The Piper whisky bar is our second stop to enjoy different varieties of whisky and beer! Excellent selection of whiskies and fantastic atmosphere!! All staff members are very kind and friendly!!! We enjoyed every moment and had great time! Definitely worth to visit and enjoy the moment in Glasgow! Thanks to all team members for their hospitality!!
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Before you go
- Style
- George Square whisky bar with Scottish tapas, pub classics, live music, and tasting events
- Setting
- 57 Cochrane Street beside George Square; whisky lounge upstairs
- Known for
- 300+ malt whiskies, Scottish tapas, live entertainment, George Square views
- Signature dishes
- Scottish tapas, Haggis, neeps and tatties, Fish and chips, Scotch pie
- Good for
- whisky tasting, casual groups, pre-theatre drinks and food, tourists wanting Scottish pub food
- Prices
- Scottish tapas often cited around £13; pub mains historically around £10–11
- Typical spend
- £15–30pp for food; whisky flights and malts extra
- Lunch
- Lunch menu Mon–Fri 11am–3pm
- Reservations
- Walk-ins often fine
- Booking
- Phone or email to book; private bespoke whisky tastings available in the function suite
- Book online
- Open booking page
- Groups
- Function suite for whisky tastings and private groups — contact the bar
- Drinks
- 300+ Scottish malts, gin list, wines, Scottish and continental beers
- Noise / pace
- Lively with free live entertainment most days
- Getting there
- Glasgow Queen Street about 3 minutes’ walk; Buchanan Street Subway across George Square
- Parking
- City-centre street parking and nearby multi-storeys around George Square / Queen Street
- Also
- Bar open daily 11:00–00:00; Dinner kitchen roughly Mon–Fri 3–8pm, Sat 11am–6pm, Sun 12–8pm per site (confirm current times)
Glasgow restaurant
The Piper Whisky Bar
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 – 12:00 AM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM
- Sunday: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Overview
The Piper Whisky Bar sits on Cochrane Street by George Square — a city-centre pub that leans hard into whisky (300+ malts, aiming to stock every Scottish distillery) and “legendary” Scottish tapas alongside pub mains like haggis, fish and chips, and Scotch pie. Live entertainment runs most days; there’s a whisky lounge upstairs with square views and a function room for tastings. Food service is daytime into early evening rather than late kitchen: lunch Mon–Fri 11am–3pm; dinner roughly 3–8pm weekdays, shorter on Saturday and until 8pm Sunday (confirm on the day). Bar hours are listed 11am–midnight daily. Scottish tapas platters are a frequent diner pick for sharing; mains on older menus sat around the £10 mark. Call 0141 552 1740 or email info@thepiperbar.com to book, especially for groups and whisky tastings. Queen Street station is about a three-minute walk; Buchanan Street Subway is close across George Square.
Reviews
This place was recommended to me by the bus tour guide and it lived up to the recommendation. I got the Scottish Tapas selection including Haggis Tweeds, Scotch Pies with Beans, and Beer Battered Fish and Chips. All were so delicious, perfectly warm coming out on the platter. Wonderful service, really helpful, and fantastic ambience with a wonderful live singer. When I'm back in Glasgow I'll definitely visit again.
Read on Google MapsIt was chosen as the best whiskey bar of 2024. There's a separate whiskey room on the second floor. The lower floor is very lively and features live music. It's a very pleasant atmosphere, and the staff is very sweet
Read on Google MapsA fantastic bar filled with atmosphere and a warm welcome. Food was amazing. We chose from the Tapas menu which was enough to try a little of everything but left room for a pudding. Staff were very attentive and knowledgeable of the vast array of Whiskeys they stock. 'Malt of the month' is a must.
Read on Google MapsEnjoyed a delicious Scottish Tapas lunch yesterday with friends! Great food & friendly, efficient service ….. highly recommend! Excellent value too 😊🏴😋 Will definitely return!
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