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Cosmopol

Bar โ€ข Karaoke bar

๐Ÿ˜  Bouncer on the door need to get a grip. Only lets in young girls. 4 of us got refused as I has what he call combats on. I had black denims on that had a small zip on the leg. It's a karaoke bar not the Hilton having looked in via the window I could see that 90% of the people allowed on where young... People often mention staff, night, karaoke, good, Great, great, door, people, friendly, songs,


Address

165 Hope St, Glasgow G2 2UQ, United Kingdom

Website

www.cosmopolglasgow.com

Contact

+44 141 237 6200

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

3.80 (704 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Wednesday: 8:30โ€ฏpm to 3โ€ฏam
  • Thursday: 8:30โ€ฏpm to 3โ€ฏam
  • Friday: 8โ€ฏpm to 3โ€ฏam
  • Saturday: 8โ€ฏpm to 3โ€ฏam
  • Sunday: 8:30โ€ฏpm to 3โ€ฏam
  • Monday: 8:30โ€ฏpm to 3โ€ฏam
  • Tuesday: 8:30โ€ฏpm to 3โ€ฏam

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  • 1/5 Craig M. 2 years ago on Google
    Bouncer on the door need to get a grip. Only lets in young girls. 4 of us got refused as I has what he call combats on. I had black denims on that had a small zip on the leg. It's a karaoke bar not the Hilton having looked in via the window I could see that 90% of the people allowed on where young girls (and they couldn't song) stay away from this place bouncers are a joke and makes you wonder why they are only letting a certain type in. Bit creepy if you ask me
    4 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Helen L. 2 years ago on Google
    What an amazing place! My daughter and I visited on the 2 nights we stayed in Glasgow. My daughter is an electric-wheelchair user, the whole staff from door men, bar staff and manager, couldn't have been more helpful! Easy access into the venue and accessible toilet. We had the best time... Thanks guys... See you next time" ๐Ÿ™Œ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ’ƒ๐ŸŽค
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 David S. 11 months ago on Google
    Great night, brilliant atmosphere. Thanks to Helen and bar manager/staff for looking after us all last night .
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Emma C. 7 months ago on Google
    Took a few members of a camping society here after our social had ended. Everyone really enjoyed it and loved watching those who sang on stage. The only complaint would be the number of tables/seating areas that had empty glasses and rubbish covering it. There didn't seem to be enough staff to accommodate the number of people in the building. Other than that, it was a good night
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Garymydog 6 months ago on Google
    Having just left a scathing Review of The Horseshoe bar for good reason . This bar however is totally the opposite friendly staff welcoming door staff good sound good drinks great karaoke host ๐Ÿบ ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ if you enjoy karaoke this is the place Thankyou enjoyed . ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 2/5 Mairead J. 2 years ago on Google
    Security staff were really nice, but that's pretty much the only positive. Waited for hours for our turn with the karaoke, but never got called up. Seemed like the dj was choosing his personal preferences, rather than going through the list in order. Drinks are also very overpriced, with two double vodkas and mixer costing ยฃ18. Would not recommend.
    3 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Andy T. 1 year ago on Google
    Great bar. Upstairs has the best seating area so get there early and grab that if you can. Has a really good view of the stage. Great for recording others as they get up!
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 muireann m. 8 months ago on Google
    The staff here and honestly amazing! I was here on Friday night and there was a guy that was being a little bit creep but I was so impressed by how the staff handled it. They made me and my friends feel so safe and comfortable and it meant to we could boogie the night away with out having to think about it knowing the the security gaurds and bar staff were keeping a really close eye on things. Thanks again. Will definetly be back.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Robert M. 5 months ago on Google
    Had a great night Thursday night at Cosmopol. Not been for years. The staff were so nice and welcoming and that's including security. Atmosphere was brilliant everyone in the place was loving it ๐ŸŽถ ๐Ÿ‘
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Amelia S. 1 year ago on Google
    Went with a group of people on a Friday night for karaoke. Putting in the songs requests is fairly easy, but the karaoke dj is not good. He misread all of our groupโ€™s names from the sheets so we missed our songs because he wouldnโ€™t read out the song titles. He also seemed to pick the order of songs based on personal preferences. When I asked if he could read out the names of the songs, he refused rudely and said people would try to poach other songs but literally no one was singing anyways because he was getting everyoneโ€™s name wrong. It ended up being a really boring experience.
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 amanda p. 1 year ago on Google
    Karaoke is usually my worst idea of a night out but the staff; the atmosphere and the bar were all brilliant. Great selection of drinks and lovely staff
    2 people found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Erin M. 7 months ago on Google
    Great night out. Went for my birthday and the snug was all decorated for me going. would recommend to anybody who loves a bit of karaoke and a fun night out!!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Manu F. 1 year ago on Google
    Such a great bar, people having fun.. What more could you want? Seems to function as confidence building to boot, woohoo.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Marina R. 1 year ago on Google
    Good fun, easy central location. The main thing I like about this bar is the security team. A few weeks ago my wife and I were being harassed by a drunk man in this bar, and the security team intervened politely, but firmly when they saw how uncomfortable we were, and removed him from the premises. The team checked in with us to see we were okay afterwards. I feel very safe here and will be back. Thank you!
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Alastair D. 1 year ago on Google
    Very cosy karaoke bar. Friendly staff and security. Very happy crowds โ˜บ๏ธ
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 3/5 charles k. 5 years ago on Google
    ยฃ4.95 is the cost of a Pint Lager. Karaoke was good, Customers were up for a good time. Toilets were clean.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Craig L. 1 year ago on Google
    Staff are very polite, such a friendly place to go for a drink and a sing
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Diane C. 1 year ago on Google
    Donโ€™t even bother!!!! After a lovely night out, my husband and I tried to go in here, what looked like someone who was still in high school was on the door, decided that I was allowed in but my husband apparently was far too inebriated!!!!! The people that had been allowed in were obviously drunk!!!! Maybe check that your staff on the door are firstly old enough to allow people in and secondly know how to judge if people are infact too drunk to enter, first time Iโ€™ve ever felt the need to write a negative review about somewhere in Glasgow! Judging by the other reviews weโ€™ve dodged a bullet ๐Ÿ˜‚
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Loner In A C. 1 year ago on Google
    Went here a few weeks ago and had a great night. Somehow managed to forget my jacket. Popped in 2 weeks later and the lovely staff had kept a hold of it for me.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 4/5 Trish A. 1 year ago on Google
    Fab place, drinks and music, staff were really nice
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 No โ€œGeeโ€ N. 1 year ago on Google
    Great night out. Went in on the off chance off the street and had a great time. Didn't have to wait very long for my song choice and bar staff were quick and polite
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Susan W. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place . I got a lovely, warm, friendly Glasweeigon welcome. They speciall care of me too. kept an eye on my bag, and crutche and coat ๐Ÿ™ helped so as i was on crutches as i had been attacked by 4 ladies and a Man back in South Wales and didn't feel safe in my own home and the police were taking their Tim in investigation my case. They kept me safe and out of arms way all ๐ŸŒ™ night . Love and light โœจ๏ธ ๐Ÿ’› ๐Ÿ’• with Charlotte Sometimes . Jamie robinson Joale. Teagan Florence xxx
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Kim M. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely shocking, from the joke standing at the door to the manager serving behind the bar, both need lessons on manners, and lots of training, the girl working on the door would have been better running the bar she spoke more sense / and had the right attitude for running the bar the owner should be checking what is going on in his joke of a bar. Definitely not be recommending this place to anyone.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Lindsay M. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best nights out I've had in Glasgow staff are amazing too very friendly n the entertainment is brilliant will always go back
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Lisle J. 11 months ago on Google
    !!! GROOMING WARNING!!!! Terrible!!. Bouncers and staff are weird, bouncers only let in young girls, dont think half them are 18, if your a man youve no chance. Bar staff are creeps and two of the bouncers are 100% into kids, removed me and my partner for being to drunk and then preceeded to remove another 2 older gentlemen. Leaving drunk teens rolling around on the floor unchallenged. Would definitely not let my daughter near these creeps, as it has got grooming all over it, especially from the vile door staff. I must stress that one of the door staff was fine and a nice man, unfortunately he has to work with the other idiots, . Disgusting and shocking.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Erin D. 10 months ago on Google
    me and some friends went for my birthday it was a good atmosphere, drinks are reasonable priced and the karaoke songs were amazing! highly recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 1/5 Joseph 7 months ago on Google
    Waited two hours after putting a song in the queue and got nothing. Had a good enough time to begin with, but witnessed the 25-30yo DJ tell what can only have been an 18 year old girl that if she gives him a kiss, sheโ€™ll get the next song. Will not be back.
    1 person found this review helpful ๐Ÿ‘

  • 5/5 Gavin A. 4 years ago on Google
    Good atmosphere, karaoke was a lot of fun, would go back

  • 1/5 Davy W. 4 years ago on Google
    DUMP!

  • 3/5 Scott A. 4 years ago on Google
    Such a good place when you can get in. The bouncers are so ignorant. Turn up one night you get in, turn up another and you don't. It's always like this and they are so cheeky for no reason. Power trip I think.

  • 1/5 Bruna S. 4 years ago on Google
    Too busy, been here twice and never got the chance to sing... 2, 3hours wait for 1 song. Besides it's crowded, and there's never place to sit down.

  • 5/5 Eileen M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere

  • 2/5 Sheilz W. 8 months ago on Google
    Bouncers were very good and friendly when we were in. No issues and lots of smiles from them. Bar staff were great and served us quickly and very well. The only thing that spoiled it was the jumped up wee guy who was passing the mike to folk to sing. He called himself the DJ ..debatable..made some of us feel uncomfortable as his manner was rude,cheeky and way above his station. There's rude and obnoxious which this wee guy was really good at. Won't be back or won't recommend his services.

  • 1/5 David M. 4 months ago on Google
    Ive slipped down the stairs from the 1st floor towards the bar tonight and hurt myself. After reporting it to the security they said it was very slippery, Iโ€™m in agony with my back and have cut my hand while trying to protect myself while falling down the slippery wet stair

  • 1/5 Jewitt P. 1 year ago on Google
    Normally id give Cosmopol 5 stars but last night the barman tried to pass us 2 soda waters as vodka and lemon and when questioning this the manager or bar manager gave us abuse 15 years i worked in bars and know when im being scammed. Utterly ridiculous customer service.which saddens me to say as the stewards are fantastic and always make us welcome and have a good night just a pity bad bar staff let it down so on this occasion 1 star.

  • 1/5 Gayle W. 11 months ago on Google
    ***WORST BAR EVER*** I would give this zero stars if it were an option. Visited the other night with my partner, 10 minutes after arriving and halfway through our drinks we were asked to leave for being "too intoxicated". We were not intoxicated in the slightest. However the extremely drunk teenagers were allowed to remain there, climbing on seats/tables and rolling about the floor. Bouncers are rude, jumped up wannabe hardmen. Laughable. Avoid this place if u are over 20. And if u have young daughters advise them to stay away or educate them on staying safe whilst drinking. Dodgy, dodgy place. Even dodgyer bouncers.

  • 1/5 Andrejs K. 1 year ago on Google
    Awful karaoke experience on the 18/11/2022 had to wait a couple of hours to sing 1 song with my friends, while the DJ was letting some people sing multiple songs during that period. Seems like the DJ was just choosing songs based on her personal preference and not the actual queue, didnโ€™t seem like we would even get a chance to sing without actually coming up and asking if our song is even in the queue. Manager said that we shouldnโ€™t have had to wait that long, as it wasnโ€™t that busy. Would not recommend. Guards and bartenders were nice though.

  • 1/5 Natasia N. 1 year ago on Google
    Iโ€™m very disappointed because Iโ€™ve been to this place several times and itโ€™s always been enjoyable. For some reason the bouncer tonight decided my boyfriends โ€œeyes were rolling in his headโ€, because we had been for a steak dinner and had a couple of pints? Maybe he was getting mixed up with the young ones but it really offended us and made us feel too uncomfortable to sing - which was the whole point in even going to this bar. Anyway, the drinks and bar staff were great, itโ€™s a shame that our experience was ruined by this one man.

  • 1/5 David P. 4 years ago on Google
    Sadly , like so many places in Glasgow , the door staff ruin what could possibly be a good place. Any group of more than 2 men quite simply get refused entry outright without any justification. My friend was accused of being too drunk and this was literally the first bar we had tried. A chat with some of the locals confirmed that this is a regular occurrence in most of the bars in Glasgow.Also a quick look through the window confirmed it was a mainly female crowd which begs the question : How desperate are the door staff to get laid that they refuse to let any groups of more than two guys into the place? A sad state indeed.

  • 5/5 Marcin K. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool

  • 5/5 georgep1971 4 years ago on Google
    Lots of fun. Great atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Nick M. 4 years ago on Google
    Always good fun.

  • 1/5 H L. 4 years ago on Google
    If you don't like country music don't go

  • 4/5 Scott E. 4 years ago on Google
    Good fun

  • 4/5 Ben B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good karaoke bar with a friendly atmosphere. Great drinks selection. Does take card but machine was down when I was there and goes down often so bring cash (disappointing!) Gets very busy though so donโ€™t expect to be singing many songs, youโ€™re lucky if you get up on stage once. Does run a fair queuing system though so canโ€™t really fault the venue.

  • 4/5 mark b. 4 years ago on Google
    Best karaoke in town

  • 1/5 Gregor S. 4 years ago on Google
    Literally kicked me out for less than no reason, must be meeting a quota or something.

  • 4/5 Jaimee H. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely love this place! Always a great atmosphere and staff are friendly. Best karaoke place I've been to. Only complaint is the price of the drink as it is quite expensive but aside from that, great wee place.

  • 4/5 Mike S. 4 years ago on Google
    Fun night out with a great karaoke host who kept the rotation running smoothly. Good stage and sound quality. Cool bar setup, but kind of hard to communicate with bartenders.

  • 5/5 Fiona M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere. So much fun. Highly recommend

  • 4/5 Jamie L. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing karaoke bar but I rated 4 star as the door staff can be a bit temperamental.

  • 4/5 Toby W. 4 years ago on Google
    Enjoyable karaoke bar with lively atmosphere. The card limit is irritating when you aren't buying a round but I'm sure there are good reasons for it.

  • 3/5 Anne Marie R. 4 years ago on Google
    Wish some of the"singer's" would have not bothered. Ears aching listening to their racket!

  • 5/5 James S. 5 years ago on Google
    Always a must stop in Glasgow if you are a karaoke enthusiast. Great KDJ and awesome sound and song selection. They run a clean house and drinks are reasonably priced!

  • 2/5 Natasha S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good laugh, but need to be drunk to enjoy, too busy, floor always sticky

  • 5/5 Fiona M. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a great night on Thursday unfortunately I left my jacket with my purse in the pocket. Ian could not have been anymore helpful. I got my jacket and purse back with all the contents. Thank you so much Ian and cosmopol. I will definitely be back

  • 5/5 Dale 4 years ago on Google
    This place is great. Awesome atmosphere. Drinks are fairly priced. Decent amount of space.

  • 5/5 Angela M. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice bar opens late great staff Great crowd of customer worth a night out

  • 5/5 Jake S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great night out with great bouncers and awesome open mic

  • 4/5 Shiva N. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice bar, but pretty busy

  • 5/5 big j. 4 years ago on Google
    every night out has been great

  • 5/5 Peter M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great bar with reasonable price drinks and friendly staff

  • 1/5 Ana B. 4 years ago on Google
    Weโ€™ve spent the whole night waiting for my our songs but they never came. The place is full of drunk people and smoke. The regulars are the only ones who could sing. Disappointing.

  • 5/5 Mark B. 4 years ago on Google
    Good laught with the caraoke

  • 5/5 Julie M. 4 years ago on Google
    Had the absolute best night, was on Saturday for a hen and we had a blast. It was so busy and staff were very friendly. Would definitely recommend and will 100% be back.

  • 1/5 John W. 4 years ago on Google
    Thursday evening is family time for my Son and I however last week was a big disapointment for us as a family of three we tried to enter Cosmopol only to have my son be told he'd had too much to drink which I think is wrong we had been to driftwood earlier and all three of us had the same amount the plastic cups in driftwood are very small and we each had three Vodca coks and one small shot and we were not drunk as the security staff member implied so Im afraid Im giving only one star rating for last week lets hope we dont get turned away tonight again

  • 5/5 Elaine S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great karaoke bar

  • 4/5 chris r. 4 years ago on Google
    A Great karaoke bar in Glasgow. - Good selection of music. - Vast mix of people. - Seating is limited when busy. Would recommend and will be back.

  • 5/5 Joost P. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place! Spent two successive nights here during my short stay in Glasgow; friendly bouncer, friendly bar staff, friendly people (who, in some cases, could even sing too).

  • 4/5 Katie R. 4 years ago on Google
    I was a lone karaoke singer just out for the craic... I have fun wherever I am, but sincerely felt that Alan the karaoke man, couldnโ€™t stand me. It didnโ€™t stop me, however it did make me lose my words a lot (or that could have been the drink). I had fun though and I would recommend but bring your friends... if you donโ€™t, be prepared to feel like a knob!

  • 5/5 Alan C. 4 years ago on Google
    Love it great place always busy and a great guy aldo comes on mondays Tuesdays wednesdays

  • 5/5 N M. 4 years ago on Google
    Always a fun night out.

  • 5/5 Robet Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Young karakoe vibe

  • 4/5 Pamela S. 4 years ago on Google
    Good music. Drinks a bit expensive xx

  • 5/5 Craig M. 4 years ago on Google
    Always good fun

  • 2/5 D W. 4 years ago on Google
    Good selection of songs to choose from for the Karaoke. Despite it being reasonably quiet, had to wait nearly 2 hours for our songs to come round so expect a long wait. The set-up from a singer's perspective is absolutely awful. There is almost zero monitor speaker sound at the stage area which explains much of the off key singing. For a specific karaoke bar, such a poor sound set up just isn't good enough.


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    • โœ“๏ธ Beer
    • โœ“๏ธ Wine
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