The ambiance is dark and moody. The staff is pleasant enough. And the the drinks were good. Live music that was amazing!!! Jazzy and blues. read more

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A cocktail bar, cute for date night. Not sure there was food. You need a reservation.

I booked a table for 2, 8pm on a Friday. You get a 2 hour slot. Shortly before 10pm the manager said we were welcome to keep our table, despite the place being jumping. We did, and stayed another 3 hours! Really good customer service, most rounds were delivered to us despite it being bar service only that night. Staff are friendly and knowledgeable mixologists, try the house signature cocktail in both original and zombie versions - delicious. The pianist was excellent and had the whole bar up and dancing (well, it is Xmas!). The restrooms were kept clean and tidy. They are downstairs, so remember that cocktails get you drunk from the legs up! I may have missed it, but the option to buy some bar nibbles eg mixed nuts, olives, would be a further enhancement. A really good night out and I would say good value based on all the above. We'll be back. read more

Excellent spot for attentive staff, live music and cocktails. This is the kind of place that becomes your favorite spot for cocktails and live music in Glasgow. Tapas are fresh and tasteful also! We came from NYC and Florence, Italy and found it as good as any we have been. Highly recommended! read more

I am definitely a crafty cocktail kind of gal, and I love the 'old school' classics. Blue Dog definitely delivers, and they have that New York jazz lounge vibe to set the mood. All the bartenders here are wonderful, I do have my favorites, but that probably just means I'm a regular, you really can't go wrong! The cocktail menu is more like a book. There is a range of classics, fruity frufru drinks, more adventurous cocktails, fancy cocktails, and some straight-up relatively cheap options. My primer drink is usually something more adventurous that I have never had before, or a negroni if the bar is busy. My second drink is usually something that most people would think makes you breath fire, like a Sazerac, Manhattan or an Old Fashion. At that point my taste buds are usually quite inebriated, so there is no point in drinking anything fancier than a gin and soda with a lime squeezed. Blue Dog is open late every night, and they have some great music. I have been in during the week for cocktails after dinner, or on the weekend when it is a full house, hopping with a lively ensemble jamming; I have never been disappointed. Whenever I have a visitor in town this is one of my go-to places to show off Glasgow, or if I feel like rolling out the red carpet for somebody, or if I just need a good stiff drink Blue dog is the place! read more

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We popped into Blue Dog before heading off for the night, and I have to say this was a great spot to start the night off right. This is a cocktail bar, and after I checked out the nightly special without even thinking I went for the Long Island Ice Tea, and then thought to myself , way to go playing it safe at an cocktail bar by ordering something you can have back at home. But before I could even get to upset with my choice the drink was right in front of me. It was a good looking Long Island Ice Tea, and I quickly got over the fact that I didn't try something local, because these guys know what they are doing! Blue Dog has a great jazzy vibe to it, if we didn't already have plans I would liked to stick around and hear some more music. If you haven't stopped by Blue Dog, you really should, these guys know what they are doing! read more

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Ohhhh how have I missed out on the joys of Blue Dog for so long? Yelp tells me I've been here three times (I can only remember two) and actually, I really like this as a bar. I think I always assumed it was for an older crowd but you can't argue with their Top Dog drinks list. Top Dog is their membership programme - just ask at the bar and they'll give you a card which means you can order standard cocktails, beers/spirits for really good prices. I got a strawberry daiquiri for £5 and there's also standard mixers for £2.75. Both times I've visited recently we were the only people there, but that's because it was 4pm on a Sunday. It's a pretty dark bar inside, better suited to evening visits but they have an outdoor seating area too if you're lucky enough to get a summer's day. read more

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I absolutely love this place. Blue Dog, you can be my new favourite bar of all time. Cocktails, a grand piano in the corner being played and just general fabulousness all packaged up is what this place is. Colin and I went in for drinks after Hairspray at the Kings on Tuesday night. The place is open till 3 most nights, and at weekends there's normally a pianist on till close, but on Tuesday there wasn't. The temptation to go up was absolutely killing me. The substantial cocktail menu got my seal of approval and I sampled a few - all delicious. The staff are all so well dressed and make each cocktail with ease - even if you ask for something not listed. You can also get a blue dog card, which gets you specific discounts and deals depending on what's written on the "Blue Dog Card Holders" board on the wall, which is good because it's a pretty expensive bar to stay in for a substantial period of time. Fab place though, shall be back more than once! read more

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OK, so I'm not a cocktail kinda dude, but I popped in here a while back with some friends. It had a very slick feel to it. Lots of dark wood, mood lighting and an awesome grand piano. The menus are fairly straightforward, and thankfully are clear on the prices. You really want to keep track of what you're spending here - like with all cocktail places, it's not particularly cheap. But you don't want to accidentally order a few of the £25 ones! I ordered one of their mocktails. I can't remember the name of it, but it was awesome - strong bitter orange, accented with fresh raspberries. The mocktail range here is excellent. I tried a friends alcoholic cocktail - it was a raspberry/strawberry taste explosion. If we'd been staying longer, I'd definitely have had one of these! All in all, we had a nice, quiet afternoon drink - I'd like to come back some evening (apparently it gets really busy then) and hear that piano being jazzed on. read more

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Blue Dog is my favourite cocktail bar, it has such a nice atmosphere that I've never experienced in any other bars in Glasgow. I have to admit, the recent change of the cocktail menu is strange as they seem to have taken off all the good ones. Hopefully they will come to their senses soon! They used to have a cocktail called a Chocolate Mintini which was Baileys, chocolate liqueur, mint liqueur and fresh cream. It was amazing and was served with a little selection of chocolate. I am gutted they don't do it anymore as I used to get so excited even just thinking it! They also have entertainment which is nice, a magician who has a lot of good tricks up his sleeve and a girl who sings and plays the piano, I really like it when she's there as she has a beautiful voice and you can just chill and sip away on your cocktail. I have many nice memories of nights in Blue Dog and I'm sure I'll have many more, I just hope they bring back the Chocolate Mintini! read more

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I love the cocktails here! Such a huge selection... But I often find myself with a trusty favourite in hand. The strawberry Daquiri! I adore a frozen cocktail - and this one is delish. They also have a loyalty programme which means certain cocktails (including my favourite) are at a reduced price. Yippee! They just handed one of these cards to me on a previous visit. Some really great cocktail concoctions here. The drinks always presented well. It's sometimes really hard to find a seat - which is the only thing that lets it down for me. I do like to sit and have a chat with a cocktail in hand. The vibe is super cool and relaxed. Apparently there is a jazz guy - but I'm yet to witness this! read more

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Not only that my cocktail (the Blue Dog) is very well-done, but the pub also provides a huge selections & variety cocktails. The pub was also very well decorated - it is an excellent place to hangout with friends or go on a date. read more

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My first time here, my guy and I started out our little date night pub crawl here with some classy drinks and a cheese board. It was really great. The atmosphere here is really great. The lights are dim, the music is great and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. The only thing is that the staff thought we had ordered our drinks when they brought out our cheeseboard (meaning they didn't take any drink orders from us to start- when they normally would have), so we waited a while before being told we had to order (more) drinks at the bar. My guy opted for your basic mojito and I decided to go with a drink called bolt from the blue which had spiced rum, ginger liqueur, apple and earl gray liqueur, fresh blueberries, fresh muddled apple, fresh lime juice and fresh apple juice. It was pretty delicious! The cheeseboard, in my opinion could have used loads more oatcakes, but that's just because I'm a cow and we had loads of cheese leftover. No bother, we ended up eating the cheese on it's own and with the fruit and marmalade that came on the board. We only stayed for one drink and headed up the road, but I think this is a great place, and will definitely be back. They have a piano...I'd love to hear some tunes on that thing! read more

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How wrong was I?! So for years I'd turned my wee snozzle up at this joint thinking it simply an office workers post work drinking joint that's just full of suits, overpriced drinks and folks with fake tan. Well people, I'm here today to tell you I was wrong. Wandering in here after a few drams at The Pot Still I was pretty surprised to see that the airport waiting room type establishment that I had always consided this place to look like, was infact a nice wee snug joint that's been decked out to simply ooze cool and laid back vibe. After a quick chat with the bar dude, a quite stunning whisky cocktail (including Ardbeg) was thrust into our gobs, quickly followed by noises of appreciation and affirmative head nodding. I will return to this place. I will hang my head in shame for not having done so until now. Here I go *hangs head in shame* See, I told you. read more

J'adore le chien bleu! Terrible parlez-vous francais-ing aside, remain a loyal fan of this place and have been for years now. The guys in here really know what they're doing and it's never been a problem for them to whip you up a drink that's not on the menu! The cocktails are fairly pricey but absolutely worth it. In the case of cocktails, I find you really do get what you pay for (hands up who's had one of those awful pitchers of ''Cosmopolitan'' that's 90% cranberry and ice and not much else just 'cause it was a fiver?....Thought so!) and I have no problem forking out a few more quid when I know the quality is this high. My main gripe with this place is that it goes from dead to mobbed reeeeally quickly, and the chances are that after 8pm-ish, you're not getting a seat in here at the weekend. Not great if you're starting the night off standing about. read more

I heard about this for some long time so I had to turn back to Glasgow a few times in order to visit the place. Is a monday night, the place is quiet, music is somethin like rock'n roll and people start gatherig here since like 20 minutes and that is now (22.50) monday and raining. The guy behind the bar is doing his job well and professionally. The place have a piano but didn't heard it yet. Other reviews say they play it. Will see. I had an Auchentoshan 12 wood Old Fashined. Quite sweet for my my taste but this is me personally. More the Negroni drinker. I give it 4 because the place will be just perfect if it won't smell as a club, an be a bit fresher. But again, i may be on a wrong day. Still the stale beer smell is a bit not at its place in a cocktail bar. Interior design is classic and combines the brick wall design with some sofas. Here I would call it a bit chaotic but in the same time cossy so again a " - + " situation. The card is easy to read and clear, a good selection of drinks and tastes well explained. The athmosphere is quiet right now but it looks more the sort of place totally full and crowded on a friday & saturday night. Brings a bit the feeling of dance bar/small club but still have the sofas and the long bar where you can stare a the bartender trying to intimidating him. I failed. If you got already to this point of reading i will say try it is a good place to be. Plus there is a pretty large selection of beers on tap and bottle... Prices are slightly high for the location but they fit their taste. Anyway, txs for reading. Cheers! read more

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Best cocktail bar we've found in Scotland. The old fashioned (scotch whisky based) and bloody Mary (with a Malbec float) is to die for. Excellent bartenders who will give you suggestions of other things to see around the city, not to mention, creating new drinks off a vague desceiption of a drink you've had once somewhere. Not too crowded and live music. Hidden gem. You can't go wrong with this bar! read more

Cocktails are on an above average scale to most places in Glasgow. The place is real small but if you can find a table, or a part of it.. it really is a worthwhile lounge. Music is always up in most peoples classy alley, and it has a trendy lounge vibe I can't hate. Especially for Saturday nights when things in Glasgow gets too loud & belligerent but you are dressed for a Saturday night of fun, Blue Dog delivers. They have a good mixup of live music with lounge, and I love the piano. This place is slightly above a four star rating but I can't give it a five because they still have room to perfect their cocktails, especially at their prices. Slightly reminiscent of night club bar lines at times, and seating can be structured better? I want to be able to see the artists playing please! read more

Right, I adore cocktails, but usually the sort you get most pubs and clubs are watered down and rubbish. I admittedly also don't like to spend too much, so the prices at Blue Dog made me gulp a bit. Didn't matter, the short drink I got was worth every penny--quality booze without skimping, mixed by someone who knew what they were doing and served in a classy manner. The barstaff were cheerful young souls who Knew Their Stuff. They were happy to come up with some creative drinks and make change for a group of young burds who weren't likely to be spendy early on a Friday night. The music was quiet, allowing for us to talk, which for me is critical in a cocktail bar. Only reason there aren't five stars here is because the place smelled a bit like cleaning solution, and I could see it would get a bit crowded in a not-fun way once business picked up. This is my new favourite drinking establishment in Glasgow. read more

One of the city centre's few bars that serves actual cocktails, not just sweet mixed drinks masquerading as cocktails! Can get extremely busy so I'd recommend going on a week night to try some of their awesome cocktail menu. The staff are nice and seem to know their stuff, but some of them come across as a bit 'cooler than thou' so don't go in if you're having a low self-esteem day! I have a membership card (it's free, sign up at the bar) and the deals are pretty impressive - currently you can get a Sidecar for a fiver (it's my favourite!) and also bottled beer for under £3 which is extremely rare in such a nice place. If you work in town this might be your new favourite after-work spot! read more

I am torn - seriously torn. I want to give this place 3.5. BUT for old time's sake and since it has been a while since I have been I am going to give them the benefit of the doubt. This place used to be sweet. Excellent cocktails and a live pianist playing jazz or singing some old time tunes - elton john, ben folds, frank sinatra etc. It was like an oldfashioned cocktail bar for the new age and i LOVED it. BUT then they changed the drinks menu (though can make you whatever you want); the pianist got ditched for a really loud 3 piece band; it got just a little busier each time we went; the floor and the tables were a little stickier and the place seemed to be turning into one of these afterwork bars for loud suits with ego issues to get wasted after a day pushing paper. So I am going to give you a chance to redeem yourself Blue Dog - please clean up your act by Christmas or you will be making this girl really disappointed and ready to get her cocktail fix in a real classy Boston joint. read more

I've been coming here a couple of years now, and though the new cocktail menu is a bit hit and miss, it's probably still my favourite place in Glasgow. Blue dog is a proper old style cocktail bar complete with pianists, jazz bands or a magician, depending on what night you visit. it's one of the only high-end bars I've been to that doesn't feel like it's trying too hard, and it's this effortlessness and relaxed feel that keeps me coming back here. The staff are also quite friendly, one guy even went to the shop to get egg whites for a cocktail I'd ordered. There should be more places like this. P.S. ask for a Wichita Julip. It's not on the menu anymore but they usually still make it. read more

A bar with live piano music in Glasgow? Glasgow? Did they know what they were doing? Well, it seems so. This bar has some cracking staff and knowledgable too. I had one of the best Old Fashioneds I've had in the city here and enjoyed it emensley with the piano music tinkering away in the background. I highly recommend the Coffee and TV cocktail as its made with Patron XO Cafe - perhaps the best coffee flavoured tequila on the market! £6 a cocktail isn't as bad as it may sound as you are paying for top notch service and the nice surrondings. This place does it's trade at night, and late night, so it's a good stop out for an after work drink of if you fancy having a drink after normal pub hours without going to a club. Very good service and the some of the best cocktails in the city. Magic read more

Fantastic bar, with a terrific atmosphere. Had a great night with friends and enjoyed a number of very nice cocktails. Would thoroughly recommend the Bramble cocktail which was lovely! Will definitely be back again very soon read more

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I love how luxurious and indulgent going for a cocktail seems and there is nothing quite as grand as sipping a carefully concocted cocktail at the bar of the Blue Dog. My boyfriend and I headed here for a celebratory drink after my graduation and it certainly fitted the bill. I had a the Blue Dog cocktail itself which was delicious and my boyfriend opted for a lovely masculine pink, strawberry one (which he attempted to pass off on me, claiming I must be jealous when I was quite happy with my glam blue one hehe). They were pricey (around £6 each) but you don't mind spending that on a special occasion and they taste divine. You feel truly spoiled here. Somehow it manages to maintain a relaxed atmosphere. Despite its grandeur you wouldn't be out of place in here in fairly casual attire (smart-casual right enough). Lovely little place that I will keep coming back to when I want a treat. read more

This was on my "last night of drinking in Glasgow" tour. Despite being good and buzzed from having cocktails at Guy's, I was still feeling classy not trashy, and Blue Dog delivered all the way. Giuliano whipped up killer hand-crafted cocktails while charming our socks off with witty banter. The atmosphere here is very chill and on this particular Wednesday night, we had a great guy on the guitar playing some good tunes. I didn't get the name of the girl who was helping out Giuliano behind the bar but she was super sweet. They really made our night and I will definitely pop in again when I am in Glasgow again. read more

I have now been to this bar on several occasions and on all of them have always felt very welcome and relaxed. The bar is spacious with numerous comfortable seats, however, a couple of large parties would fill the bar easily. I have often passed this bar and felt rather under dressed in my usual attire. I have been in this bar for both a leaving do in which I was suited and booted like the rest of the establishment and I have been in wearing my In flames hoodies with cargo trousers. On both times its still a nice place! The staff are lovely and welcoming and on a good night, play a great song list. I think it was the managers song list that night (I didn't mind as there was lots of CCR). So the cocktail menu! Just get your ass there and try it. All of it! I don't care if you have to remortgage your house to drink in it just try all the beautiful cocktails. My personal favourite is a super zombie. At twenty two pounds it is pricey but I feel worth it. As you have probably guessed by the last two statements this place is pricey. However, I would ask that you place this aside and judge the place only on the cocktails themselves. If you do you will see a great bar that is worth going back to time and time again! read more

Dead busy cocktail bar. Took forever for cocktails to arrive but when they did they were pretty damn good - at £8 a pop - I should hope so. I had a Tom Collins, which was mighty fine but turned out to be a glass containing approx 50% ice, 50% Collins. Not sure if this was a swizz or a saviour! There is allegedly a grand piano but it was way too busy to see it and by 11.30pm it seemed to be mainly not live music coming through the speakers. A good choice of bar if you can be bothered with hitting the city centre on a Saturday night and are happy enough to stand. Mixed age range and friendly door staff. read more

Visited this with some friends on a Friday night, pre-dinner for a drink and then post dinner after being turned away from the Tingle Bar for being too old. Great cocktail menu, well made cocktails. When we arrived back later on, it was jumping. Piano player on the go playing some great tunes and more cocktails. Great atmosphere. No upper age limit and open till 3am. What more can you say? Will be back. read more

Cocktails were delicious, the atmosphere and service was appalling. I admit, it was a Sunday evening- taking out close family members and treating them to a cocktail. The place was quiet and we were the only ones at the bar- it took us a while to get served. The staff were unfriendly and the music which wasn't live, was extremely quiet. It was an awkward experience, made even more so when we asked if the music be turned up slightly. The drinks are expensive and after spending a considerable amount on a round of drinks to be treated in this way, I have to say I won't be back! Spent a lot of time and money in this place over the years. Very disappointed. read more

This has to be my favourite place to visit everytime i go to Glasgow! Delicious and sometimes unusual cocktails, 'egg-whites anyone?', great atmosphere and i love it when they have a live band in the corner on the grand piano! read more

Been in here a few times and I love the cocktails here. There is table service and the server was great with our group, which included a pregnant friend. The guy was great with going through some of the ingredients or the Virgin cocktails (she was worried about caffeine intake). Sometimes a nice wee cheeky groupon deal on the go as well. Only 4 stars because I remember being a bit disappointed with the price and some Of the ingredients in the cocktails. And also because we didn't try the groupon snacking cheese deal. So will adjust review accordingly when I return. read more

not a place to go on a regular basis, without seriously damaging your bank balance. that said, this is a great little cocktail bar! i don't think i've ever not enjoyed a trip here. the cocktail list is extensive, and mostly classic, and the decor is comfortable and pretty swish. the live music - jazz / blues / a lone songster at the piano - adds a shedload of atmosphere (and they occasionally take requests too!). make sure you visit in a relaxed state of mind, as sometimes it can take quite a while to get served - but this is only a minor quibble. go get merry! read more

A lovely little late night bar on West George St, open until 3am. It is especially popular with people who work in the hospitality industry, thristy after a hard evening's work they pop in for a quick pint. Or for those who aren't quite ready to go home come midnight, but equally aren't quite ready for a club. There's an amazing range of delicious and unusual cocktails complemented by very talented, knowledgeable and friendly bar staff. Can be a bit quiet at times during the week, but at weekends this place is mobbed, particularly after midnight. They have live jazz music which fits in well with the general ambiance. Cocktails aren't cheap, but are worth every penny. read more

As someone who doesn't venture into city centre bars much at the weekend any more I was pleasantly surprised by my visit to this one. Recommended by someone who uses is regularly after work, I found it an enjoyable experience. The cocktails (and I mean proper ones, not silly ones), were of a very good standard. The jazz was of a similarly good and grown up standard. The decor and surroundings were not showy but quietly luxurious (gorgeous fresh flowers when I was there), and the bar staff professional. Overall I was impressed by this place, as so many city centre bars just seem totally synthetic and out to squeeze every penny from their customers. read more

I'd say this place is definately THE best cocktail bar in glasgow. Yes, it is expensive, however you are paying for the massive choice and the fab staff, who just happen to make the most amazing cocktails ever. Nice place to go after a shift as it's open late, i Love late night drinks in here. Great atmosphere, price is high but worth it. In my opinion its aTouch of class. Relaxing and well worth a visit read more

I've been going to Blue Dog for a few years and I've always loved it. The new(ish) cocktail menu is once again full of cool original ideas and most of the ones I've tried have been pretty good. Drinks are always well-made and the staff have generally got good chat. However, in recent months I've noticed that service is starting to go downhill. Recently, I was acknowledged by someone I've considered to be a very good bartender in the year or so that he's worked there while he was serving somebody else, only to have to wait while he then served a couple who had come to the bar after me before getting to me. A couple of weeks prior to that a different member of staff moaned when I ordered a drink that requires two cocktail shakers and I ended up having something else instead. Both of these occassions were midweek, and both were highly disappointing. I've always defended Blue Dog to my mates when they complained about how long it can take to get served, because I can appreciate that if the guys on the bar have got a round of four or five cocktails it will take a while for them to get to their next customer, but if they can't keep an eye on the order that people are coming to their section of the bar then they just aren't doing their jobs properly. I'm not keen on the new Wetherspoonesque uniforms either, although I do appreciate the fact that they're now using measures, because it seemed as though some of the staff weren't particularly good at freepouring. read more