Came across The Social while exploring Glasgow/Greenock for the day. From the drinks to the food, the menu was light and refreshing. Sitting outside allowed you to take in the vibes and culture of Scotland, as we even saw a wedding taking place in the courtyard. Service was slower, but the waitresses were accommodating and nice. It was the perfect lunch and the menu had something for everyone. read more

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Excellent vibe. The staff was friendly and professional. Delicious food and cocktails. Fun place , glad we came when we visited Glasgow last month . read more

Great social spot for drinks and people watching!!! Sat outside at the outside spot and shared a bottle of Prosecco. Half price?! Whaaa. Service was fine. The bartender was lovely. And it was just totally chill spot to drink and people watch! Met some great people and chatted for 2 hours! read more

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Had a great day out in Glasgow, me and my friends started the day off at The Social and had such an excellent time. The cocktails were so tasty and the girl who served us was so chatty and fun and looked after us all day. The venue atmosphere was lovely will certainly be revisiting next time we are in Glasgow. read more

Was served by Cara Mac and she was excellent. very observant and on top of things and great chat as well. definitely the reason I would come back read more

Great happy hour prices and spot to sit outdoors and take it all in! It wasn't the nicest day but we loved take a seat outside while enjoying a nice cocktail mid afternoon! We loved the Pornstar Martini! Servers were helpful and attentive. You can also order from the QR code on the table. read more

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Dine in | Dinner | £10-20 What a disappointment! We walked by this restaurant several times during our stay I Glasgow and it always seemed busy so we were excited to try it. We tried the haggis bon bons and fried mozzarella sticks. Both appeared to be frozen/reheated based on texture and temperature. The mozzarella sticks snapped in half. No warm gooey mozzarella. Very disappointing. We ordered a pepperoni pizza. It was fine. I mean, Pizza Hut is fine too. That probably is a safe equivalent. Save your money. read more

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Brilliant atmosphere, very friendly staff special mention the the barman Callum. Delicious food and cocktails would definitely recommend.

May be the worst meal I have ever tried to eat. Firstly water was dirty with things floating inside. Then glasses were dirty. I ordered lasagna which wasn't cooked all the way, and on top of that came out with wilting lettuce. Spare yourself. read more

Let me start off by saying- I will not be coming back. At first I thought, "Oh, what a cute venue!" But boy, was I wrong. To begin, the bathrooms are built to fit a three year old. It is nearly impossible to get in and out of the stalls. The lights are utterly annoying and the DJ is just a cover up for how bad the place is. Spoiler alert- good music does not make good food. Now, onto the food. I personally ordered the Greek salad with chicken, a hard dish to F up. If there was one thing this restaurant was good at, it's ruining a simple meal. The food took forever to come out and when it did, my chicken was nowhere to be seen! So, I politely asked for my chicken. They took my salad back to fix and I didn't see it for God knows how long. How hard is it to place pre-cooked chicken on a salad? Apparently, very. When I finally did get it there was no fork and they did not serve water. That took forever as well. At the end of our meal, my aunt asked for a box for her leftover pizza. Which, might I add, you had to cut on your own. Who has ever heard of a pizza that you have to slice on your own!? The restaurant was out of boxes but they "kindly" offered to wrap it in tin foil. Tin foil. Let me repeat once more if you didn't get that- TIN FOIL. WHO THE HELL IS GOING TO WALK AROUND WITH THEIR WRAPPED TIN FOIL PIZZA?!! Need I say more? We will not be coming back. read more

Really enjoyed the atmosphere, service, and most of our food. For service, we had table good service and thought the servers were fantastic - attentive and very pleasant/kind. With food, we each ordered the two course special (which included select drinks) for £16. The French Martini was amazing, if you like very fruity, sweet drinks (which I do). The focaccia appetizer was also amazing, with fluffy (albeit a little salty) large pieces of Rosemary focaccia with balsamic and olive oil for dipping. The chocolate brownie with ice cream was also tasty, though the brownie kept crumbling so it was difficult to eat at times. The one downside was the pizza that was ordered. It was fine on taste - nothing special - but was absolutely loaded with grease on top, so much so that it started running down the metal pan after being cut. (Not delectable) Overall a great experience, though steer clear of the pizza. read more

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Not bad, not bad at all. Much like most trendy bar and gastropub locations in Glasgow, The Social isn't anthing out of the ordinary. The location definitely makes it an attractive spot, especially on a sunny day (although, unfortunately, you're never actually in the sun after about 1pm!). Light bites and dinners are available, and the prices seem pretty decent. I'm yet to eat here but I must admit the mac and cheese looks delicious. They serve a number of cocktails here, which I love, as it just feels right to have a cosmo in hand. Inside is very nice, the bar is huge, with just about every drink you can imagine. Seating is comfortable and spread out enough so as not to feel like you're sharing with the folk at the next table. Lovely! read more

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Ooooo.... trendy! That's exactly my reaction on first entering the Social. I don't know why, as it's nothing completely note worthy compared to other 'trendy' venues, however, there's something about it that I kinda like. Alot. Think it's the location... I do love Royal Exchange Square... Anyway, so Social is another bar-come-brasserie from the G1 group. It's got light bites and hefty meals (garlic bread to 8oz steaks, you know the drill). It's got a bar - a big big BIG bar - with a whole host of drinks, from wines to cocktails. A nice place for pre-drinkage, or dinner, or lunch, in fact. Slightly pricey but it does the job. read more

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The Social appears to be a swanky joint in Glasgow's Royal Exchange Square, however I have to say that on the two occasions I visited, I was massively disappointed. On the first occasion, I was on my way into town to meet some friends, who suggested getting a cocktail here first. At a fiver a pop, it was quite pricey, and the drinks most definitely did not justify the money spent. The clientele were a mixture of white shirts, mini skirts and fake tan, all winching the face off eachother and bumping and grinding as they knocked back shots. Hideously tacky and all very wag wannabe, so we quickly made our excuses and left. On the second occasion, a few of us were looking for somewhere to go for lunch, and someone suggested this place. Since it was daytime, I decided to give it another chance. The plain old menu was a little on the pricey side, however it mentioned a "soup and a piece" for £5, which sounded promising. Unfortunately not. Despite the sandwich selection on the menu, this deal only consisted of a certain sandwich and soup combination, that weren't on the menu at all. What we received was a bowl of cold pea soup and an egg mayonnaise sandwich on thin white bread (mine turned out to have a hair in it!). Gutted and hungry, I sent it back, and settled on a glass of wine and a plate of chips instead, which still set me back £7! Overall, I was very much disappointed with my experience of this place and in future I will avoid it in all its tackiness. read more

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It's been a while since I've been to the Social and really my only memories of it is that it's a little smelly and super pretentious, so I wasn't over excited to hear this was our meeting point. Thankfully I knew we wouldn't be staying and it was only a meeting point before heading up to 29 for a wedding. The bar is a massive square as soon and you walk through the door with some tables to sit at. You can get service at all four sides of the bar. Only one person serving per side and this is is where it all goes horribly wrong, arriving at 7pm for a quick drink we ended up standing at the bar for 20 mins before getting any service and when we did it felt like it was forever before our drinks arrived. I would like to say it was a busy Saturday evening however it was not. Not a lot of beer on option, only one IPA so I quickly decided to have a spirit. 5 drinks consisting of 2 wines 1 vodka and 2 beers came to a whooping 30 bucks that's 6quid a pop. The wine was house and to be honest after tasting it, it was vile -definitely not £6 a glass!! My memories still stand, smelling slightly of Puke, over prices and slow service. I can safely say I don't think I'll be back! read more

My work colleagues and I had the festive lunch menu here last week and felt it was good value at £19 for three courses plus a cocktail. I had roasted tomato and red lentil soup (even though I'm not much of a tomato soup fan, this was nice), butternut squash and chestnut risotto (tasty, with delicious crispy sage and parmesan shavings on top), and for dessert milk chocolate and mandarin cheesecake (nom!). The speed of service could be described as 'leisurely'... We stayed for drinks for a few hours after our meal and the drinks service was consistently slow the whole time we were there. Ambience-wise it was okay though we were sat close to speakers which made it difficult to hear some of the conversation at the table. One of my colleagues remarked on the lack of Christmas music for a festive lunch, though this could be a blessing for some! read more

Meh. Wish I could tell you that The Social is exciting, but there's something beneath its swanky veneer that lacks a spark. Apart from the fact it looks like that level on Mariokart where you have to drive through the lava to get to the end. I hope so much it is modelled on that classic platform game. Under the very red lights, you have to run round the bricky layout of the seats and fight off a few Bowsers to get your booze at the bar. Only thing missing is the cart and it's almost an identical experience. I am a total lumberjack when it comes to drinking. I like scuffing my Converse into a bar, having a beer and being able to hear my pals talk. I am the kind of person who is too casual for The Social. The Social is in the centre of town, veering towards the Merchant City, and so is a bar trying to appeal to aspirational type folks. I hate calling judgement like that, but that's how it seems. During the day it seems quite nice - with an abundance of both indoor and outdoor seating you can't really complain. It also sits under the twinkly blanket of lights on Royal Exchange Square, which set my romantic heart all a-flutter. However, at night it takes a turn into a loud cocktail bar. You feel like you have to get dressed up and chuck drink down your throat despite the relaxed mood lighting and cosy wee booths. I'm being a pure moany git about this place, but it's just not got that VIIIBE (aka R Kelly) that I'm into. It sits awkwardly as piggy in the middle between student hangouts and slick cocktail bars. If you've seen How To Lose Friends and Alienate People, this bar would be Simon Pegg. It's not immersed in the cynical hipster scene, but it's not quite upmarket either. It sure looks nice to tourists, and some of the cocktails look very inventive! But when I went there with some of my student pals, they grumbled that it was "just a bit out of their price range". I guess what I'm trying to get at is The Social is trying to be too much to too many demographics. In reality it is a glossy bar lacking substance. Being part of a Glasgwegian chain of pubs and nightclubs, it lacks personality of its own. If you're visiting the city and looking for a couple of drinks before a pub crawl then it might be for you. If you're looking for a bit more character, try meandering down some sidestreets. I'll end on a positive note - I liked the bar staff, and I really liked the edgy pictures on the menus! If it was actually decorated in old Glasgow artefacts I would find it a bit more charming! read more

This place is okay. It's positives are that it's central, open late & serve cocktails. It's negatives are that it always smells a bit foosty, you always have to queue for a while & the cocktails are never as tasty/fresh as you want them to be. Go here if you need somewhere central but move on otherwise. read more

I haven't been to The Social in probably well over a year and it appears they have upgraded the place. There are plenty of rooms and you are no longer falling over chairs in the middle of the room. Staff were friendly and drinks were made quick. They have drink promos I think Sundays-Thursdays (probably not accurate) where cosmos, woo woo's and french martini's are £3. I have always enjoyed The Social as I find the atmosphere quite relaxing, it's quiet and it's never overly busy where you struggle to find a seat. The restrooms I think needs upgraded, quite dirty and there weren't any hand towels so we had to use toilet roll to dry our hands. All in all, great place to hang out and catch up with some friends. read more

The social is okay - ive had some really nice cocktails in here and some fairly decent food. The decor is nice and the place gets very busy with a pretty mixed crowd. Which can be a bit luck of the draw sometimes scallies, sometimes students, sometimes yummy mummies. However, the obviously the cocktails take a while to make and are the drink of choice for quite alot of the patrons so you are always waiting an age to get served, even when it is quiet. And the quality of the cocktail very much depends on the server and whether or not they can be bothered - Ive had the most amazing orange daquiris in here that tasted like freshly squeezed mandarins, and one that tasted like lemon juice dregs. read more

I decided to take a work team here for some food and a couple of drinks. I phoned up beforehand and was helpfully told that we could pre-pay with a work credit card and that they'd be happy to see our party of ten on our booking day. Our table was ready when we arrived early - so we were pretty happy about that and the food when it came was lovely. I had a small starter of stuffed peppers but everything from the fish & chips to the pizza which was ordered was happily devoured by the group. My only concern about The Social was the service we received. There had been a discrepancy with how much they had taken for the pre-payment; they had taken £50 less than I had asked for. This wouldn't have been a problem had they promptly explained but we had to wait over half an hour to get confirmation from the manager, having asked 3 times to clarify the issue and subsequently decided not to spend our remaining time there. Shame, as the food and drinks were lovely. Good for some decent food and some nice drinks, but it was clear the staff were rushed off their feet and the service really suffered. read more

Awww no. Here comes the part I hate the most. The part where I have to say 'It might have been a bad night'. Eeesh. That was nippy. I went to The Social today for lunch because it was the closest place to us that did some fairly decent cocktails and *gulp* food. To say I was sceptical was an understatement, but with two thirsty girls in tow I decided to protest no longer. We took a seat at one of the incredibly low tables up the back (not the most comfortable positioning to eat in at all) and the waitress brought our menu. We ordered some drinks (a Cosmopolitan for me) and had a look at the menu. For me, there wasn't too much I was keen on but I am such a fussy bugger that anywhere that does any dish that I don't have to utter the words 'but can I have it without..' is a blessing to me. I opted for the chicken burger, with cheese and sweet chilli sauce and fries. It didn't take long to come with our drinks (which were perfectly nice) and was served on an attractive wooden chopping board style platter, the fries in a ramekin dish. The burger was absolutely fine; nothing gourmet, but hit the spot with a little dish of sweet chilli sauce that was definitely not out of a bottle. It had a nice kick to it! We left satisfied and only about £13 lighter, which was good considering we had a cocktail. I wouldn't say I was a convert, but I had to give The Social a second chance, and I am glad I did. read more

What a great place for a relaxing hip trendy lunch with a full bar & outside seating with heat lamps in the center of Glasgow. Definitely would recommend as an excellent spot for meeting people in the center of town. I loved it & used it as a meeting point several times during my trip home. I had mussels for lunch & got more than I could eat. LOVE LOVE. read more

The social is a decent place, I like it in there. It's in a good spot, and has a really nice modern and clean interior. In better weather, sitting outside can be a delight. It is in eyeshot of an ever popular spot for Big Issue salesmen which has inspired guilt amongst some friends of mine. The seating is comfortable and the bar is varied and well presented, with the bar staff more than capable of making a decent cocktail without taking forever to check over the ingredients. It is in Royal Exchange Square, near some other good eateries, pubs and clubs and serves best as a place to start your evening or for a place to wind down in a couple or small group. It isn't as expensive as you would expect, for the location. Not cheap either though! read more

Friday night, sunshine and a cold beer. All good if you manage to get a seat outside, which I did! Friday night, sunshine and a few drinks with friends and a bar with a card machine that isn't working, and lots of people hitting the town at the start of the night ordering cocktails, and a queue of grumpy people and... yeah, not so good. Not to say it's a bad place, just a bit of an off night. Mind you, this isn't somewhere I would normally choose to drink, but the sunshine beguiled me. read more

Absolutely nothing short of shocking and disgraceful. No mineral water. Waited ages for drinks and had to remind them. Food came and it was appalling. Fish and chips? Ehm, I think not! I got batter and a bit of fish served with what tasted like reheated potato wedges. No condiments given. All that for £11 - sheer robbery and the chef should be sacked. Peppers served with feta cheese were the size of cherry tomatoes - all 5 of them for £5. Asked for focaccia but that is not what we got - plain bread - maybe Italian style. That, with 2 small glasses of wine and soda water amounted to £32 for lunch. Go elsewhere, if you want food. Might be ok for cocktails. Just thinking - maybe the cocktail waiter doubles up as the chef. Will NEVER be back! read more

The bouncer at the door rejected my friend and I even though we hadn't a single drink that night, and when we asked why he refused to give a reason. 8 don't want to assume things but the whole situation seemed very homophobic a reason atleast would have been nice read more

What you need to know: - Fashionable - Head here for some people watching consisting of yuppies, tourists and shoppers from the Style Mile - Food is your standard G1 fare = shite. - Drinks include brews and cocktails - Trendy and slick décor... chilled out hip ambiance - Outdoor seating available on days and nights with great weather - When night falls... the clientele become questionable, which could provide a good laugh with the circus that ensues in that general area of Royal Exchange Square Bottom line: Not a bad place to grab drinks with friends in the afternoon and early evening... but I best head out once the oompa loompas (orange tan-tastic folk) start storming the place. Hot tip: Students get 20% off the food bill... but see above comment with regards to food. read more

Although not important at this time of year, nice outside seating areas are few and far between in Glasgow on sunny days and it's here that The Social excels. Situated in Royal Exchange Square, it's outdoor patch has the ideal surroundings for sipping an ice-cold cocktail (or two) in the summer heat during a sweaty shopping trip or even picking up a light lunch. In the winter, The Social is best known for it's bustling evenings where it becomes one of the trendier and most popular bars in the city centre. However, there is something, and I can't put my finger on what it is, a little cold about it later on - the atmosphere becomes almost more like a club than a pub (which isn't necessarily a bad thing). It's like it's not quite sure what it's meant to be. I havent eaten here and so dont associate it with food though it is obviously a popular eatery, being open from 7am. For me, it's ideal when I'm wandering around town early evening and fancy a cocktail (you know that urge). This is the first place that would come to mind - particularly on a Tuesday when my fave cocktails are £2 all day (French Martini, Sharkbite and Cosmo!) Go wild and have one of each! read more

The Social is an ideal pre-club bar. It has a lively atmosphere during the evening, with its plush, modern decor giving it a club-like feel to it similar to places like the Loft or Radio in the west end. The music can be a bit dodgy at the quieter times though - I mean if I want to hear Queens of the Stone Age's "No-one Knows" or Depeche Mode's "Personal Jesus", I want to hear the proper, original songs and not half-assed cover or acoustic versions. Unlively music makes for an unlively atmosphere. The Social is also slightly let down by its food and table service. I booked a table here for me and my family (five of us in all) a good week in advance and even phoned again a couple of days later to confirm things were okay,which I was told they were. Then low and behold my family and I arrive here to be told there is no record of any booking. What?! The man at the bar to his credit then hastily moved two tables together for us to sit and to be fair, it was a quiet afternoon anyway so it didn't matter too much. But god forbid if this sort of incompetence took place when the place was busy. The pizzas here are very large and filling, but still overcooked and not of the taste quality I had hoped for. The burgers do taste good but they are also slightly well-done. Tut tut. read more

I used to quite like The Social, it was a fairly inoffensive place to go for after work drinks and they used to have amazing fries which were seasoned with a chili seasoning, I could eat them all day but they've stopped selling them to my disappointment. They also used to do an awesome cocktail called a Bikini Martini which was bright blue and pretty tasty but they've stopped doing that too. The Social is packed to the rafters at the weekends so you won't be able to move and waiting half an hour to get served at a bar isn't really my idea of a night out. There's a huge mix of ages in The Social from young ones who don't look quite old enough to be served alcohol to an older crowd who should know better dressed 20 years too young. Another bizarre thing about this place is the fact that it's always guarded by the burliest looking bouncers - you'd think they were guarding a high security prison. I guess if you go during the day on a sunny day it's quite nice to sit outside with a coffee or a cocktail. read more

Quite a nice bar. The drinks are relatively expensive but it has a good atmosphere and is always very busy. The door staff however are horrendous! Rude and arrogant to males which is very off putting when I go in with my partner. If they sorted that out itd be great. read more

Called in here for a drink on the run up to New Year's Eve and was so impressed with the friendly service brought my wife back the next day for lunch. Not a huge menu but we really enjoyed it, great home made soups for a starter followed by a really good piece of haddock for me and a home made Chicken stew and dumplings for my wife. Just the thing on a cold December day. Ideally locted in the herat of Glasgow and on the edge of Merchant City Give it a try. read more

The Social is essentially a pub but is open for lunch, afternoon coffee, dinner and drinks. The food is good- and during the week the pizza and pasta dishes are only £4. I was a bit disappointed with my red pepper and rocket pizza that came with no rocket on it (!) but everyone else loved their meals so I must have just drawn the short straw! After dinner, the Social becomes a trendy bar specialising in cheap cocktails. The drinks are pretty reasonable, and the atmosphere is usually buzzing. At the weekends it gets really busy and can be a bit difficult to find a seat but it's worth making the effort as the music is funky and the cocktails are good! read more

I went to The Social for some cocktails before the cinema. After ordering our cocktails and finding a table outside we waited for 15 minutes. Once the waitress arrived she brought the wrong cocktails and told us just to drink them because "they were the same price". Shocking service, we won't be back. read more

First off the decor and feel of this place is amazing! It has the Shoreditch vibe that I love! Service was exceptional! The waitress was chatty, informative and a delight to be served by. Breakfast of which I had the pancakes and bacon, with my partner having eggs were both delicious! Cocktails were adjusted to our liking and I would definitely visit again :) read more

Extremely rude bar staff come 8pm when you are asked to give up your seat for a perceived fire risk. They only want to cram more people in and they don't care who they upset to do it, citing phoney health and safety rules. I spoke to the manager, but it fell on deaf ears. Used to go here all the time, I'll never be back now. read more

The Social is a bit bland with all the predictive, general swish of a trendy middle class bar. Like any other bar of its type, weekends are jam packed withmini skirts and suits but the bar staff seem to go as slow as ever. The cocktails are popular and generally well made but I've had better for cheaper. I wish they had a time of the night where they would cut out all the dancing that's involved in making a French Martini. Just when you think you're about to get served, a girl skips the queue and says "5 cosmopolitans, heehee." Oh man!! Basically, I'd never come here in the evenings or weekends but during summer days it has a great outdoor area looking onto the Gallery of Modern Art. read more

Cheap and extensive cocktail menu but music is far too loud making it impossible to enjoy a conversation. Very short on staff. Shame as it could be a lovely bar. read more

(Review about the social as a pub/club at night only) Pricey Any more than 2 of you and you can kiss goodbye to getting in at night. Even with 2 we were quizzed to death before being allowed in. Not somewhere I would want to return to. read more