Katie's Bar

Gay bar · Glasgow Merchant City

Basement bar on John Street in the Merchant City, with cheap drinks, drag, DJs and tribute nights. Fills up as the evening goes on.

• ★ 4.3 on Google (565)
• Tribute shows

Address

17 John Street
G1 1HP Glasgow

Opening hours

Mon–Thu 3 pm–midnight, Fri and Sat noon–1 am, Sun 12.30 pm–1 am (according to Travel Gay)

Crowd

mostly men, mixed, many locals

Programme

Drag, DJs, karaoke, tribute nights (e.g. Dolly Parton, George Michael)

Location

Merchant City, near George Square

What makes Katie’s Bar special

Katie’s is a basement bar with something on almost every night: drag, karaoke, theme nights and tribute acts. Guests praise the staff and atmosphere, and there is a loyalty scheme for regulars. Criticism concerns long waits at the bar on busy Saturdays and fluctuating drink prices.

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Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (updated Oct 2026, Google 4.3 from 565 reviews), Travel Gay. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before you go.