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Before you go

Opened
2012
Style
All-day British brasserie and bar in a grand listed building
Setting
Former General Post Office on George Square; Grade A listed; two-storey brasserie with statement bar and baby grand piano after 2026 remodel
Known for
George Square landmark building, afternoon tea, Sunday roast, gluten-free menus
Signature dishes
Sunday roast with Yorkshire puddings, afternoon tea, brasserie steaks and classics
Good for
celebrations, afternoon tea, group dining, pre-theatre / city-centre occasions
Prices
Classic afternoon tea £25pp; Champagne afternoon tea £35; pink Champagne £40. Moderate chain brasserie pricing for mains
Typical spend
Moderate; expect more with wine or Champagne afternoon tea
Lunch
All-day dining from breakfast; afternoon tea typically 3–5pm
Reservations
Walk-ins often fine
Booking
Book online; same-day bookings when available; up to 6 months ahead per Browns FAQ
Dietary tags
gluten-free options, vegetarian options, vegan options
Dietary
Dedicated gluten-free menus accredited by Coeliac UK, including gluten-free afternoon tea on request
Groups
Private dining room up to 60 seated / about 75–80 standing with private bar; main restaurant larger group capacity; enquire via private dining page or glasgow@brownsrestaurants.co.uk
Dress code
Smart casual; no sportswear
Drinks
Cocktails, wine, Champagne; Bubbles offers Prosecco from £35 and Champagne from £55 (as promoted on site)
Noise / pace
Lively brasserie; live music Fridays from 7pm
Getting there
Glasgow Queen Street about 250m / a few minutes’ walk across George Square; Buchanan Street subway a short further stroll
Parking
City-centre parking nearby; no dedicated restaurant car park
Also by them
Browns Edinburgh
Also
Reopened March 2026 after full remodel (Mitchells & Butlers); Phone: 0141 221 7828; GPO headquarters historically until late 1960s; building about 130 years old

Glasgow restaurant

Browns Glasgow

4.3(2,412 reviews)
££Opens in 14 hours

Address

1 George Square, Glasgow G2 1DY, UK

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Menu

Dishes and prices for Browns Glasgow.

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Opening hours

  • Monday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Thursday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Friday: 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM – 10:00 PM

Overview

Browns Glasgow sits in the Grade A listed former General Post Office on George Square — a big, all-day Mitchells & Butlers brasserie that opened around 2012 (Daily Record called it newly opened that July). After another full remodel it reopened in March 2026 with a redesigned statement bar, lounge seating and the baby grand piano still in place (Glasgow Live; Hospitality & Catering News). The offer is classic British brasserie: breakfast through dinner, Sunday roast with Yorkshire puddings, cocktails and Champagne, plus afternoon tea daily (classic £25; Champagne from £35). Dedicated gluten-free menus are Coeliac UK accredited, including gluten-free afternoon tea if you request it when booking. Friday nights have live music from 7pm with a seasonal set menu. Book online for tables; private dining takes up to 60 seated (about 75–80 standing) with its own bar. Dress code is smart casual — no sportswear. Queen Street station is roughly a three-minute walk across the square.

Reviews

5.0Nick Haralambou

We stopped at Browns in Glasgow for dessert and it was excellent! The atmosphere was elegant yet relaxed, and the service was friendly and attentive. Our desserts were beautifully presented and absolutely delicious — a perfect sweet ending to our night. Highly recommend!

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5.0Gaz Man

A polite greeting on our arrival and shown to our table. great service from Jill. food was delicious and nice cocktails. Some great offers via the Browns app. The duck and the pork belly mains were amazing. Will definitely return.

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5.0Michelle Noble

Came in on Saturday (22.03.25) while visiting friends in Glasgow to celebrate my birthday. The food was great and the service was amazing, we was served by the lovely Jill 😊 her service was plus one and nothing was to much trouble always made sure we was ok and our glasses was never empty. A very friendly waitress and lots of laughs had. We had a lovely afternoon celebrating and thank you Jill for looking after us you are a super star ⭐ xx

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5.0S G

I took my Mum for afternoon tea on Mothers Day. The place was lovely and has a nice chill atmosphere. The afternoon tea was surprisingly filling! Our server was Steven who was friendly and chatty and always made sure we had a what we needed. Great place, would love to try it again sometime for dinner :)

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5.0Neil Mcgarrie

Had a family function which included a 60th wedding anniversary, two 30th birthdays and an eighteen birthday. Our host Hayley was amazing, she was extremely helpful and attentive and nothing was a problem to her. Food was great and everyone enjoyed themselves. Thank you for making our night.

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