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The Piper Whisky Bar

Restaurant Bar

Airy bar with wood-furnished interior, for draught beers, whiskies, pub grub and live music. People often mention good, staff, great, Great, friendly, selection, atmosphere, service, nice, music,


Address

City Centre, 57 Cochrane St, Glasgow G1 1HL, United Kingdom

Website

www.thepiperbar.com

Contact

+44 141 552 1740

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.40 (1.6K reviews)

Open on Google Maps

Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Thursday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Friday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Saturday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Sunday: 12 pm to 12 am
  • Monday: 11 am to 12 pm
  • Tuesday: 11 am to 12 pm

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: good (36) staff (30) great (29) Great (21) friendly (20) selection (20) atmosphere (18) service (16) nice (13) music (13)
Reviews are sorted by relevance, prioritizing the most helpful and insightful feedback at the top for easier reference.
  • 4/5 Mikey J. 1 year ago on Google
    The service was excellent. Very friendly and efficient staff. I tried the Scottish Tapas. The Haggis Tweeds had a peculiar taste, almost too fatty. However, the other dishes were nice.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Stefano C. 1 year ago on Google
    Me and my partner found this lovely pub by accident and we immediately loved it. The staff is friendly and competent (they suggested us a perfect whisky to match our dessert). The food and the beer are very good. Check it out if you are in the area!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christina B. 2 years ago on Google
    Loved it here. Could do with some dedicated vegan friendly options, but managed to make a good meal from nachos without cream and cheese, and glad to see good veggie options at a traditional pub like this. Great food, nice atmosphere and a great variety of drinks. Emma/Ellie behind the bar was lovely and so patient with me and my friends. Thanks!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David H. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a private club. The man on duty was so informative. What a great selection of whiskeys. If you ever want to know the intricate details of Scotch this gentleman is full of knowledge. Though you must be a member I highly recommend that you visit for a better understanding of Scotch
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Russell S. 1 year ago on Google
    Food was five star and the service to match, the team were very welcoming and hospitable. One small issue was the WiFi but I really would recommend this place, the tapas was ace and the fish and chips best I have had in a long time.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 The Snow D. 1 year ago on Google
    Excellent Whiskey Bar situated on George Square, very friendly staff. If youre someone that likes to have that one odd whiskey just to try it, aim for the higher up shelves, spend a bit more on that measurement and take your time to sip and enjoy the experience. The staff will find you something you'll enjoy, just ask them. For me, it was Lagavulin 16!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sarah J. 4 years ago on Google
    One of my favourite Glasgow bars...great food and drinks + friendly staff 😍
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Aziz D. 1 year ago on Google
    Traditional pub with classic foodcand drink. Grest service ...first stop after landing in glasglow Haggis whuch i have heard all my life but tried first time coz we dont get that in Canada .....
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jackie G. 1 year ago on Google
    Great bar for good Scottish food, excellent choice of whisky and live music
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 clare e. 1 year ago on Google
    Loved this bar and the welcoming team, we stopped in for a pint but ended up staying for the Scottish Tapas for lunch which was excellent, we ended up going back to the Piper for drinks after our evening meal too
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Thomas S. 1 year ago on Google
    We have been in the pub after the Simple Minds gig on 6/4/2022. Suddenly the live music played Don‘t you forget about me. My mate from Bergen (born in Glasgow) called the pub to play it. Simply great! Aside this - best pub in Glasgow and widest whisk(e)y selection of Scotland. A must visit. Feels like your living room.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cathleen C. 1 year ago on Google
    Great pub with a complete selection of every Scottish whisky in Scotland. Nice menu. Loved the Haggis Tweeds with mustard sauce appetizer (don't be afraid--delicious!). Wonderful music and atmosphere. Highly recommended.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Arun V. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing bar in the heart of Glasgow Their collection of whiskies is amazing Ask for Ross when you are here, you won’t be disappointed. I will be back
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 H. Sam. S. 1 year ago on Google
    👍 👍 Opted for haggis, fish n chip, steak n ale pie - delicious & piping hot! Service was kind n thoughtful - thank yall 😊 its the thoughtful gestures that's humanity warmth 🙌 The live music singer was great, amidst the lively chatter~
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Irene Y. 8 months ago on Google
    First visit to The Piper and a bit daunting. I called in yesterday to find out more about the band etc. The lovely guy who took my call was absolutely nice, filled me in with great details of the band and the singer etc . He booked a lovely table No.16 for me. I was very happy with the table. Such a lovely thoughtful guy. Thank you to Mr Lovely guy. The singer sung lovely songs. Thank you!! I stayed on for an hour and half I enjoyed every minute of it. Such a lovely clean pub with an amazing friendly staff. I'm not a drinker. I had a glass of cranberry juice and a bowl of skinny chips. It was a lot in a medium sized basket. It was freshly fried that was what I like about it. Thanks. I would definitely come back with a friend next time.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mehrnoush M. 6 months ago on Google
    They offer signature single malt whiskies which is a must if you’re travelling to Glasgow even for a short period of time. The staff are informative and nice and the place has good Scottish vibes.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 robert m. 4 months ago on Google
    This is a very well run excellent bar just off George Square in Glasgow. Good selection of beers and a huge choice of whiskies. Had a selection from the Scottish Tapas menu. Really enjoyed it and will definitely be back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alastair R. 4 months ago on Google
    Great pub, great atmosphere, great selection of whiskies. Very popular bar in a great location. I havent eaten here as I'm usually only in for drinks but the food does look good when others are being served but I'm unable to comment on the taste unfortunately.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Laokoon 4 years ago on Google
    Very friendly and courteous! The meal was very good and not overpriced. Beer was cold and a good selection of different kinds. The Whiskey selection was overwhelming and our waiter had very good knowledge to all of them! At our Visit we had live music and it was an awesome atmosphere overall. I am really looking forward to coming back!!!

  • 5/5 rosanna r. 4 years ago on Google
    An evening eating Haggis and listening to live music. Fantastic

  • 5/5 Jonathan L. 5 years ago on Google
    This place is awesome! Great Whisky selection! Very nice bartenders!

  • 5/5 Eduardo Donizette da Costa J. 4 years ago on Google
    Huge selection of whiskey, welcoming staff, good food too! What's more to ask?

  • 3/5 Alastair O. 4 years ago on Google
    Apart from the range of whisky in offer there is a large selection of good lagers with a limited selection of other beers. It's not a large bar and that coupled with an area set aside for a band taking up a quarter of the floor space meant we left after one drink as the atmosphere was getting claustrophobic.

  • 5/5 Tim C. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely food great bar

  • 4/5 Denis B. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice bar, great atmosphere, amazing selection of Whiskey. Live music, good standard.

  • 5/5 Christine T. 4 years ago on Google
    What a great night mod life crisis was amazing meal beautiful also

  • 4/5 Peter k. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing selection of whiskies and good service

  • 5/5 brian c. 5 years ago on Google
    Northern soul night every month at the Piper Whisky Bar . Great music and a great atmosphere. Upstairs is transformed into the Piper Soul Room and it's absolutely magic .

  • 4/5 lee r. 3 years ago on Google
    Great pub just pity the live music has not returned yet we live in hope

  • 5/5 Peter C. 3 years ago on Google
    Really nice whisky bar with good bar food and staff that are knowledgeable about the whisky.

  • 5/5 John C. 3 years ago on Google
    The staff are really friendly and helpful. They are taking great care to keep a pub that is always clean even cleaner during this pandemic. We had drinks and food served at our table, good food, nice drinks. It is a really good place to visit and enjoy.

  • 5/5 james c. 3 years ago on Google
    Great to see The Piper back open. Went in for lunch on Friday and thought it was superb. Service was exceptional and CoVid precautions in place.

  • 4/5 Tommy M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good selection of drinks decent food and warm welcome

  • 5/5 David B. 4 years ago on Google
    First class as always

  • 4/5 Ian F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great selection of whisky Good little bar.

  • 4/5 Graham B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good bar

  • 5/5 samson v. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and service! It's my Glasgow go to

  • 5/5 Ian C. 4 years ago on Google
    Really is a brilliant pub. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Margaret B. 4 years ago on Google
    Was here for a function, staff great, nice venue.

  • 5/5 JAmes T. 4 years ago on Google
    Monica

  • 5/5 Robert B. 4 years ago on Google
    Terrific service and prices.

  • 1/5 Elizabeth M. 4 years ago on Google
    Open to midnight but toss you out at 11:40 absolute rubbish spoils the night

  • 5/5 jim d. 4 years ago on Google
    Great

  • 2/5 paddy d. 4 years ago on Google
    Way too expensive..in counting house before the piper...2 pints ...£4:60...same 2 pints in piper £9:40...go figure...

  • 5/5 G M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice choice of whisky, great live band on when we where there. Place was buzzing.

  • 5/5 Lynne R. 4 years ago on Google
    Good food and well priced

  • 5/5 Mark E. 4 years ago on Google
    Gr8 staff food amazing

  • 4/5 darren a. 4 years ago on Google
    Cracking pup. Live music

  • 5/5 B B. 4 years ago on Google
    Have been going to this pub since I first moved in to the city Dec 2018. It is such a cozy lil place. Staff are amazing, full of energy and always happy. Thanks team Thanks owners. You guys make me feel at home. My local pub and local family. 5* highly recommended Not to mention the quiz night which is awesome. Can’t wait for more. Welldone!!!

  • 4/5 eleanor w. 4 years ago on Google
    great atmosphere

  • 5/5 Oskar S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Been there twice and it was fun (Original) 2x da gewesen und es machte Freude

  • 5/5 Maureen M. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant music

  • 5/5 Loraine B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Glasgow pub

  • 4/5 Beta P. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Lovely! Very interesting for a happy hour (Original) Adorável! Muito interessante para um happy hour

  • 4/5 Stephen M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely wee place

  • 5/5 Julie H. 4 years ago on Google
    Fabulous whisky selection in warm, friendly surroundings!

  • 4/5 scott d. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice vibe to the place beer was decent

  • 4/5 liz l. 4 years ago on Google
    Didn't start long just one drink

  • 5/5 Rosina H. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved the atmosphere

  • 1/5 Ian T. 4 years ago on Google
    Not very pleasant. The pub was packed when I was in maybe the doorman shouldn't have let us in? Friend had drink spilt on him probably due to the crowding. Only stayed for one drink so maybe 1 star harsh but based in my experience.

  • 1/5 shug m. 4 years ago on Google
    Bar staff absolutely shocking never be back

  • 4/5 Eileen W. 4 years ago on Google
    We had a good meal in the middle of sightseeing while in Glasgow for the day on a cruise ship (plus good bathrooms). I'm a vegetarian who hates onions so I'm hard to please, but their veggie burger and fries were great; the deserts were really fresh & tasty too. The salad had onions even though I specified when I ordered no onions. They took away the salad and brought it back with onions removed, but the lettuce & tomatoes still had the onion residue taste. OK I understand, I'm too particular, I just kept quiet and left it.

  • 4/5 Gruffudd E. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice cosy atmosphere, quite reasonable prices.

  • 5/5 Iain M. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food good service great cider nothing else to say

  • 5/5 David W. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere and very helpful staff. Great whisky selection and beers were not too shoddy too (Joker IPA). Food was good and some interesting options - I had peat smoked haddock with mustard mash and poached egg - delicious.

  • 5/5 Rebecca M. 5 years ago on Google
    Very good and attentive service here. Had the blood orange mimosa and found it surprisingly boozy and wonderfully presented. Mezze appetizer platter was an excellent sharable.

  • 5/5 Andrea K. 4 years ago on Google
    Surprising menu variety. I loved their ginger and chilli duck served on a flatbread. Staff was friendly and the service was amazing.

  • 5/5 Manuel González de Caldas L. 4 years ago on Google
    Highly recommend this place. I personally ate the "Bar 91 Burger" which is is huge and great of quality. I would like to highlight the service, it couldn't be any better to be honest. Great experience.

  • 5/5 Maggied D. 3 years ago on Google
    Food excellent staff a friendly and attentive, will definitely return

  • 5/5 Nathaniel A. 5 years ago on Google
    One of the best places Ihave eaten 5 star.

  • 5/5 John W. 3 years ago on Google
    Kind friendly staff.Covid clean Enjoyable .back tomorrow

  • 5/5 hasd k. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent service and great quality food. The waiter is really nice, welcoming and available. You can clearly notice when someone loves his job. Thank you!

  • 5/5 Stewart A. 3 years ago on Google
    Good food and great staff

  • 5/5 colin s. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a great food and drinking place, staff and surroundings casual and welcoming every time , never a bad visit had 🙂

  • 4/5 John F. 3 years ago on Google
    Good bar good beer good staff. Enjoyable couple of hours in here . Booked a table and had no problems

  • 4/5 Kyle M. 3 years ago on Google
    Friendly staff

  • 5/5 Graeme M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great little bar restaurant. Always nice staff and totally on top of the covid stuff.

  • 4/5 Margaret H. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice atmosphere, sat outside, friendly staff

  • 5/5 chris l. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent service, really nice flat bread and kimchi and good range of real beers. Casual vibe.

  • 5/5 Mark G. 3 years ago on Google
    Called into Glasgow especially to Bar 91 on our way back from a northern camping trip. We love the food quality and presentation,the bar also has really good drink choices. Michael and the guys always make you feel welcome. Got to be one of our favourite places to eat in Glasgow. Highly recommended.

  • 4/5 Felix B. 3 years ago on Google
    Well organised staff - there was good safe distancing measures in place. Staff were helpful and kept the beer coming by keeping an eye tables. Limited food menu but something for everyone and food was really good. Prices are also good with a hearty main course for around £10.

  • 4/5 Cristiano V. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Good beer (Original) Buona birra

  • 3/5 Sandra F. 4 years ago on Google
    Food good

  • 5/5 Dan T. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Italian food, friendly and relaxed atmosphere

  • 5/5 Wullie P. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent service and great food

  • 5/5 Christine B. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant

  • 5/5 Leonard H. 4 years ago on Google
    A place to have a relaxed and chilled evening enjoy...

  • 3/5 Lynn R. 4 years ago on Google
    Was fully of young happy people. Not really our kind of place as we are of the older generation, however, the atmosphere was good and the staff pleasant.

  • 5/5 Gray 4 years ago on Google
    Good food, good service. I couldn't fault it.

  • 5/5 Calum H. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice atmosphere and really attentive staff. I had the beef burger and it was delicious. Will definitely be back again

  • 4/5 Dawn M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice bar, friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Danny W. 4 years ago on Google
    Great selection of spirits and draft. Amazing setting, and friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Brent D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and great location!

  • 5/5 Laura W. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff really friendly, vegan breakfast was delicious.

  • 5/5 John P. 4 years ago on Google
    Very good ..staff are kind

  • 4/5 George L. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice bar with great food

  • 5/5 Paul L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great range of rums served by friendly staff.

  • 5/5 Manoel Porfírio Cordão N. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good food (Original) Muito boa comida

  • 5/5 David Mc G. 4 years ago on Google
    Good boozer

  • 4/5 Paul R. 4 years ago on Google
    Great selection on the gantry and at the pumps, prices are not too bad for the Merchant City. Staff are polite and friendly and the food is great too.

  • 5/5 Michael C. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice pint and good vibe.

  • 5/5 Stewart W. 4 years ago on Google
    Warm cosy pub, ideal for a few pints

  • 4/5 Terry M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great Guinness. Nice Irish music. Will be back.

  • 4/5 Calum M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice pub with friendly staff and a good range of drinks.

  • 4/5 LEE L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and service with lots of quality choice.

  • 4/5 Kimberly B. 7 months ago on Google
    The Piper was a neat place to go to for our firstnight in Glasgow. The bartender selected a nice whiskey to try and gave us menu suggestions. We had the fish and chips. The fish was delicious but the coating was a bit soggy on the bottom. We also had the Girder Burger. The flavor was outstanding but beware Americans, the meat is a little tough compared to our burgers. We would definitely recommend this establishment.

  • 4/5 Karl L. 7 months ago on Google
    Food was good but the tapas portions were a bit small. Next time I would just get the fish and chips. Fantastic service!

  • 4/5 Léa B. 5 months ago on Google
    We sat next to the fake fireplace and it was really cozy and warm. The food was correct, not great. However our experience was very positive thanks to our waiter Leon: he was incredibly kind and helpful by switching us table for a more sturdy one, and matching our needs. It really contributed a lot for us to have a great night!

  • 4/5 Jr J. 5 months ago on Google
    Saturday night is a much better atmosphere and music . Friday and Sunday are more laid-back


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Dancing
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✗ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway

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