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Max's Bar & Grill

Restaurant Bar Bar and grill

Stylish bar with a grill menu serving cocktails, with an underground club venue downstairs. People often mention staff, good, great, Great, drinks, chicken, atmosphere, friendly, service, Good,


Address

73 Queen St, Glasgow G1 3BZ, United Kingdom

Website

maxsbar.co.uk

Contact

+44 141 221 1379

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (940 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 12 pm to 3 am
  • Thursday: 12 pm to 3 am
  • Friday: 12 pm to 3 am
  • Saturday: 12 pm to 3 am
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 3 am
  • Monday: 12 pm to 3 am
  • Tuesday: 12 pm to 3 am

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: staff (30) good (22) great (21) Great (18) drinks (18) chicken (15) atmosphere (13) friendly (11) service (11) Good (11)
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  • 5/5 Mark T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great little bar Really friendly staff and good beer. A refreshing change from your usual generic corporate pub. If you think it needs a lick of paint, your missing the point .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Audrey H. 4 years ago on Google
    Waited over half an hour for food that was lukewarm. Sent it back and after waiting another half hour told them to forget it and got our bill for 3 soft drinks which was £8.10. Won't be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Angela M. 5 months ago on Google
    Nice pub, went for a drink with my friend. Nice friendly staff, nice atmosphere. Will return to try the food as it sounds great 👍🏻
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Pete v. 7 months ago on Google
    Fantastic bar, great food and service 😀
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roger S. 8 months ago on Google
    Very nice pub near the GOMA, Museum of Modern Art. Great selection of beers, staff very friendly and helpful.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Natasha I. 1 year ago on Google
    Perfect for nice drinks and some quick food, cocktails are absolutely fantastic and the prices are amazing. I always end up getting the chili chips which are always so good
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 ue r. 1 year ago on Google
    I have been coming here since 2015 and have never had many significant problems with staff or punters, but over the years the quality of the venue has rapidly decreased. The upstairs bar needs major space alterations in order to move around. The bar is very cramped and is the first reason I rarely visit any more. On a more serious note, I recommend more better vetting of security staff. Other than Alan who is a great dude, management's choice of security is shocking, if not worrying. On this particular instance (which prompted me to write a review) I had just arrived, and hadn't even ordered a drink, before a white spectacled security guard approached me and asked me to step outside. I was in dispute of what it was that I had done wrong until eventually he made the decision to manhandle me, throttling my neck so as to cut off my windpipe so I couldn't breath while I shouted for Alan. My friend was beside me and as far as I can remember beckoned Alan over who thankfully intervened and ordered the man to get off me. It was not a great start nor ending to my evening. This is just one of a number of clashes I've had with security who can be very toxic, misogynistic and all round bullies. I think the problems start when senior management are out of sight so security can get off on their power trip. I hate to say this but there have been cases where bar staff have also been complicit in bullying. I rarely, if ever visit Max's Bar or La Cheetah these days due to the traumatic experiences I've had in the past. The venue needs serious reforms and I have been saying that for years, Thanks
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ben L. 2 years ago on Google
    First time at Maxs, best chicken and fries in Glasgow, Three of us arrived for lunch. Friendly staff and the food and drinks came quickly. Halluomi Burger, Fish and Chicken in a basket. Not pricey and excellent portion size. If shopping in Glasgow this is the place for Cocktails and food. We'll be back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David D. 4 years ago on Google
    Food was super great value and the service was amazing! Thanks for a lovely afternoon
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Amy K. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food and good vibes
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Karina M. 1 year ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and the prices are good. Stayed just across the road so that's a handy place to have a wer drink

  • 5/5 David l. 1 year ago on Google
    Food and drinks well priced. Food was excellent. Staff very friendly. Definitely be coming back.

  • 4/5 Alan M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good bar for a drink with friends, there were alot of tables reserved which is always a good sign Decent selection on tap and in the fridge so not much not to like tbh. Good recommendation from my brother.

  • 5/5 Daniel Carington S. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent prices. Good drinks, nice atmosphere and right across from the hotel. Lively but chilled people

  • 5/5 Melonie K. 4 years ago on Google
    I had the shredded chicken taco and I loved it, exactly what I was looking for.

  • 3/5 Luke C. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice bar and good music, but the blonde girl that serves at the bar is a must avoid - the most ignorant and obnoxious service I’ve ever experienced. The hiring staff need to have a good long hard look

  • 5/5 Oliver S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great little bar with variety of food and drink to offer. Did not eat here but from what I could see it looked great. Opted for just drinks. The cocktails were very good and well priced £6 each. The staff were very friendly and attentive even though they were busy they were apologetic when customers were waiting a while for what they ordered. As is the norm at the moment when it is table service only.

  • 5/5 Ellen F. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely place. Very friendly and a lovely outside seating area. This Erdinger is divine

  • 5/5 Louise R. 2 years ago on Google
    The meal was lovely, but what made this experience so much better was the staff. They were all fantastic and very helpful, especially Jack who made sure everything was just perfect. Highly recommend whether just for a meal or a drink as the atmosphere was brilliant

  • 4/5 GeeBoss 1 year ago on Google
    Great food, friendly staff. As a table of six we were very cramped. The very loud royalty free music causing everyone in the bar to shout over each other causes a bit of an uncomfortable environment though.

  • 5/5 Steve B. 1 year ago on Google
    Had a few post meal drinks here with friends, tiny wee place with a huge atmosphere. Friendly staff, quick and attentive service. Good music and generally a nice place to chill.

  • 4/5 Tracey K. 5 years ago on Google
    Love the place. Food great. Best bit was the array of hot sauces fantastic. Shame we had to share our dinner near a smelly punter. His BO was very off putting. Nearly walked out. But not the bars fault who comes in of the street. But spoiled our meal.

  • 1/5 George D. 4 years ago on Google
    Dirty

  • 4/5 Chandler K. 4 years ago on Google
    Good staff, wide range of drinks, good music and alot of events, can be a bit too crowded but understamdeable cause its really good. Well priced as well

  • 5/5 Karen B. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food, great choice of gin, prices very reasonable and staff lovely

  • 5/5 Robyn B. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place so much. Food is so good and reasonable priced

  • 4/5 Martin A. 4 years ago on Google
    Pit stop

  • 5/5 Blair G. 4 years ago on Google
    If you love Brooklyn lager , this is the place .

  • 4/5 S.1959 9 months ago on Google
    Went in in the afternoon for some drinks. No Tennents or Pinot Grigio available. Pint of Amstel thoroughly enjoyed but cheapest Sauvignon Blanc (from Chile)... Prices reasonable, No food available as New menu coming! New staff on the bar but polite and personable.

  • 5/5 Jim A. 5 years ago on Google
    Really cool bar in the City Centre. Prices are good and the food is Great. 2 for 1 deal on pizzas is soooo good! ?

  • 5/5 Sebastian K. 8 months ago on Google
    I came in today and asked if there was any chance they had toast and eggs as my wee brother who has autism will only eat poached eggs on toast. They helped out without hesitation and ran to the shops to get toast and eggs. FOH were unbelievably friendly asking how he would like his toast cut as well as how he would like his eggs. The kitchen team cooked the poached eggs perfect and everyone here made the our experience perfect and we will definitely be back. Big thank you to everyone involved for making this visit perfect.

  • 5/5 Sara J. 5 years ago on Google
    Really yummy lunch options and great value for a quick bite to eat. Recommended 10/10!

  • 5/5 Andrew D. 8 months ago on Google
    one of my favourite bars in Glasgow. does not look anything special, but has great beers, food and staff. you can now order via a tablet too on your table! New chicken pop up amazing, tasty and filling. always busy, but worth the wait.

  • 2/5 Mr P. 8 months ago on Google
    My family and I have visited this place for years. Staff are and have always been incredibly amazing, kind, easy-going and extremely welcoming. Our last visit to Max's Bar & Grill, staff service once did not disappoint us. However, the only thing I can't understand is why the change in the menu leads to an obnoxious and limited variety of choice? Literally, the no one can't have a different meal other than.. fried chicken? Fired chicken wings, fried chicken burgers.. and that's it? I mean, nothing against chicken, and I am a great fan of burgers... but like, whoever is responsible for the menu, do they have anything against beef, pork and fish? Seems like there was a change in the management. I accept the change in the concept of the restaurant (or bar in this case), and the increase in prices, that is fine! But limiting the choices to solely fried chicken, what the hell? L0L By the way, I miss the pizzas they used to serve here. I understand that they were extremely non-profitable (charging around £7 for 2 pizzas), but at that point, I am sure that me and many other customers would be okay with a price increase, even if it was significant, as the pizzas were really, really good! Again, I can't be grateful enough to staff, they are always so kind! Not coming back (for meals at least) though, until the menu is changed to something with a wider variety of choices.

  • 2/5 jen c. 4 years ago on Google
    Stylish bar? Not in my opinion. Dark and dismal. Staff were welcoming and friendly but although other people were eating here I couldn't face it. Needs a makeover.

  • 5/5 Sarah B. 9 months ago on Google
    The best bar staff and bloody Mary's in Glasgow 🙌

  • 5/5 Saint C. 9 months ago on Google
    I've never had food unless you count the limes in the long island iced teas ...these I can vouch for 10/10 especially made by one certain member of staff , she's got skills , even the door staff are spot on not your usual nonsense where they make you wait outside to make the place look 'happening'

  • 5/5 Michael H. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely lunchtime catch-up with old colleague, couple of great plates off the £5 lunch menu were both given a big thumbs up. So highly recommend a visit, and excellent coffee. Thanks to all, and see you again soon 👌

  • 5/5 Manuela B. 10 months ago on Google
    I went there because I know they are doing a promo to change the locals. But, surprisingly, the food was amazing. I had a chicken burger. Nice and crispy. Spicy as I like it. The fries were soooo good.

  • 3/5 Timmy L. 11 months ago on Google
    Been regularly coming to max's for pizza for a long time. Unfortunately the pizza oven has been out of action last few trips, and the food has been just average so haven't been back since mid February. Really hope it's fixed soon

  • 5/5 anniebeeee 1 year ago on Google
    Great staff, great drinks, casual dining, great relaxed atmosphere! Central location, handy for shops and train station.

  • 3/5 mrkskdr 1 year ago on Google
    I was here with a small group of friends for some food and drinks. I've been for drinks before and it's always a great night. On this occasion I had pre-looked at the menu and I knew what I was having. On arrival we were told the pizza oven had been broken a while so pizzas were off the menu. Which is what I was going to have. I had a chicken burger with Cajun fries and no salad. I ordered a rum n diet coke with a lime wedge. My drink arrived with a lemon slice and my burger arrived with a full salad, the chicken burger wasn't a burger it was two chicken tenders/pieces stuck in a bun, what an absolute joke of a chicken burger. Cajun fries were in nice but not a lot of them. Such a shame as the bar is top notch, it wasn't even super busy like 730pm on a Friday night, staff need to up their game on food service. I'll be back for drinks but definitely won't be back for food, wouldn't recommend it, loads of places closer by that do good drinks and much better food/service.

  • 5/5 David B. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff were really friendly & helpful. Food was lovely. Great atmosphere & would recommend it to anyone

  • 5/5 Tom Bullock (. 1 year ago on Google
    Any time I come to Glasgow I always try and come to Max's, service and food is always top notch. Visited today without a booking and they managed to squeeze me in for a brief visit which was hugely appreciated.

  • 5/5 Kevin B. 4 years ago on Google
    A great atmosphere, fresh beers, and solid hearty food. My server Ela did a great job explaining the menu and helping me find a choice. I particularly liked the Asahi on draught which is a great beer, solid choice.

  • 5/5 Jim S. 4 years ago on Google
    If you need the calories this is the place to go. Full of flavours...

  • 5/5 George M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great wee venue for comedy

  • 4/5 alex p. 4 years ago on Google
    Really lovely food and cocktails. Loved my visit here.

  • 5/5 Cameron S. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food, good tunes and give of choice if reasonably priced drinks

  • 5/5 Roddy M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great staff, food and beer

  • 4/5 Alasdair R. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice bar to sit and have a drink in, always has a lively atmosphere and is quite busy. Food is only okay but would definitely not stop me from going back.

  • 4/5 phill h. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice sausage rolls

  • 5/5 Kelly B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place love the music and drinks good prices

  • 3/5 alice s. 4 years ago on Google
    We only had one drink. Menu wasnt suitable.

  • 4/5 Beder Giafer M. 4 years ago on Google
    cool bar nice music

  • 4/5 Johnny Q. 4 years ago on Google
    Decent range of beers on tap.

  • 3/5 yxung.energy 3 years ago on Google
    Went for the music & the vibe -- found no music & no vibe. Just another pub, nothing special.

  • 5/5 Shauna P. 3 years ago on Google
    Been waiting for this place to open back up again and so happy it's finally back! This is a must eat spot in Glasgow, all the food is good and we always have a great time. The mozzarella sticks and Louisiana chicken strips are amazing, sadly they didn't have the chorizo croquettes on but hoping they come back soon! Really quick service and all the staff are lovely!

  • 4/5 Yvonne H. 5 years ago on Google
    Great lunch spot in town and the midweek lunch deal is a bargain

  • 5/5 MrPlan U. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for a works night out

  • 5/5 Peter T. 4 years ago on Google
    I go to the comedy cellar, the acts are amazing, I don't know anywhere else were you can see 6 comedy gold acts for a fiver and the Host Susie Mccabe is hilarious

  • 4/5 chris c. 5 years ago on Google
    Drunk in here years ago when it was The Rock Garden, glad to see it hasn't changed that much

  • 4/5 Kyle J. 4 years ago on Google
    Great bar, probably one of the nicest door men I've ever met there. Did his job well and wasn't the typical grunt kinda type. Even offered to make space at a table for my date and I when he noticed we had been standing for a bit (we were fine standing but the gesture was nice anyways). Only complaint I'd have is the min £5 card spend which can be annoying if you were maybe by yourself and just wanting a pint.

  • 3/5 Alan W. 5 years ago on Google
    A difficult bar to describe this bar in Queen Street, it seems popular with a certain type of person, a thirty something male dominated clientèle, but maybe I'm wrong. Anyway quite a small bar but busy with a Dj playing incidental music which nobody seemed to be enjoying. The service was as you would expect and the beer was fine.

  • 5/5 Nicolai H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place with great drinks, and staff!

  • 5/5 Aaron M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good booze. Good atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Ross F. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic bar. Great beer selection and the staff are always friendly and brilliant!

  • 5/5 Lauren P. 4 years ago on Google
    TEQUILA VERDE FOR £2.50!!

  • 5/5 Manuel G. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely place for a drink

  • 5/5 Kdigs 5 years ago on Google
    Max’s as a Glasgow institution has a lot to offer. It has great cocktails, beautiful staff and the most awesome club nights down stairs at La Cheetah. If you are kind and loving at the club, it will give the same back to you.

  • 4/5 Manjinder S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place Good atmosphere Can get a bit busy at weekends Difficult to find a seat.

  • 5/5 Marta P. 4 years ago on Google
    Atmosphere on point 👌 Love it.

  • 5/5 Adam F. 4 years ago on Google
    Top little place

  • 4/5 Andrew G. 4 years ago on Google
    Good deals on drinks during the week (I'm looking at you, £2.50 single mixers). Always got good tunes on and busy at the weekend. Door staff are sound. If you had Tennents on draught I'd give you 5 stars.

  • 5/5 Richie B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great chicken and waffles!

  • 3/5 Steve H. 4 years ago on Google
    I'm not cool enough for this place!! 😁

  • 4/5 Lorraine W. 4 years ago on Google
    Good atmosphere nice staff

  • 5/5 Jamie T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great bar food and good place to go for music at night

  • 5/5 Jools L. 4 years ago on Google
    Best place in town. Just go there.

  • 5/5 Ian B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good beer, good atmosphere

  • 1/5 Stephen S. 4 years ago on Google
    Dump


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Coffee
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Vegan options
    • ✓️ Late-night food
    • ✓️ Free water refills
    • ✓️ Vegetarian options
  • Accessibility
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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