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    The Social Glasgow

    3.3 (59 reviews)
    ModerateCocktail Bars
    Thu 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)
    Fri 10:00 am - 3:00 AM (Next day)

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    What's the vibe?
    Classy
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Solero & Pornstar Martini
    Nicole R.

    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.

    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.

    Greasy pizza (not recommended)
    Becky T.

    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.

    Nicola B.

    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!

    Darryl R.

    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.

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

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    Review Highlights - The Social Glasgow

    Situated in Royal Exchange square it makes it ideal for coming out and walking two minutes along the road to get a taxi.

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    Tingle Bar - Inside

    Tingle Bar

    3.5(17 reviews)
    0.1 miCity Centre
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    I don't actually have any complaints about this spot, I just think it's geared toward a younger…read morecrowd. We arrived about 3:30p and it was completely empty aside from the bar tender. She was very friendly and obliged us by answering questions about the ideal time to visit their establishment. She was a local and explained that around 10p it has much more of a club vibe. She appreciated that the drinks were cheap and despite working there admitted to going socially on a regular basis. I ordered a coconut fruity cocktail of some sort and my husband got the Long Island iced tea, however they put coke in it. And while it is described that way on the menu we've never heard of coke in a Long Island iced tea. The drinks here are much too sugary for our liking, but we can definitely see the appeal for the 20 somethings, especially when they have a live DJ.

    No parking, street parking, but you will not find parking super close by as this place is located…read morein a small alley way. the place is small and has a little mezzanine as well, this spot has no table service but they have a lot of bartenders and the service is pretty quick. the staff here is super friendly too. Cheap drinks and shots. the place is pro at shots, they have many very fun little shots and the are super cheap. some have even absinth or candy. Small spot and gets. Busy, perfect meet up spot, because the place has cheap shots and being a small place it is a perfect spot to meet up friends before the night out for a quick and chaperons pre game. some of the shots have a bit of obscene names and that will make you giggle when you hear yourself order it. all shots have a photo of them next to their names and my favorite shot there has an adult name but you will know it once you see the menu and had pink as its first name :D. There's some outlets to charge your phone in some walls by tables. there is no food here but plenty to drink and experiment.

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    Swing - Swing's Ayala Belles

    Swing

    4.2(5 reviews)
    0.3 miCity Centre
    ££

    I visited Swing on Saturday night (30 Aug 2014) and had a great time!…read more For something a wee bit different in Glasgow, this should be on your must-visit list. The club is intimately sized and follows a retro early-mid 20th century aesthetic. This is backed up by the fantastic service by the staff who address you as sir and madam. The entertainment began with RadioJam; a guy and girl duo playing acoustic r'n'b, which would normally be my idea of hell but it actually fit the mood nicely and my missus was ready to take them home with us to play in our living room on demand. After a short break, they were followed by the Fortunate Sons and their brand of Americana/bluegrass, which then had us up for a bit of dancing! As mentioned, the place is small so there's no place to hide if you want to throw some shapes. There was also a spot of aerial acrobatics by Silks. It was a short performance but threw up something different and was visually compelling. Swing is apparently famed for its cocktails and i agree. The two bartenders obviously knew their stuff and took pride in the drinks. At the start of the night when it's still quiet, they make more of a show of it and my 'Old Fashioned' was quite impressive compared to some previously had poor efforts elsewhere. Suffice to say, I reflected my appreciation with a good tip. There is a cocktail menu (which i think they vary each week) but they will make whatever you like. Also, while it's quiet at the start of the evening you will get table service but understandably this peeters off as the club fills up. Cocktails are pricey so take plenty of dosh if you're going to be ordering a few. However, beers etc., are more reasonable. Another thing I liked was when a large hen party showed up, clad in sashes and all the usual getup, a polite word was had from the club owner to remove their gear as this, I guess, is not what he wants his club to be known for. And to be honest it was the most dour faced hen party I have ever seen! We booked ahead to secure a table at an exrta cost (£7.50 pp) but folks can pay on the door for £5. I'd recommend getting a seat.

    Stopped in as my wife and her friends are Swing dancers, didn't know what to expect…read more Went down the stairs into a wonderful bar area, Decor is lovely. Bar is well stocked and very nicely done. Definitely a place for a good cocktail and ideal fro a date. There is space to dance and we did. Will be back soon

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    The Bowery - cool bar!

    The Bowery

    4.3(4 reviews)
    0.1 miCity Centre

    I loved the sound of the Bowery, it sounded like such an awesome new opening on Queen Street…read more However, I was a twinge disappointed when I visited. Why? Because this place is part fancy cocktail bar, part football bar. I'm not saying that I didn't like this place, I actually really did. It was a nice place to catch up with a friend over some food and chat for a few hours. It's a very modern/upmarket place, but as I said in the intro, there's TVs around the place showing football. I think without the TVs I would really love this place, but I'm not into football at all. It was a Tuesday afternoon so I don't even know what game they were showing, but some people were watching it, so obviously that has some appeal. I had a virgin mojito which was lovely (if I'd been driving I would have had the non-virgin one, obviously!) and a couple of small dishes instead of a main. The squid starter was lovely, a generous portion and perfectly cooked. I also got a side of mac cheese which was deliciously cheesy and actually really big for a side. I didn't complain, obviously. Service was really good while we were there - the staff looking after our table were super friendly and chatty without being overbearing. Prices were reasonable and the place had a good vibe. I would definitely go back here to try it out again as I did really like it, and perhaps sitting in the restaurant area away from the TVs would be a bit more pleasant. Otherwise it was really nice.

    4 stars for drinks alone, I will come back and review again once I get to try the food!…read more Kris and I popped in on our way to Ichiban for a drink (or two, heehee!) and were pleasantly surprised on trying the Bowery. The sleek and stylish interior matches the clean-cut look on the exterior, making the Bowery stand out against the lovably scruffy look that Queen St seems to have (that is a compliment btw!) The drinks menu is extensive; they have a nice range of beers and wines and some tasty-sounding cocktails too. The atmosphere was quiet and serene when we visited, which gives me the impression that this would make a great venue for a post-shopping lunch/cocktail date with friends. Lovely!

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    Revolución de Cuba - Glasgow - Chicken Enchiladas, in background  Sangri and El sueno watermelon shots.

    Revolución de Cuba - Glasgow

    3.2(6 reviews)
    0.2 miCity Centre

    Damn, this place is cool…read more Revolución de Cuba was one of many bars on my list that I needed to visit while I was in Glasgow. Located on the bustling Renfrew St. this place is hard to miss. The minute you walk in you feel like you're walking into a modern Latin American restaurant - sexy, dark, colourful are all the adjectives that are popping out at me. We came in on a Saturday night and it was busy, busy, busy. People were dancing, professional dancers were in full costume, every table was full, and all the guests looked happy taking down their fancy cocktails. The one downside of it being busy? It was hard to get a drink from the bartender. But once we got his attention, he was quick to serve. Our trip was short and sweet, since we had many other bars we wanted to visit this night. One drink and we were out of there. I would definitely come back for more drinks and dancing though. They also have a food menu that looked quite good, but unfortunately I didn't try anything. Good music, good vibes, good drinks. What more could you want?

    I wanted to love this place, and maybe it's because it's just out of the womb that it isn't quite…read morethere yet. The décor is okay, functional as much as interesting, there is a nice selection of spirits, especially rum, and I suspect that the tables can be cleared for salsa, gigs etc. The food and service though was slightly disappointing. Not that our server wasn't chatty or pleasant, the exact opposite in fact, it's just that the food took a while to arrive. Again, the menu is slightly disappointing too, there is very little on there that is specifically Cuban, in fact most of it would not be out of place in a Spanish tapas bar. I ordered albondigas (meatballs in tomato sauce), sticky chicken skewers, and the roasted chorizo. It took a while, when it did come though it was all tepid, it just wasn't warm enough, unlike my partner's, hers were all fine, but then again she didn't get the Gambas Pil Pil she wanted nor the tea at the end because it was taking too long! The roasted chorizo was great, a nice smooth chorizo with a really tasty red wine, honey and onion sauce. I also had some of my partner's Cajun cream mushrooms and they were creamy, spicy and properly warm. Nice large olives too. The meatballs were not bad, quite tasty, although I personally like them firmer, and the tomato sauce wasn't broken down enough, meaning it was separated and it certainly didn't coat well. The skewers weren't "sticky" enough, making them a little drier and the lime and honey flavour not as intense as it could have been. I'm sure it'll get better, these are no doubt just teething problems, but on the basis of this visit it's a three.

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    Fault and Blame

    Fault and Blame

    4.6(5 reviews)
    0.3 miCity Centre

    Dropped in for a beer and some grub since our hotel was close by. Right from the start, it was a…read morebit disappointing as they were out of my favored beer choice. There were also a couple of menu items they didn't have. I ordered the basic burger and fries. Maybe it's my Americanized taste buds but the burger had a slightly gamy taste and lacked the greasy fat that I've come to enjoy. The condiments were fine with an onion ring, tomato, and lettuce leaf. The fries (or as they say here, chips) were spot on very good. Crispy outside and soft/slightly sweet inside. The service was nice and I liked the fact that the music wasn't so loud you could actually have a conversation without raising my voice.

    Amazing new basement bar that just opened this month. Been there twice for food now and about 5…read moretimes just for the chips. I'm a bit of a chip purist and I have to say that this place does some of the best chips in Glasgow. I would say the best chips in Glasgow but chips are so versatile, so I'll stick to best thick cut chips in Glasgow instead. Super crispy on the outside and beautiful and fluffy on the inside. They even leave the skins on, perfection! I'm vegan so have only tried the vegan curry (amazing! and big portions) and the soup of the day which comes with lovely chunky bread. The chef told me that the soup of the day will always be vegan and although there appears to be only one dedicated vegan option on the menu, the chef let me know that they will veganise almost anything on the menu. I asked about gluten free too (as I knew I'd be writing this post) and they have lots of gluten free alternatives as well. If you're not sure just ask the staff. My partner isn't vegan and had the fish and chips on one trip and the rarebit and jerk chicken on another. He was raving about how good the fish and chips were and the rarebit looked and smelled amazing. I stole one of the caramelised onions from the top and they were tasty! We is a major fried chicken fan so was always going to be chuffed with the jerk chicken. Speaking of the staff, they are all super friendly, nice and up for a bit of chat. This place is great for a bite to eat but even better for drinks. The gantry is incredibly impressive with lots of tasty spirit varieties (esp gin!) and even a gin cocktail that put me in a good mood. Lots of interesting beers in the fridges and on tap alongside some classics. I'm a desperado kind of gal while my partner sticks to Tennents. The decor is really impressive too. Dark but with warm lighting which makes the place feel comfortable with some quirky lampshades and furnishings that gives it a cool but laid back feel. Also, the bathrooms supply complimentary deodorant, hairspray and sanitary towels which I always think is a nice thoughtful touch. All in all this new place is my new favourite city centre boozer and a place I enjoy chilling out in.

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    The Social Glasgow - cocktailbars - Updated May 2026

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