The Gallery Bar, gay bar in Merchant City, Glasgow
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The Gallery Bar

Google (248) 4.5
Tripadvisor (39) 4.5
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Visitors consistently praise The Gallery Bar for its friendly and welcoming staff, great drinks, and good music, often highlighting the attentive table service. One recurring complaint is that the venue can get uncomfortably hot.

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Address
101 Brunswick St, Glasgow G1 1TB, UK
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Phone
0141 552 6310
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Website
www.facebook.com

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About this place The Gallery Bar

The Gallery Bar is a gay bar at 101 Brunswick Street in Glasgow's Merchant City, the district just east of the city centre where most of the city's gay bars sit within a few streets of each other. Reviews are good (4.5 from about 250), and it mostly draws a local crowd, which makes it an easy stop between other Merchant City venues. We hold no confirmed opening hours or event programme. Its Facebook page (MerchantGallery) is the best place to check what's on that week and whether it's open late.

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Gay LGBTQ+ Happy Hour Pub/Tavern Safe space Staff multilingual Walk ins welcome Mixed LGBTQ+ Chill / Relaxed Touristy Local favorite Pop Pub Themed parties Card payments accepted Walk-ins welcome Evening venue Year-round

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4.5
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248 reviews

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Grant Preston Jun 2026
★★★★★

Big shout out to the gallery bar in Glasgow Scotland I was visiting from Toronto Canada last week and popped into the bar. I received a warm welcome from the owner, Michael Robertson, and the rest of the staff………. The drinks and snacks were flowing. What a great vibe……. guys if you’re visiting Glasgow…… put the gallery bar on your list….. lots of fun and a good night out!!!! 😎

David Normington Jun 2026
★★★★★

I haven't eaten here but I had a cracking afternoon here on a Saturday with friends. Great atmosphere and the staff are a brilliant laugh. Competitively priced independent pub. Thoroughly recommended.

Amy Sloan May 2026
★★★★★

Callaghan was amazing. They are my favourite server anywhere and probably an amazing person!!! Thank you

Gregory Ellis May 2026
★★★★★

popped in for a quick drink, pleasant bar, bar man took a lot of pride in service and environment in general.

Vicki Morrison May 2026
★★★★★

Stumbled upon this delightful bar whilst in Glasgow, straight couple in our 50's however we were absolutely made welcome and looked after so beautifully by the team. What a great night out! The staff make this place an absolute credit to the bar!

Samantha Nicol Apr 2026
★★★★★

First time here. Loved it atmosphere was very nice . Staff absolutely lovely and a joy. Would definitely recommend this place

Jonathan Hastings Apr 2026
★★★★★

Good tunes, sweet and friendly staff, decent drinks.

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Last updated on 12 November 2026

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