Sebb's is a bar & grill in Merchant City, Glasgow. Rated 4.8 stars from 399 Google reviews. Known for cocktails as destination and small plates with range. Best for groups and solo dining.
Rankings updated
Sebb's
Across 286 rated reviews, 98% gave four or five stars.
| Rating | 4.8★ |
| Reviews | 399 |
| 1-star share | 0.0% |
| Best for | Lunch |
In Their Own Words
Review highlights surfaced by Google — shown in English, with the original beneath
“Good food and service in a chilled place.”
“Great variety of seafood, meat, and veggie options.”
“We had the salad, lamb skewers, pork belly, trout, pita and fries.”
413 reviews across two platforms
Quick Verdict
Sebb's delivers small plates with genuine range and cocktails worth the visit, backed by staff who treat each table as if they're the only one in the room.
You want small plates with global flavours and cocktails that justify their own menu in a basement setting where the staff know what they're doing.
About Sebb's
Down a basement staircase in the Merchant City, Sebb's runs a small-plates menu that moves across the world's flavours without ever feeling like it's showing off. The cocktails are the headline — the white linen is the one people keep coming back for — and the list is broad enough that a drinks-only visit makes complete sense. On the food side, the pakora, pork belly, ceviche and feather blade beef are the dishes with the most weight behind them, and the oysters — served with a whisky finish or baked in butter — have been drawing serious attention lately. Staff explain the menu in detail and steer first-timers well; the room has decks, and later in the evening the music takes over. No phone signal down here, but the wifi password is worth asking for.
Sebb's earns its romantic reputation through both atmosphere and a serious wines and cocktails — the kind of place where a dinner for two tends to extend well past dessert.
In the last 90 days, Sebb's has drawn 39 substantial written reviews (50+ characters of genuine feedback) — recent momentum that is one of the signals behind its place on the hot list.
What Stands Out
Cocktails as destination
80 mentions of cocktails in Google reviews; regulars name the cocktail menu as a reason to visit, and staff guide drinkers through the list with expertise.
Small plates with range
Reviewers praise pakora, pork belly, lamb skewers, ceviche, feather blade beef, oysters, and cod cheeks—each dish described as well-thought-out and flavour-packed.
Staff handling of groups and special requests
A 14+ birthday party was accommodated 'in such a short window' with service described as 'amazing'; staff offer detailed menu guidance and adjust seating for comfort.
Practical Information
Opening Hours
Contact
Frequently Asked Questions about Sebb's
Sebb's in Merchant City, Glasgow, welcomes solo diners and is marked as popular for solo dining. The bar seating and open kitchen view make it easy to settle in alone, and staff are attentive without hovering.
Sebb's handles large groups with care—a recent birthday party of 14+ was seated and served 'in such a short window' with staff offering detailed menu guidance and adjusting seating for comfort. Reservations are essential for groups.
Sebb's menu rotates, but reviewers consistently praise the pork belly, oysters in spiced beef fat, lamb skewers, ceviche, feather blade beef, and cod cheeks. The pakora and small plates are designed for sharing.
Sebb's cocktail menu is a destination in itself—80 mentions across reviews, with staff guiding drinkers through the list. Regulars return specifically for the cocktails.
Sebb's in Merchant City, Glasgow, has a wheelchair accessible entrance, accessible restroom, and accessible seating. However, the venue is located in a basement, so access involves stairs or a lift.
Sebb's recommends dinner reservations, especially on weekends. The venue operates a virtual waitlist system when full, and accepts reservations via their booking system.
Also in Merchant City
View allSee the full Merchant City ranking
How We Rank Venues
Rankings are recalculated monthly from live Google Business Profile data. Our Hot Score weighs review velocity (new text reviews), baseline rating, and Google Business Profile completeness. No editorial picks, no paid placements — just what the data says this month.
Hot Score: 69/100 · ranked October 2026
The written profile on this page is generated from real Google reviews and reviewed monthly. Quotes are verbatim and belong to the people who wrote them — not to us.
How our monthly rankings workOwn or run this place?
booteek is the AI agent for independent restaurant and bar owners. It helps AI assistants like ChatGPT recommend your venue. It does not change this list: a place on the Hot List cannot be bought.
See how booteek works


