My rating of this experience has went up as I had such a brilliant time. I've still not been here for food but I hope I will do in the near future. I came here with friends, after attending a film screening at GMAC (Glasgow Media Access Centre), across the road. Fortunately my friend had reserved a table for fifteen. We had three tables pushed together but it was high stools. It was quite tight and some folk couldn't use the stools, but we managed to get a normal chairs and table and we made it work. I unfortunately was driving. Boo!!! I know, right?! So I stuck with the soft drinks. Unfortunately their draft Pepsi was a bit watery but they had cans available. The cocktails looked amazing and some of my friends were really enjoying them. Definitely, next time!!! The band got themselves ready and then they had the place jumping. It already is quite a lively place, so don't come here looking for a quiet date night. The band played pop classics with a Brazilian twist. There was a small area for dancing. So this time, rather dodging it on the way out, I was one of those flang, flung persons, flinging themselves about the place. Remember, I was completely sober. Haha!! It was so much fun. Later on we had a male and a female dancer come out in full traditional Brazilian bling and feathers. It was brilliant to watch and we just joined in, dancing along with them. Overall it was a brilliant atmosphere, lively and a guaranteed fun night out. I do hope I get the chance to try the menu the next time. read more

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Worst New Years 2023 experience ever. We didn't have any drugs on us and yet they falsely accused us, they body searched us, two people from Black, Asian, and minority ethnicity (BAME) , without have any substantial evidence. Due to our intersectional identities, we believe we were racially profiled and then searched during their Hogmanay Party- Latin Connection 2023. The body search was ineffective as we were two international students from two prominent university in Scotland and have nothing to hide. I guess we were taken aback as we did not expect to experience institutional racism and bias from a place like Boteco Glasgow. I was also touched inappropriately by the female security guard while searching . read more

Yes, yes, yes and yes again. Actually, one of those affirmatives should possibly have been in caps locks just to fully emphaisie the gravity of the yes. Having walked by this place in a number of occasions, thinking that a Brasillian themed bar in the east end of Glasgow was about as natural as a tory giving praise to single parents and the 'working class', a bunch of the post event yelpers and I popped in for a wee refreshemnt. And I'm glad we did. With a menu chock full of trad cocktails, a great samba playlist, friendly and quick staff and a vibe that feels more Rio than Trongate, Boteco is one I'd def hit again. read more

Walked passed here a million times out and about in town, but have never ventured in. The boyfriend and I were celebrating a big anniversary and decided to try drinks in a new place before we headed to dinner. I wasn't really sure what to expect walking in. It felt more like a pub than a restaurant, which is what I thought it was. I was half expecting to find frozen drinks and margaritas, but thinking back, why would there be those drinks? This is a Brazilian establishment, not a Mexican one. (maybe margaritas are big in Brazil, I'm not sure?). Anyway, we ordered ciders and took a seat at the high top tables towards the front of the pub. Sitting there a fee minutes, a member of staff came over to let us know the table we were sat at would need to be free in 15 mins as it was reserved. No worries, we moved to a couch near by, which was a lot more cosy and we were able to continue our chat over drinks. We didn't stay but for one drink, but I fully plan on coming back with friends for Salsa dance lessons and food. Seems like a fun place to hang out and the music is great. read more

Boteco Do Brasil - Bars Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

Friday was boys night out, pub crawling with David A and Martin R. Once we were booted out of the last pub down Merchant City way at midnight, we were on the hunt for a late licensed pub. Boteco is open til 3. And has awesome salsa music. It was a no brainer. It was mega loud, mega busy and mega fun! There was a great atmosphere -helped also by the security vetting customers as they come in. Not much in the way of a beer selection, but the Estrella was good and reasonably priced. They do food here too, in the restaurant part, which is apparently great - I'll definitely be trying it soon. At the time of night we were here it's pretty much an awesome Latin infused nightclub. Had an unplanned return visit on Sunday night too - I'm so going to be a regular here! Now, can someone teach me to tango and salsa??!! read more

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From the outside, Boteco looks the part. Colourful and vibrant, it exudes an inviting glow, thanks in no small part to the Brazilian flag emblazoned above the doorway (still the best national flag the world has to offer). Yet given the precedent set by bars in this area, I fully expected this to be a bit like turning up at the Maracana and seeing Partick Thistle take to the field. Despite being situated on the cusp of the Merchant City, main street bars here have tended to lean towards the gratingly-generic side, aesthetically-swish on the outside, all puggies and Tennent's on the inside. Thankfully Boteco is trying to do something different. For one thing, the inside is well presented, a city centre establishment definitely, but a good one. Although there are big screens showing football from across the world, there is also a well set out restaurant area around the back serving authentic Brazilian tapas dishes (you can also eat these in the bar area), while an extensive list of cocktails from the South American country is also available. Food generally tickles the four pound mark and comes in the sort of portion sizes which ensure three is enough to satisfy most appetites. There's something authentic about the atmosphere - not quite enough to make you think you're at the Mardi Gras in Rio rather than a stones throw away from Weans' World, but enough to make you appreciate you're not in a tacky Brazilian-take on Walkabout. It's not perfect; the incessant South American music is a tad on the cheesy side while the range of beers is fairly standard (although on my visit they were offering bottles of Sol for two pounds). Furthermore, the trademark puggie lowers the tone with its garish glows. Nevertheless, offering extras such as salsa classes emphasises the establishment's commitment to bringing something a little bit out of the ordinary to the area. Puggies and salsa; Brazil, welcome to Glasgow. read more

This wouldn't be a bar of choice to head to at any day of the week I've often found that it gets crowded pretty quick & gets rather noisy so much that you struggle to hear the person next to you. Service here has always been an issue or the lack of it, with several staff struggling with basic English and not understanding a drinks order and all i was trying to order was four pints of draught beer, even pointing at the one I was trying to order was pointless. The toilets reeked to high heaven and reminded me of rotten fish or even a dead carcass, if I was to give them any tips it would be to forget any regulations & buy yourself s bottle of neat bleach and give your place a good wash. read more

The food isn't great. I could do the same at home. But the atmosphere here is great, and the waiters are cute. Our waiter asked us to move mid-meal because we were in a huge booth but a big party came in. We obliged, and he gave us a free shot. Also good if you want to watch some international football. There is a lot of love for Brazilian footie players here. So go to have drinks with friends and flirt with the waiters, but get dinner somewhere else. read more

Boteco is one of our favourite places to have a late lunch or a quiet dinner. The waitstaff are all very friendly and accommodating....some of them are slightly eccentric, but we enjoy them all very much. My husband and I usually only order either the Moqueca or the Feijoada...they're both SO good that it makes it difficult to sample the rest of the menu, though we have tried a number of the tapas dishes. Some of our favourite tapas dishes are the chorizo with the fried casava chips, the pastelzinho, the chicken croquettes, and the empanadas. We took away a star for the weak drinks that tend to be full of ice and the televisions that seem to always be on. I think if they turned off the televisions in the back, at least during the evenings, the atmosphere would be improved. But really, the food and the lovely service is why we go, and will continue to return. read more

I visited this new pub on the Merchant City end of Argyle Street just days after it opened. Brazilian themed, its mood was festive, with murals of the Rio carnival painted on the walls and children running around as their parents enjoyed tapas in the adjoining restaurant. I was lured in the door by the £2 bottle of Sol, my boyfriend by the Spanish football on the many screens. More time will tell of Boteco's impact on the city centre/Merchant City bar scene. read more

I'd never been in here, and looking to kill time before going to a gig, I suggested we pop in and have a wee looky see what it's like inside. I've never been to Brazil (or Brasil depending on how you spell it, I'm never quite sure) but I'd like to think this is close. It certainly felt different to other Trongate bars I've been in, and maybe not just because the heating was whacked up to nuclear levels! Even allowing for the river of sweat, I liked it. I had a pint of Brahma on draft, which I believe is the first time I've had such a thing and would definitely come back again just to have. The staff behind the bar were pretty damned cool too, a nice line in one liners and quick service, and attempting to get us to eat without actually being overly cheeky. Sadly, I'd already eaten elsewhere, but the food I did see and smell from diners nearby made me wish I hadn't. I think a trip back here to eat may be on the cards in the future. This is the kind of place I would LOVE to see in full flight during a World Cup with Brazil games being shown on the TV. That could be a hell of a night, and something I'll be looking forward to in the future. I may just have found myself somewhere new and cool - if slightly warm - to hang out. read more

Fun place for a laugh. Went for a Christmas Night out a few years back. Loved the samba dancers and we all joined in too. Not a fancy restaurant. Food was ok, part of set Christmas menu. Wouldn't go back for the food but overall a good experience. read more

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We stumbled upon Boteco by accident; I'm usually not keen on venturing up near the Trongate as the punters scare me, to be frank. I didn't know that it existed, but I'm really glad we came across it as we'll definitely be back! The (very nice) waitress seated us in the restaurant part of Boteco, the front of house being mainly for people having a drink. There was one other couple there and us, so we chose a secluded booth, which was quite a nice novelty as city centre eateries are usually packed to the rafters. The walls were adorned with typical Brazilian scenes; surfers, the carnival, boats all done really nicely and vibrantly. The tables and chairs were all dark wood, which was a lovely contrast. It wasn't tacky or gaudy like most 'themed' pubs in town, the music wasn't booming loudly and it was presumably Brazilian which I liked. We ordered cocktails; I had a Strawberry Batida (fresh fruit, ice, cachaca and milk) and my boyfriend had a traditional caipirinha, which blew his socks off, it was sooo strong! We settled on Brazilian Tapas, dishes for 9 pounds, and we had three each so that we could share. I won't even attempt the Brazilian names, and neither would you if you saw the menu! We had King Prawns, fish cakes, rice and cheese balls, beef, chicken parcels and chorizo with Brazilian potatoes. They all came out in pretty quick time in small terracotta dishes, filled with plenty of tapas and salad, and a little dish of the spiciest salsa I have ever had! Too nippy for me but the boyfriend loved it. I would recommend every single one of the dishes, other than the rice and cheese balls. These are served in breadcrumbs and are cold, which put me off. We didn't finish those. The rest were gorgeous though and we were stuffed afterwards, it was plenty for a dinner for two. The bill for two (two cocktails and 6 tapas) came to a reasonable 28.05, and we left full and satisfied. The staff were lovely, very helpful and seemed genuinely interested if we enjoyed our meal. I have never had Brazilian cuisine before but would thoroughly encourage you to give it a go, you won't be disappointed! read more

The biggest disappointment do mundo! It couldn't be worse already from the beginning. A deafening music (not Brazilian of course) welcomed people and was like crossing fire to get a place in the most far away corner. People who think the food there is good have never been in Bahia. The name of the food can be Bahian but the food itself and the ingredients are not. A moqueca without palm oil (or maybe some drops for colour) and some coriander (never seen in Brazil). Xinxin de galinha with ginger? Brazilian food can be very good and because I love Brazil I was extremely disappointed. I have given one star because there aren't less. read more

I live in Glasgow for 5 years already and it is my favorite place to go so far. There are amazing Salsa night on Wednesday and you can also go for salsa classes at about 6 o'clock. Its very busy but there are always some seats at the end of the restaurant. The food is very cheap, especially if you go for lunch! Cocktails menu is very long so if you are not sure just ask very friendly staff for a recommendation. Also it is very nice place if you have children. I always come her for family lunch on Sundays and because there are seats outside its perfect for sunny days. read more

Though I've never eaten here, I can vouch for its fun, different atmosphere that you don't get in a lot of other bars/restaurants in the area. It feels distinctly Brazilian (even though I'm completely unqualified to say that given that I know little about Brazilian culture), and on Fridays and Saturdays has enough of a crowd going on to generate an energetic-without-being-overcrowded vibe. Whenever I've been, there has been some pretty good live music being played. This always seems to draw the crowd in (and it is quite the varied crowd). Worth visiting if you're in the area! read more

Nice place, reasonable price, food is decent too, haven't been to the music gigs, will try next time

Not a must, but its a great place for a snack or a beer. Every Thursday 2 burgers in the price of one!

Been twice now a year apart and both times unbelievable food, service and atmosphere.

Me and my partner went in yesterday 13-3-16 never been in b4 and with all honesty we won't be back !! 2courses £5-95 starter chicken strips in peppercorn sauce pure TASTELESS (Next) chefs special !!!! Roast Beef mash (no gravy ) dried out shoe leather and SALAD ? Stupid combination well it was RANK ' we both agreed this is not rite tastes funny' couple of hours later YES we were rite TOILET and dodgy tummys needless to say !! DEFO WILL BE NOT GOIN BACK read more