The Waterloo Bar

Location Categories: Nightlife PubLocation Tags: Accessible Mixed

Gay pub · Glasgow City Centre

Considered Scotland’s oldest gay pub, on Argyle Street since the early 1970s. Traditional pub with karaoke, bingo and cabaret.

  • ★ 4.3 on Google (803)
  • since the 1970s
  • step-free
Address
306 Argyle Street
G2 8LY Glasgow
Opening hours
Mon–Thu noon–midnight, Fri and Sat noon–1 am, Sun noon–11 pm (according to Travel Gay, check beforehand)
Crowd
older regulars in the afternoon, younger in the evening
Programme
Karaoke (especially on Saturdays), bingo, cabaret
Location
City Centre, a few minutes’ walk from Central Station

What makes The Waterloo Bar special

The Waterloo is a classic pub with a long history and cheap drinks. Guests praise the staff, karaoke and live music. Some recent reviews complain that the bar now feels more gay-friendly than gay. The pub has step-free access, which is rare in Glasgow’s scene.

A good fit if you …

  • are looking for a traditional pub with history
  • need step-free access
  • want to sing karaoke on Saturdays

Not ideal if you …

  • want to party late into the night, for that head to the Merchant City
Our tip:The Merchant City clubs are about ten minutes’ walk east.

Contact & links

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: GayOut (updated Oct 2026, Google 4.3 from 803 reviews), Travel Gay. Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before you go.

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