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The Waterloo

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306 Argyle Street, Glasgow

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About this place The Waterloo

The Waterloo Bar on Argyle Street is widely regarded as Scotland's oldest gay bar, trading since the early 1970s. It keeps a traditional, welcoming pub feel and draws a loyal, mostly older regular crowd alongside newcomers, with karaoke, bingo and long-running cabaret nights. Sitting in the city centre a short walk from Central Station, it is also noted as one of the few step-free, wheelchair-accessible gay bars in Glasgow. Expect a friendly, unpretentious atmosphere rather than a late-night club scene.

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Scott Francey
Scott Francey Jul 2026

A bar that's lost its way. Oldest gay bar in Glasgow now only claims to be gay friendly. Used to a safe space for the lgbt+ community now a straight bar where you get a load of stares if you're gay. Not a comfortable place to be any more. Went often whenever is Glasgow, atmosphere is poor now. Much better lgbt bars elsewhere in the city

Guillermo Oro
Guillermo Oro Jul 2026

relaxed pub. friendly

lisa Marie
lisa Marie Jul 2026

Great wee bar. Staff are always very welcoming and friendly.

James Mc Adam
James Mc Adam Jun 2026
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Spud Pirate Captain Extraudinaire May 2026

The Waterloo is a great pub. The drinks are reasonably priced with special offers always available. The live music is fantastic especially if like Rod Stewart or the 80's. The staff are fantastic without exception. It is a safe bar that is welcoming.

Graeme Crabb
Graeme Crabb May 2026
Phyllis Coffield
Phyllis Coffield May 2026

Great atmosphere and entertainment

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