BRG
BT

Before you go

Opened
2019
Style
Rock’n’roll fried-chicken bar — buttermilk burgers, wings, cocktails, beer garden
Setting
96 Trongate; multi-level bar with Merchant City beer garden
Known for
fried chicken, beer garden, Saturday live music, cocktails
Signature dishes
Buttermilk fried chicken burgers, Wings, Nashville hot chicken
Good for
groups, pre-gig, casual nights out, families early evening
Prices
Chicken burgers ~£17–18; wings from ~£8 (4) / £16 (8) / £23 (12) on current menu
Typical spend
£20–35pp for a burger or wings with a drink
Lunch
Express lunch Monday–Friday; takeaway/delivery roughly 12–10pm
Reservations
Walk-ins often fine
Booking
Book via OpenTable; late slots drinks-only (after 9.45pm Sun–Thu, after 10pm Fri–Sat)
Dietary tags
halal available, vegetarian options, vegan options, gluten-free options
Dietary
Ask about Halal chicken; veggie jackfruit and vegan burgers; non-gluten containing ingredients menu — ask staff
Groups
Outside catering / buffet for 20+ via janis@bucksbar.co.uk
Kids
Under-18s allowed until 10pm
Outdoor seating
Yes — Large beer garden (claimed largest in Merchant City)
Drinks
Cocktails, beers, bourbon; midweek cocktail discounts and £3.50 drinks deals promoted
Noise / pace
Lively rock’n’roll bar; busier with Saturday live music from 8pm
Getting there
St Enoch Subway a short walk; near Argyle Street; handy for Barrowlands and east end
Parking
Merchant City street parking and nearby multi-storeys
Also by them
Buck's Bar West Regent St; Buck's Bar Southside; Buck's Bar Edinburgh Grindlay St; Buck's Bar Edinburgh Hanover St; Buck's Bar St Andrews
Also
Open 7 days ~noon–midnight; food until ~10.30pm; Fried in rapeseed oil (house “guilt free” pitch); Dog-friendly; wheelchair accessible — note needs when booking

Glasgow restaurant

Bucks Bar Trongate

4.6(1,457 reviews)
££Opens in 15 hours

Address

96 Trongate, Glasgow G1 5EP, UK

View on Google Maps

Menu

Dishes and prices for Bucks Bar Trongate.

View full menu

Opening hours

  • Monday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Thursday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
  • Friday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Saturday: 11:00 AM – 1:00 AM
  • Sunday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM

Overview

Buck’s Bar Trongate (opened 2019) is the biggest of the Buck’s fried-chicken group — upstairs, downstairs, and what they call the largest beer garden in the Merchant City. The pitch is buttermilk fried chicken, Nashville heat, burgers, wings, cocktails and bourbon, with live music every Saturday from 8pm. Open daily roughly noon–midnight; food until about 10.30pm. Chicken burgers land around £17–18; wings from about £8 for four. Express lunch Mon–Fri, cocktail deals early week. Book on OpenTable — late bookings are drinks-only after 9.45pm Sun–Thu / 10pm Fri–Sat. Under-18s until 10pm; dog-friendly; ask about wheelchair access or prams when booking. Halal chicken available on request; non-gluten ingredient menu exists. St Enoch Subway and Argyle Street are a short walk; handy before Barrowlands or eastbound nights out.

Reviews

5.0Martin Kearns

Managed to get a table last evening with my son. What a great decision. Cracking we table on the first floor, we were phenomenally looked after by Faye, a total charmer. We followed her recommendations and were not disappointed. Buffalo wings and the Country Boy Chicken Burger, superb. Accompanied by a few pints of Staropramen, get on! Great venue, great food, great service. Bravo 👏.

Read on Google Maps
5.0Jamie Russell

What a fantastic lunch, service 5 star, food was brilliant and the portions are very generous.i had the special as in one of the pictures I was not disappointed.....Will defo be back as the menu looked varied and interesting. A great pint too 👍👌

Read on Google Maps
5.0W G (WestGigo)

Place is very authentic, has that youth spirit in it. The staff is great. The food is top class. Unique atmosphere. Wild recommend. Some great collection of hot sauses.

Read on Google Maps
5.0john McDonough

Hate traveling to another country and eating food from home but we didn't want to wander far from the hotel and comfort food for our last night in Scotland sounded wonderful. Couldn't be happier with the choice. They know how to do fried chicken really well! Moist but crispy with lots of options. Think you will be pleased.

Read on Google Maps
5.0Andrew McMenemy

Great service from the second we went in, my wife wasn't sure she'd like buttermilk chicken so the waiter went and got a small piece for her to try and of course she loved it. I can't actually believe the size of the chicken burgers, everything was amazing and it's ridiculously cheap for what you get. We'll definitely be back.

Read on Google Maps

Visitor comments

Be the first to share your experience

No comments yet. Share your thoughts about Bucks Bar Trongate below.

Leave a comment

Tell other diners what you thought of Bucks Bar Trongate. Comments are reviewed before being published.

Your rating
Minimum 10 characters0/1500