I’m not even kidding — the service at BrewDog was so good it actually caught me off guard. Like… when did BrewDog become this wholesome?? Every single person there seemed to radiate joy and competence like they’d just been promoted by the universe itself. But Hamza — absolute legend. The kind of server who somehow manages to be everywhere at once without ever making you feel rushed. Attentive but chill. Friendly but not fake. The kind of guy who makes you think, “If everyone in hospitality was like this, we’d have world peace.” I came in expecting decent beer and maybe a slightly sticky table — instead, I got a masterclass in good vibes and customer service. Everyone was so lovely it started to feel like a social experiment to see how long it would take me to notice. (Spoiler: immediately.) I don’t usually write reviews, but this felt like one of those rare times when people actually cared, and I left in a better mood than I arrived. BrewDog, you’ve done something magical here. Hamza, if you’re reading this — thank you for restoring my faith in humanity, one pint at a time. 🍺💫
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Before you go
- Opened
- 2015
- Style
- Craft beer bar with burgers, wings and smoked meats (formerly DogHouse)
- Setting
- Merchant City corner site on Hutcheson Street; modern bar with booths, benches and front patio
- Known for
- craft beer on tap, burgers and wings, dog-friendly, outdoor patio
- Signature dishes
- stacked and smashed burgers, buttermilk chicken wings, smoked meats
- Good for
- groups, after-work drinks, casual meals with craft beer
- Prices
- When open: chain bar pricing; past offers included weekday lunch deals and Midweek £5 selected pints
- Typical spend
- Moderate (Google price level: moderate)
- Reservations
- Walk-ins often fine
- Booking
- Tables were bookable via BrewDog; walk-ins kept some capacity. Private hire via bookings@brewdog.com
- Book online
- Open booking page
- Dietary tags
- vegan options, vegetarian options
- Dietary
- Chain vegan burgers and plant-based wings/cauli options when the kitchen was running
- Groups
- Private hire and events were handled via bookings@brewdog.com
- Kids
- Hoppy Meal kids boxes and baby-changing in the accessible toilet (AccessAble); family policies varied by era
- Dress code
- Casual
- Outdoor seating
- Yes — Large patio / outdoor seating in front of the venue with step-free access (AccessAble; BrewDog)
- Drinks
- BrewDog and guest craft beer on draught; bottled/canned range and Beer to Go fridge when trading
- Payment
- Cards and contactless (portable card machine noted by AccessAble)
- Noise / pace
- Busy bar with background music and live sport on screens; lively evenings
- Getting there
- Buchanan Street subway about 9 minutes’ walk; Argyle Street rail about 300m; Queen Street nearby; buses on Merchant City corridors
- Parking
- No venue car park; on-street parking nearby and Blue Badge bays on Hutcheson Street (AccessAble)
- Also
- Closed at 99 Hutcheson Street as of late 2026 (Apple Maps permanently closed; lease-end reports September 2026 after a May 2026 Tilray reopen); Also shut in March 2026 during BrewDog administration / Tilray purchase (Glasgow Live), then reopened briefly 20 May 2026; Opened 31 October 2015 as DogHouse Merchant City; previously also traded with an attached BottleDog bottle shop; Sister Glasgow bar on Argyle Street / Kelvingrove also closed in the March 2026 wave
Glasgow restaurant
BrewDog Glasgow Merchant City
Opening hours
- Monday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 11:00 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Thursday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Friday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM
Overview
BrewDog Glasgow Merchant City at 99 Hutcheson Street is closed. Apple Maps lists it permanently closed, and reports from mid-September 2026 say the Hutcheson Street lease ended after a short reopening under new owners Tilray. Glasgow Live had already reported both Glasgow BrewDog bars shut in March 2026 during the brand’s administration sale; Merchant City came back briefly from 20 May 2026 before closing again. Do not plan a visit here until a new Glasgow site is confirmed. When it was open, this was BrewDog’s second Glasgow bar, launched on 31 October 2015 as DogHouse Merchant City (Hospitality & Catering News; SLTN). The first city bar had been opposite Kelvingrove since 2011. The Merchant City site mixed a large craft-beer bar with American-style burgers, wings and smoked meats, outdoor seating on Hutcheson Street, and a BottleDog takeaway fridge. Launch coverage put it at about 195 covers with around 25 draught lines. If BrewDog does reopen elsewhere in Glasgow, expect the same chain formula: stacked burgers and wings, vegan builds, dog-friendly rooms, live sport, and online table booking. Until then, treat this listing as historical.
Reviews
Had an amazing time here on a random Tuesday! We stumbled upon the place through google searches, had one look at the menu and decided to go! We reserved online and got a really nice booth once we got there, decided on a drink and after careful consideration ordered some food. My boyfriend is lactose intolerant and they took that very seriously, which is super nice! We told them cheese is usually okay (as he ordered a burger with cheese and cheese sauce on it), but he came to double check anyway. The food was amazing, I had really nice Korean BBQ chicken tenders that were super tender and the sauce with them was super sweet. I wanted dessert and picked the icecream sando, the waiter mentioned there’s an option to play rock paper scissors with him and if I won I’d get the dessert for free (which I did, best dessert ever!!). Absolutely amazing service, even got some pointers as where to go since we’re tourists with some spare time. Loved every minute here!
Read on Google MapsWhat we tried was delicious. One of the best burgers we've ever had. The place was nice and well-kept. The staff was very friendly and made you feel at home.
Read on Google MapsAbsolutely brilliant, top tip, join the Brewdog club for free, add the qr code to your wallet and bingo, you next pint is free. The lads behind the bar helped sort it out for me, just the best beer 🍻 great location and brilliant pub. And love all the photos of the pub dogs 😅
Read on Google MapsPopped in here quickly for food and a pint. As you'd expect, amazing beer selection, and the food was great too! Went for regular wings, which are some of the best I've had. Great service, food arrived quickly. Definitely want to return. Thanks.
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