Waterloo Bar

Simply the best entertainment, the best drinks in the best bar in Glasgow

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MULTI AWARD WINNING WATERLOO BAR !!!!!!!!
Scottish Entertainment & Hospitality Awards
19th Apr 2015
AWARD WINNER **Scotland's Favourite Gay Friendly Venue
Equality Network LGBTI Awards
10th Sept 2015
AWARD WINNER **Venue of the Year
The 2015 Icon Awards
9th Oct 2015
AWARD WINNER **Venue of the Year
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Very Friendly Staff
Fantastic Entertainment
and
Superb Cocktail & Drinks Promotions

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The Waterloo

3.9

Based on 774 reviews

Martin Storey

15:20 27 Nov 24

Lovely, friendly pub right next to Central Station. Beautiful stained glass windows. I was made to feel very welcome.

Ashley Renaud

20:15 10 Nov 24

Went here as last pud for brink and it was amazing the singer was out this world and we really enjoyed ower self and will be back it’s worth the money and love all the staff and went out there wayto make sure u enjoy your night out and get what u want.

David Scott

16:45 11 Oct 24

Myself and husband came in for a drink after having a day in Glasgow. This was a great time, great service, banter, and will definitely be coming back again.

Zach Kain-Shepler

06:16 16 Sep 24

Wow. What can I say about this place? We visited from across the pond, and this became one of our go-to bars. Not only do they open earlier than other gay bars in the city, they have an amazing bartender, Alison, who is fabulous. There’s also an adorable regular named David hanging about from time to time. Be sure to drop in and see Alison, and tell her two Americans sent you. 5 stars. Highly recommend.

Caleb Valentine

19:13 07 Sep 24

Simple pleasures brought to you by the best of people. From Alison, the bar manager, to Christeen, the host and entertainment, and all the others who make The Waterloo such a friendly, vibrant and enjoyable place to be.

Peter Callaghan

16:23 27 Aug 24

Went to the Waterloo and it looked like it was closed up tighter than a drum. We followed the instructions on google maps but couldn't find an entrance. Reading about this place I was excited about experiencing it but I guess not.

Marcus Hohe

21:11 04 Aug 24

Tried to go inside when it was still open (according to google) and we were greeted by an awful woman who told us they were closed. Not a very good impression of the gay scene in Glasgow. Won’t be coming back ever again. The most unfriendliest city I have ever had the displeasure of stepping foot in.

Carol Keith

20:52 17 Jul 24

Some regular accused me of stealing his pint. I had the same pint from when I walked in and my friend bought me one. Said the staff saw it too. Ended up giving the guy my almost-full pint to appease his aggressiveness. Too bad, was so looking forward to this place and it soured the experience. Just because some guy is a regular and I'm a lowly US tourist, does not mean I go around stealing pints.

Michelle Dale (Mars)

13:15 14 Jul 24

If you haven't been here to see may miller while being jam packed in a bar you haven't lived. This was one of the best shows, and inclusive bars in glasgow I went to. I loved it here. Everyone is just here to have a good time .

Malcolm Patterson

20:57 05 May 24

Warm & friendly atmosphere, 1st time visiting. Made to feel welcome & "at home".

Bob Steel

22:46 20 Apr 24

Went here last week and the bar woman/bouncer was aggressive and refused to serve us and told us to leave. Refused to give a reason just adopted an aggressive stance and followed us outside growling at us. Ended up going to a couple of pubs on the bottom of hope Street instead and had a cracking night. Can't comment on food etc but the pub was dead and had a funky smell. About all I can review in our 2 mins we had before being rudely told to get out

Irene Stewart

19:25 17 Feb 24

May and Robert Miller were fabulous as usual, bar staff very friendly and great service. Lovely atmosphere and lovely company. 🎶🎵🎉

Malcolm Mcculloch

13:06 27 Jan 24

I hadn't been here for a while..so I thought myself and partner would stop in. The barman looked so fed up ,and certainly no service with a smile. For our second drink, that he got wrong, he blamed my partner for it. He could see the first time what we had ordered, but brought us a totally different drink. No apology , just a very grumpy face. Very doubtful that I would come back here. There are many other pubs that welcome their customers with a smile.

Leah Henry

18:17 20 Jan 24

placed an order for 2 wraps 3 halloumi and 2 peri chips . Order came quickly but noticed one wrap was missing. Phoned 3 numbers to get through to a worker from Nandos and asked him for the wrap that was missing he then proceeded to tell me I could only revived a refund and it would take 72 hours I told him i wanted the wrap and he hung up the phone. Terrible service WILL NOT BE ORDERING FROM HERE AGAIN

Cyril Karpenko

13:12 23 Dec 23

Fairly priced drinks, great vibe, and super friendly people

Keith MacKay

09:55 07 Dec 23

Google suggested this was a gay bar. The 50 year old women wailing to the 90s songs of the overly loud DJ proved different.

Nathan Clarke

21:24 24 Nov 23

waterloo on friday is an actual relic.advertising a DJ that refuses to DJwon’t cater to the customers who actually request modern songs, will repeat play old songs… does someone need to hear the same abba song twice and the same celine dion song 4 times in 2 hours, when they won’t play the recent songs we request? NO!would be understandable if the clientele was responding, but if customers are requesting songs and you cut them off half way through the song because they’re different, why bother playing them at all? the fact they are customer requested means they are more welcome than yet ANOTHER abba song, that you’ll most likely repeat through the night.

Jim Ferguson

15:36 20 Nov 23

Yes we had a good night, the atmosphere was good as always, a few dances around the bar. Not very busy for a Saturday night mind you.

Marion Mccallum

19:44 10 Nov 23

Allison is fabulous. So friendly. Great wee bar. Always visit when in Glasgow 👌

Jayme McCann Nuttall

18:12 13 Oct 23

Staff was very friendly and cheery 🙂 first time there. Nipped in for a few drinks before off to golf and was glad that was the pub we chose. Decent selection and prices good too 🙂

Derek Garrat

16:17 26 Aug 23

Good drinks good music and great fun atmosphere what more can you ask for great place to drink

Cill Mheàrnaig

19:02 23 Aug 23

Normally Glasgow's best gay bar but the female bouncer is not a very nice person and treats people that she deems "not gay enough" terribly. Asked as I had been at a football match "what's a football fan doing in here anyway?" Because I'm gay. And a football fan. Shame as intolerance shouldn't exist in a gay bar.

John Lochhead

14:31 17 Aug 23

Was here on Sunday afternoon with my friend,for the karaoke and it was jumping,lovely staff,cheap drinks And had the best nite,Will be back ...

Geoff Anderson

07:39 17 May 23

This is a proper pub with an atmosphere hard to beat. The clientele are easy to approach and talk to and the barstaff can't help you enough.

B Rafferty

22:02 16 May 23

This place is great for a good laugh and reasonable priced drinks.Been a few times and Karaoke has been great

Robert Hladik

12:42 08 May 23

Went on a Friday night and was very quiet. Music blasting but only about 8 people there! Beer was ok

David Bailey

05:50 29 Apr 23

Ear-splitting music on Friday night! Although their Wacky Wednesday afternoon was extremely fun and entertaining, we had to walk out after 10 seconds due to the (truly) deafening music volume on Friday night. And we were not the only onesThere is no reason to dial the volume up to the point where it becomes painful, and you can forget about chatting someone up. Save your hearing.Too bad. Don't go.

Hugh James Brown

16:02 23 Apr 23

Always lovely popping into Waterloo staff are great especially Alison and was great seeing Christeen as always its been a long time x

Gavin Taylor

18:21 28 Feb 23

Called in at this bar whilst visiting Glasgow 27th February 2023.Only a few customers in the bar, but it was a Monday evening.But what a great crowd they was.Bar Staff and the owner very welcomingGreat prices.We will be back Wednesday 1st March for the Wacky Waterloo Fun Wednesday 👍

sponge vonn woosherson

23:10 04 Dec 22

Great atmosphere. Very welcoming staff and crowd. Great prices for glasgow.

Richard Raanes

20:49 11 Oct 22

A Glasgow institution. A good 'pub' pub. Although it's classed as gay it is VERY mixed. You or old, alls welcome.

Gabrielle Henery

06:37 10 Sep 22

The patrons we're ridiculously friendly. It was my Wife's and my 5 anaversary and our last night in Glasgow and the guys at the table next to us chatted us up, danced with us and showed us a great time.

Joanna Nuttall

16:02 25 Aug 22

Just turned up and refused drinks by a very hostile lady. She refused to serve my husband stated he was to drunk. We had our cases with us as we were heading home, yes he'd had a drink but there was 3 people in there and it 4.30 in the afternoon your loss. Avoid the nasty lady and 1 star is not much for her.

Ben Téma

17:43 18 Aug 22

Old fashionned and sooooooo exciting bar !

mike taylor

21:42 13 Aug 22

Had a few drinks in here before traveling home. They had karaoke on. It was very busy. People were very friendly. I'll definitely be back. Had a great time.

Kim Kane

14:11 08 Aug 22

First time in this bar what a great place danced all day . Great bar staff they worked do hard so thank you very much ..

edward mcmillan

11:34 05 Jul 22

When in town my wife and I Love going to the Waterloo bar very friendly and helpful staff and entertainment is fantastic especially robert and may Miller keep up the good work guys

Susan Wilson

18:21 21 Jun 22

Great entertainment and musicGot busy..A seat would of been great thoDefinitely worth a visit 👍

Susan Riddell

19:12 12 Jun 22

Great atmosphere. Lovely staff. Fantastic entertainment.

Shane D

21:10 11 Jun 22

Cosy atmosphere, chilled and friendly barmaid. Lovely afternoon boozer

Matt Jones

10:41 23 May 22

Hi water loo fab place to have a drink and listen to Robert and may Miller great day oot and good music cheers to bar staff as well they kept drink flowing

Pam Smith

20:59 08 May 22

Absolutely fantastic evening, thanks for the music, had a blast and a fab time! 😀 xx

William-Paul Elliott

18:32 22 Apr 22

Nice friendly local. Great bar team and local hospitality

Lizzy71

12:22 15 Apr 22

Love the atmosphere in here, fantastic bar staff and their Jack Daniels measures are perfect.

Richard Alan Rice

23:54 05 Apr 22

Great music great craic and great friendly service 👍 👌

G Newlands

19:05 22 Mar 22

Good selection of drinks at reasonable prices, great attentive hard working staff as always, and usual fine mix of revellers and regulars as well as May and Robert Miller on a Saturday afternoon...whats not to like ?.

Shane D

16:34 13 Mar 22

Cosy atmosphere, chilled and friendly barmaid. Lovely afternoin boozer

Zena Kitt

21:08 14 Feb 22

I've never entered the premise but I have a lot of friends who tell me its a great night out great atmosphere for everyone. Lots of laughter plenty of Banter if that's what your After lol. 😷

Donald Grant

00:27 31 Jan 22

Friendly staff great prices Saturday afternoon and evening entertainment Sunday as well friendly customers

Cindyiii Wilkinson

21:14 30 Jan 22

Such a friendly place. Just love going there when in Glasgow. Took my wee mammy last time and she loved it x

Debbie McMillan

14:04 20 Jan 22

Always a good wee place to go for a few drinks..staff know your drink even though it's been a while since last time in. Well done Allison 👏

Harvest MacMenemy

14:30 28 Dec 21

Welcoming place. LGBTQ+ but you're welcome if you're straight thing.

Alexander Lauschke

15:06 21 Dec 21

Very welcoming, original, homely pub at the heart of Glasgow. Older crowd. Had a couple of Sunday afternoon drinks, and enjoyed some seriously Karaoke performances.

Sandra Bunting

15:29 15 Dec 21

Great pub, good bar staff, place spotless. Robert & May fabulous as usual. Prices reasonable for City Centre. Always look forward to my next visit.

Archie Lowe

07:23 15 Dec 21

A very lively gay/mixed up. Good afternoon entertainment and quizzes. Staff can be a bit off if your not a regular face until they warm to you.

Jarlath Mcgrath

19:06 11 Dec 21

Lovely pub. Good music, friendly staff and good quality booze. Recommend 100%

Thomas Doyle

18:52 16 Nov 21

Popped in for a quick drink, with my wife and daughter, on the way to somewhere else, it was bouncing, and it was a Wednesday night, brilliant atmosphere, we ended up popping back in on the way home for a couple more 👍

David Ainsworth

09:09 08 Nov 21

Went there on Wacky Wednesday and it was a hoot! Games including bingo, and a variety of competitions kept everyone laughing! Karaoke is also on the menu so be ready with your pipes! This LGTBQ place has a good crowd of regulars, who are very welcoming!

Katie Dickson

09:33 06 Nov 21

Love love love this pub one of the best in Glasgow entertainment class staff can't do enough for you and customers well what can I say it is Glasgow and Glasgow is the best place ....looking forward to next time xx

Donna Gillespie

18:14 20 Oct 21

Had the best time here for my friends birthday traveled from Aberdeen people do friendly and may and husband were fab on sat afternoon be bk next year Waterloo bar

Marty Moore

10:05 08 Oct 21

Great wee pub Great atmosphere in pub staff behind bar very friendly too got to say was surprised as never been in Waterloo bar before

Kevin Mannings

17:11 02 Oct 21

Went upto Glasgow yesterday from Manchester to watch erasure was made to feel very welcome in this pub and later when was a few of us before heading to the gig they put an erasure mix on for us to have a sing sing . Great pub

Frank Newman

19:17 22 Sep 21

Good night out lovely staff

Alison Priestly

11:19 11 Sep 21

Love this bar. You will be entertained ☺️

mondo young

20:37 29 Aug 21

Great atmosphere. Friendly staff. Brilliant entertainment.

Derek Jaap

20:41 27 Aug 21

Fantastic day and night great people great staff highly recommended 👍 x

Charmaine Robertson

17:05 17 Aug 21

Great wee place .atmosphere brill.especially Saturday with the Miller's

Lorraine Fitzsimons

09:32 15 Aug 21

Myself plus 3 friends vent in on Saturday 14th August to see Robert and May Miller place was mobbed we had to stand at bar door steward was tall scruffy looking guy smelling of hash. He kept marching up and down the pub and kept bumping into my friend who is only small, till about the 4th time she said excuse me and asked his name!He said thats it you have been causing trouble all day grabbed her drink right out her hand and threw us all out shouting your barred. I have never been so humiliated in all my life. I dont even drink we were lucky if been in 45 mins and my friend he bumped was so upset. When asked for manager she was on her break. Surely when pub is mobbed that cant be when you choose to have a break.

Gary Whitehill

13:09 24 Jul 21

Lovely staff relaxed atmosphere nice chilled can of irn bru over ice!

Amanda McKenzie

20:41 19 Jul 21

Definitely my favourite bar in Glasgow, we like to start our night off in the Waterloo...head for a meal in the Merchant City then head back to finish off our nigh in the Waterloo, the staff are amazing from the door steward to the cheerful bar staff. NEVER A BAD ATMOSPHERE 💖💖

Alexander Don

17:05 16 Feb 19

Great place to go been going for years but what a transformation the new owner Bobby has done since taking over a few years back. Staff very friendly and entertainment great especially at the weekend it's a Gay bar but straight ppl do go as is great atmosphere HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

Em C.

16:05 01 Mar 15

The Waterloo makes quite a name for itself at the weekend, where it hosts many LBGT friendly nights, and get the thumbs up from many friends who love a bit...

Alexandria M.

05:12 03 Jun 13

On our first day in Glasgow, my uncle and I were looking to have a gay ole' time so I happily accompanied him on a gay bar crawl.First up, the famous...

Amanda Q.

17:04 28 Apr 10

So The Waterloo Bar? A pretty inconspicuous bar name, not that it makes a difference but I wouldn't normally choose a gay bar first and foremost out of...

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