Visited here on a Saturday night before heading out for a few drinks. You enter through a lively bar where there is a quieter restaurant area at the back. The staff were all friendly and attentive, our table was set on arrival and we were quickly asked about drinks, wine bottles were corked at the table. Very pleasant surroundings with music playing from the bar but quiet enough in the restaurant area that you can enjoy your meal and conversations. The food - to die for! The best meal I have had in a long time. The ingredients were all fresh, high quality and tasted incredible. The artichoke heart starter was beautiful with some of the best tomatoes I have ever eaten. Our main courses were equally delicious, the steak pie was amazing. Despite being quite full, we felt we HAD to have dessert because of how delicious everything else was! Massively recommend and we’re seriously considering travelling back to Glasgow just to try more of the menu. Price wise it is a little pricey, but way more than pub food and would air on the side of fine dining. Definitely worth the prices. Good drinks selection too. Definitely returning soon!
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Before you go
- Chef / owner
- Tony Conetta (head chef); DRG group
- Opened
- 2017
- Style
- Scottish produce brasserie and bar in the old Glasgow Evening Citizen newspaper offices
- Setting
- Category A–listed St Vincent Place building (newspaper offices from 1889); city centre by George Square
- Known for
- Evening Citizen heritage building, Scottish produce, malts and Tennent’s, Sunday roast
- Signature dishes
- Citizen burger, Citizen steak pie, Sunday roast, North Atlantic fish dishes
- Good for
- pre-theatre, groups, casual celebrations, Sunday lunch
- Prices
- Citizen beef burger listed around £15.95; moderate city-centre brasserie pricing overall
- Typical spend
- £25–45pp with a main and a drink
- Lunch
- Open from noon daily; Sunday roast promoted roughly noon–6pm
- Reservations
- Usually needed
- Booking
- Book online; walk-ins for drinks only when busy; no usual bookings within the hour; tables held 15 minutes if late
- Deposit / cancel
- Non-refundable deposits required on Fridays and Saturdays
- Book online
- Open booking page
- Dietary tags
- vegetarian options, vegan options, gluten-free options
- Dietary
- GF, dairy-free, vegetarian and vegan can be discussed in venue; severe allergies — contact ahead
- Groups
- Online booking max 10; larger parties and private dining via groups@thedrg.co.uk / occasions page
- Kids
- Children’s menu; kids allowed in restaurant, not in the bar area
- Dress code
- Smart/casual; no football colours
- Outdoor seating
- Yes — Outdoor terrace (dogs welcome there; not in the restaurant)
- Drinks
- Full bar: malts, cocktails, wine, and Tennent’s; bar snacks every day
- Getting there
- Near Buchanan Street Subway; Glasgow Queen Street and Central a short walk; George Square about 2 minutes
- Parking
- City-centre street parking and nearby multi-storeys; no dedicated car park advertised
- Also by them
- The Anchor Line; Atlantic Brasserie; Café Andaluz; Amarone; Di Maggio's
- Also
- Open Sunday–Thursday 12pm–10pm; Friday–Saturday 12pm–12am; Closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day; Private spaces include mezzanine and Macallan Editor’s Suite for roughly 40–52 guests
Glasgow restaurant
The Citizen Glasgow
Opening hours
- Monday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Tuesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Thursday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
- Sunday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Overview
The Citizen sits in the Category A–listed former offices of the Glasgow Evening Citizen on St Vincent Place — the newspaper moved here in 1889; the restaurant opened in September 2017 under DRG. Original façade signage, front-page headlines on the way to the loos, and Stewart Fair’s Evening Citizen photography give the room a clear Glasgow newspaper story without leaning on gimmicks. Head chef Tony Conetta runs a Scottish-produce menu: steaks and steak pie, Citizen burger (about £15.95), Atlantic fish, curry, and a Sunday roast. Bar side pushes malts, cocktails, and a claimed strong pint of Tennent’s, with bar snacks daily. Hours are Sunday–Thursday noon–10pm and Friday–Saturday noon–midnight; closed Christmas Day and New Year’s Day. Book ahead, especially weekends — non-refundable deposits apply Friday and Saturday. Online bookings cap at 10; larger groups and private dining (mezzanine / Editor’s Suite) go through DRG events. Smart/casual, no football colours. Dogs on the outdoor terrace only. Buchanan Street Subway, Queen Street and Central are all a short walk; George Square is about two minutes.
Reviews
the mussels is the best that I ever had so far! Perfectly cooked with light cream sauce, more like a soup that you can enjoy every single bit! Traditional Haggis bon bon, they do it very easy to accept if you first time try it. Special shout out to a very friendly and lovely staff - Molly! She offer brilliant customer service, warmly greetings and recommend dishes to me, and I enjoyed everything here! I noticed some reviews say the music is loud here, it was okay before 9pm, but I also noticed after 9pm, they turn up the volume.
Read on Google MapsWalked in on a Wednesday at 6pm and was able to get a table for two. Love the whole vibe of the restaurant and the food did not disappoint. Personally I found the steak pie a tiny bit salty, but I don’t have much reference of comparison. Loved everything we tried and the whisky selection was great.
Read on Google MapsThe food is super nice!! Scottish food done really well. The Haggis bon bons are wonderful, a must try. They have salads, burgers and pies - all your pub classics beautifully executed. The bar itself is lovely in a historic building with great taste interiors.
Read on Google MapsLively, loud atmosphere, exceptional service, delicious fare! The mushroom truffle soup was about the best I have ever had. Rice pudding brûlée was unique. Highly recommend steak pie.
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