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Bars and pubs in Glasgow
Three short lists: the best rated (by a named guide or award), the newest openings (with the press report), and the most popular. Neighbourhood, price guide and official link for each.
Last checked: 21 Oct 2026 · No paid placements
Best rated 6 picks
How we chose: Named in a 2026 industry or critics' ranking: Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2026 (via The Scotsman), Time Out's Best pubs in the UK 2026, or the 2026 MICHELIN Guide. Two are on the 2025 Top 50 Cocktail Bars list.
Daddy Marmalades ££
Cocktails and pizza; the only Glasgow bar in the 2026 UK Top 50.
- Where
- Merchant City (Parnie Street)
- Source
- Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2026: No. 22
- Official
- Official social page
The Doublet £
A 'pub for conversation' since the 1960s; Scottish ales, whisky, a friendly mix of regulars.
- Where
- West End (Park Road)
- Source
- Time Out Best pubs in the UK 2026: No. 3
- Official
- Official social page
☔ Proper warm-up pub near Kelvinbridge Subway.
The Laurieston Bar £
Horseshoe bar unchanged since the 1960s; good local ales next to the usual lagers.
- Where
- Gorbals (Bridge Street)
- Source
- Time Out Best pubs in the UK 2026: No. 8
- Official
- Official social page
The Gate ££
Opposite the Barrowland: 160+ whiskies, cocktails and serious toasties. Closed Mon–Tue.
- Where
- East End (Gallowgate)
- Source
- Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2025; Time Out Best pubs in Glasgow, Jul 2026
- Official
- Official site checked
The Absent Ear ££
Van Gogh-themed speakeasy cocktail bar.
- Where
- Merchant City
- Source
- Top 50 Cocktail Bars UK 2025 (not on the 2026 list)
- Official
- Official site checked
Sebb's ££
Bar open noon to midnight daily; cocktail list won Michelin's Exceptional Cocktails Award.
- Where
- Merchant City (Miller Street)
- Source
- MICHELIN Guide 2026: Exceptional Cocktails Award
- Official
- Official site checked
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Newest openings 4 picks
How we chose: Opened between December 2025 and October 2026, with the opening reported by local press (linked).
Festa £
No-frills wine and snacks bar opposite The Stand; glasses from £5.
- Where
- Kelvinbridge (Great Western Road)
- Opened
- December 2025 (launched just before the festive period)
- Source
- The Herald
- Official
- Official site checked
☔ Near Kelvinbridge Subway; snug for a wet evening.
Bar Dani ££
Basque-style pintxos, grill and Spanish wine from the Kelvingrove Café team; high seats, music up.
- Where
- Finnieston (Argyle Street)
- Opened
- June/July 2026 (not yet open on 4 Jun; listed as open on 9 Jul)
- Source
- Glasgow Live
- Official
- Official site checked
Bar Bosie ££
Neighbourhood wine and cocktail bar over three levels; walk-ins only.
- Where
- Southside (Cathcart, Clarkston Road)
- Opened
- July 2026 (17 Jul)
- Source
- Glasgow Times
- Official
- Official social page
Liquor Store ££
Whisky-led cocktails, about 1,000 bottles on the walls, small plates.
- Where
- City centre (St Vincent Street)
- Opened
- August 2026
- Source
- Glasgow Live
- Official
- Official site
Most popular 5 picks
How we chose: Named in Time Out's 'Best pubs in Glasgow' (updated 20 Jul 2026) and not already in our Best-rated list. Widely recommended favourites, not a ranking by review numbers.
Redmond's of Dennistoun £
Vinyl-only soundtrack, 100+ craft beers, Sunday trad sessions.
- Where
- Dennistoun (Duke Street)
- Source
- Time Out, Jul 2026
- Official
- Official site
The Pot Still ££
Whisky bar since the 1880s with around 1,000 bottles; pies and haggis.
- Where
- City centre (Hope Street)
- Source
- Time Out, Jul 2026
- Official
- Official site checked
☔ Five minutes from Central and Queen Street: the classic rain stop.
Òran Mór ££
Converted church: bar, brasserie, A Play, A Pie and A Pint at lunchtime, late licence.
- Where
- West End (Byres Road)
- Source
- Time Out, Jul 2026
- Official
- Official site checked
☔ Lunchtime theatre plus pie and pint under one roof.
The Lismore £
'Highland pub in the middle of Glasgow': whisky, beer, trad music.
- Where
- Partick (Dumbarton Road)
- Source
- Time Out, Jul 2026
- Official
- Official social page
The Allison Arms £
U-shaped bar near Queen's Park, around 100 gins, dogs welcome.
- Where
- Southside (Pollokshaws Road)
- Source
- Time Out, Jul 2026
- Official
- Official social page
How this list works
Editorial only: nobody paid to be here and there are no affiliate links. Every list says what it's based on, and every venue links to the source and to its own website or social page. Last checked 21 Oct 2026.
Price guide: £ under £15 a head (food) / pints and glasses around £5 · ££ £15–35 a head / cocktails around £9–12 · £££ £35–60 a head · ££££ £60+ a head, tasting menus.
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