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The Palais

Bar

👍👍 It’s been a year or two since I visited this bar but it’s undergone somewhat of a transformation. Pub quiz Thursday meant the vibe was buzzy and busy. The bar area is quite a nice place to sit and it has some seating for those wanting to eat. The draught selection was really good with Pravha, Blue m... People often mention staff, great, good, service, Great, night, atmosphere, friendly, Good, Palais,


Address

380 Duke St, Glasgow G31 1DN, United Kingdom

Website

www.thepalaisbar.co.uk

Contact

+44 141 572 7323

Price rating

$$ $$

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (366 reviews)

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  • 5/5 thefirstcut 1 year ago on Google
    It’s been a year or two since I visited this bar but it’s undergone somewhat of a transformation. Pub quiz Thursday meant the vibe was buzzy and busy. The bar area is quite a nice place to sit and it has some seating for those wanting to eat. The draught selection was really good with Pravha, Blue moon, Madri amongst others. Dog friendly, cool and clean it’s a perfectly pleasant place to hang out
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Euan B. 1 year ago on Google
    Lovely wee pub in Dennistoun. Good selection of beers with some interesting guest beers on tap. Nice and friendly atmosphere and bar staff. Dog friendly so usually a few cute dogs kicking about too.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Sean B. 8 months ago on Google
    First visit, likely my last. Popped in for one and the pub quiz started shortly into my visit. Didn't participate and went to the loo before leaving and the host decided to single me out amongst the crowd for wearing headphones in the bar as I did so. There is no need to single out individuals over the microphone to the entire venue. As I caught this and spied others looking up at me it created an unwelcoming environment to be in. Thankfully, I was leaving. Service at the bar was great, but this left a me with a very poor experience. If you plan on minding your own business, I would not recommend.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Andy C. 2 years ago on Google
    Great setting, great service and banter. Amazing food!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Phil B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great opening night! Fab bar, dog friendly, reasonably priced booze. The best fish pie (daily special) I’ve ever had, superb and fabulous service. Fish & chips and burgers, not so good. Doggy chicken dinners available too! Smashing gaff.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Edward V. 1 year ago on Google
    The Palais has been my local now since they opened a few years back. Always amazing service and food along with great chat from the staff who always make us feel welcome. I'd like to thank Carly, Cassia and all the other staff for making this my favourite place!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 City of Glasgow Gymnastics C. 6 months ago on Google
    We had a special family birthday celebration at the Palais for a group of 14. The staff were excellent (esp. Frankie who went above and beyond), the food was fabulous and the atmosphere was amazing. Would strongly recommend The Palais and we will definitely return.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hamaton3 7 months ago on Google
    Absolute diamond of a bar, the staff and atmosphere are superb. Wicked food at a great price. Hone from home Sophie makes the best cocktails. And doing a wicked job of training sam

  • 4/5 Paul M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place

  • 5/5 Norman C. 4 years ago on Google
    Brilliant food and staff. would recommend to everyone

  • 4/5 Nicolò S. 4 years ago on Google
    Very nice local pub, tasty food. Table service could have been a bit faster but it was busy at the time we were in

  • 5/5 Louise M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely staff and good service

  • 4/5 Paul B. 4 years ago on Google
    I've only had their chips, but it'sa big bowl for £2. Unfortunately they no longer carry Heverlee so I've not been in so often

  • 5/5 Gary M. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely food and nice atmosphere

  • 5/5 Niven M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great drinks, good music brilliant addition to the east end.

  • 5/5 sean m. 4 years ago on Google
    Friendly place, dog friendly too. Decent service and serve tennents

  • 4/5 Lawrence F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great refurbished bar. Larhe with separate distinct areas, good service and prices.

  • 5/5 Iain M. 2 years ago on Google
    Went out for a last minute meal with a friend and found this bar on the east end, central location and lots of local free parking made it ideal for us to meet. The menu was well varied while still staying true to the "pub grub" that we are used to and kind of expect, staff were knowledgeable about the menu and very friendly and chatty throughout our meal, popping by and checking on us and having a quick chat at the same time. The food itself was fantastic, best burger I've had for a while and at a very reasonable price. Overall a really good experience and a great relaxed casual atmosphere with a good bit of life about the place, would definitely recommend and will be back!

  • 5/5 Nicholas H. 1 year ago on Google
    Good range of taps and smashing cocktail menu. Good TVs with Sky/BT/Prime - good for the Scotland games! Thursdays quiz tonight is brilliant and they do a cracking Sunday roast too. Lovely, chatty staff, all round superb bar!

  • 2/5 Daniel M. 1 year ago on Google
    Good pint and unfortunately one of the worst burgers I've had. The chicken was way overcooked, more burnt batter than anything of substance. My partner got the veggie burger which was also pretty poor. Would give it another go as I'd like to see the place do well but would need to see improvement, some simple but tasty food is all it needs.

  • 4/5 Martyn T. 4 years ago on Google
    Good selection of drinks

  • 5/5 Bobby S. 2 years ago on Google
    Amazing pub with great food and drinks, fantastic staff, vibrant atmosphere and a “nothing is too much trouble” attitude. I had a Sunday roast and they brought the dog a bowl of cooked chicken. He didn’t want to leave! Long live the Palais

  • 5/5 Linda D. 1 year ago on Google
    My first visit to Glasgow and by far a pub I truly enjoyed! The food and staff werevsk amazing. I even met locals who were so welcoming.

  • 5/5 Thomas H. 6 months ago on Google
    My first time visiting this establishment. Lovely place inside with a highly presentable bar area. The food was excellent haggis Bon Bons with a whisky sauce were outstanding and could eat them all day. Main meal was Battered Fish and Chips with mushy peas which was absolutely lovely. Although this was my first visit I will certainly return. Highly Recommended 10/10

  • 5/5 loriseats 5 months ago on Google
    Our fave local (and its 15 mins away) food, bevvy, tunes and staff are all top class. Whether it be a weekend celebration or a quiet lunch/ coffee The Palais is our go to! And super dog friendly :)

  • 5/5 Mhairi H. 1 year ago on Google
    Super wee pub, good place for watching the football. In terms of food would recommend the nachos and chicken tenders in particular. And always a friendly service ☺️ Thanks to Dean in particular for always making us feel welcome and supplying the jokes!

  • 3/5 Lewis H. 1 year ago on Google
    Previously really liked this bar but standards have dropped on revisiting. I ordered a starter of calamari which came in a steel cup with a napkin stuffed in the bottom to make it look more full. I'm not sure why this stuck so badly but either up the prices and serve the correct portion or reduce the portion and serve it in the right vessel rather than serving something designed to look different when the diner will realise you're duping them in minutes...

  • 5/5 Allan D. 1 year ago on Google
    Always made to feel very welcome here. Food is good; gluten free options too. Didn’t know there was an open mic night on Monday which was ace. We wish we had Dean behind the bar’s energy! 😂

  • 1/5 Kyle S. 1 year ago on Google
    Booked for a table for the football which they promoted on social media as a football night. I asked for a table with a decent view of the tv and that i would be specifically coming down to watch the game. As i arrived, we got sat right next to the kitchen serving area with 2 chairs facing away from the tv. When i asked to move to empty corner table behind us the answer was that it was reserved. Didn’t I reserve too and ask for suitable seating ?? So we ordered a few drinks which was over priced. West end prices in east end. Expect your average pint to be over £5. We sat there and watched wrestling with music on till the second of kick off as the server forgot to stick it on. As the game started we asked for the commentary to be turned up. Which we got a reply of no we don’t have have a license for that. Even though i had been in countless times to watch the football. The barman Frankie was the one serving us. They had posted on Instagram the day before with everyone clearly watching the game at the restaurant with all the chairs turned around. So we thought we’d just finish our drinks and go as it’s not what they had promoted and felt uncomfortable. As we where finishing our drinks our team got scored into. Frankie jumped up to celebrate the opposition team scoring and quickly realise that was a mistake. After getting treated differently i could now see why. We where in to watch the rangers game and the celtic game was the night before. Wasn’t like he supported Ajax, put it that way. He instantly looked as us and i said “that doesn’t make you look any better” which he replied “i know”. We got up and left. I am all for competition but there time and a place. Don’t be celebrating oppositions goals when you’re in the work place serving fans, it looks terrible and is disrespectful. We thought this would be a nice environment and a neural place to watch the football. I was wrong.

  • 5/5 Katie M. 1 year ago on Google
    Frankie was super attentive and kept us topped up all night. He is a fantastic barman and an asset to the place. The Palais is always great fun and has a great community feel to it.

  • 5/5 S M. 1 year ago on Google
    Been to The Palais many times and always had a brilliant time. It was my birthday tonight and they allow dogs so they were ofcourse my #1 option for my birthday night with my family so I could bring him. The quiz was on and the quiz master was an absolute buzz, what a guy. All the staff are incredible, so attentive and pleasant. Tunes are absolute bangin ALWAYS. If u like good music then come here. Food absolutely incredible aswell. Big shout out to Carly who served us all night, she is an absolute delight and made our night. What an angel. Couldn’t recommend this place enough. A true east end gem ❤️❤️

  • 5/5 Stewarty the b. 1 year ago on Google
    First time visiting this bar yesterday, thought it was excellent. Good guiness, music and staff were all sound. Will be back for sure.

  • 5/5 Tinker B. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolute belter of a place!!! Suberp eatery and pub! Dean was outstanding,he has professionalism down to a fine art! Nothing was to much trouble... From accommodating our largish unbooked party to putting up with our demands lol Starter was not to my liking...(my refined pallette thought it to spicy)!! Order was changed ,hassle free Drinks were exceptionally priced and the service was constant... Lucy out server also deserves our praise,lovely polite and nothing was to much bother! Already made the decision to return ,before I left pub! This place is a hidden gem... Well not now! Avoid overpriced Town prices,and struggling to get a taxi home.... Support your local palais! Merry Xmas all xx

  • 4/5 Caroline H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great for lunch but dinner can be a bit pricey

  • 5/5 Joanne B. 4 years ago on Google
    I had a great night out here with my friends on Saturday night. The staff were so welcoming and the cocktails FAB! I've eaten here loads of times when I visit with my little dog and the food and service has always been great. A fantastic addition to thriving Dennistoun!

  • 4/5 Gordon M. 4 years ago on Google
    Good looking place,nice atmosphere

  • 4/5 Mark B. 4 years ago on Google
    Tuesday night in dennistoun. Excellent

  • 5/5 Susan C. 4 years ago on Google
    My friend and I had a lovely lunch today, the chicken and black pudding pie, highly recommended . It was also great to see the place filling up, lovely support from locals. Good luck guys for the future and see you soon.

  • 1/5 Del B. 3 years ago on Google
    Just avoid if you have respect for the NHS and more so your own health! Manky mob! Pubs closed But this is an exception U can walk inside to the bar to get served!? Yip utter amateurs and a place that doesn't worry about customer's or staff. As none wear any type of ppe! Your that desperate to enjoy a pint I'd go elsewhere for a safe enjoyable pint! And I've proof to bk all above up before any 'manager' hits bk ok?

  • 4/5 DM 3 years ago on Google
    General setup post Covid is good, staff friendly and attentive. Only slight negative if the drinks prices are probably at the higher end of what I would want to pay for a pint.

  • 5/5 aileen T. 3 years ago on Google
    As usual 1st class service since re-opening and complies to the Coved19 rules more than any other bar in Duke Street, feels safe in here ?

  • 3/5 Ryan W. 4 years ago on Google
    Palais is such a nice bar in Dennistoun - a sign of things to come for the east end. Really food drinks, nice staff but the food... People always say "don't get a pizza unless its a pizza restaurant"... But sometimes you just want a pizza! I don't think the pizza I had was of a standard that could be considered good. It was very sloppy, very sweet and the base was burnt too much so that it was an overpowering flavour. Probably my least favourite pizza in a bar I've had in a very long time. It's constructive criticism becuase I will be back to the bar but I think thought and care is needed to create a better pizza! The photo shows the pizza and yes you'll say "why did you eat it?"... I was hungry. And it wasn't so bad to complain about in the bar but still... Wasn't near good. Go to palais becuase it's a lovely bar and the rest of the food will probably be good... Just not the pizza.

  • 5/5 Tom L. 4 years ago on Google
    Brill go in 2 or 3 times a week still going

  • 5/5 david m. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic i loved this place my meal was fresh as can be well done you guys

  • 5/5 Greig M. 4 years ago on Google
    Steak and wine night. Food amazing, service fantastic and the cocktails.....honestly couldn't ask for more. This is our new local. Cant get enough

  • 1/5 Brian C. 4 years ago on Google
    Male staff very rude. Was going in for lunch with my daughter definitely won't be back was better before New owners giving this a miss

  • 5/5 Margaret S. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff are lovely and really attentive to me and accommodate my dog with water and claps

  • 5/5 FLIBFLAGGAFLUP 4 years ago on Google
    I eat nachos if they are on the menu. If I see nachos I eat nachos. I have been doing this for a few years and have eaten a lot of nachos. The ones here are the best i have ever had.

  • 5/5 James C. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful and caring staff. The best of people gather here. Friendly atmosphere always. ?

  • 5/5 Rebecca W. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic bar/ restaurant great food and great cocktails. The vegan pizza is particularly delicious. Staff are great and the environment is cosy but trendy. Also dog friendly!

  • 5/5 Gill C. 4 years ago on Google
    Fabulous food, an amazing Sunday dinner! Friendly staff and a great atmosphere

  • 5/5 Jim B. 4 years ago on Google
    Decent place

  • 5/5 J R. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food,lovely helpful staff

  • 4/5 Phil F. 4 years ago on Google
    Good when Celtic are playing at Celtic Park, so I would imagine it's like that all the time. ????

  • 5/5 Stephen D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great value lunch and good food

  • 5/5 David W. 4 years ago on Google
    Was a great pub

  • 5/5 Mhairi M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, cosy atmosphere love it in here.

  • 5/5 Ewan M. 4 years ago on Google
    I love the Palais. The staff are lovely and decent beers.

  • 4/5 Cameron R. 4 years ago on Google
    New food menu a big improvement, good selection of beers.

  • 4/5 Linda G. 4 years ago on Google
    Enjoyed the foof

  • 5/5 Gary M. 4 years ago on Google
    Open mic is great

  • 4/5 J D. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice bar

  • 5/5 carlinj6 4 years ago on Google
    Great Staff, good selection of beers ( Blue Moon on tap) Nice Toilets, havent tried food yet?

  • 5/5 Peter L. 4 years ago on Google
    Great service, great food, great atmosphere

  • 4/5 Mark S. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice place, well laid out with nice furnishings, there's a decent food and drinks menu, a little bit pricey but overall it's worth it ?

  • 5/5 Laura B. 4 years ago on Google
    Great wee pub! Staff are lovely.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
    • ✓️ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Food
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Spirits
    • ✓️ Cocktails
    • ✓️ Food at bar
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible toilet
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Seating
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✗ Takeaway
    • ✓️ Outdoor seating

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