Langside Social, the former Reardon's snooker hall at 1060-1078 Pollokshaws Road in Glasgow's Southside, has reopened as a modern-day social hub. The venue officially welcomed customers for the first time on Thursday, August 20.
The revamp is the latest project from the team behind Sneaky Pete's, an Edinburgh institution, and The Laurieston, an iconic Glasgow pub. The newly transformed space combines the community spirit of a members' club with a fresh approach to eating, drinking and entertainment.
Snooker and pool remain at the heart
Snooker and pool remain central to the business, with an accessible annual membership costing from £25. Free day passes are available for Blue Light employees, NHS staff and OAPs. The venue also offers digital darts and private karaoke rooms.
The exterior now features a wraparound mural by artist Marco, aka Baxter, of All Good Murals, giving the hub a bold new presence.
Drinks and plant-based menu
The drinks menu includes Langside Social's own Langside Lager on draught, alongside Murphy's, Guinness and Neck Oil. There is also a selection of ciders, spirits and low to no-alcohol options. Cocktails and margaritas are priced at £10, with classics including an Espresso Martini, Negroni, Aperol Spritz and an Old-Fashioned. Playful serves include the Candyfloss Fizz and Strawberry Yizu, with a seasonal rotating cocktail also on offer.
The kitchen is now run by Antojitos, the team behind the 78 in Glasgow and the Paradise Palms in Edinburgh. The menu is 100 percent plant-based and nut-free, making it suitable for vegans, vegetarians and anyone with life-threatening allergies. Available from midday until 9pm, seven days a week, dishes include birria tacos, al pastor tacos, fried ch*kn tacos and tacos de canasta, alongside loaded nachos, tattie scone nachos and haggis taquitos.
Local general manager excited for next chapter
Langside Social General Manager Michael McBride said: “Being local myself, I’m really excited to see this next chapter for Langside Social come to life. The Southside has such a brilliant atmosphere and a real sense of people wanting to get together, and we wanted to create somewhere that adds to that.”
“Whether you’re coming in for food and a drink, a few frames of pool, darts or karaoke, we want Langside Social to be somewhere people can come together, have a great time and feel at home.”
Langside Social is now open from 11am to 2am on Friday and Saturday, and 11am to 12am from Sunday to Thursday. Memberships can now be purchased online.
