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This review appears in the The List's Eating & Drinking Guide 2009 – in the shops now or buy online.

The stretch of the Forth and Clyde Canal around Anniesland may not have the glamour of some riversides, but it does have its own waterfront eatery, in the form of this traditional pub. It attracts a loyal local customer base and the odd passing canal walker, especially in summer when the outside tables are in demand. Indoors, there’s a conventional horseshoe bar, surrounded by stools and also a few booths with banquette seating. There are huge TVs for live football games, which are clearly popular here. The menu is large and offers all the usual pub grub, from soup and a sandwich or baked potatoes, to pastas, pizzas and steaks. But alongside old-school Scots perennials like mince and tatties are the new-style favourites of Thai or Tikka curries and tempura. The king prawn tempura, for instance, is a filling starter with a good selection of dips both sweet and sour. Their home-made steak pie is more delicate than some, with a light oval pastry sitting atop a good amount of beef cooked in thick Guinness and onion gravy, accompanied by a soft and non-lumpy cheesy-flavoured mash, with veg. Just the job to prepare you for a night of yelling at the ref.

• High point: Cheap meal deals.
• Low point: Tatty décor, such as ripped leather seats.