Bars

The Underground

No-frills Merchant City gay bar for pool, pints and regulars

Glasgow, UK

3.9

219 reviews

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About The Underground

The Underground is one of Glasgow’s simplest and most relaxed gay bars. Hidden in a basement on John Street, it offers a deliberately no-frills alternative to the larger cocktail bars and clubs around the Merchant City. The compact room, pool table and loyal regular crowd make it easy to settle in for a drink without committing to a full night out. Music and occasional events lift the atmosphere later, but conversation remains possible. It is particularly useful for solo visitors or anyone who prefers a traditional local bar to a polished venue. Check Facebook for current opening hours and event details.

What to expect

A small, dimly lit and friendly gay basement bar with pool, inexpensive drinks and a strong local following.

Vibes

Gay Bar Basement Bar Pool Table Affordable Local Crowd Merchant City

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Practical tips before you visit

The venue is below street level on John Street.

Current Google hours start at 18:00 Monday to Friday, noon Saturday and 14:00 Sunday, finishing at 01:00.

The programme includes Queeraoke, Cabareoke and bingo; check the latest social posts for the night’s lineup.

This is a small bar; arrive early if you want a seat for an evening event.

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The Underground

6A John Street, Glasgow G1 1JQ, UK

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The Undergroundreviews & ratings

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4.1

219 reviews

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3.9
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4.1

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Concetto Oniro

4 months ago

It’s a great wee gay bar in the heart of Glesga. I was there on a Sunday night for the leather-men Scot meetup and we all had a smashing time. Crowd is friendly and always open for a nice chat. The lady at the bar even offered to some of us some Scottish fudges! Very kind of her. Karaoke King Bruce always heats up the stage at the rite time; he is a great room master!

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paul stirrat

5 months ago

This is my favourite gay bar of all time. I love going in and the staff have been the most welcoming of any bar. And most importantly i feel safe. Which in this day and age is important to me. Keep up the good work team you are a credit to the gay comunity

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John Bultitude

4 months ago

Always a go-to when visiting friends in Glasgow. Julie and her team are exceptionally friendly and professional, and ensure all customers are well looked after. Special mention for Karaoke King Bruce whose banter gives an added lift to a visit when he is on stage. If you havent been before, give it a try.

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Cyril Karpenko

2 years ago

Friendly people, good priced drinks, and high-quality karaoke singing. The biggest issue that I noticed was the quality of Wi-Fi here. Their router apparently can't support more than 10-15 parallel connections, so you to compete for a free slot. It is a problem only because there's almost no mobile data available at the main bar area (-2nd floor), so no Wi-Fi means no internet.

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William Scott

5 months ago

Went here tonight ....never again we went to the bar and was asked if were just in..said yes and was told we would have to go over to the other side of the bar to get a drink....its about time Darren the so called owner got his staff in hand ...this place could be a great venue but the staff dont realize that customers money is good anywhere....also its about time that enviromental health paid a visit and checked how they wash the glassware....doubleing up glassware in glass washers is just a no no....come into the real world...check out the Gallery thats how a bar gets run...time to quit Darren get your bar and staff in order...wont be back ...that was 7 customers you lost tonigh ....good luck m8 your gonna need it to stay afloat .

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