Boteco Do Brasil
Opening Hours
- Monday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Tuesday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Thursday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Friday: 12:00 PM – 3:00 AM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 AM
Overview
Boteco Do Brasil at 62 Trongate in Glasgow's Merchant City – because when a Brazilian restaurant/latin bar/late night venue racks up 4.2 stars from over 2,200 reviews, they're clearly doing something spectacular with South American vibes. With the audacity to combine authentic Brazilian food, Latin cocktails, and late-night energy into one fabulous package, Boteco Do Brasil is basically Glasgow's answer to "where can I get caipirinhas AND great food at 11pm?" Here's what makes Boteco special: they're not just a restaurant, they're a vibe. A Brazilian boteco is traditionally a casual neighbourhood bar where friends gather for drinks and food – and Glasgow's version delivers exactly that with a whole lot more. They've got authentic Brazilian cuisine, Latin cocktails that'll make you feel like you're in Rio (or at least wish you were), and a late-night atmosphere that keeps the party going. The fact that they have a "What's On" section, a Birthday Package, and even a specific Xmas 2025 menu means they understand that life is better when there's always something happening. Located right in the heart of Merchant City on Trongate, Boteco Do Brasil is perfectly positioned for anyone who wants a proper night out that doesn't end at 10pm. They've got a booking system because apparently 2,200+ people know this is THE place to be, plus gift vouchers for those moments when you want to share the Brazilian love. With moderate pricing and a 4.2-star rating from over 2,200 happy customers, Boteco is bringing the spirit of Brazilian botecos straight to Glasgow's food and nightlife scene.
What People Are Saying
Boteco Do Brasil offers Brazilian food and a nightclub experience, receiving generally positive feedback for its delicious food, wonderful service, and atmosphere when operating as a restaurant, though concerns have been raised about the nightclub atmosphere. The restaurant has been described as nice diner, great, and featuring wonderful service, with reviewers consistently awarding it high ratings for the dining experience.
The food at Boteco Do Brasil receives positive reviews, with dishes consistently described as simply delicious, flavourful, fresh, great, and vibrant and satisfying. The restaurant offers Brazilian food, and specific dishes receive particular acclaim. The baked cheese bread balls are described as really standing out, and the tapas receive positive feedback, with reviewers noting some dishes really stood out and overall the flavours were vibrant and satisfying. The food quality is such that reviewers note it was their first time having Brazilian food and they quite like it, and the food is described as simply delicious, flavourful and fresh.
The restaurant offers a Monday tapas deal where tapas are only £4 each, described as a solid deal for the price, providing good value.
Service at Boteco Do Brasil is consistently praised as wonderful, excellent, and lovely, with staff described as friendly and quick without rushing guests. The staff receive positive feedback, and the service contributes significantly to positive dining experiences.
The restaurant's atmosphere receives consistent praise when operating as a restaurant, with reviewers describing it as transports you to a different location, relaxed vibe, perfect for a quiet catch-up or chilled start to the week, tropical, colorful, and feels like a mini escape from the city. The atmosphere is described as calm (favourite outing mood) and contributing to great mid-day treats. However, there have been concerns raised about the nightclub aspect, with one reviewer noting that lately the vibe is off, with too many creepy men who make rounds around the room trying to dance with you and don't take no for an answer, and too many men just sit along the wall watching women. The atmosphere is described as very creepy in the nightclub context, though the reviewer notes they used to really like this place, suggesting the issue is recent. Another reviewer notes they hear the clubbing experience is also exciting, suggesting experiences may vary.
The restaurant offers cocktails, with the pina colada described as strong, fruity, and refreshing, and the cocktail menu described as having loads of tempting options. The restaurant also offers live music and evening deals, adding to the entertainment options.
Value perception varies, with some reviewers noting reasonable price, while another reviewer notes it's a bit on the expensive side but couldn't complain as it was great, suggesting value may vary depending on expectations.
There was one minor issue where a couple items were a bit over-fried, but overall the flavours were vibrant and satisfying.
For visitors to Glasgow, Boteco Do Brasil offers Brazilian food and entertainment that can be simply delicious, flavourful, and fresh when operating as a restaurant. The restaurant's ability to deliver delicious food, wonderful service, and a relaxed atmosphere has earned it positive recommendations for dining. However, there have been concerns raised about the nightclub atmosphere, with some reviewers noting a creepy vibe. The combination of quality food, wonderful service, and relaxed dining atmosphere makes it a worthwhile destination for dining, though guests should be aware that the nightclub experience may have atmosphere concerns. The restaurant would benefit from addressing nightclub atmosphere issues to ensure all guests have safe and positive experiences.
Reviews
The service here is wonderful and the atmosphere transports you to a different location once you step through those doors. I guess I went there on a day and time when everything was calm which is my favourite outing mood. I hear the clubbing experience is also exciting. As for the food, simply delicious, flavourful and fresh. Conclusively, I recommend this place for a nice day/night out.
Read on Google MapsA nice diner with reasonable price. It was my first time to have Brazilian food, and I quite like it! Staff was excellent!
Read on Google MapsPopped into Boteco Do Brasil for lunch on a Monday, and it was a great mid-day treat! The place had a relaxed vibe—perfect for a quiet catch-up or a chilled start to the week. We went for the Monday tapas deal, where tapas are only £4 each, and paired it with a couple of cocktails (yes, even at lunch—no regrets!). The pina colada were strong, fruity, and refreshing, and the cocktail menu had loads of tempting options. As for the tapas, some dishes really stood out—especially the baked cheese bread balls.A couple items were a bit over-fried, but overall the flavours were vibrant and satisfying. For the price, it's a solid deal. The staff were lovely—friendly and quick without rushing us. The decor adds to the charm: tropical, colorful, and feels like a mini escape from the city. Perfect for a casual lunch if you're in Merchant City and want something a little different. I'd definitely come back—maybe next time for live music or one of their evening deals!
Read on Google MapsFirst time in Glasgow, decided to try a place we saw on tiktok, was busy ! Bit on the expensive side but couldn't complain was great. Would return with friends.
Read on Google MapsThis review is for the nightclub aspect. I used to really like this place, however, lately the vibe is off. Too many creepy men who make rounds around the room trying to dance with you and don't take no for an answer, and too many men just sit along the wall watching women. The atmosphere is very creepy.
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