What is it?
Located in the eye-catching Templeton Building on Glasgow Green, WEST Brewery is more than a taproom, it’s a local institution that brews bold beers with Bavarian precision and Glaswegian soul. Their philosophy? “Glaswegian Heart, German Head.” It’s this blend of tradition and personality that makes WEST one of the city’s most loved beer spots.
Where is it?
You’ll find WEST on the eastern edge of Glasgow Green, just a short journey from the city centre. The red-brick gothic exterior of the Templeton building is impossible to miss, part historic landmark, part brewing powerhouse.
What you’ll find
Inside, WEST houses a working brewery, a sprawling beer hall, and a modern restaurant that serves hearty dishes inspired by both German and Scottish flavours. Think bratwurst, schnitzel, and Schweinshaxe, alongside pub classics and veggie-friendly plates. The beer garden is a firm summer favourite, with long tables, a relaxed crowd, and prime sunshine spots overlooking the park.
Of course, the beer is the main event. Brewed on-site to the Reinheitsgebot, the German Purity Law of 1516, WEST’s beers are crafted with just four ingredients: water, malt, hops and yeast. The result? Clean, crisp, award-winning lagers and ales that taste just as they should.
One-liner
Where Bavarian brewing meets Glasgow’s spirit, WEST is beer, done properly.
Native’s tip
Time your visit for a sunny afternoon in the beer garden. Order a pint of St. Mungo, pair it with a classic currywurst, and settle in for a perfect park-side session.
Address: 15 Binnie Place, Glasgow, G40 1AW
Closest Native: Native Glasgow
More info: westbeer.com
