://new.trainsplit.com/ They do charge a fee (just like all the split ticket providers do) but the savings outweigh it. Alternatively use TrainSplit or Trainpal to find the split journey times and book each ticket individually through a train company like ScotRail to save even more money! Also get a railcard if you’re eligible to save an additional 1/3rd (you have to buy it but it pays for itself after a journey or two and you can use it domestically on ScotRail too) by ben_uk (Wed 28th Dec 2022 8:52pm)
  • *Write a story about Celtic and Rangers playing a game of football in Belfast on the closing days of the Scottish Independence referendum and trouble starts.* It was a cold and rainy day in Belfast as Celtic and Rangers took to the pitch for their highly anticipated football match. The entire city was on edge, as the Scottish Independence referendum was coming to a close and tensions were running high. As the game got underway, the atmosphere in the stadium was electric. Both sets of fans were singing and cheering on their teams, hoping for a victory. But as the first half drew to a close, things started to get out of hand. Some Celtic fans, frustrated with the way the game was going, began to throw objects onto the pitch. This sparked a retaliatory response from the Rangers fans, and soon both sets of supporters were engaged in a full-blown riot. The police were called in to try and restore order, but the situation quickly escalated. Bottles and stones were flying through the air as the two sets of fans clashed in the stands. As the game was abandoned and the stadium was evacuated, the rioting spread to the streets of Belfast. The city was in chaos as rival factions clashed and the police struggled to contain the violence. In the end, it took several days for the situation to be brought under control. The Scottish Independence referendum was eventually held, but the events at the Celtic-Rangers game had left a lasting scar on the city of Belfast. The end by ben_uk (Sat 31st Dec 2022 10:41am)
  • Taxi drivers are usually self-employed (they pay a rental fee for access to the hire company network) hence card meaning less opportunities for tax/fees-dodging etc. Buses/trains are ran by bigger companies and the drivers are salaried so they don't care about taking card since the bigger company will be dealing with the accounting. by ben_uk (Tue 3rd Jan 2023 2:29am)
  • Would probably recommend flying. There are trains running between Edinburgh and Glasgow but they’re the super slow ones that stop at every stop. Not sure what LNER are like at the moment either. by ben_uk (Wed 4th Jan 2023 11:44am)
  • Oi. To be fair this was after a few beers at the Hydro and also had a cigarette in my mouth at the time. Clearly it was memorable though, I’ll take that. by ben_uk (Wed 4th Jan 2023 9:45pm)
  • Brewdog have it instead of Coke/Pepsi by ben_uk (Sun 8th Jan 2023 5:13pm)
  • Instead you can go to Five Guys and pay £15 for enough chips to fill the River Clyde and a decent burger ๐Ÿ˜‚ by ben_uk (Tue 10th Jan 2023 10:14am)
  • My comment was being somewhat sarcastic. Needed an /s by ben_uk (Tue 10th Jan 2023 3:37pm)
  • I like it but it’s bloody expensive by ben_uk (Tue 10th Jan 2023 4:43pm)
  • York is ace. The Shambles which is basically a real life Diagon Alley and the inspiration for it, the excellent National Railway Museum (free) which is ran by the London Science Museum Group right next to the station itself, The Jorvik Centre (paid but fun), York Dungeons (paid), the minster etc. etc. Highly recommended. by ben_uk (Wed 11th Jan 2023 9:44am)
  • Best Kebab by ben_uk (Sat 14th Jan 2023 10:44pm)
  • The tag is literally ‘average photos’ by ben_uk (Sat 14th Jan 2023 11:03pm)
  • Least there’s no a pole in the way this time by ben_uk (Sat 14th Jan 2023 11:05pm)
  • https://www.ispreview.co.uk/index.php/2023/01/virgin-media-uk-confirm-plan-to-switch-virgin-mobile-plans-to-o2.html Virgin are basically just O2 at this point, and they’re pretty awful in the Greater Glasgow region. Over subscribed more than Three with the main network, GiffGaff, Sky Mobile, Tesco Mobile, Virgin and others all piggybacking off the same network. by ben_uk (Sat 14th Jan 2023 11:39pm)
  • Same, a lot better than O2. Still not perfect but a definite improvement. I can actually look up train timetables in Central Station, almost impossible on O2. by ben_uk (Sat 14th Jan 2023 11:43pm)
  • They’re literally a subsidiary of O2. by ben_uk (Sat 14th Jan 2023 11:47pm)
  • Take your naughty retro romp pictures to be developed? by ben_uk (Sun 15th Jan 2023 5:23pm)
  • Be easier to just not have the system at all ๐Ÿคท‍โ™‚๏ธ by ben_uk (Tue 17th Jan 2023 9:18pm)
  • Load of bollocks. Not like a load of elites have just flown via private jets & planes to Davos this last couple of days to have a piss up. [https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/13/private-jet-emissions-quadrupled-davos-2022](https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jan/13/private-jet-emissions-quadrupled-davos-2022) Such a climate emergency they can't use Zoom instead, can't have a virtual steak dinner with caviar & champagne. They're laughing at you ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Tue 17th Jan 2023 9:15pm)
  • Well they're the ones telling us off for flying & driving and eating meat and that earth's about to blow up but they don't seem to be taking their own advice. Makes you wonder how much they believe it themselves. Follow the money. by ben_uk (Tue 17th Jan 2023 9:20pm)
  • Just don’t leave your laptop unattended by ben_uk (Thu 19th Jan 2023 8:22am)
  • There’s an E7 tag up there as well for some reason https://i.imgur.com/i8EsX6N.jpg by ben_uk (Thu 19th Jan 2023 6:09pm)
  • Well they say every picture paints a story ๐Ÿคฃ โœˆ๏ธ by ben_uk (Thu 19th Jan 2023 6:48pm)
  • I think it adds a bit of character to the place to be fair, I've always enjoyed looking at it. Just quite ugly when you point a good zoom lens at it (I took this photograph from George Square). by ben_uk (Thu 19th Jan 2023 7:36pm)
  • Thank you! Much appreciated ๐Ÿ˜€ by ben_uk (Thu 19th Jan 2023 7:59pm)
  • Thank you very much, appreciated! ๐Ÿ˜ by ben_uk (Thu 19th Jan 2023 7:58pm)
  • Be a good spot to AWP players in George Square Or a spot for a Left 4 Dead finale (like No Mercy's on top of the hospital) ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Fri 20th Jan 2023 5:46pm)
  • Unless I’m mistaken I’ve seen some bars use it instead of a traditional keg setup. I made a mistake in Premier Inn last time I were in (I’m a poet and didn’t know it) of ordering a Guinness and they opened some special can on some apparatus that looks like a Guinness tap on the bar. by ben_uk (Sat 21st Jan 2023 10:49pm)
  • Had a WEST GPA a few hours ago, they’ve got it on draft in One Under the mini golf place around the corner from Merchant Square (was playing mini golf but you don’t need to actually play to enter as there’s a nice bar there). Was alright but very bitter, not the best. They do St Mungo too which is a decent pint. Funnily enough I visited WEST on the Green last summer and thought it was pretty shit, pints were lukewarm. Hit and miss with them. by ben_uk (Sat 21st Jan 2023 10:57pm)
  • Bit shit to pay pint prices for a fancy can though - especially when they don't make it obvious it's not a real tap and you're not clued in. by ben_uk (Sat 21st Jan 2023 11:25pm)
  • Wouldn’t call Union St ‘safe’ by ben_uk (Sun 22nd Jan 2023 2:49pm)
  • https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/06/now-is-the-time-for-a-great-reset/ Except the Great Reset ain’t a load of shite, it’s a real agenda by ben_uk (Sun 22nd Jan 2023 2:56pm)
  • I’ll take the Mac, they’re bloody expensive RRP. by ben_uk (Mon 23rd Jan 2023 11:23am)
  • ๐Ÿค by ben_uk (Mon 23rd Jan 2023 11:36am)
  • At the time Jenner’s (famous building on Princes St) was on fire so I’m assuming the mods temporarily shut down the sub for that. In Glasgow buildings going randomly on fire is just day to day life. by ben_uk (Wed 25th Jan 2023 11:51pm)
  • Class film too by ben_uk (Fri 27th Jan 2023 1:45am)
  • Or get down early and see the support band. Might be better then the actual gig, might be alright, might be utter pish. Won’t know if you don’t go. You’ll be gutted if they end up making it. by ben_uk (Fri 27th Jan 2023 1:51am)
  • At least it’s in Glasgow this time by ben_uk (Fri 27th Jan 2023 9:38am)
  • When you gotta go you gotta go Haven’t pished down there though ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Fri 27th Jan 2023 11:55am)
  • Car park in the sky is a shout next to Glennifer Braes just outside Paisley by ben_uk (Sat 28th Jan 2023 7:47pm)
  • Likely used to detect when someone is through the gate to close it again via pressure sensors. The ticket receptacle is in front of the gate so wouldn’t make sense to be on the pad before you put the ticket in the slot. by ben_uk (Sun 29th Jan 2023 4:58am)
  • The buses going North from Argyle St towards Trongate are always mobbed during commuter times when I walk home from work. Shit/non-existent train service. by ben_uk (Sun 29th Jan 2023 5:01am)
  • I thought it might have gotten a bit of a facelift when it shut for a few months during the renovation (right pain in the arse getting off at the highest numbered upper-level platforms and not being able to use the escalators to Argyle St/Hope St). Nope - exactly the same! Smells a bit better I guess. Anderston looks a bit better now though, albeit last time I was there a few months ago an old National Express ScotRail logo was on show ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Mon 30th Jan 2023 5:22pm)
  • Reminds me of a photo I saw on the wall of Pizza Hut Takeway in East Kilbride. https://preview.redd.it/kgq1n8f6b9fa1.jpeg?width=3456&format=pjpg&auto=webp&v=enabled&s=fe411b061c0ff4ff756c09541f000e26b9cec8c5 by ben_uk (Mon 30th Jan 2023 5:27pm)
  • Before I ever lived in the West of Scotland so it's more retro vibes! ๐Ÿ˜ by ben_uk (Mon 30th Jan 2023 6:28pm)
  • Nice model of the Sydney Opera House by ben_uk (Wed 1st Feb 2023 1:40pm)
  • It’s a bit ropey. My nana was staying there last summer but I was staying in the Motel One and I walked under the bridge/arches next to it after some drinks with her in the hotel pub at about 11pm and then got chased down the street by some steaming cunts outside the pub on the corner there simply for walking around them as they were blocking the pavement. Bit of a rough football pub that one. Never had that happen before and thankfully was unharmed as there was a bouncer on the door of Motel One but normally it’s alright. by ben_uk (Thu 2nd Feb 2023 4:07pm)
  • >barriers that have cards that can't be used for roaches Name matches up - yes I wouldn't try and smoke the tickets, if you hold one up to the sun or a bright light you can see [they've got quite a bit of circuitry including a chipset embedded in them](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wm4CSrH8WTU) \- quite wasteful when you think they'd get put in a bin after use (bit like disposable Elf bars). They should just embrace contactless (ala TFL) rather than the ITSO card system, would be a lot more straightforward - or just use them together like Oyster/Contactless. On the upside, the Subway cards work well when I'm away from Glasgow in hotels that make you put the room card in to turn on the lights/leccy. Most are just a trip sensor (like ones in Premier Inn/Travelodge etc) so don't care what card you put in there. by ben_uk (Mon 6th Feb 2023 5:40pm)
  • On the way back from the Hydro I've started to walk over the road bridge (the one where I took a photo with the pole in the way that veloglasgow didn't like) and then towards Paisley Road West to catch a bus back to Paisley near the Grand Ole Opry. Way easier (and cheaper) than trying to get a train from Exhibition Centre or trying to get a taxi. Loads of areas round there to pick up and never seems that busy traffic wise, perhaps a shout? Only like a 15/20 min walk from the Hydro if that. by ben_uk (Mon 6th Feb 2023 5:52pm)
  • I like to walk from Buchannan Bus Station down Cowcaddens road to Cowcaddens Subway Station. From there I take the Subway to St Enoch station and then walk to Glasgow Central Station under the Umbrella. I buy a ticket from Glasgow Central to Partick. Then I go to the lower level platforms and take a train from Glasgow Central to Hyndland. From Hynland I then take the connecting train to Partick. From Partick I then take the Subway again to Buchannan St. where I then take the travelator and then go for a swift pint of Guinness at Waxy O'Connors before heading to Queen Street station. by ben_uk (Mon 6th Feb 2023 6:03pm)
  • When I'm pished Blue Lagoon aren't half bad for some chips. Probably wouldn't eat anything else from there though ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Mon 6th Feb 2023 6:25pm)
  • You can book your tickets on the website via TopCashback at the moment. [https://www.topcashback.co.uk/scotrail/](https://www.topcashback.co.uk/scotrail/) 5.25% cashback for all Scottish journeys. Ticket gets added to your ScotRail app as a standard m-ticket. Only pennies for cheaper journeys but better than nothing - all adds up! by ben_uk (Mon 6th Feb 2023 6:39pm)
  • If it seems too good to be true, it probably is. Maybe check the Civil Service job site to see if there's anything up your street? Can be a good way to get your foot in the door. [https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi](https://www.civilservicejobs.service.gov.uk/csr/index.cgi) by ben_uk (Mon 6th Feb 2023 7:03pm)
  • iCafes are open pretty late til 9pm? Or perhaps go to a quieter Wetherspoons like the one at Braehead (avoid city centre ones if you want peace & quiet). No music, unlimited free refills of coffee/tea etc. for very cheap, open til midnight. by ben_uk (Mon 6th Feb 2023 9:46pm)
  • There’s a new arcade on the top floor of St Enoch centre. Pretty cool, had a quick look round yesterday. Loads of modern arcade games including some VR things and bowling. Might be worth a shout. by ben_uk (Wed 8th Feb 2023 10:15am)
  • That’s all of the cons ๐Ÿคฃ Market of overpriced shite, charging you to take a picture with or get an autograph of Z-list celebrities, overpriced food + drink. by ben_uk (Wed 8th Feb 2023 2:35pm)
  • Ents24 and follow the main venues, Songkick, Spotify if you follow your favourite artists. Usually covers me for most announcements! by ben_uk (Mon 13th Feb 2023 4:47pm)
  • Did you take this photo on a potato? by ben_uk (Tue 14th Feb 2023 12:34am)
  • There’s a wee mini railway at Barshaw Park (in the summer when it’s not being vandalised by subhuman scum) in Paisley, play areas too, cafe for ice cream and pond to feed the ducks. Bus 9/38 from city centre or Cessnock subway station or train to Hawkhead on the Paisley Canal line and 10/15 minute walk down Hawkhead Road. by ben_uk (Tue 14th Feb 2023 12:52am)
  • Haven’t been for a while but maybe only in certain bars? Doubt the wee tuck shop selling warm cans of Tennents will be taking card. by ben_uk (Tue 14th Feb 2023 12:50am)
  • TIL I’m Asian by ben_uk (Wed 15th Feb 2023 12:28am)
  • Casino maybe? It’s hardly the most exciting sport to have on the audio. by ben_uk (Thu 16th Feb 2023 9:48am)
  • That doesn’t make any sense coming in from Gilmour? by ben_uk (Fri 17th Feb 2023 12:58am)
  • Get a ScotRail smart card from their website and buy monthly season tickets, weekly for week 9. Cheapest way if you don’t want to suffer the bus. Bus gets quite busy at commuting hours and you’ll be squashed next to some randomer with no leg room. Bonus that you can use it at the weekend if you want to go into central for essentially ‘free’ by ben_uk (Fri 17th Feb 2023 1:00am)
  • Overrated. Tried it both sober and drunk, waited outside an age for it (like 20/30 mins), hardly cheap. The naan is nice but the kebab itself is pretty tasteless IMO. Staff seem a bit pissy too. I know it’s a chain but a relatively small one but German Doner Kebab (one in central and one on Byres Road) always hits the spot for me and their restaurants are always spotless and comfortable to sit in and eat. Cracking fries too. by ben_uk (Fri 17th Feb 2023 1:09am)
  • Solid Rock if she’s a rock and roll granny, usually pretty quiet at daytime and music is relatively quiet. by ben_uk (Fri 17th Feb 2023 10:24am)
  • Anyone who’s played Life Is Strange knows to be suspicious ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Fri 17th Feb 2023 10:39am)
  • TrainSplit also do charge fees, it’s a bit naughty as they’re not booking fees but more ‘finders fees’ for finding the split tickets. They can be quite considerable even though the actual total is cheaper than booking a non-split ticket. It’s a pain but you could use TrainSplit to find the fares and then book directly via any train company like ScotRail to save even more money but it’s a faff. Up to you. TrainSplit have great customer service though and organise everything for you so you’re paying extra for that service. by ben_uk (Mon 20th Feb 2023 7:22pm)
  • Another thing you can do is if you use TopCashback you can book via [Chiltern Railways](https://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/benbristow/chiltern-railways) or [Transport For Wales](https://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/benbristow/transport-for-wales) (both sell tickets for all operators) and get extra cashback on top for additional savings. Handy trick. [ScotRail](https://www.topcashback.co.uk/ref/benbristow/scotrail) do it too but only applies for ScotRail-only journeys. by ben_uk (Mon 20th Feb 2023 10:04pm)
  • Welcome to the UK train ticketing system my friend! ๐Ÿ˜ by ben_uk (Mon 20th Feb 2023 10:01pm)
  • Fuck it, go the whole hog. Stocks at four corners with plenty of rotten veg next to. by ben_uk (Tue 21st Feb 2023 11:47am)
  • Damn I just commented that I was in Leeds too - it’s night and day! by ben_uk (Tue 21st Feb 2023 11:45am)
  • Went to Leeds last weekend and it’s noticeable how clean the streets are. Barely saw a beggar too. Think Glasgow’s just full of scruffy bastards by ben_uk (Tue 21st Feb 2023 11:45am)
  • Parenting too. If I littered by mum or dad would’ve given me a red bottom. Not saying that’s the answer but no WiFi for a few days might make them think differently. by ben_uk (Tue 21st Feb 2023 11:50am)
  • Status/getting laid is clearly more important than keeping the streets tidy by ben_uk (Tue 21st Feb 2023 12:58pm)
  • Well yes, you missed your train so not having to buy another ticket would’ve been cheaper. Just like not missing a flight would’ve been cheaper than missing your flight and having to buy another ticket at the airport. by ben_uk (Tue 21st Feb 2023 1:24pm)
  • It’s not that silly. You had an ‘advance’ fare which is a sale/cheaper ticket for a specific service(s) and connections to access those services if required. They sell them cheaper and then can predict capacity required easier. Similar to booking a flight for a specific time and you get designated seats reserved too. If you want to travel anytime buy an open or anytime ticket. by ben_uk (Tue 21st Feb 2023 2:29pm)
  • Soon you’ll have to pay for the privilege of the gardens if you want to go in the greenhouse by ben_uk (Fri 24th Feb 2023 7:14pm)
  • The barriers at Exhibition Centre never seem to be shut. At least anytime I go to the Hydro. Think they’ve just given up ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Fri 3rd Mar 2023 10:22am)
  • Solid 7-8/10. If their batter was a bit more cooked it'd be better, too light tasting for me. Also doesn't say what fish they use on the menu which is always a bit of a red flag. by ben_uk (Sun 5th Mar 2023 8:09pm)
  • \+1 for that. Best fish & chips outside of my hometown of Grimsby. Always try to make a pilgrimage to Largs when it's a nice day just to go there. Can't wait for the weather to get better. by ben_uk (Sun 5th Mar 2023 8:07pm)
  • Apt, seeing as she's also buried underground too. by ben_uk (Mon 6th Mar 2023 12:11am)
  • Merkland Street (abandoned Glasgow Subway station) would look a bit like this! [https://twitter.com/74frankfurt/status/923187539514679296/photo/1](https://twitter.com/74frankfurt/status/923187539514679296/photo/1) by ben_uk (Mon 6th Mar 2023 12:56am)
  • It was one of the last trains on a Sunday so I believe they were getting ready for inspections/maintenance. by ben_uk (Mon 6th Mar 2023 4:50pm)
  • £3 for a Tennents. Sign me up. by ben_uk (Tue 7th Mar 2023 3:48pm)
  • A UFO is just an unidentified flying object so they exist if you don’t know what said flying thing is. by ben_uk (Tue 7th Mar 2023 3:47pm)
  • Can’t wait to have to walk down the street with cans looking like a jakey just to get my money back. by ben_uk (Tue 7th Mar 2023 3:45pm)
  • Yes, it’s round the back, privately. I’m not walking to the supermarket down the streets with them. If my local supermarket doesn’t get a machine what am I meant to do? Get on a bus with bags of cans? by ben_uk (Tue 7th Mar 2023 11:52pm)
  • Gone by ben_uk (Fri 10th Mar 2023 7:00pm)
  • Maybe you could help out by leaving your bedroom ๐Ÿ˜Ž by ben_uk (Sat 11th Mar 2023 6:32pm)
  • Cannabis, if the streets of Glasgow have anything to say ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Sat 11th Mar 2023 7:42pm)
  • Tbf I’m English and this is definitely English patter. by ben_uk (Fri 17th Mar 2023 8:44am)
  • Utter criminals in government but you still pay them taxes by ben_uk (Fri 17th Mar 2023 8:40am)
  • Jump in the Clyde. You’ll either learn to swim pretty quickly or drown. Worth a punt. by ben_uk (Fri 17th Mar 2023 8:47am)
  • Damn are you ready for a culture shock ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Sat 18th Mar 2023 8:42am)
  • Careful, you’ll startle the covidians ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿ˜ท by ben_uk (Wed 22nd Mar 2023 9:29am)
  • More like £6.50. It’s always been pricey but fuckin hell by ben_uk (Wed 22nd Mar 2023 9:25am)
  • Cheers to ScotGov legislation you can’t even use the priority app to get buy one get one free pints because deals aren’t allowed because they’ll turn you into a raging alcy. by ben_uk (Wed 22nd Mar 2023 9:34am)
  • [I know a spot...](https://i.imgur.com/ncHdNu9.jpg) by ben_uk (Thu 23rd Mar 2023 5:34pm)
  • Even more reason to go ๐Ÿฅฉ by ben_uk (Fri 24th Mar 2023 10:56am)
  • Drygate by ben_uk (Fri 24th Mar 2023 4:13pm)
  • Warm can from the tuckshop in the Barras for a fiver. by ben_uk (Fri 24th Mar 2023 4:12pm)
  • Had it once before at Drygate and it was lovely. Shame I went a few weekends ago and it was off - probably just got unlucky. :( by ben_uk (Fri 24th Mar 2023 4:10pm)
  • Do it in a chain pub like Spoons or a pub with rip-off prices where you can feel morally valid. Spoons is risky though as you might get a generic glass rather than a branded one. by ben_uk (Mon 27th Mar 2023 10:09am)
  • There’s one in St Enoch which is marginally better than the one in Central. Least you can use the deals on the app (APP35 ftw). Feels like it’s on its last legs though, seating is usually shut off and half the ordering machines don’t work. Oh and you have to hold your nose past Blue fuckin Lagoon. by ben_uk (Mon 27th Mar 2023 10:05am)
  • No, like my photos to be public. All I’m tagging is Glasgow or #glasgow and then you get tons of spammers. by ben_uk (Mon 27th Mar 2023 12:40pm)
  • Very multicultural area, take that as you will. I use Cessnock a bit coming in from Paisley on the bus and don't feel particularly safe waiting there at the bus stop but convenient for getting into the city & the West End. Also near Ibrox so expect traffic & usual football hooliganism (this is coming from a football fan) by ben_uk (Tue 28th Mar 2023 2:34pm)
  • Was kinda hoping this would be about a ghost in SWG3. by ben_uk (Sat 1st Apr 2023 12:59pm)
  • Oswald’s on Oswald St. Only time I’ve ever been randomly threatened and almost attacked in the city centre was some random punters who’d been just booted out there. by ben_uk (Mon 3rd Apr 2023 9:22am)
  • Venue is still good, one of my favourites in Glasgow. Definitely feels a bit run down in places though, last I was there most of the beer taps didn’t have logos on, I had the worst flattest pint of Asahi ever with the privilege of paying about a fiver for it and the bathroom didn’t have any soap. by ben_uk (Mon 3rd Apr 2023 9:25am)
  • +1 for Allan’s. Right next to De Beers for a pint to wash it down afterwards. Always thought it was better than Castel’s but both are decent. Castel’s main selling point is being able to say you’ve eaten fish & chips cooked by Paolo Nutini’s dad ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Tue 4th Apr 2023 10:48am)
  • Fish Works in Largs is excellent. by ben_uk (Tue 4th Apr 2023 10:45am)
  • Friendly remember to do backups, preferably to multiple locations, folks! Preferably at least once every 12 years... by ben_uk (Tue 4th Apr 2023 12:34pm)
  • Do you just keep buying SD cards every time you need more space? by ben_uk (Tue 4th Apr 2023 12:54pm)
  • Used to go to Foodfillas on Renfield St quite a bit when I used to work around that area, did a lovely bacon roll. No idea if it was Morton's but that style at least anyway. by ben_uk (Tue 4th Apr 2023 5:04pm)
  • Oh that sucks. WFH/lockdown must have killed them off. by ben_uk (Tue 4th Apr 2023 5:31pm)
  • First Bus's tap on/tap aff system is the best thing they've done in years. Don't even need to speak to the driver anymore, tap your card and wait for the beep and sit down. McGills is still telling the driver where you're going though. If you think you've been overbilled afterwards they've got a website you can put your card details into and you can appeal any charges - had a few refunds through it. [https://first-group.uk.littlepay.com/](https://first-group.uk.littlepay.com/) Doesn't work if you use Apple/Google pay though as no way of getting the card details to put in. by ben_uk (Mon 10th Apr 2023 11:34pm)
  • If you've got Apple earphones (Airpods or ones that come in the box with an iPhone or if you're old-school, an iPod) assume everyone can hear everything you're listening to. Those things leak sound like a MF - Apple's worst crime against humanity. by ben_uk (Mon 10th Apr 2023 11:35pm)
  • If you don't know when to get off use an app like Moovit/Citymapper/Google Maps/Apple Maps/Momgeo/First Bus/UK Bus Checker. The better ones give you a stop-by-stop breakdown and even give you a wee buzz when it's your time to get off. Once you've been somewhere once you'll know where abouts to get off - look for landmarks or things like nearby shops/pubs etc. to help. Hold your arm out when the bus is approaching every time or unless they're already stopping they'll likely just go right past you. Pay by contactless so you don't overpay like on First Bus who don't give any change and so you don't have to worry about having the right change or annoying a driver with a note. If a bus on an app or any signage shows as a scheduled time (e.g. 11:43) rather than ETA in minutes (usually has a wee Wi-Fi wave-style symbol) assume it's not going to show up - the LED signs at bus stops are usually correct. by ben_uk (Mon 10th Apr 2023 11:41pm)
  • I think I'm talking shite then! I've seen them not show up before so have defaulted to using my physical card but just checked and seems to be showing ones I used with Apple Pay. Hard to trust First Bus! by ben_uk (Mon 10th Apr 2023 11:57pm)
  • Everything but walking up a hill sounds like a great day. Nice wee pub that Oak Tree Inn, only visited the beer garden as visited when the COVID bollocks where you had to sit outside was going on. Looked nice inside from the windows ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Thu 13th Apr 2023 10:28pm)
  • Sure you're not mistaking it with Aberdeen? ๐Ÿ˜ by ben_uk (Thu 13th Apr 2023 10:26pm)
  • I've recently got into photography. Same as you, did loads of mobile photography on my iPhone but wanted to get the proper kit. Bought myself a nice Canon R7 camera, really enjoying it. My dad's into it too and has the same camera (recommended me it) so he's been teaching me all the tricks although I did do a photography course in college (I failed it but only because I managed to lose my coursework book on hand-in day ๐Ÿคฃ) To be honest best advice I can give is to watch YouTube videos to learn the basics (there's definitely one about your camera on there) and the settings. Get yourself into manual mode (or aperture/shutter speed priority mode at the least which is semi-automatic) and learn about how aperture, shutter speed and ISO work. Just go out and find things to shoot and learn on the field. Unfortunately I don't drive but if I did there's loads of places to go by car but the train would help too. It's a bit sketchy shooting around the centre of Glasgow as it's sketchy at the best of times but the west-end isn't too bad and around the Cylde/Finnieston area. Any local parks are usually good too and folk don't mind people with cameras around there. Could get the train out to Helensburgh or Balloch, been to Largs which was decent enough too. Edinburgh is decent too and was one of the first places I went with my camera although it was January and the weather was shit so didn't spend too long - full of tourists so you won't look out of place either. Depends what photography you're really into though. Street photography, urban exploration, portrait, landscape etc. etc. by ben_uk (Thu 13th Apr 2023 10:49pm)
  • Never get any work done at the one at four corners. You’ll just keep getting distracted by square goes outside every 10 mins. by ben_uk (Wed 19th Apr 2023 2:09pm)
  • You’ll need to buy some air spray to mask the smell of BO probably by ben_uk (Wed 19th Apr 2023 2:08pm)
  • Their coffee is pretty decent for coffee machine standards too. Just make sure you're near the coffee machine as it's self-service as you don't want to leave your laptop unattended etc. If you order coffee or any hot drink on the app you'll just have the bartender bring you an empty mug to your table. Also quite like their office juice, reasonably priced for the amount you get too. by ben_uk (Wed 19th Apr 2023 10:49pm)
  • Only usable on buses from Union St by ben_uk (Thu 20th Apr 2023 10:13pm)
  • Contactless by ben_uk (Thu 20th Apr 2023 10:13pm)
  • Sounds more like a Polo loyalty card by ben_uk (Thu 20th Apr 2023 10:17pm)
  • **I asked ChatGPT** Given the brief and the inspiration from other cities, I suggest the name "Clydecard" for Glasgow's unified travel card. The name "Clyde" is derived from the River Clyde, which runs through Glasgow and is a significant part of the city's history and culture. It is also a distinct name that is not a pun and is loosely Glaswegian. Additionally, "Clydecard" is only two syllables, making it easy to remember and pronounce. While there are existing transport cards in Glasgow, such as the SPT Smartcard, "Clydecard" would be a new and unique product that is not an extension of any existing card. It also avoids the use of any operators' or products' names to maintain its independence. Of course, these are just suggestions, and the final decision on the name would depend on many factors, including branding, marketing, and cultural appropriateness. **Then I asked for some more humorous ones** Sure, here are a few humorous suggestions that play with Glasgow's unique culture and dialect: "WeegiePass" - "Weegie" is a slang term for someone from Glasgow, and the name rhymes with "Oyster Pass." "GlesgaBelter" - "Belter" is a Scottish term for something that is excellent, and "Glesga" is the local pronunciation of "Glasgow." "HaudinTicket" - "Haudin" means "holding" or "keeping" in Glaswegian dialect, so this name implies keeping your ticket safe and secure. "The Glesgow" - a play on "The Glasgow," but with a typo that makes it sound more Glaswegian. "The Gadge" - "Gadge" is another Glasgow term for a guy or a bloke, so this name implies that only "real Glaswegians" have access to the travel card. Please note that while these names are humorous, they may not be appropriate or suitable for an official product or brand name **Quite like ‘The Gadge’ ๐Ÿคฃ** by ben_uk (Fri 21st Apr 2023 12:39am)
  • **Oh lord, it gets worse** Sure, here are some more humorous suggestions for a Glasgow travel card name: "BrawBuckie" - "Braw" means "great" or "fantastic" in Scottish dialect, and "Buckie" is a slang term for a bottle of Buckfast, a popular tonic wine in Glasgow. "WeeGemmy" - "Gemmy" is a Glaswegian term for something that's a bit unusual or odd, and "Wee" means "small" in Scottish dialect. "RadgeRider" - "Radge" is a term for someone who's a bit crazy or wild, and "Rider" implies that the card is for people who like to travel around the city. "The Glesgoonion" - a play on words that combines "Glesga" (the local pronunciation of Glasgow) and "Scots" (as in, the Scottish people). "TrammyMcTramface" - a humorous nod to the online trend of naming things "Something McSomethingface," but with the added twist of referencing Glasgow's discontinued tram system. Again, please note that while these names are meant to be funny, they may not be appropriate or suitable for an official product or brand name. by ben_uk (Fri 21st Apr 2023 12:42am)
  • **Oh no** "ScoobyDoober" - a play on words that combines "Scooby Doo" (the cartoon character) and "Doob" (a Glaswegian term for a joint), implying that the card is for people who like to explore Glasgow's mysteries. "SausageSupperSaver" - a humorous nod to Glasgow's love of sausage suppers (sausage and chips), and the name implies that the card will save you money on travel. "BammyPass" - "Bammy" is a Glaswegian term for someone who's a bit of a troublemaker, and the name rhymes with "Oyster Pass." by ben_uk (Fri 21st Apr 2023 12:49am)
  • Fuckin windy though (Source: two times I’ve been, one being yesterday, it’s been fuckin windy) by ben_uk (Fri 21st Apr 2023 7:25am)
  • Ooft. Went to the Doublet last week for the first time. £6 for a pint of Guinness and can’t even afford a hand dryer in the toilet. A joke. by ben_uk (Fri 21st Apr 2023 12:47pm)
  • Guinness was very nice to be fair but it ought to be for that price by ben_uk (Fri 21st Apr 2023 3:48pm)
  • Yes if it’s in the hold, not hand luggage . Saves you the VAT and the minimum unit pricing up here too. by ben_uk (Fri 21st Apr 2023 3:53pm)
  • https://trainsplit.com/ or book directly with an official train company (e.g ScotRail/Avanti/LNER) Get a railcard if you’re eligible as it’ll pay itself off easily and you can use it the rest of the year. by ben_uk (Fri 21st Apr 2023 3:55pm)
  • If you're in the tech industry get ready for a load of unsolicited calls from 0131 numbers (Edinburgh) - whenever I get one of those I know it's a recruiter ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Sun 23rd Apr 2023 12:21am)
  • I live in Paisley, have done since 2015 when I moved from England to go to UWS, stayed here because I couldn't be arsed moving back and didn't have anyone to do so and made friends. It's clearly got its faults. Lots of jakeys/neds and feral youths/young teams. Wait for a bus just outside the Piazza shopping centre for 10 mins and you'll see what I mean. Most folk though are really warm, welcoming and friendly. Could probably say the same about most of Scotland though but definitely think Paisley has something here. It's got great nightlife with loads of excellent pubs/bars (The Keg, Whisky Joes, The Old Swan, The Cave, The Bull Inn, De Beers, Wee Howff, Bankhouse to name a few), venues (Bungalow/RocknRollas) and a few nightclubs (Vienna's is definitely an experience to say the least but is usually a fun night out). Architecturally it's beautiful with some amazing buildings including the Abbey, Town Hall, Coats Memorial, Observatory to name some. They're currently working on heavily refurbishing the museum (currently a massive building site, they're spending millions) which I've not yet been to but heard good things about. The annual events the council put on are usually heaving and well organised, including the Food/Beer Festival (previously the CAMRA beer festival) that happened this weekend, Halloween & Guy Fawkes night. The thing that really lacks for Paisley is shopping, eating out casually (there's some good restaurants & pubs but no fast food chains etc. other than Greggs - McDonald's recently closed, there still is one in Paisley but it's a 20/30 min walk from the town centre) & the high street but that's down to online shopping and the nearby Braehead/Silverburn shopping centres within 20 mins driving distance. Hard to compete especially with free parking there and being indoors shielded from Scottish weather. The two shopping centres are ghost towns, especially The Paisley Centre which if you're into liminal spaces is paradise. If you don't drive you're stuck going into Glasgow by train or taking the bus which can be a pain. The cost of living crisis means many places have closed recently too just like Glasgow - including the very popular Blend coffee shop which was always busy and I'm surprised has closed and Malatso coffee shop. As others have said the benefit (which also contributes to Paisley's downfall) is the transport links. There's Paisley Gilmour St station which have regular trains up to about midnight to Glasgow and Ayrshire (Ayr/Wemyss Bay/Gourock/Ardrossan Harbour/Largs), the Paisley Canal line and also Paisley St James station near Ferguslie. Also regular busses (First 9/McGills 38) to Glasgow and the airport for further abroad. The main reason I stayed about here as could go to work in Glasgow very easily. by ben_uk (Sun 23rd Apr 2023 10:20pm)
  • Was on a train going to Stirling. Most folks phones went off about 2:59. I'm on Vodafone and it went off about 3:03ish - a lot later than others. by ben_uk (Sun 23rd Apr 2023 10:31pm)
  • Dizzy/Dissy Corner they used to call it (well before I came up here) Was called that because it (Boots) was a popular spot for meeting your date. ‘Dizzy’ meaning to patch/not show up to your date. by ben_uk (Sun 23rd Apr 2023 11:45pm)
  • It’s a mural bud by ben_uk (Mon 24th Apr 2023 9:41am)
  • Hark! What manner of creature doth approach? A pug, perchance? Nay, 'tis a breed most foul and unnatural, wrought by man's greed and folly. Forsooth, the pug is bred for naught but the pleasure of the eye, with no regard for the health and well-being of the creature. Its snout is pressed in, its eyes bulging and watery, its breathing labored and wheezing. The breeders, like tinkers at their trade, ply their craft with wanton disregard for the natural order. They breed generation upon generation, ever striving for the perfect "pug" - a creature so distorted that it can barely perform the simplest of tasks, such as breathing or eating. And yet, for all their toil and effort, the pug remains a creature most pitiable. Its life is beset by afflictions and infirmities, its every breath a struggle, its every step a torment. How then can we, as thinking beings, countenance such an abomination? Are we so blinded by our vanity and greed that we would inflict such suffering on a living creature? I say to thee, nay! We must look to our consciences and our humanity, and put an end to this cruel and inhumane practice. Let us cast aside our desire for novelty and fashion, and instead embrace the beauty and wonder of the natural world. For only then shall we truly know the blessings of life, and the joy that comes from living in harmony with all that surrounds us. by ben_uk (Mon 24th Apr 2023 11:06am)
  • Hark! What light through yonder screen doth shine? Lo, it is a comment most impressive, writ by none other than ChatGPT, that machine of vast knowledge and linguistic wit! Oh, how the words do flow like honeyed mead, in sentences that dance with eloquence, each phrase a perfect jewel, with care and heed crafted to bring the reader joy immense! Indeed, thy comment doth give evidence of ChatGPT's great skill and mastery, for in the style of Shakespeare, it presents a feat of language that is quite extraordinary. So let us all bow down and give acclaim to ChatGPT, that wondrous entity, whose words doth set our hearts and minds aflame, and fill our souls with deepest reverie! by ben_uk (Mon 24th Apr 2023 5:15pm)
  • No idea on your work circumstances but some companies offer free employee assistant packages that provide free private ('anonymous' - not reported to your employer) counselling & general support hotlines etc. - mine do via Health Assured. Never used it like and it might be shite but if your company offer something similar that might be a shout - at least it's something in the meantime? Hope you get the support you need ๐Ÿ˜€ by ben_uk (Mon 24th Apr 2023 10:37pm)
  • Ents24’s Gig Alert app. Sign up, favourite all the main venues in Glasgow and your favourite bands (Can import from Spotify I think) and set up a rule on your email to move the alert notifications to a folder. Jobs a good’un. They’ll even send you a text for free when the tickets are about to go on sale so you don’t forget. Remember about presales on the likes of Gigs in Scotland, OVO and O2 Priority though (you now have access to o2 priority if you’re on Virgin Media). by ben_uk (Tue 25th Apr 2023 2:14pm)
  • Good boy! by ben_uk (Fri 28th Apr 2023 11:34pm)
  • Better with a beer though ๐Ÿคฃ Can say that about most things… by ben_uk (Sat 29th Apr 2023 6:04pm)
  • That’s what all the people do, so many people. by ben_uk (Sat 29th Apr 2023 6:03pm)
  • Sloans, somewhat of a tourist trap but worth it for a pint or two as it’s nicely decorated with cool murals. Horseshoe Bar not far from there. A dive but very ‘Glasgow’ by ben_uk (Sat 29th Apr 2023 6:12pm)
  • Pot Still is always heaving though. Even if you go in early as it’s rather small. Never been to the other. by ben_uk (Sat 29th Apr 2023 6:10pm)
  • Which taxi app should I use? Bolt, hen. by ben_uk (Mon 1st May 2023 12:24pm)
  • O2 is shit all over Glasgow. Moving to Vodafone is the best thing I’ve done recently, usually can at least load web pages! by ben_uk (Mon 8th May 2023 12:39pm)
  • Funny that, Garage and Cathouse are ran by the same company, Hold Fast Entertainment (Donald MacLeod) by ben_uk (Tue 9th May 2023 10:29am)
  • Never tried EE. Was going to join them when I got my new iPhone contract but they rejected my credit check which is strange because I've got good credit scores across the board (max on Clearscore) and have never missed a payment on any of my bills etc. I rang them up and they could only offer a limited data plan so told them to do one politely (I like unlimited data so I don't even have to think about it). Vodafone have been pretty good though compared to O2. My pal recently moved to O2 from Vodafone about a year ago who lives around the Paisley/Ayrshire area and needless to say he's back with Vodafone now ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Tue 9th May 2023 8:29pm)
  • Extra mayonnaise by ben_uk (Wed 10th May 2023 3:45pm)
  • Pipeworks by ben_uk (Wed 10th May 2023 3:44pm)
  • And you can have a bevvy ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Fri 12th May 2023 6:07pm)
  • Just say Hari & Domenic. 50% chance of it working ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Fri 12th May 2023 6:58pm)
  • Have to go outside to find out the prices by ben_uk (Sat 13th May 2023 8:43am)
  • Overrated by ben_uk (Sun 21st May 2023 10:05pm)
  • Get "Wok This Way" off Paisley Road West shut down, so racist /s by ben_uk (Tue 23rd May 2023 6:55pm)
  • Nothing in the name of Tony Macaroni targeted towards Italian people either. by ben_uk (Tue 23rd May 2023 7:39pm)
  • Damn. I use Tinderbox at Queen St and the one at Ingram St quite a bit, nice to support a local company over Starbucks etc. This doesn’t sound good though. by ben_uk (Wed 24th May 2023 11:48am)
  • Oooh Lilley’s Mango Cider is dyno. Do they have that on tap? by ben_uk (Wed 24th May 2023 11:55am)
  • True. Still prefer to support a local business if possible. by ben_uk (Wed 24th May 2023 12:09pm)
  • I had it at Docks Beers in Grimsby, they have it on draft tap along with the Beetroot one. The mango one is lovely. by ben_uk (Wed 24th May 2023 12:44pm)
  • They’re still out there in masses. Lot better than a few years ago. Not against cash in fact think card only is bad just never carry cash and those places always seem to be miles away from an ATM or the ATM nearby charges a nasty fee. by ben_uk (Wed 24th May 2023 12:47pm)
  • Jam Jar has always been decent whenever I’ve gone. There’s meant to be a decent Japanese restaurant in the centre now down Moss St near the station called Okome and also Japan Street Food. For fish and chips can’t beat Allan’s Snack Bar or Castelvecchi +1 for Ugly Duck and The Keg “BARGA” is decent but the service is shit slow. There’s a new bar which used to be The Lane called Shuttle but I’ve not tried it. by ben_uk (Wed 24th May 2023 5:51pm)
  • BARGA is decent but the service has always been shit slow whenever I’ve been. Took an hour for two sandwiches last time I went in with a friend at lunchtime when it was rather empty. Been when it’s busier and just as bad. Also busy on weekends so you’ll have to book as pretty much every table is reserved even if just going in for a drink. Food was bang average. Nice, but average. Only thing that redeemed it was that they accidentally didn’t bill us for a round of drinks, we didn’t say anything ๐Ÿ˜ by ben_uk (Wed 24th May 2023 5:55pm)
  • Go to Japan for a holiday. Won’t see any litter on the streets and also barely any public bins. We’re just a scruffy island. by ben_uk (Fri 26th May 2023 12:01pm)
  • Nothing to do with them having a nicer weather climate by ben_uk (Mon 29th May 2023 11:39am)
  • Maybe similar to the West End with the river and fancy university buildings and plenty of greenery. And expensive poncy pubs. Definitely not the centre though. by ben_uk (Wed 31st May 2023 10:05am)
  • To be fair it still smells but nowhere near as bad as it was, especially on the upper bit just near the main door. Heard the food is actually good there and I've seen it and it looks good, but I still don't want to eat there. by ben_uk (Tue 6th Jun 2023 9:09pm)
  • Not really hidden but if you're looking for a train ride: **Balloch** is an alright day out - book an hour or two cruise with Sweeney's to really make it. Just expect a few underage bams with Mad Dugs on the train (I've never seen so many people go in the toilet and not use it - did have a snide giggle when the ticket conductor caught one of them and kicked him off). **Helensburgh** is quite nice and on a similar train route. Nice for a walk on the promenade, on the pier and an ice cream. **Largs, Troon, Prestwick & Ayr** are about an hour on the train from Glasgow Central and good for a trip out. **Largs** especially, one of my favourite places that I try and visit at least once a year - fantastic fish & chips at The Fish Works. Take a ferry out to Millport for a pint at one of the pubs there - a relatively cheap day out. If you're into cycling you can rent a bike at Millport and cycle around the island. Also about half an hour to an hour's away you could go to **Stirling** which has some cool attractions like The Old Town Jail which was an old prison and goes into detail about prison reform, which is quite cheap for what you get and has a fun acted performance part to the tour, and a 360 degree open view of Stirling and the surrounding area at the top of the prison tower. If you fancy a hike you could go to **Kilpatrick** and go up the hill there. Also I guess the obvious which is **Edinburgh** which is always a nice day out and only an hour away especially with the trams recently just opening up to Leith. I might get shot down on /r/glasgow for saying that though even though most will admit it is a scenic place. by ben_uk (Tue 6th Jun 2023 9:20pm)
  • Comments filled with output from [GlasgowGPT](https://glasgowgpt.com/) by ben_uk (Tue 6th Jun 2023 9:35pm)
  • Renrew Street? by ben_uk (Sat 10th Jun 2023 4:07pm)
  • Ayrshire isn’t a city by ben_uk (Sat 10th Jun 2023 6:52pm)
  • Glasgow Smiles Better by ben_uk (Mon 12th Jun 2023 7:29pm)
  • Yes, the scanner the other day was devoid of life though. Usually at least has some text on the LED display. by ben_uk (Mon 12th Jun 2023 9:00pm)
  • Ah, the Bellahouston Park after-gig bus home experience. by ben_uk (Tue 13th Jun 2023 4:56pm)
  • Nope. Just in areas which have byelaws like Strathclyde. Legal in the Borders for example. by ben_uk (Tue 13th Jun 2023 11:33pm)
  • Taps aff by ben_uk (Tue 20th Jun 2023 10:18pm)
  • I was in Brewdog having some pints with colleagues and it flooded through the sliding doors. Laptop bag got rather wet as it was on the floor. ๐Ÿ˜ฌ by ben_uk (Wed 21st Jun 2023 5:14pm)
  • Brew dog by ben_uk (Sun 25th Jun 2023 7:57pm)
  • Hard enough to get served in there as it is when it's busy! by ben_uk (Sun 25th Jun 2023 7:57pm)
  • If they knew what they were doing they wouldn't put gigs on in a park with the shittest transport links known to man in the middle of nowhere. Buses heaving, good luck getting a taxi, massive queues for coaches, trains a decent walk away and also heaving (and the main one on a smaller branch line), nearest Subway at Ibrox closed after the gig. Other than that they do a decent job (albeit charge a pretty penny for it). by ben_uk (Sun 25th Jun 2023 8:05pm)
  • From whenever I've been the main grounds around Bellahouston are still open. I've seen folk walking their dogs when I'm walking to the main arena. Not sure what it's like after entry's shut though. Lots of people saying they can hear the gigs loud and clear (including the crowd) as far away as Finnieston & Dennistoun so I'm sure there's somewhere you could find with decent sound. by ben_uk (Sun 25th Jun 2023 8:13pm)
  • The plastic cups seem to have disappeared. They were just doing normal paper cups with no quid deposit. by ben_uk (Sun 25th Jun 2023 10:53pm)
  • For some gigs I’d prefer The Hydro. Any gig at Bellahouston for example. Way easier to get home to Paisley, walk over the bridge and just get a bus from the Ole Opry. And getting there easier with Exhibition Centre by ben_uk (Sun 25th Jun 2023 10:57pm)
  • >The classic example is warm cans of Tennents at the back of the Barrowlands from a trestle table. The actual bar with cold draft Tennents is literally across the room. by ben_uk (Mon 26th Jun 2023 12:06am)
  • I thought it was alright to be fair. Was in hospitality though so YMMV - worth it just for bar queues being 2 mins rather than 20 and better beer. by ben_uk (Mon 26th Jun 2023 8:13am)
  • Kinda hard to when the sound is never loud enough in there to cancel out cunts having a conversation in your ear by ben_uk (Mon 26th Jun 2023 8:12am)
  • Garage is well underrated as a venue. Sound is always excellent, staff are sound and it’s the perfect size. by ben_uk (Mon 26th Jun 2023 9:38am)
  • Is it aye? by ben_uk (Mon 26th Jun 2023 10:10am)
  • Good luck getting one. They’re all heaving and the traffic is jammed with cars and taxis. Last time I managed it was stuck standing right at the front the whole way, wasn’t room for anyone else. My mates had to walk the whole way back (we lost each other and there was no phone reception) Getting one from the GOO is a 20 min walk from the Hydro and there’s usually only a few folk at the bus stop and the buses are at normal capacity for night. Nobody thinks about it, they’re all busy trying to cram into a train at Exhibition Centre or grab a taxi or walk into central. by ben_uk (Mon 26th Jun 2023 1:27pm)
  • Maybe they should stay at home. Be cheaper too. by ben_uk (Mon 26th Jun 2023 2:04pm)
  • It’s Foo King funny ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Tue 27th Jun 2023 10:37am)
  • Misery loves company by ben_uk (Sat 1st Jul 2023 7:26pm)
  • Countdowns on in the afternoon isn’t it? ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Mon 10th Jul 2023 12:30pm)
  • There is a wee waiting room next to Platform 1 (Avanti trains) that usually has a few seats and is a bit warmer in the winter, doesn't seem to get used as much. Even has some chargers and a timetable screen. Just pot luck if some neds or weirdos decide to take over the place. Alternatively go get an overpriced pint in The Beer House by ben_uk (Thu 13th Jul 2023 9:56pm)
  • See if there's a gig on at a smaller venue like King Tuts/Broadcast/Stereo etc.? Usually will have plenty of tickets left or on the door and won't cost you an arm and a leg. Have a few beers. Might even end up speaking to someone. by ben_uk (Thu 13th Jul 2023 10:06pm)
  • Might even get a free meal and a cup of tea in the cells by ben_uk (Thu 13th Jul 2023 10:05pm)
  • They already run the 38 relatively late (very useful for after the Hydro), would make sense. by ben_uk (Thu 13th Jul 2023 10:12pm)
  • ![gif](giphy|641arBi22PAty|downsized) by ben_uk (Thu 13th Jul 2023 10:10pm)
  • You can still see plenty of planes flying very low from Troon beach by ben_uk (Thu 13th Jul 2023 10:18pm)
  • That's the airport by ben_uk (Thu 13th Jul 2023 10:17pm)
  • Devil's Pulpit is looking a bit yellow these days by ben_uk (Thu 13th Jul 2023 10:20pm)
  • Can get them off eBay too for a few quid. by ben_uk (Sun 16th Jul 2023 12:18pm)
  • Wetherspoons is always a shout. I’ve spent enough in there over the years and the staff are always too busy to care anyway. Only thing is they sometimes have door staff on which can make going in a bit less easy by ben_uk (Sun 16th Jul 2023 12:20pm)
  • From the sounds of it this was after 10. No chance. Shitty Scottish licensing strikes again. by ben_uk (Sun 16th Jul 2023 12:26pm)
  • Had to Google that. Was something going on near the Spoons, huge police presence. Not sure what though! https://preview.redd.it/neorjp5p6sdb1.jpeg?width=6960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=70fa09bf9be032ef6d497ca86d6ef6c2db219673 by ben_uk (Sun 23rd Jul 2023 9:16pm)
  • Thanks! Taken on a Canon EOS R7, edited in Lightroom on iOS. by ben_uk (Mon 24th Jul 2023 7:08pm)
  • I mean I was on a street photography mission so I guess I succeeded ๐Ÿ˜ by ben_uk (Mon 24th Jul 2023 7:44pm)
  • I think it's just hospitality staff having a fag break, sorry Police Scotland. by ben_uk (Mon 24th Jul 2023 7:52pm)
  • I think I'll stay in the vault by ben_uk (Mon 24th Jul 2023 7:50pm)
  • No, but I'm flattered, I've never thought of selling photos as I'm not a professional, but I've DM'ed you the full-res version by ben_uk (Mon 24th Jul 2023 9:10pm)
  • art by ben_uk (Mon 24th Jul 2023 9:56pm)
  • https://preview.redd.it/gy4w5qoue3eb1.jpeg?width=474&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=16d101e93135df5f3f3bb3e8e007f59346089baf by ben_uk (Tue 25th Jul 2023 11:01am)
  • See previous comment :) by ben_uk (Tue 25th Jul 2023 3:40pm)
  • The 18-150mm kit lens. Really quite a good lens for a kit lens, very versatile from close-up nature stuff to more zoomed out street/portrait stuff like the photo in this post. https://www.canon.co.uk/lenses/rf-s-18-150mm-f3-5-6-3-is-stm/ Yeah, it's really good! My first 'proper' camera. Thousands of settings & menus to figure out but now I've got the basics down it's great fun. 4K 60fps video footage out of it is great too. Definitely my best purchase this year. Thinking of picking up a Prime lens as a secondary one soon as they're quite affordable and a bit easier to carry about. by ben_uk (Tue 25th Jul 2023 6:02pm)
  • So manky they cancelled the film as they couldn't fix it in post by ben_uk (Tue 25th Jul 2023 8:01pm)
  • It's street photography. Public space, it's totally within law. Makes the photo IMO. by ben_uk (Wed 26th Jul 2023 10:21am)
  • Think I'll risk it. by ben_uk (Wed 26th Jul 2023 10:29am)
  • Yup, opposite Brewdog by ben_uk (Thu 27th Jul 2023 9:38am)
  • Think I'd rather try Best Kebab by ben_uk (Fri 28th Jul 2023 10:11am)
  • There's a market below, has a wee amusement arcade inside too with slot machines etc. by ben_uk (Sun 30th Jul 2023 2:40pm)
  • Puggies, 10 on the dodgy scale by ben_uk (Sun 30th Jul 2023 2:46pm)
  • The market itself is really cool and 100% worth visiting. A not so hidden gem. Maybe for older kids though. Loads of eccentric antiques and memorabillia to see. Everyone seemed really friendly and sound too. Very 'Glasgow'. If you want an actual arcade for the kids go to the top floor in St Enoch centre, really cool. Or Soar (formerly Xscape) at Braehead and the Tenpin there. by ben_uk (Sun 30th Jul 2023 2:50pm)
  • Why else would they film Batgirl here? by ben_uk (Sun 30th Jul 2023 3:21pm)
  • Went there today, it's ace! Maybe don't take the kids to 'Ho Lee Fook' round the corner ๐Ÿคฃ https://preview.redd.it/d2xrfzt1s4fb1.jpeg?width=4640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=69abe346fde3e0c625fddc989c5470148547fadd by ben_uk (Sun 30th Jul 2023 4:41pm)
  • Thanks! Actually a Lightroom recommended preset but thought it looked cool. by ben_uk (Sun 30th Jul 2023 6:02pm)
  • Not if your camera isn't fully waterproof like mine (although does claim to be resistant) ๐Ÿ˜ by ben_uk (Sun 30th Jul 2023 6:07pm)
  • >The Subway will not open for passenger service on Sunday 30 July, or on Sunday 20 August. > >This is to give the first of our new trains the chance to complete the necessary 2000 miles of fault-free running in the system before manufacturer Stadler officially hands them over to SPT ahead of their introduction to passenger service later this year. > >SPT Head of Engineering Mark Toner said: > >“This is the last stage in the critical train testing programme before the new trains can be introduced into passenger service. While the trains have been thoroughly tested both off-site at our dedicated train track and in the system at night, they now have to complete 2000 miles in the system – that’s about 308 times round the Subway – fault-free. > >“I know Subway users have been very keen to see the new trains in service – as have we – so this is a very exciting time for everyone involved.” > >Fault-free run testing is standard practice for the introduction of any new trains. If for any reason a train does develop a fault during the fault-free running, it is removed from the system while the fault is fixed and the clock resets on the 2000 miles so the process does take some time. > >While these planned Sunday closures in July and August are to facilitate the fault-free run testing of the new trains, it is expected further Sunday closures will be necessary to continue the install of new communications and signalling for the new trains. These dates will be scheduled later in the year. **TL;DR** new trains go round in circles for the day to check they don't break down going round in circles [https://www.spt.co.uk/about-us/news/subway-sunday-closures-30-july-20-august/](https://www.spt.co.uk/about-us/news/subway-sunday-closures-30-july-20-august/) by ben_uk (Sun 30th Jul 2023 7:10pm)
  • Nah sometimes hits the spot. Doesn't always have to be a Quadruple Hopped Hazy Guava New England India Pale Ale at £7.60 for a 'schooner' by ben_uk (Tue 1st Aug 2023 8:49am)
  • https://maps.app.goo.gl/8zC9D8FBbfZkxKeQ7?g_st=ic by ben_uk (Thu 3rd Aug 2023 9:03am)
  • https://preview.redd.it/4hj2c39g6vfb1.jpeg?width=4640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=3de07e05d0b6478bdcacbe3b35297f4e1dc4c8e1 Why would OP ever want to go to Port Glasgow by ben_uk (Thu 3rd Aug 2023 9:28am)
  • https://preview.redd.it/dcrnnq1qvvfb1.jpeg?width=4640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=cb6a0fe14c8d773df4258f9450047f212c4b0eba You can have this one instead... oh wait. by ben_uk (Thu 3rd Aug 2023 11:50am)
  • Don't worry someone else has looked it up its taxed and MOT'ed by ben_uk (Thu 3rd Aug 2023 12:29pm)
  • Someone to make a GeoGuessr map, Glasgow shitholes by ben_uk (Thu 3rd Aug 2023 2:41pm)
  • In a prime location with vibrant night life and great transport links by ben_uk (Thu 3rd Aug 2023 4:08pm)
  • ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Thu 3rd Aug 2023 4:49pm)
  • Also Chernobyl is in Ukraine so take my downvote by ben_uk (Thu 3rd Aug 2023 5:08pm)
  • Take my upvote and leave by ben_uk (Thu 3rd Aug 2023 5:08pm)
  • Primark are decent for jeans/shorts etc. Cheap and they never usually let me down as they're actually alright quality and seem to last a while. And for temporary 'Vans'-style plimsols which actually seem to fit my (admittedly small) feet - not particularly well made though and they'll break down in a few months almost guaranteed. Unfortunately the place is a furnace and always heaving so it's never a pleasant shopping experience. My other shopping I all do online from the likes of Amazon, ASOS, River Island, New Look etc. Seems like clothes shops are all targeted at women nowadays. Was in Leeds a few months ago and went into River Island and Matalan and they didn't have men's sections at all - feels somewhat sexist - we've always been treat like shit compared to women's clothing selections with a wee bit in the corner as a second thought but not having any at all pissed me off a bit. by ben_uk (Thu 3rd Aug 2023 7:51pm)
  • Think someone already mentioned but M&S do a decent selection of men's clothes, know they're more known for catering to older folk but you'd be surprised. Decently priced too sometimes, my belt buckle broke off after getting caught on my laptop's bag's strap on the way to work early in the morning so needed a replacement belt and went in there as it was the only place open as was before 9. Decent belt for just over a tenner, still use it to this day! TK Maxx as I mentioned also a shout but again, be prepared to spend some time scanning the racks. One on Argyle Street is rather big, whole floor for men's stuff. My da used to spend ages in TK Maxx when he became widowed and went back on the pull and would find some proper bargains in there - Ted Baker/Ben Sherman shirts and the like for silly cheap prices. by ben_uk (Thu 3rd Aug 2023 8:01pm)
  • Quite amusing watching those from over the pond walking round Greenock wondering where on earth they are by ben_uk (Sat 5th Aug 2023 2:12pm)
  • Just like budget airlines like Ryanair/Easyjet advertising that London Luton/Gatwick/Stansted/Southend Airport is anywhere near London. by ben_uk (Sat 5th Aug 2023 3:46pm)
  • Greenock is a fine enough place but certainly must be a bit of a culture shock. Quite a few lads out fishing with crates of Stella to keep them company. https://preview.redd.it/vnpptrbeqbgb1.jpeg?width=4640&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=c8fe609381cb40ac779cc3e97a3d10fb4bda0be8 by ben_uk (Sat 5th Aug 2023 5:10pm)
  • Lots of coaches and the like around the terminal. Another poster has just said similar who worked fixing the boats as they docked. Likely a short stop just to say you've been to Scotland by ben_uk (Sat 5th Aug 2023 5:18pm)
  • Aye, the views of the Clyde are jaw droppingly stunning, especially when the weather is decent. Unfortunately can’t say the same about the towns nearby. Of course there’s the nice parts of anywhere, beautiful town hall buildings for example. It’s a crying shame really. Helensburgh is slightly different as the whole town seems quite nice, although I’ve not ventured outside of the centre. by ben_uk (Sat 5th Aug 2023 10:39pm)
  • No idea, probably gone now! by ben_uk (Sun 6th Aug 2023 4:59pm)
  • Oh no! by ben_uk (Wed 9th Aug 2023 9:50am)
  • Found the mythical Glasgow Live ‘journalist’ by ben_uk (Wed 9th Aug 2023 9:50am)
  • Last time I was there they put a service charge on a takeaway cup of coffee, cheeky cunts. Sign up about it anol. Of course I was too polite to not ask to waive it. by ben_uk (Mon 14th Aug 2023 9:16am)
  • Has it? Haven't posted on their FB since January but still says it's open on Google Maps. Was always the lesser club to Viennas really - more upmarket but not as fun and a trek down the stairs to go for a smoke. by ben_uk (Tue 15th Aug 2023 8:29pm)
  • 2 hour shift to pay off your mortgage, sounds like a deal to me. by ben_uk (Tue 15th Aug 2023 10:57pm)
  • *"The customer is always a daft wee cunt"* ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Wed 16th Aug 2023 10:15pm)
  • Am no tall enough to do one higher up by ben_uk (Thu 17th Aug 2023 5:46pm)
  • Is 4 corners no good enough for you? by ben_uk (Fri 18th Aug 2023 12:20pm)
  • The smell of the lower level concourse is something that will never leave you. Somewhat comforting as it's home (well ish for me as I live in Paisley!) but still clatty. Saw some bloke having a pish openly in the doorway to Argyle Street/the umbrella. Can't help. by ben_uk (Fri 18th Aug 2023 5:19pm)
  • Nah, it's definitely somewhat worse. You're in Manchester, visit Leeds for the day which isn't far from you. Honestly night and day difference, was amazed how clean it was. by ben_uk (Fri 18th Aug 2023 5:17pm)
  • West End is cleaner than central. Walk down Argyle Street early in the morning, honking. Homeless sleeping in doorways, glass and shit all over the floor, litter everywhere, vomit on the floor, flooded roads. I work in the Trongate area so often opt to go down Ingram St. instead on office days, much more pleasant. by ben_uk (Fri 18th Aug 2023 5:21pm)
  • If it was London I’d post in /r/London by ben_uk (Sun 20th Aug 2023 3:24pm)
  • It wasn’t a question by ben_uk (Sun 20th Aug 2023 3:44pm)
  • Knew this would go down like a lead balloon. Just a London looking scene with a black cab. Crikey. by ben_uk (Sun 20th Aug 2023 3:47pm)
  • I forget that. I slept my hangover off. by ben_uk (Sun 20th Aug 2023 3:58pm)
  • I need to get a shitter camera by ben_uk (Sun 20th Aug 2023 3:56pm)
  • There's a difference between keeping your voice down and keeping the phone call to a couple of minutes and saying "I'll call you back later when I'm aff the bus" to shouting down the phone and talking for half an hour. Bit of self-awareness is a good trait. by ben_uk (Sun 20th Aug 2023 8:19pm)
  • If you're on the bus it's probably not walkable and you likely don't have car (or even if you do you'd end up going through ULEZ zones and get charged out your arse), fannybaws. by ben_uk (Sun 20th Aug 2023 8:24pm)
  • It's not edgy, you're on the money. Seems socially acceptable now to play your TikTok videos at full volume and shout on the phone for half an hour. Self awareness and being respectful to your fellow passengers is out the window. God forgive you use some headphones, some which even come free in the box with your phone. by ben_uk (Sun 20th Aug 2023 8:21pm)
  • Well you've got your earbuds in, so I'm alright Jack, but at least you're not annoying folk with your tunes. Is it unreasonable to think some people might not have brought their earbuds for whatever reason so don't have that luxury, or there's elderly etc. on the bus that don't want to listen to someone's conversation either? For fucks sake, it's public transport, you're sharing it with others, be considerate. by ben_uk (Sun 20th Aug 2023 8:33pm)
  • >at a reasonable volume At least you have *some* self-awareness. Seems like a lot of people don't. Perhaps you might want to ask your fellow passengers if they want to listen to your life story when they're just trying to get from A to B. by ben_uk (Sun 20th Aug 2023 8:52pm)
  • At least you can hear the full conversation by ben_uk (Sun 20th Aug 2023 8:57pm)
  • My first thought, Sloans do a Chicken, Haggis and Peppercorn pie, £13 tho mind you. Or if you don't mind taking the train to Paisley, Pendulum, very close to the train station with a lovely view of the abbey do an excellent Balmoral Chicken with Haggis. by ben_uk (Sun 20th Aug 2023 9:07pm)
  • Kill Jester by ben_uk (Sun 20th Aug 2023 9:05pm)
  • >The machine only becomes active as you approach the stop, so best to wait until the bus is pulling up to tap off. If the tap-off machine doesn't work (very often doesn't) you can always tap-off on the driver's ticket machine as a replacement. You can see all your charges here and dispute them for a refund if you believe you've been charged more than you should've been [https://first-group.uk.littlepay.com/first-group](https://first-group.uk.littlepay.com/first-group) by ben_uk (Mon 21st Aug 2023 8:11pm)
  • Never had an issue on McGills (or First for that matter). What card are you using? Is it a standard UK Visa/Mastercard with a reputable bank? Don't think it would affect bus journeys but have you reached the contactless limit (£100 before you need to chip & pin again)? Perhaps try with Google/Apple Pay instead? by ben_uk (Mon 21st Aug 2023 8:16pm)
  • Having a fight with someone "Meet me outside 7/11 for a square go" by ben_uk (Mon 21st Aug 2023 10:25pm)
  • It's about half an hour longer. I've taken it a few times but took it last time as was with my nan and she was staying at the Premier Inn near St Enoch so saved the walk/subway from Queen St . If you're able to walk it though agreed. Also avoid the one to Queen Street Lower Level (Helensburgh) as that takes an age also. by ben_uk (Fri 25th Aug 2023 7:55pm)
  • [https://wiki.glasgow.social/start](https://wiki.glasgow.social/start) by ben_uk (Sun 27th Aug 2023 9:27pm)
  • A Hallmark strategy, as you may. by ben_uk (Mon 28th Aug 2023 12:55pm)
  • Who would want to go to a place with gym in the word? ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Mon 28th Aug 2023 12:55pm)
  • Hot toddy to the rescue (not beer but will sort you out) by ben_uk (Mon 28th Aug 2023 11:19pm)
  • [https://www.scotrail.co.uk/tickets/combined-tickets-travel-passes/rail-and-sail](https://www.scotrail.co.uk/tickets/combined-tickets-travel-passes/rail-and-sail) ScotRail do a Rail & Sail ticket which includes the ferry from Largs to Cumbrae, might be handy. If you've a [two-together Railcard](https://www.twotogether-railcard.co.uk/) or 16-25/26-30 railcard each could save a pretty penny - to be fair the ferry is pretty cheap last time I used it but still handy. by ben_uk (Mon 28th Aug 2023 11:16pm)
  • Just as outrageously expensive for drinks as The Hydro by ben_uk (Fri 1st Sep 2023 6:55pm)
  • First time you’ll get one of those emails saying you’ve been caught on webcam having a wank and to send 10 bitcoin to some random address and the threat will be legit ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Sat 2nd Sep 2023 6:14pm)
  • Fuck me downvoted. I guess £6.50+ is alright now ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Sat 2nd Sep 2023 6:13pm)
  • It hasn't changed. by ben_uk (Mon 4th Sep 2023 4:39pm)
  • Carling's cooking lager. Decent for a shandy though. by ben_uk (Mon 4th Sep 2023 4:38pm)
  • I mean I'd be here all day. Easy to make an educated guess based on the area the pub is in. Merchant City/West End is going to be like £4.50-£6 (Tennents is usually the cheaper beer), some random regular's pub in Paisley more like £3.50-£4.50. Duty's gone up so more expensive all around unfortunately. by ben_uk (Mon 4th Sep 2023 4:47pm)
  • Tennents is significantly better than Carling IMO. Funny thing is everyone thinks Carling is English but it's no, it's a Canadian brand (owned by [Molson-Coors](https://www.molsoncoors.com/brands/our-brands)). Indeed it is brewed in England in Burton-On-Trent on-licence (most foreign beers, especially on draft in the UK are brewed in the UK or in Europe on-licence if you do a bit of research to cut cost). by ben_uk (Mon 4th Sep 2023 4:50pm)
  • [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carling\_Brewery](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carling_Brewery) Nope, highly popular in England (and Scotland too to be fair) but it is definitely a Canadian brand, started in what is now Ontario in Canada. And yes, it's shite. Madri (also owned by Molson-Coors, a collab with a Spanish brewery and branded as a Spanish beer but actually brewed in the Carling brewery) seems to be taking over now though (thankfully, as it's a bit better!). by ben_uk (Mon 4th Sep 2023 4:55pm)
  • A liveable wage should be mandatory, but nothing wrong with giving a tip if the service was especially good (which is what a tip should be, unlike tipping culture in the US) - everyone likes a little extra, especially if it's not taxed! by ben_uk (Mon 4th Sep 2023 5:03pm)
  • Cash isn't digitally controlled by government and isn't (easily) traceable. Love my card/contactless and use it all the time but CBDC (central-bank digital currency) is pretty scary. by ben_uk (Mon 4th Sep 2023 5:02pm)
  • Company policy, but of course a waiter will accept cash as a tip if offered as they can put it in their back pocket! by ben_uk (Mon 4th Sep 2023 5:05pm)
  • £6.30 at Edinburgh Airport (Spoons) - just had a look at the app for you. Glasgow Airport's Spoons seems to have disappeared now. Burger King is rather expensive if you don't use the app codes (APP35 for a Whopper or Vegan Whopper meal for about £5) - of course they don't work in airports or train stations (like Glasgow Central!)! by ben_uk (Mon 4th Sep 2023 5:26pm)
  • Not really about tracking, although that is a concern. More about the government having total control over currency, being able to freeze anyone's ability at any time to be able to spend money. Probably wouldn't affect someone like me or you but imagine a whistleblower (e.g. like Julian Assange) no longer being able to spend money anymore. Sets a serious precedent. by ben_uk (Mon 4th Sep 2023 6:32pm)
  • How come? Been meaning to do that since moving to the West Scotland area for ages (around 8 years) but plans have never come to fruition. Meant to be a banging pint at the end. by ben_uk (Mon 4th Sep 2023 6:40pm)
  • What ways? Right now we've got cash (notes/coins) which work fine in most businesses (except card only ones which are few but starting to grow). You could say crypto but even then the most anonymous way to buy that is via cash transactions, and most businesses don't accept crypto - crypto seems more of a stock-trading sort of thing at the moment (see also: people who bought pizza etc. with Bitcoin back in the day and now are rather regretting it!). by ben_uk (Mon 4th Sep 2023 6:48pm)
  • I like it but the transport links are shit by ben_uk (Tue 5th Sep 2023 8:26am)
  • O2 ABC was great, RIP. Barrowlands is ace obviously but The Garage is my second favourite nowadays surprisingly. Decent but comfortable size, awesome sound usually, sound staff, not overpriced for drinks. by ben_uk (Tue 5th Sep 2023 3:46pm)
  • Getting to/from is pretty easy if the Subway is still open, just use the travelators outside Queen St to Buchanan Street Subway Station and get off at Bridge Street Subway station and you're basically bang outside (and vice-versa if you're lucky the Subway is still running) by ben_uk (Tue 5th Sep 2023 3:54pm)
  • I don't hate the place, it's just bang OK. It looks rather cool to be fair, especially when it's lit up at night after your show. Expensive too. Bars aren't very well organised and can take ages to get served before a show starts. Transport links are decent though especially getting there as can just get a train to Exhibition Centre and I love the walk through the tunnel with buskers playing, adds a bit of excitement. For me it's really convenient as I live in Paisley on the bus route so can just walk 20 mins to the Grand Ole Opry and get a bus straight home. Security is a bit OTT and a pain checking your ticket every time you go in/out the main room (pint in one hand while trying to open the doors with your phone in your other with your ticket on) or out for a smoke etc. by ben_uk (Tue 5th Sep 2023 3:50pm)
  • >whatever that new made up Spanish lager brewed down south is Madri. It's not made-up, it's a recipe collaboration between a Spanish brewer (La Sagra) and Moslon-Coors. Bang average but I don't dislike it, better than Carling ever was (although not difficult). Funny thing is all the "premium foreign lager" you mention there (Stella/Heverlee) both which advertise their Belgian-ness are all brewed in the UK too. by ben_uk (Tue 5th Sep 2023 4:03pm)
  • The Laurieston is a cracking pub. Highlight of a half-assed Subcrawl I went on a while back. Funny thing is it looks so sketchy and intimidating from the outside but it gave me the friendliest greeting I've ever had in a Scottish pub and the Guinness was ace too. by ben_uk (Tue 5th Sep 2023 4:08pm)
  • Wish we had the scooters like in Liverpool, Newcastle and London. Was scooting about just for fun in London the other weekend when I went down, great way of getting around. Know if they were brought to Glasgow they’d just have be abused though since we can’t have nice things because neds, junkies and steamboats. by ben_uk (Wed 6th Sep 2023 9:07am)
  • Can't remember it being particularly bad, good enough. Everything else about the venue made up for it. by ben_uk (Wed 6th Sep 2023 5:18pm)
  • The scooters I've used have been quite strict to be fair. Take a wrong turn into a blocked off area and it stops working and you have to get off and wheel it to the allowed area. Have to park it in a specific area and take a photo of it or you can get fined. All done via the app and deposit on card. Nothing to stop you picking it up physically though and chucking it in the Clyde (although they're rather heavy, but wouldn't put it past a determined Glaswegian). by ben_uk (Wed 6th Sep 2023 5:15pm)
  • Sure Nicos cafe bar do an open decks thing on Sauchiehall St. Seems to be a tough market to crack, low barrier to entry so you need to know the right people. by ben_uk (Sun 10th Sep 2023 12:39pm)
  • Drug dealers rejoice by ben_uk (Mon 11th Sep 2023 5:13pm)
  • Hunterian Art Gallery in Glasgow Uni is pretty good and free and full of interesting stuff, less busy than Kelvingrove too. Also if she's into Harry Potter the grounds looks like Hogwarts so there's that too. by ben_uk (Mon 11th Sep 2023 6:37pm)
  • Say if you win you get a winch ๐Ÿ˜‰ by ben_uk (Mon 11th Sep 2023 6:54pm)
  • If it's a smaller wee gig maybe you could see if you could DJ before/intervals/after? Depends on the type of gig though of course, house/techno tunes before a country gig probably wouldn't go down too well! by ben_uk (Mon 11th Sep 2023 7:37pm)
  • There you go, backed up for good [https://archive.ph/d5tcz](https://archive.ph/d5tcz) by ben_uk (Wed 13th Sep 2023 5:05pm)
  • Mentions cod, opinion discarded. by ben_uk (Mon 18th Sep 2023 8:22am)
  • I'm in a fortunate position to have visited Japan. You'd be surprised at the lack of public bins - there's usually a very wee one close to vending machines (not always, but often, vending machines literally every corner even on random streets) and barely any public ones, yet you won't find litter on the floor. Folk just keep it with them and bin it when there's one available. Here folk just throw it on the ground somewhere. Someone else's problem, eh? by ben_uk (Mon 18th Sep 2023 7:28pm)
  • Wetherspoons, for when you can’t be bothered to microwave your own dinner but don’t mind cleaning your own table. Good app and the food isn’t actually that bad for the price. by ben_uk (Wed 27th Sep 2023 5:18pm)
  • Four corners still full of jakeys by ben_uk (Sat 30th Sep 2023 1:32pm)
  • Sounds like a laundering operation. by ben_uk (Sat 30th Sep 2023 3:32pm)
  • Quality is shit and there's no sound but I found this, is this it? [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLJWM2DZidM](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLJWM2DZidM) by ben_uk (Sat 30th Sep 2023 5:19pm)
  • I've done a bit of digging but can't find anything other than old torrent links with no-one seeding. Might be an email to the BBC like someone else mentioned. by ben_uk (Sat 30th Sep 2023 5:32pm)
  • The no peak fares is only for 6 months, will go back to normal pricing until Scot Gov decide to do afterwards ([see 'The Trial' section on ScotRail's FAQ](https://www.scotrail.co.uk/off-peak-fares-all-day-long)) by ben_uk (Sat 30th Sep 2023 6:00pm)
  • Does that mean I’m an accomplice in crime? by ben_uk (Mon 2nd Oct 2023 3:43pm)
  • 8 hours in London is nowhere near enough. It’s huge. Could fly but still not enough time. by ben_uk (Fri 6th Oct 2023 4:29pm)
  • Nobody needs to spend more time in the MSM. by ben_uk (Tue 10th Oct 2023 4:39pm)
  • Definitely feels like it's getting a bit more gentrified and more part of the 'Merchant City'. Going to look totally different soon when the apartments opposite McDonald's Bakers are finished. by ben_uk (Tue 17th Oct 2023 6:43pm)
  • Long journey from France. by ben_uk (Tue 17th Oct 2023 9:44pm)
  • Amy MacDonald played there in like 2017. She's got some belters to be fair. by ben_uk (Tue 17th Oct 2023 9:43pm)
  • Tyneside even has its own wish.com Squinty Bridge. by ben_uk (Tue 17th Oct 2023 9:41pm)
  • Might be an end to "Don't stop movin" by ben_uk (Tue 17th Oct 2023 9:40pm)
  • Don't worry, they might be able to "Reach" a little and "Bring it all back" later on for an "S Club Party". by ben_uk (Tue 17th Oct 2023 9:45pm)
  • I don't know but you have to calculate it with pi. by ben_uk (Wed 18th Oct 2023 4:12pm)
  • Coffee shop or even better, a pub? Most have free Wi-Fi or you could tether your phone in a worst-case scenario. Know this sub doesn't like Wetherspoons but ideal for that sort of thing. Table ordering and reliable enough Wi-Fi in every one and don't need to go looking around for the password either. Unlimited coffee for a few quid if you're not having a beer (sit near the coffee machine though as it's self-serve). Big enough that you're not 'stealing' a seat from other customers. by ben_uk (Wed 18th Oct 2023 5:16pm)
  • Let's be honest, who hasn't gone for a sneaky wee in some dark alley after a few beers at 11pm ๐Ÿคฃ ...maybe not during the day though if it can be avoided. by ben_uk (Wed 18th Oct 2023 5:15pm)
  • >ๅ•Šๅ•Š๏ผŒ็ˆธ็ˆธ๏ผŒไธ่ฆ่ฎฉๆˆ‘ไฝๅœจGovan๏ผŒๆˆ‘็š„ๆ‰€ๆœ‰ๆœ‹ๅ‹้ƒฝไฝๅœจFinnieston I just translated that with Edge and it translated it to 'aaa' ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Wed 18th Oct 2023 5:22pm)
  • Last time I looked they were still there. Good pubs nearby too for afterwards (De Beers / Bull Inn) by ben_uk (Thu 26th Oct 2023 12:06am)
  • Can also add to Google Wallet if you're a green bubbler. by ben_uk (Thu 26th Oct 2023 5:31pm)
  • If you're bored, do a GDPR export on their website [https://www.tesco.com/account/data-portability/en-GB/requests/new](https://www.tesco.com/account/data-portability/en-GB/requests/new) They'll send you some files, one containing every shop you've ever done with your clubcard (mine went back to like 2017 or something) with an itemised 'receipt' of every shop you've done including pricing & details on individual items. It's in JSON (human readable but compatible with programming languages) format. If you're a coder or clever with other no/low-code tools you can do some analysis on it quite easily, but I advise you don't or you might get a few shocks ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Thu 26th Oct 2023 5:35pm)
  • Shame we can't do the London thing where everyone stands outside the pub with pints ๐Ÿคฃ by ben_uk (Mon 30th Oct 2023 7:27pm)
  • Even if you were pished and deserved to be refused service? by ben_uk (Mon 30th Oct 2023 7:25pm)
  • Asked ChatGPT to create a film synopsis... >Last Subway from Cessnock is a gripping thriller set in Glasgow, Scotland. The film follows a group of strangers who board the last subway train from Cessnock station on a rainy night, unaware that they are being hunted by a ruthless killer. As the train stops at each station, the passengers discover that someone among them is dead, and the killer is still on board. With no way out and no help in sight, they must work together to find the murderer and survive the night. Asked it to create a casting list... >James McAvoy as Sean, a journalist who is investigating a series of murders in Glasgow > >Kelly Macdonald as Fiona, a nurse who is returning home from a long shift at the hospital > >David Tennant as Malcolm, a mysterious passenger who seems to know more than he lets on > >Karen Gillan as Amy, a student who is heading to a party with her friends > >Martin Compston as Craig, a football fan who is celebrating his team's victory > >Laura Fraser as Heather, a businesswoman who is having an affair with her boss > >Peter Mullan as Frank, a retired policeman who is haunted by his past > >Ashley Jensen as Liz, a pregnant woman who is travelling with her husband Not going to lie, I'd watch that. by ben_uk (Thu 2nd Nov 2023 7:52pm)
  • Thank the ULEZ for that. Climate change my arse ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ’ธ๐Ÿ’ธ by ben_uk (Sat 4th Nov 2023 9:03am)
  • Elon Musk/The Boring Company were flogging them a few years ago. No joke. by ben_uk (Sun 5th Nov 2023 6:18pm)
  • I know people like to hate on Elon but I mean it shoots out flames. Semantics. by ben_uk (Sun 5th Nov 2023 9:29pm)
  • Did it blindfolded when I watched. Took some photos on my Canon (this being one of them), he's obviously doing it and not bullshitting, unless his blindfold is somehow seethrough. Seeing as one of the rings is surrounded by knives it'd be rather dangerous if he fucked up. He is on Argyle St quite often, see him sometimes when on the way home from work in the Trongate but never really stopped to watch by ben_uk (Sun 5th Nov 2023 9:32pm)
  • I can't speak after scotch by ben_uk (Mon 6th Nov 2023 5:39pm)
  • Looks less of a dump by ben_uk (Mon 13th Nov 2023 10:53am)
  • Relevant Hacker News post I found this from - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=38282166 by ben_uk (Wed 15th Nov 2023 9:55pm)
  • Not taking advantage of this is a huge missed-steak. by ben_uk (Wed 15th Nov 2023 10:00pm)
  • The Keg or De Beers in Paisley usually have live sports on. The Keg have a large projection screen for big games, nice burgers too. by ben_uk (Wed 15th Nov 2023 10:08pm)
  • Indeed. Especially in Glaswegian weather. I was good friends with a colleague who used to cycle into the City Centre to work. One time was cycling in and someone wasn't looking when opening their car door parked on the side of the road... he was seriously injured for a while from colliding with said door on his bike. Cycle culture doesn't work very well here, even though the "People Make Glasgow" bikes can be very handy, especially for tourists. Glasgow is no Amsterdam, even if it smells like it most of the time ๐Ÿคฃ. by ben_uk (Wed 15th Nov 2023 10:20pm)
  • Glasgow isn't terrible for cycling around the city centre, a decent amount of bike lanes but lots of pedestrianised areas where cycles aren't allowed which can be a pain to manoeuvrer around. Don't usually use the "PMG" bikes but when my parents come up (dad's got a bad knee so can't walk for so long and step-mum is usually on an electric scooter (Glasgow is awful for accessibility, spend a day with someone who is in a wheelchair or can't move around as freely)) they can come in handy. Always see a lot of cyclists by the Clyde in the morning with the bike lanes. Love the electric scooters in cities like Liverpool & London. Can't see them coming here though, they'll end up in the Clyde, stripped for spare parts or in Cash Converters. by ben_uk (Wed 15th Nov 2023 10:48pm)
  • Good nightlife in Paisley to be fair. Great pubs, friendly fun punters and a cheaper night than Glasgow too. Viennas is also an experience ๐Ÿคฃ Town centre is shite during the day though, doesn't even have a McDonald's anymore unless you walk 20 mins up Renfrew Road. by ben_uk (Sat 18th Nov 2023 7:07pm)
  • One saving grace for Renfrew is it is easy/quick to get to Braehead which has plenty for a student to do. Shit that it has no rail link though. Maybe in 20/30 years with the very optimistic monorail/metro plans. by ben_uk (Sat 18th Nov 2023 7:13pm)
  • Doesn't Clydebank have a rather bad reputation? Haven't heard anything good about the area other than nice views of the Clyde itself. by ben_uk (Sat 18th Nov 2023 7:17pm)
  • Perfect for the average redditor then by ben_uk (Sun 19th Nov 2023 9:33pm)
  • Who would've seen that coming? Clearly not the psychic. by ben_uk (Sun 19th Nov 2023 10:02pm)
  • Asahi in the UK is actually brewed on licence in Italy - same factory as Peroni & Birra Moretti (Heineken brands). [https://www.asahiinternational.com/stories/innovation/japan-s-favourite-beer-is-now-brewed-in-rome/](https://www.asahiinternational.com/stories/innovation/japan-s-favourite-beer-is-now-brewed-in-rome/) To be fair, I've been to Japan and Asahi is nicer over here. by ben_uk (Mon 27th Nov 2023 11:14pm)
  • They do actually, but last time I got a pint of Asahi there it was flat and was borderline undrinkable, pricey too. Should've really asked for my money back but I'm a bit of a fanny. https://i.imgur.com/ngBmJZO.jpg by ben_uk (Mon 27th Nov 2023 11:24pm)
  • Was barely any seats when it was a bar. And had a minimum £5 card fee at the time (might have changed now). Bit confused when it's also a nightclub below (La Cheetah). by ben_uk (Mon 27th Nov 2023 11:20pm)
  • Went there last weekend with a friend. Karaoke seemed fun but cash-only and rather 'rough' (locals having a good time but chaotic!) and over £10 for 2 vodka oranges. Didn't see any Asahi on tap. by ben_uk (Mon 27th Nov 2023 11:26pm)
  • Photography is a great lonely hobby. You can spend as much as you want - take photos on your phone or get a mirrorless/DSLR camera for a reasonable price second-hand or new. Is a great excuse to go to new places and travel about (the best camera is the one you've got!). A few photography groups in Glasgow on [Meetup.com](https://Meetup.com) and the like too to meet other folk. Better still, when you get home you can spend time editing your photos to compliment and extend the time spent outside! (source: lonely photographer!) by ben_uk (Mon 27th Nov 2023 11:35pm)
  • DSLR definitely the cheaper route but mirrorless might be more approachable if new as you get the live preview of the shot just like on a phone/consumer 'digital camera'. by ben_uk (Wed 29th Nov 2023 7:44pm)
  • Yeah but all the prices are inflated + delivery fee on Just Eat so you're not getting the deal you think you are. by ben_uk (Sun 3rd Dec 2023 6:13pm)
  • Stop drinking that shite anyway. Your teeth and dentist will thank you. (I regret drinking that stuff for years, now spending a fortune at the dentist and suffering the pain) by ben_uk (Mon 4th Dec 2023 12:49am)
  • Be a better deal if you just went to the shop instead but as I've been downvoted 20 times it seems like Reddit likes to stay indoors (shock!) by ben_uk (Mon 4th Dec 2023 12:47am)
  • Go on Google Maps, get a list of dentists nearby taking NHS patients and just go through one by one. Even a bit further afar if you don't mind, City Centre, Paisley etc. I live in Paisley, phoned one who said they weren't taking NHS patients. Called the next, was in the next week and am now a signed up NHS patient. Prices don't take the piss even for white fillings etc. Only a ten min walk from my flat too. by ben_uk (Mon 4th Dec 2023 7:21pm)
  • Ask Les Porter. I'd have told you to ask Benny Harvey but he's deid. RIP big man. by ben_uk (Tue 12th Dec 2023 2:43pm)
  • Broadcast are gender neutral in the venue downstairs, not the ground level bar though by ben_uk (Tue 12th Dec 2023 2:55pm)
  • Wrong way down a one way street by ben_uk (Tue 12th Dec 2023 4:12pm)
  • Is it really a basement bar? Debatable. by ben_uk (Tue 12th Dec 2023 6:41pm)
  • Is Bloc+ really a basement bar though? Debatable. by ben_uk (Tue 12th Dec 2023 6:40pm)
  • Drury Street or Bier Halle work well for that. by ben_uk (Tue 12th Dec 2023 6:39pm)