If you are into craft beer and chill vibe this is a great spot. They carry Overtone Brewing line in cans and it is as good as any US NEIPA including Trillium, Treehouse, Singlecut, Other Half and Tired Hands. Come early or it will be crowded. read more

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Great pub to stop and have a drink after walking around town. Located within about walking distance from hotels. Appearance/Location: corner bar located on Argyle street. Good location to stop on your way back from Kelvingrove's Art Gallery and Museum. We walked from the museum to the pub without any problems. It's nice on the inside. There are some tables and the bar is at the center with a nice display of alcohol both on tap and on the walls. Beer: there was large selection of beer and liquor to choose from. I was looking for a good stout and the bartender, Andrew gave me some really good recommendations. I settled on the Overtone Milk that he recommended and it did not disappoint. It was smooth, full bodied, and flavorful. Nice chocolate flavor with a hint of smokiness to it. My husband got the Drygate IPA and it was crisp and hoppy. Service: I always look for good conversation, attentiveness, kindness, and whether or not the server and or bartender was knowledgeable about what they're serving. Our bartender Andrew was all of the above. He was so welcoming, and my husband and I enjoyed the great conversation With him. He knew a lot about the selection of beers and whiskey, where it came from, and who it came from, so that was wonderful! Thank you Andrew for a great experience. We hope we can stop by again while we're still in Glasgow. read more

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This end of town really is starting to become a damn good area to find a non pretentious, un cluttered, bam free bar and the Monkey (i've dropped the brass, it sounds cooler) is a fine addition to this trend. Trading for just over a month now and still showing that new white trainer look, the Monkey is a cool looking joint in a very trendy understated kind of way. With a couple of cool wee decor features, including plied slate bar and exposed stone walls, this is a smart looking bar and a cool option if you fancy a wee cheeky pint on your way home from the SECC or you just want to somewhere that's not full of Wenders (west-enders..you know the ones). With a nice 'all bases covered' selection of beers on tap and a additional whack of bottled beverages, spirits, wines and cocktails available, The Monkey has a grown up but not to grown up feel to it and will probably attract a crowd of the mid twenties and upwards age bracket. Its nice, i like it. Additional plus points must be given for the mighty fine addition of free WIFI (all other bars take note!) and a pretty decent looking lunch time menu. Good Monkey, have a banana. read more

The Brass Monkey - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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Nice bar with lots of choice in craft beer and cocktails. Friendly staff, nice, cozy interior and a lot of events happening!

Looking for a quick drink to end an evening out in Finnieston, the Brass Monkey was a good choice - mainly due to the comfy sofa seat in the corner and a somewhat random mix of music which suited my friends eclectic taste in music. Its pretty small, and indeed dark inside, but the prices were reasonable with a few good cocktail offers, and the bar staff were friendly. read more

Awful...drinks over-priced (£5 a pint,or were we over-charged and the bar staff pocketing the difference?) Beer ill-kept,sour and fizzy and glass not filled up to the top... When asked for a top-up the barman was rude and dismissive. read more

This place is so close to being a really great pub but there are a few things that tick me off about it; 1. The ultra wack music. I had to listen to an assortment of bad 90s music and lame dance music for around 1.5 hours recently. Now, what made it worse was that the odd music mix only included around 7 songs which then just repeated itself over and over. It meant I had to listen to Des'ree 3 time in one evening. No one should have to be subjected to that, no one. Now this generally would annoy me that much, but if you venture in on a weekend you will more than likely be blasted with Ned music, cranked up to 11 on the amp. I find this all very odd, considering what the Brass Monkey is trying to achieve. 2. Puggies...just why? No need. 3. Drunk / loud punters. Everytime I go in there are drunk and loud punters. I blame items 1 and 2 above for attracting said people. Apart from that the draught selection is ace, the staff are genuinely fantastic and the nibble platters scrumptious. read more

What is with those gambling machines? I just don't get it, it's like a wearing a neon shell suit to a country club. This one was something ridiculous like "Star Wars Ravages Battleship." If you can block out the attention seeking box in the corner, this is a really nice pub. Good varied selection of beers on tap and an impressive cocktail menu. It's a credit to Glasgow that not all pubs serve the same wares like here. I had the Budweiser Budvar half & half. It was really delicious and not as heavy as the dark colour would make you think. Lots of bright light coming in from the large windows. Interesting loos, very trendy. They do bites too and we got the meat and cheese plate which was great. The wasabi peas were an excellent compliment to the beer too. The bartender that dealt with us was extremely friendly. Lots of rose and white wine drinking women and Tennents drinking men when we were there Sunday afternoon. read more

For Glasgow this bar is pretty small and would not take many people to fill. They have an ok selection of drinks but a little on the pricy side. Good entertainment on at the weekends. read more

The Brass Monkey - The Brass Monkey the only bar where you go and can mistake the the sink for the urinal!!!!!!!! Not that l did though - Pubs Near Me - Glasgow, GLG

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I absolutely love this place! Finnieston is fast becoming a great part of town and this is just another fantastic addition to that. The decor in here is instantly appealing, with bare stone walls and floor to ceiling windows and doors, and despite it not being a big bar, feels homely and welcoming. The staff are friendly, the regulars are quite relaxed which relaxes the atmosphere, and the selection of alcohol, from gins to vodkas to their list of draught beer (budvar half and half? Odd!) is massively extensive. This place will definitely be having some return visits from me at some point in the future! read more

Once upon a time, there were only two reasons for finding yourself wandering the streets of Glasgow's Finnieston area. One, you were going to the SECC for a gig. Two, you were lost. However that's all changed in recent years thanks to the plethora of pubs, cafes and restaurants that have popped up in the area. The newest, the Brass Monkey, is a solid addition which sums up the attraction of the location. It's aesthetically pleasing, with floor to ceiling windows ensuring it's equally appealing on a hot, sunny day as it is when it actually is brass monkeys. However while such a stylish pub would attract stag and hen party crowds were it situated in the more mainstream areas of the city, the almost word-of-mouth nature of the Finnieston stretch (on account of there being no nearby subway station) ensures all pubs maintain as close to a local feel as you can get in the city. With a good range of beers on tap, an impressive wine list and football on TV, it ticks all the boxes although the competition in the area means this particular Monkey may have to learn a few new tricks if it's going to attract a regular crowd and keep swinging for years to come. read more

I just visited the Brass Monkey and can report it is very classy indeed. When I was younger I had a flat above this location, which was formerly the Two Ways...although this former pub's Saturday night karaoke was entertaining to listen to, it wasn't exactly the best lullaby to put you to sleep. The Two Ways' closure was quietly mourned as it used to have local celebrity status for being featured in Scottish comedy Rab C Nesbitt, but it lacked that universal accessibility that would lure people in. As a younger student at the time, I was a wee bit too intimidated to ever go in. The new owners have opened the Brass Monkey up entirely. From its lunchtime menu options, live jazz music on various weekend nights (including Mother's Day this Sunday), free Wifi and even the open, spacious exterior, you can see The Brass Monkey's floodlit back bar illuminating Argyle Street from two blocks down. Aside from its cool, contemporary decor that mixes with a classic ranch look, inside there's a lot to offer. They have a Sky Sports license and flashy flat screen televisions, so you can settle yourself down in a booth with a pint of Budvar (they have very nice beers on tap). For the lady, there are many Absolut flavour vodkas and classier spirit options. There's a great selection on the backbar. And all things considered, it's not even that expensive despite the upper crust quality of the whole place. This bar is a great addition to the up market establishments that have continued to crop up in this area over the past few years. The Brass Monkey in particular would be just as home in the Merchant City, or even as a classy bar in Brooklyn, as it would be here, but I'm glad it's located where it is since it's a two minute walk from town (and more importantly my work)! Great for a first date or even a natter with some friends or work colleagues since this bar manages to keep the volume down, even on nights such as tonight when you want to watch the football in peace! It might look cool, but its chilled out vibe make it a great place to go to even if you're not feeling up for a big night out. read more

What more can I add to the consistent positive reviews of this place on Yelp? Well, it's busy. Or should I say, it gets busy in the evenings. Always a good sign considering the number of other great pubs and bars down this end of Argyle Street. It's got a nice cosy interior, super sleek with a really impressive bar, both aesthetically and with the contents. Good service with a fairly relaxed atmosphere for all its busyness. Gid quiz machine! Most importantly for me, it's also one of the places you can sit outside and have a drink which I am all about. read more

I'm quite a fan of this place, and newly so. The boyfriend and I were doing a wee Finneston pub crawl one night after a fab day out and about viewing flats, and stopped in here. What a cozy little spot, very unassuming from the outside. It was quite packed, but we managed to grab a seat after only standing for one drink. Loads of TVs makes for a great place to watch sport with the mates. The mixed drinks are a bit on the pricey side (we paid 6.50 for a small mojito that was mostly ice) but for what it's worth, it was tasty and we were enjoying ourselves. Seems as though they might sell food, although it's not readily advertised. i only noticed a board with the word 'Smoak' on it, which makes me think they work with Smoak to serve tasty BBQ treats. If that's the case, count me in!! I'm sure we'll be back! read more

Top pub good atmosphere good prices to mostly 30 somethings and a good music mix accross the decades to boot what's not to like give it a go

The Brass Monkey has always been a favourite drinker of mine. It's the only bar I can go into a get exactly the drink I want, (they have the best gin selection, amongst most other things!!), served to me by staff that actually seem to be more interested in the customer than in themselves. Having not been out in the Finnieston area recently it was a pleasant surprise to see that this bar has got even better - with stylish new wooden blind and table tops, and the absence of the much-maligned fruit machine, The Monkey really has an extra air of sophistication about it. A super bar in which to enjoy an top-notch drink. Perfect! read more

Great selection of drinks, helpful and friendly staff and good banter from the old 'two ways' regulars. food looks great although not tried. Recommended! read more

Cocktail of the week was strawberry and cream. Very plain taste. As we were paying the guy run off with my card and didn't even bothered to show the amount on the machine. He just used contact less without asking or showing the amount. Also there is a TV with music clips which is totally unrelated to the music playing in the background, is a small thing but fits into the overall experience. We ask for a drink card which they couldn't provide. read more

Brass Monkey is my new favourite west end bar. It's got an amazing selection of drinks. When I was in with my friend last weekend we had a cheese board and a bottle of red wine- which was fab!A relaxed place with a grown-up, classy feel to it. Will be back soon. read more

On the basis of the reviews went around on Sunday afternoon to watch the football with my wife as they advertise Sky Sports. The football was on but no commentary ( as often before the game starts ) just loud annoying music. When the game started I asked if the commentary would be put on and told no. After about 15 mins into the game quite a number of guys had come into the bar and it was clear everyone was watching the footie, all appeared to be normal human beings !! Again a asked if it was company policy not to have sound and told yes no sound for SPL games . So what is the point of watching "silent movie" football ?? Basically false advertising ,so beware and go somewhere else unless you enjoy silent football with annoying background music . Also there was no one behind the bar when we entered and had to wait ages before she appeared, no attempt at an apology for the wait so not many marks for service. read more

Great service from a knowledgeable, helpful and friendly waitress. Fab cocktails, lovely atmosphere and very comfortable surroundings. Would definitely go back. read more

I love it here! Great, chilled atmosphere. Fine to go in on own or in group - staff lovely and kind! And amazing gin and rum :-) .

I was just in the Brass Monkey on Saturday night past and had a class night. The atmosphere in this place is what sets it apart from the from everywhere else in the westend. The staff are dead on and their good vibes certainly flow across the room. I didn't order food but from what I saw and heard from the people across from me, it's very good. The selection of beer, wine and spirits goes further than most pubs and there was even an offer on all of their absolute vodka range. I thoroughly recommend checking this place out. read more

Apparently Finneston is the new West End and I believe it! In my opinion The Brass Monkey sums this philosophy up as it has the laid back, unpretentious feel of latter day Byres Road before the corporate mentality slipped in. Think the sophistication of Booly Mardys mixed with the relaxed vibe of The Chip. The cocktails are plentiful, the spirits phenomenal and the wine sublime. All this and I can kick back and relax to boot. Love it! read more