The Amsterdam, Glasgow
The Amsterdam is a late-opening bar on Brunswick Street in Glasgow's Merchant City, with a deliberately rock 'n' roll attitude: stiff drinks, hearty food and gigs in the basement. It suits a night out with friends more than a quiet dinner, and serves food from lunchtime into the evening.
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The Amsterdam
The vibe
The bar sells itself as a 'wee bit naughty' place for late nights, with whisky, beer and party drinks behind the bar and a basement used for gigs. Expect noise and a crowd at weekends; this is a place to start or finish a night rather than to linger over a meal. It suits groups of friends and fans of guitar music, not those after a quiet catch-up.
Food
Food runs from lunch at noon through to dinner until 9pm, and the kitchen makes no claims to being healthy, promising big flavours instead. It is solid fuel before a night in the Merchant City bars. Bookings can be made for food as well as drinks, which helps for larger groups wanting a table before the gigs start.
Nearby
Brunswick Street is in the heart of the Merchant City, so plenty of restaurants are on the doorstep, including Six by Nico and Singl-end for brunch. Glasgow Cross and the Trongate are a couple of minutes south. Being central also makes it an easy last stop on a Merchant City evening, with taxis and the late-night buses close by. Check the bar's Instagram for what is on in the basement before you go.
Highlights
- Late-night Merchant City bar
- Basement live music
- Whisky and beer-led bar
- Food served from lunch to 9pm
Good to know
- Tables for drinks and food can be reserved via the bar's website.
- Private gatherings can be arranged.
Frequently asked questions
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Sources: thedamglasgow.com