Went back on Tuesday evening - had a really yummy pizza bread thing (wish I had pigged out and gone for a pizza - they are really some of the best in this city) Is it just me or has the beer selection decreased somewhat in recent years? Granted, it has been a wee while since I was last in, but the list didn't seem quite as overwhelming. I also seem to remember a chalkboard with the beers that were listed but unavailable - that also seemed to be gone (a pity because I picked one they were out of). As has been said before, a lot of the beer is heavily marked up , but pick wisely and go for something a little different that you might not get elsewhere and for me anyway, that makes the cost easier to bear. Can't complain about service - though it was the post lunch but pre dinner dead time so there was no excuse for a lack of attention. They weren't taking cards though , although it was warned on the entrance. All in all, glad things haven't really changed here at least read more

I absolutely love this place! I've been here probably about 4 or 5 times so far. They do 2-for-1 pizza's which is good as the pizza's are quite large so you don't usually have to order too much, I also like the fact that they are stone baked, yummy! My favourite is probably the hawaiian - delicious! The staff are also very friendly and helpful. The atmosphere is good inside as it's been quite busy every time i've been so far. During the summer they also have outdoor dining which is always a plus! Especially since its just off Buchanan St so you can do a bit of people watching while you eat! read more

It is true that you get great pizza and deals here at the Bier Halle. What you don't get is great service. Wandering in with a pal after a day of shopping, we decided that the 2-for-1 pizza deal was right up our alley. Unfortunately, the pizzas, as good as they were (and such a selection!), were not enough to counterweight the attention (or lack thereof) that we received. Before I go any further, I'd like to point out that no matter what opinion I have of a place, I always give it the benefit of the doubt. I'd had a bad experience in here before, but walked in again thinking; 'maybe it's different now'. Nope. In fact, it was worse, which I didn't think was possible. First of all, they insist on table service, even though they're not good at it. We looked at the menu, made our choices and then a very long time went by before we were able to order. Then, once we placed our order, we waited another pint's worth of time to get our food, but you know what happened? They brought out my friend's pizza and then told me that they didn't make mine because they'd run out of chorizo. This is something they should have told me right away. Because after all that time waiting for food, I then had to wait longer and in agony because my friend was eating her pizza while I hungrily looked on. (She did give me some of hers, but that's not the point). When my replacement did finally arrive, I was at the end of my pint, and asked for another. Two bites into my pizza, I was thirsty. And there was no drink to be had. By the time I finished my pizza, my drink still hadn't arrived, and I had given up hope. As we were gathering our things to leave, hat on, scarf on, the waitress wandered over with the pint I'd ordered 30 minutes before. And then I did something that I have never done. I absolutely refused to pay for it. I no longer wanted it, I was ready to leave, my meal was done. The waitress looked taken aback and a little upset, but I managed to control myself long enough to say pointedly, that I had ordered it a while ago, I was on my way out the door now, and that I was definitely not staying here long enough to drink it, and therefore was not going to pay for it. Furious, I left. And no, even with my optimism and my penchant for giving 2nd chances, I will not be going back. read more

My new favourite place in Glasgow! I was looking for a cheap lunch with my fiance and we could not resist 2 for 1 pizzas and a seriously huge selection of beer. Yes, it does look like you're entering a sewer but it's definitely worth the plunge. We both opted for the fancy Margherite with buffalo mozzarella and roasted tomatoes. Very delicious. The bases were nice and thin, just the way I like them and the tomato sauce was lovely and sweet. Clearly made from good ingredients. Now to the beer. Not only is there a huge list to choose from, but it pretty much covers all bases and beer tastes with the exception of IPAs which seem to be somewhat of a fashion currently. I opted for Birra Moretti because, in my opinion, what suits pizza more than Italian? And it was on draught so even better. My fiance also went Italian with a Menabrea, which is incredibly difficult to find outside of Italy (trust me, we've tried!). It was so good he had to have a second. As we were only going for a 'small' lunch, we didn't try any of their deserts or side, but all seemed reasonably priced and the ones we saw other customers have looked and smelled good. I think I'd be keen to try the chocolate cake next time! Being in a basement, it is a bit dark but it's not too dreary. They do use some strong smelling incense which I found a bit odd, a bit like being in the back of a hippy's van. The smell didn't quite go with the food. Overall, I would definitely recommend it. Particularly if it's one of those rare sunny days as they have some tables on the street outside which would probably have a nicer atmosphere. read more

The Republic is slap bang in the middle of Glasgow, the doorway leading to the basement is halfway between Buchanan Street and West Nile Street. Cosy but not too stuffy for a basement bar it is pretty dark, but I think that gives it an intimate atmosphere. It isn't really a cheap beer and shots kind of a place, the extensive beer menu has a great range for beer aficionados from fairly standard imported beers to weird ones that come in giant bottles. They provide table service and have fantastic stone baked pizzas, that are on 2-for-1 during the week, and there is also a wee room at the back that be booked for functions. read more

I really want to like bier Halle, but unfortunately this time they just missed the mark for me. There were a large group of us and some people (me, oops) arrived slightly later, so we split into 2 tables and the latecomers ordered about 20 mins after the first table. This didn't seem to be much of an issue. I'm sure if I worked in a basement with no windows I wouldn't be the chirpiest person, but the staff are super disinterested, unfriendly, and seem like they can't wait to get rid of you. They have a weird system where you have to pay before you get your food, which makes ordering more food or another round of drinks semi-awkward. I went up to the bar to get a glass of soda water and lime having already paid/ordered and stood for 5 minutes while 3 members of staff washed glasses and chatted before I got served. It was 2.30 for a soda water and lime, but I later found out that my pal had got plain soda water for free! 2.30 for cordial! Our food arrived fairly quickly, we got the 2 for 1 pizza deal, opting for hoisin duck and spicy sausage. The pizza bases were nice and the cheese/sauce was lovely, but the toppings kinda let us down. The few bits of duck were really dry with a sticky sweet sauce that tasted like it came straight out of a bottle, and the sausage was similarly sparse and dry without much flavor apart from really spicy. For 15 quid I thought they were just a bit small and measly, with sparse half arsed toppings. The beer is also quite pricey here, although they have an impressive list of different kinds from around the world! The toilets weren't awfully clean and the stools you sit on are just ridiculously high. Overall not a terrible experience but I wouldn't be rushing back. There are loads of places that do nicer 2 for 1 pizza deals with nicer service, but maybe I just caught them on a bad night (it was the day after Halloween after all!) read more

I visited the Bier Halle while in Glasgow last month at the recommendation of our tour bus driver and I am glad I did! The pizza choices are quite vast and they offer 2 for 1 pizzas which is great because you definitely want to try more than one type! They are thin crust and among the best pizzas I've had - and I'm a pizza snob! haha! I also tried the fried pickles and they were really great as well. They have tons of different choices for beverages. The restaurant doesn't look like much from the outside but it's actually quite nice. It offers outdoor seating, and there's additional seating inside. Downstairs towards the back there is a private area for groups. The service is wonderful and even the men at the door were helpful when my friends & I were trying to find a taxi. I would definitely recommend to try a giant mug of beer!! read more

2 for 1 pizzas 7 days a week. That's a pizza with a whole other pizza for free. I know. I'll let that sink in a moment before getting down to the review itself... Couple the whole two pizzas for the price of one thing with the extensive selection of beers from around the world and you have an absolute winner as far as I'm concerned. There's a bangin' selection of pizzas served up at Bier Halle and not just your usual run of the mill options. No, no. Mediocre pizzas are unheard of in this place. A personal favourite of mine is the Stornaway Black Pudding coupled with a poached egg on top. I hear you. It sounds a bit questionable, but you'd be surprised. Hoi Sin duck is another delightful (and I guess out there?) combination which I've yet to come across elsewhere. Total winner. There's something about the pizzas in here which put them a good bit above your average. I think it's the topping ratio - that's the only way to describe it. You feel like you've eaten just the right amount of everything. I'm sure there's an exact science to this somewhere, and if there is then Bier Halle have nailed it. The secret to pizza eating at Bier Halle is to invite just 2 friends. There's 3 of you. It's 2 for 1 on pizzas. It's a matter of time before someone suggests the following; "let's just order that fourth pizza and share it". Never have better words been said. Nothing secures a friendship quite like the mutual delight at the prospect of a free pizza. Bier Halle is one of those places you go back to - not least because of its wonderful food and drink - but because of its modest, chilled atmosphere coupled with non-intrusive staff. Simply put, it just a nice place to be - and I should know, I've been more times than I dare to admit. read more

It seems I may have been a tad hasty in writing this place off as being a bit of a ned's bar. Certainly, its location near Central Station doesn't help, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights, but you can't argue with its pizza deal or its choice of beers. Inside is really rather nice as well. Styled as a traditional German beer hall, its underground feel helps you forget you're in the centre of Glasgow and it's no surprise that nights can begin and end in here, even if that wasn't the plan. Once you get a seat, it's hard to leave. I also found the staff in here to be extremely friendly. Our waiter was happy to make recommendations and was extremely chirpy throughout our stay. read more

Chances are if you want a specific type of beer, they'll have it! Just don't ask them to surprise you or you'll get a 12% beer in a huge bottle that can knock you on your arse. Dark, and secluded, which is always a good thing if you want to have a drink in the afternoon and don't want judged! read more

The highlight of this place for me, is that between Monday and Thursday the pizza's are two for one!! They are GREAT pizzas!! The rest of the food menu isn't up to much, the soup looks good but the sandwiches are a bit on the dry side. The chocolate fudge cake is a great way to follow you're pizza if you're still peckish! The drinks selection is like any pub other than the fact that they have a massive beer menu. Huge selection from around the world. Prices are average i'd say. The atmosphere is great, its underground and you can hear the lower level trains from the Central Station and the Subway rumbling by, its all dark and brooding - you feel a bit like you're sitting in an abandoned subway tunnel. Staff aren't the friendliest in Glasgow, i'll say that, and at times can be pretty dumb and spend more time chatting to each other than watching for you waving your arms around like a loon to get their attention. Thats the only downside for me :) read more

This is a great place to have a pizza, and I have been there a few times, and the atmosphere is very great, and I love going in there with my friends. even all those shots. can't get enough of them.!!! even i do love those table service which the waitresses do come to our table to order our drinks, then delivers to our table. But we warned, when you have drank one too many and when you gets up and you are bound to feel even more drunken than you thought and oh the long flight of stairs to climb up to get out...... in the end Haha! read more

The main feature of this bar is meant to be the wide selction of beers but often alot of them are out of stock! That said the decor is nice and the staff friendly / service fast. The seating is an odd mix of very high bar stools and very low seating neither of which you'd want to sit in for a long amount of time but maybe thats the idea. The german insppired menu of sausage and cabbage is tasty and the stone baked pizzas are good too. Bonus fact there is no mobile phone reception in there so it's a good place to hide! read more

Excellent selection of beers. Viru is one of my favourites. Pretty good pizzas considering it's 2-for-1 7days a week. Seating can be a little uncomfortable at times but if you're willing to put up with that it's quite a nice little place. read more

Renowned for there 2 4 1 pizza deal thats on from a Sunday to a Thursday, this is probably my favourite pizza place in Glasgow. Its a german bar with every sort of beer/lager you can imagine! Iv never really sampled any of the other options on the menu i always go for pizza. The pizza's are amazing, they do gourmet ones also which are incredible. My faves are the fiorentina which comes with a poached egg on the top and also the chorizo which comes wih red onion, it has quite a sweet taste. All the pizza's have a thin base and are not 2 stoggy! I dont think iv ever failed to finish one!dont be caught out and go at the weekends as u wont get the offer and there about 9 - 12 pounds for one pizza!Go try it out! read more

I adore this place. Visited it many times now and never fails to disappoint. You'll usually find a decent atmosphere in there despite how close the tables are to one another. Pizza's are good, beer is good and is one place I always make an effort to get to when I'm back in Glasgow. The only negative is how small the place is and I can only imagine that I'd be tearing my hair our if there was some little kids crying in there. read more

I love that the pizza comes with a side of chilli oil! Read my full review of it here: http://perdiemeats.blogspot.ca read more

Great place to sit in the sun and enjoy A beer. My sister and I were there last night and had beer and a pizza both excellent although expensive! A pint of beer is £5 and the two for one on the pizzas is false economy given they are £15 anyway if they were £10 I might believe one was free! Still very nice place to people watch and enjoy the sunshine. read more

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This place is all about the pizzas for me. With a 2-for-1 deal on each weekday, my favourites are the duck and hoisin pizza or the chicken pesto. Really tasty, great pizzas and great value when you've got an even number of diners! The restaurant can be a bit cramped downstairs when it's full, but sat outside in the sun the other day in their outdoor seating which was a great way to spend our post-exam lunch. This place and Soho on Miller street are my go-to places for a great pizza. Cash only payments though! read more

Walked in on Saturday and were promptly seated. We were never brought menus so after a good 8 mins our neighbors at the communal table let us borrow theirs. They (our table neighbors) then told us about 5 mins later if we wanted a chance at ordering we needed to go to the bar as the staff would never come around. Attempted this and were told to go back to our table. Gave it another good while (maybe 10 more mins) and gave up. Why give money to a restaurant that could care less if you are there or not?! read more

Sunday is 2-for-1 pizza at the Republic Bier Halle. We had two pints and two pizzas for £16. The beer selection is mostly German beers and pints are a little expensive compared to other places in the area. Not much to the decor, but it works as a cozy beer basement with large beer garden style seating. read more

Excellent buy one get one special with excellent toppings range. We loved the margarita the pulled pork the pesto and the tandoori chicken. Fun sitting outside. read more

You can get different kinds of beer and the best non-alcoholic beer (Erdinger). Pizza is ok. All said. Not particularly good or bad. Solid beer place read more

This place could be amazing, unfortunately its dissapointed a couple too many times to be on my list of city centre places anymore. All the other comments about the service are completely spot on. Why insist on table service when you are so woeful at it? We have left after 20 minutes without even a drinks order being taken before. The stupidly slow service doesnt help with the lack of table situation - ive walked in here a few times and had to leave due to a lack of table - the amount of people waiting for service when i go in seems stupidly large. There are quite a few places where you can get a beer that isnt your usual offerings to visit instead where you might get a beverage within 15 minutes, so I'd try beer cafe instead if you are in town. Yes the pizzas are yum and the kitchen does seem to be a great deal more competent than the servers, but if you are waiting 20 minutes for a beer whats the point? read more

Before I go into this review, I must admit that I have visited the Bier Halle but NOT actually tried one of the famous pizzas that they have on a 2 for 1 offer (a very good deal as well). An unpardonable sin, I know. Although I do have several friends who told me how good they taste, so hopefully this gets me off the hook. What I can tell you though is that the Bier Halle is underground, dark and somewhat cave-like in appearance. It always seems to be quite busy, especially with people eating the famous pizzas. As you would probably expect, the drink selection is pretty much comprised of various continental beers; Heineken and Tiger probably the only ones you would be familiar with. They are generally quite expensive, but this is fine really for what the place is - a place where one can go and try beers from all over the world. But for what it is, you would also expect much more different brands, as they are a bit limited here, especially with pints. Not much of a beer connoisseur, I asked the barman for one he would recommend. His recommendation - Quilmes, an Argentinian brand - was quite good. The clientele here is quite young in general but can be mixed at times. The music was a bit drab and unrecognisable - this is another area in which the place could definitely improve. But the Bier Halle is definitely a good place to go and try something different - or indeed just have a pizza. read more

I don't smoke and seriously don't miss the days when I would wake up after a night out in town and my hair and clothes would stink of smoke. However, as a non-smoker this seems like a bizarre thing to say; I think the Beer Halle has lost something now that you can't smoke inside. For some reason the smoke seemed to make the place more atmospheric and seeing as it's always very dark and dingy I always liked seeing the billowing smoke snake in and out the different booths. It has to be said that their 2 for 1 pizza deal is amazing and the pizzas with the crispy bases are extremely delicious! However, on my recent visits to the Beer Halle I've noticed the service taking a sharp decline. On one occasion we ordered the pizza deal but when our order arrived it was the wrong pizza and a soup, and seeing as the toppings were something not very appealing we sent them back, we then received a burger and a sandwich, how on earth anyone can get an order so wrong I'll never know. Seeing as we'd already waited about 40 minutes we decided not to send them back again. G-Bot ate the burger and I scoffed down the sandwich, although I did feel a little guilty when I heard the guy at the table next to us ask where his sandwich was. After that, we decided to make a quick exit so got the bill which charged us for a coffee and a pizza, what!? So we just paid that and left as by this time had lost all patience with the place. I've also had the experience of chatting to oddballs who sit beside you in here with no regard to personal space whatsoever breathing all over you with their whisky breath. read more

I enjoyed this place, but I would mainly come here for the pizza. Its community tables and its big and spacious. It does not have a very German feeling to it if youre looking that German feel. In fact...I dont think they even serve German food... However, the 2 for 1 pizzas actually taste very good. My favorite is the haggis. read more

Very urban and cool bar. Not trying to hard. Good selection of beers. Fun to try out all the weird ones on the menu. A tad expensive but good for a few wee drinks. read more

Great bar for a bite to eat or few beers. Slap bang in the centre of Glasgow just off Buchanan Street int he main shopping district. Pizzas are amazing and great value, the 2 for 1 deal must be snapped up! Beers are a little on the pricey side but is fun to try out all the different ones from other countries and they have a huge selection. read more

Situated close to Central station it is very handy for me to head back home to Paisley.Small but cosy and friendly it is a great place for a night out.The best thing about the Bier Hall is the pizzas which are made fresh,you can see the chef making them in the kitchen and they taste amazing.They do a 2 for 1 offer during the week aswell which is great value for money.Good selection of beers aswell even if it less of a selection than they used to do.Great pub read more

If you like your beer this is the place to be! An amazing selection from all around the world. It isn't cheap but the quality of the beer makes it worth the extra few quid. They do amazing 2-4-1 pizzas and the bar itself is really nice! I'd recommend it to any beer enthusiast. read more

Beer Beer Beer, Republic Bier Halle is a fantastic drinkin den with extensive drink menus, fantastic atmosphere and friendly, happy staff. I couldn't recommend this place more. Food is also fantastic..and the clinchertable service for those too lazy to head to the bar. Superb. Big thumbs up from O.D.D. Great for group or intimate nights/days out read more

My favourite thing about Bier Halle is the food - these are the best pizzas I've had in Glasgow by a long way. Light bases, quality toppings and 2-for-1 during the week. The beer list has changed recently and has been reduced to a single page. The selection left is more standard than it was before - a number of international lagers, a selection of Belgian beers and then nothing much else you don't find in any city bar. The staff usually are very busy, so service can be slow. I quite like this, as it means you can relax, if you are aware of this. Some things I like less are having to pay for food and drinks immediately, but that I guess in a busy place with large turn-over of tables this makes financial sense. On a personal note, I was over charged here 3 times in the space of a month. The bar was busy each time and there were no problems fixing the bill, but I'm extra cautious now. read more

Can't really comment on their wide array of beer as I am not a beer drinker but I am a pizza eater and this place serves some lovely pizza. They do a great offer mid week where if you buy 1 pizza you get 1 free. You get all your usual varieties but they also do some weird combinations. My personal favourite is the Hoisin Duck pizza which is one of the best I have ever had. Only thing I would say is seats are not the most comfy. Fine if you are just in for lunch but don't fancy it if were sitting on them all night. read more

Good food, great beer selection and friendly staff. It'd be 5 stars if the music wasn't so loud that you have to scream everything to have a conversation. Really, music is too loud for a pub. Otherwise great. read more

The pizza's are fantastic and with the 2-4-1 deals on them it is well worth a visit for that alone. They have a good slection of overpriced German beers. read more

went to Bier halle for dinner on sunday night when we sat down we got menu asap then waited 10 min for waitress as they were to busy chatting . so we had to shout one up got our meal and drinks . then I ordered another pint that came 10 min later after the waiter had lost his way as he forgot who ordered the drinks so he was going about who ordered the drinks then we shouted him over and pay"d him . wait for this one its not over yet 25 min we waited for our change from £10 with only a beer to come of it he passed us 3 times and still no sign of our change ?? so we asked several waitress what was going on and they said they just wait till there is a bundle of trays then take them up all at the one time ?? very strange set up. Then the waitress came up and said the slip was lost what did we order so we told her we gave over £10 pounds for a beer that cost £3.80 . She went away came back with our change £5.50 mmm so we said thats not the proper change for a beer that costs £3.80 . Oops she went back and brought us the change that we had waited for not bad after waiting 40min for my change . Is it right that we should have to ask for our own change back . DONT THINK SO . Jim F read more

Visited here as a group of 4 for a late lunch. We were lucky to get a table as the place is busy with a constant steam of guests coming in for drinks & food. The Bier Halles are below street level with the occasional rumblings of the underground. The theme is rustic but totally relaxed with plenty of friendly waiting staff. The 2 for 1 deal on pizza is a must. The pizza is light & crispy with a generous helping of topping... we chose Antipasto, Chicken Mushroom & Pesto, Haggis and Pastrami with Blue Cheese. All arrive on pizza trays within 10 mins cooked to perfection, totally delicious & with a pizza cutter left on the table, just cut a slice & dig in! We also ordered a side of french fries which were salted & tasty and went well with mayo. Drinks wise we ordered a diet coke, 1L carafe of Rose, a jug of water and a lovely touch all the glasses are ice cold too! The total bill came to £45.30 which we felt was excellent value. Superb! read more

if you set up a speciality beer bar ,you should at least know something of the product your trying to sell,this is obviously not the case in this establishment,the idea that all beer should be dispensed ice cold in glasses kept in the freezer is just nonsense read more

Came here over the Christmas/New Year holiday after having visited the now-defunct West End location on a previous visit to Glasgow. Service was indeed leisurely but not inexcusably so, and unlike others who have posted here, I didn't experience any snooty attitude from the staff. The vaunted pizzas were quite decent and certainly good value for money. We also came in for Hogmanay to push the boat out, returned later and ended up staying.The staff were quite gracious that evening and the atmosphere was pleasant enough. Oh, and the selection of beers is good. read more