Speakeasy

Cocktail bar · Glasgow Merchant City

Plush booths, classic cocktails and pop from the 70s to the 90s: Speakeasy on John Street is the cosy cocktail bar of Glasgow’s scene, open until 3 am at weekends.

• ★ 4.4 on Google (427)
• Cocktails
• Bookable booths
• Trophy Room on Saturdays

Address

10 John Street
Glasgow G1 1JQ

Opening hours

Thu and Sun 8 pm–3 am
Fri/Sat 6 pm–3 am
Mon–Wed closed

Crowd

mixed, roughly 25–50, gay men and groups of friends

Flirt factor

medium

Programme

The Trophy Room, a camp pop party with hits from the 70s to the 90s, every Saturday

Getting there

Glasgow Queen Street station, approx. 5 minutes’ walk

What makes Speakeasy special

Speakeasy is a cocktail bar with a kitchen in the heart of Glasgow’s scene. Behind the bar are classic cocktails and a large bourbon selection. If you want some privacy, book one of the upholstered booths; groups can also hire the whole bar.

In the evenings there is karaoke, drag and pop classics, and on Saturdays The Trophy Room plays camp pop from the 70s to the 90s.

Atmosphere and crowd

The friendly bar team, the music, the interior, the cocktails and prices that are low for Glasgow get particular praise. The lighting is dimmed and the mood more sociable than wild.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Speakeasy website, GayOut, Tagvenue, Google reviews (4.4 stars, 427 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.