Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow is a pub in Merchant City, Glasgow. Rated 4.3 stars from 5975 Google reviews. Known for live music and atmosphere and knowledgeable bar staff. Best for groups and live music nights. Price range: £10–20.
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Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow
Across 5,693 rated reviews, 84% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.3★ |
| Reviews | 5,975 |
| 1-star share | 3.8% |
| Best for | Solo dining |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Great place, had food and drinks, really cool layout and general vibe.”
“Served cold soup and overpriced for meals and alcohol cheek add a service charge”
“3 plants with live music, typical irish menu and beers selection.”
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7,061 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Merchant City's most-explored pub: five floors of bars, live music, and staff who know the craft.
You want a theatrical pub with live music, multiple bars, and staff who remember your name.
About Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow
A night at Waxy O'Connor's is a proper maze in the best possible way — multiple levels, six bars, and enough nooks and crannies that finding your way back to your seat after a round becomes part of the experience. The woodwork throughout gives the whole place a hidden-woodland feel that you rarely get in a city-centre pub, and the atmosphere builds quickly once the live music kicks in. The chowder is the dish people keep coming back for. Staff like Tyler and Neve get named in reviews for a reason — the service is attentive and genuinely friendly. Card only, so come prepared. Good for a date, a small group, or anyone who wants to spend a few hours properly lost in one of Glasgow's more theatrical pubs.
Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow is the neighbourhood spot done right — unhurried, unpretentious, with a wine list that gives it an edge over most of its category.
What Stands Out
Live music and atmosphere
Live music runs most nights, with 137 mentions in Google reviews; locals describe it as a must-visit for the quirky theatrical design and multiple hidden bars.
Knowledgeable bar staff
Recent reviews name bartenders by name (Tyler, Neve) and praise them as 'great' and 'amazing'; regulars return specifically for the service.
Accessible to all
Wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom, and seating; welcomes groups, solo diners, LGBTQ+ patrons, transgender safespace designation, and dogs.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow
Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow spans five floors with multiple bars, nooks and crannies, and woodwork throughout—locals joke it's easy to lose your seat after a few drinks. The layout rewards exploration, but first-timers may want to map their route or ask staff for directions to the bar they want.
Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow hosts live music most nights, with performances running until at least 10 p.m. It's one of the venue's main draws and a reason regulars return.
Dogs are allowed at Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow, and the pub is set up to welcome them alongside groups, solo diners, and LGBTQ+ patrons.
Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow has a wheelchair accessible entrance, restroom, and seating throughout, so the entire five-floor venue is open to all visitors.
Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow serves pub food including chowder and other comfort fare. The kitchen is bar-focused, with food available at the counter as well as at tables.
Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow accepts reservations, which is useful given its popularity with groups and the challenge of parking in Merchant City.
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Hot Score: 62/100 · ranked October 2026
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