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  • 5/5 Rikki C. 10 months ago on Google
    Having lived in Amsterdam in the past it was a blessing to me walking into this bar from my hotel. The staff really wanted me to enjoy and I loved it.
    2 people found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 5/5 Caterina B. 2 years ago on Google
    The dam bacon cheese burger is delicious. Also the cauliflower wings and the sweet potato fries (needed a bigger portion of those!!) Love the atmosphere and service is quick and friendly. Top class for drinks and tasty burgers.
    1 person found this review helpful πŸ‘

  • 4/5 Mairi C. 4 years ago on Google
    The old Brunswick hotel bar is renamed. Still as good.

  • 5/5 Stuart G. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff very friendly and prices for city centre very good, great atmosphere, definitely recommend.

  • 5/5 Danny S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere, fantastic selection of drinks, excellent food and friendly staff

  • 5/5 Emma M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great wee pub!

  • 5/5 Basil M. 4 years ago on Google
    Guess it’s my local. Friendly bar staff, reasonable prices and it's dog friendly. Always sit outside, but looks pretty civilised inside as well. Please get some patio heaters for the winter ?? (bad for the environment I get it ?).

  • 5/5 Mia M. 4 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Dog friendly, good brunch & coffee and a nice spot for drinks too. The staff were great with my wee dog, she got her own brunch - a wee bowl of milk and a sausage. Happy customer & dog. Cheers guys!

  • 5/5 paul r. 4 years ago on Google
    Cool bar, cool art, friendly staff & decent pint of tennents

  • 5/5 Andrew B. 4 years ago on Google
    Wonderful bar in Merchant city / centre area great staff and atmosphere, food and booze is 10/10 would highly recommend

  • 1/5 mick b. 4 years ago on Google
    Poor lighting dirty toilets

  • 5/5 Dean H. 4 years ago on Google
    My first time here, recommended by a friend... it was very good, prices are good and the staff was great, very attentive.

  • 5/5 Gary M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great little hidden jem in the merchant city, nice atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Tom S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great beer

  • 5/5 Ruth S. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent lively venue great bar staff brlliant craic

  • 5/5 Hazel M. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent ambiance, reasonable prices Disabled access and toilet Great service

  • 5/5 Frances R. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a great night, staff and people very friendly,nothing to much or bother to the staff great place

  • 5/5 Liam L. 4 years ago on Google
    Good bar nice staff and great food

  • 4/5 Tommy T. 4 years ago on Google
    Good atmosphere

  • 5/5 Chris L. 1 year ago on Google
    One of the best spots in Glasgow for sure. In 'The Dam' there's amazing food (burgers, fried chicken and loaded fries etc) and great drinks. And if you're feeling bold then head down to 'The Absent Ear' below where a world of amazing cocktails and experiences awaits! Bloody love it here!

  • 4/5 Sara G. 5 months ago on Google
    The atmosphere and ambience in the Absent Ear was good and the service great, but sadly the cocktails were not up to par and overpriced for what they were. Fun for a one off visit.

  • 5/5 Clare A. 1 year ago on Google
    Booking was for a Disco Brunch - Amazing and will be looking out for offer again. Was slightly hungover, but felt relaxed and comfortable straight away. The cocktails are fantastic and my new favourite is a Bloody Mary, delicious πŸ˜‹ and after my first one, no more hangover. Great atmosphere, music and live saxophonists was superb. I had poached eggs, salmon on sourdough and Adrian had pancakes, bacon with maple syrup, food is perfect for a brunch.

  • 5/5 Bartosz A. 1 year ago on Google
    Third visit to this gem Bar. Great ambience, huge selection on spirits and beers. Pretty good selection of fresh German draught lagers. Very efficient kitchen. Absolutely delicious chips and meltingly good burgers. The best, tender and full of flavour burger I've had in ten years. Highly recommended. Very accommodating stuff which goes extra mile. Defo place to visit in Glasgow City Centre.

  • 4/5 Travel and living in F. 1 year ago on Google
    Busy bar in Brunswick Street. German beer on tap and an outdoor seating area. Food is available but I just stopped by for a drink. Well worth a visit.

  • 5/5 Michael S. 6 months ago on Google
    An afternoon burger and beer with my young son after the veu cinema. Burger was spot on, made fresh and tasted nice and beefy. Was quite as it was mid week lunch time but I will be back with my friends at evening as it looks a nice place to go. Thank you

  • 5/5 B B. 3 years ago on Google
    My local. Love them indeed. Michael and his team are the best around. I’d say high quality of gourmet. Absolutely tick all the qualities and also hygiene. Thanks for an amazing team. Love you neighbours. Locals are better!!! My favourite is the Texas BBQ.

  • 1/5 Sean M. 4 years ago on Google
    The Australian guy was very rude... totally ruined an otherwise excellent night

  • 5/5 Fiona M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great wee bar Awsome staff and good atmosphere.

  • 5/5 Leigh F. 4 years ago on Google
    Great atmosphere and great choice if Guns and loads of other booze. Had food before too and it's tasty!

  • 5/5 Michael M. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, service and drinks. Felt very welcome.

  • 4/5 Lisa H. 4 years ago on Google
    Funky cool venue and downstairs is cozy too for comedy nights etc...

  • 4/5 Michael A. 4 years ago on Google
    What a cool bar. Excellent decor with a serious collection of drinks.

  • 5/5 Raymond F. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing food menu is limited but what the offer the excel at! Great selection of draught beers and wide array of spirits, staff are great and approachable I highly recommend this bar one of the best in Glasgow

  • 4/5 Donald S. 4 years ago on Google
    Quickly becoming my new regular place to meet people. Was always a big fan of Brunswick bar and the new people have done the place proud. Staff are a1 and some of the friendliest I've seen in the city centre. Good beers, nice selection of spirits. Only issue is no absinthe. Can you please get that stocked sometime soon? Do wish I was in actual Amsterdam when in there....

  • 5/5 Carlos MCBen Goodvibes T. 4 years ago on Google
    Lovely dutch style bar...sang at open mic very friendly

  • 5/5 Jordan M. 3 years ago on Google
    What a bar! The wee gem of Merchant City. Great food, excellent tunes, great selection of drinks. Such a great vibe, made possible by the awesome staff.

  • 5/5 claude b. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice staff. always friendly and pro. Great day manager. Helped me charge my phone. Very good price And crowd. I recommend highly

  • 5/5 Imran A. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is brilliant! The staff are all amazing and the food is top class! The veggie burgers are the best in Glasgow by far and if you order a latte, make sure Owen makes it for you as he makes one hell of a latte!!! The Dam should be top of anyone's list of places to go for food and drink in Glasgow!

  • 5/5 hassan a. 4 years ago on Google
    Great ambiance. Helpful staff. Had a great time there

  • 4/5 Andrew Allan S. 4 years ago on Google
    Only my first visit, need to go back a few times before deciding.

  • 5/5 leighton f. 4 years ago on Google
    Great bar

  • 4/5 Graeme H. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice pub with friendly and helpful staff

  • 4/5 Jamie A. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a cool trendy bar but the drinks are a bit overpriced

  • 5/5 Martin K. 4 years ago on Google
    Great

  • 2/5 Dawn C. 4 years ago on Google
    Rude staff

  • 5/5 locin n. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic great wee pub, very chilled and ambient

  • 5/5 John S. 4 years ago on Google
    Staff very pleasant and very helpful. Bar decorated with items with Dutch connection.

  • 3/5 J D. 4 years ago on Google
    Not as good as b4

  • 4/5 Ka1buir 4 years ago on Google
    Great Long Island ice teas..


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • βœ“οΈ Dogs allowed
  • Payments
    • βœ“οΈ Debit cards
    • βœ“οΈ Credit cards
    • βœ“οΈ NFC mobile payments
  • Offerings
    • βœ“οΈ Beer
    • βœ“οΈ Food
    • βœ“οΈ Wine
    • βœ“οΈ Alcohol
    • βœ“οΈ Dancing
    • βœ“οΈ Spirits
    • βœ“οΈ Cocktails
    • βœ“οΈ Food at bar
    • βœ“οΈ Free water refills
  • Accessibility
    • βœ“οΈ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • βœ“οΈ Seating
  • Service options
    • βœ“οΈ Dine-in
    • βœ“οΈ Delivery
    • βœ“οΈ Takeaway
    • βœ“οΈ Outdoor seating
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