Waxy O'Connor's in Glasgow City

Had a wonderful dinner and pint at Waxy O’Connor’s. When my mother and I were looking for something local to eat, the head chef Steestl kindly made us a wonderful Scottish dish that consisted of mashed potatoes, haggis, and mushrooms in a lovely sauce. This was honestly one of the best meals I have had and was a great introduction to Scotland. Steestl was very kind and so were the rest of the staff. Come here for the live music and a great bite to eat!

This would have five stars were it not for the NWO cashless policy. No need for it

Overpriced, but cosyish labyrinth of a place

Doesn't take cash. No hot refreshments, and the staff weren't aware of gluten-free products or ingredients.

Fantastic New Years Eve Night, tickets for the night were expensive considering it was just for entry at £27.95.

Had an amazing Hogmanay here, stayed all night with great atmosphere and bands playing

Great staff and service. Well done Sam ,& Liam for making us so welcome....we will be back

On my first visit to Glasgow, I stumbled upon Waxy O'Connor's. A nice and cosy bar with very friendly staff! There was a live band performing which gave a pleasant vibe to it. I am happy to recommend this place.

A wonderful vibrant venue worth a visit. 1st time. I'll be back

Fantastic place, great staff, food and brilliant atmosphere

Very cool pub that’s a bit like a labyrinth. There are various different bars dotted around across multiple floors. It’s actually quite difficult not to get lost ha. Never had to wait too long for a drink at the bar. Also had the fry up which was tasty, albeit at £15 a little on the expensive side. Would visit again.

Very busy bar, could do with more staff but great drinks selection and definitely worth a visit.

really let down by the way that the stewards approach and talk down to people. There is a way to talk to approach a situation, unfortunately we over heard one of the stewards talking to another party in a manner that was vile and disrespectful towards them.

Guinness poured with care. Friendly atmosphere. Relaxing.

I love Waxys but really miss the lovely Irish Stew. Please get it back! :)

Nice place, quick service on the whole especially as it was busy at times. Food very good quickly brought out and it was hot, not lukewarm or cold , this is how it should be so thanks to all the team. My only slight moan, was the music at one point just after 17.00 pm went up loud ! So you had to shout to be heard when talking. Not sure why as before 17.00 it was at the right level. Will be coming back so thanks to all for the good time

Nice bar, relaxed atmosphere and an excellent all day breakfast. 🍻

Arranged to meet friends in Waxys. I said hello to the doorman, and he asked what I had to drink already as he was considering not letting me in. I laughed and said I had just been to Brown's for dinner and meeting friends inside. He told me I wasn't going inside because I was English! 😂. I didn't bother pursuing and we had a great night in Kong. Our other friends also left Waxys and said they wouldn't be back either. 😂 **UPDATE** - Hi Michele I emailed you as requested Mon, 25 Nov at 06:47. Hopefully get a reply from you soon post investigation. Kind Regards Dave

Brilliant atmosphere live music lovely food

Nice place. Had to queue for a while to get served. Ordered a spice bag sharer which was nice but expensive for £16.

Never had food stopped off for a drink although the place was extremely busy the wait time to be served at the bar was super quick which was very impressive great atmosphere and fast friendly service

A joy of a pub in Glasgow. Great atmosphere, live music 7 days a week, what more could you want. The innkeeper might have to put up signs, as many people can't find the exit on their first visit🤪

Bar service, young lady serving wed 27 Nov 6.40pm, absolutely terrible attitude. I waiting 10 mins for a drink whilst she served everyone before me. I said to her I had been waiting a while and she struggled her shoulders and said that the cue was at the other side of the bar. I asked her how was I to know that?, again, her response was dismissive with another shrug... We left tand didn't order, went to somewhere who had staff with manners.

Guinness was not served in a Guinness glass.

Great atmosphere & good company. Friendly service in top notch surroundings.

The door staff were very friendly. There was plenty of room and the service from the bar staff was very good. Really good atmosphere

They do not show Scottish football, terrible for a pub THAT IS IN SCOTLAND

Too much of an Irish pub chain feel about it. Guinness was just ok 6.5/10. Grub was nice. I'd a decent burger.

Loved this bar, well worth a visit

Pub on a few floors. A must visit for all Glasgow fans. Age difference is ignored here. We were there on Saturday and then there was live music. Near the main train station

Met a friend at 4pm. Pub was cold. First staff member I encountered said "This bar's closed!". I asked if I could be directed to an open bar and he obliged. Second staff member tried to remove my half-full bottle of beer from the table as he passed. When I intervened to say I was still drinking it, he said " I thought it was empty" and walked away. No "sorry", no apology. Pub has nice decor but staff seem rude and entitled and treat customers with disdain. I suspect it is an unpleasant place to work (poor management?) hence low morale of staff. Other, friendlier pubs are available.

Table "cleaning" was very slow and not very much of a cleaning. More like just taking glasses and plates and running off. Some food was hot some a bit cold. Portion size ok. Eve a hungry person will have enough. Glasses cleaning and rinsing could be improved. Toilets not in best shape in a Saturday afternoon. Prides ok for the location.

This was my first visit. It was busy being a Friday afternoon but we found a table at the back. There's a nice atmosphere and the staff were all very friendly. I've given 4 stars for service as they don't accept cash. I will definitely be back

Was there tonight and had a great time

Tried two differnt lagers; both slightly flat and served too warm. Inetersting place inside but I suspect ti's aimed more at the late nught crowd that the casual daytime drinker

Really cool pub, staff were friendly and delivered an expertly poured Guinness - an all round lovely experience

Been past this pub so many times. Worth a visit just to enjoy how mad the interior is!

Love the place. The music was a little loud for 12pm but still an outstanding pub to sit in.

Good pub and great atmosphere for after work drinks

Came in for my friends birthday on Friday, the music was top notch! Will be back!

Didn’t get any food but called in on Friday for a few drinks and was pleasantly surprised with entertainment band was incredible will defo be back

Called in for a quiet pint last night and ended up staying in the bar all night. Great atmosphere and the band were class. Will def be back!

Nice, busy pub in city centre. Usual selection of drinks, friendly staff.

Having spent a great night previously in here, we returned tonight after having dinner. The surly, bearded doorman at the back door, refused entry to my friend as he had shorts on. My friend made a passing remark about how he had been in there the night before in full Frankenfurter regalia, including a basque and suspenders with no problem. As he was staying in the adjoining hotel, he said he would go change. The doorman said he would be refused entry because of his threatening, passive aggressiveness. There were another 5 of us who witnessed everything and there was nothing threatening nor passive aggressive. I tried to speak to the doorman who ignored me and continually tapped away on his phone. I asked him to explain what was going on. He ignored me again, and I had to repeat my question. He continued to stare at his phone and mumbled something about my friend's attitude. I have never experienced such an ignorant, rude doorman as he. The fact he didn't even have the courtesy to look up at me when I tried to talk to him and was more interested in his phone gives an incredibly bad impression. My friend and I had also been in there a few hours before this happened and he was wearing the same clothes he was then refused entry with! All in all, it was embarrassing and uncalled for and put a dampener on a great day. None of us will be back.

A unique experience, I already want to go back!

The place is unusual but magnificent. There is a great atmosphere with live music. The servers are a little overwhelmed but very nice.

Impressive pub, it looks like a maze. Prices a little higher than other pubs but it is worth having at least one beer and exploring inside.

Very impressive and cozy pub to visit. When you get a beer, you have to look carefully where your table was again :).

Been here many times over the years, fantastic place to grab a bite to eat and a pint or two.

This is one of the greatest pubs in Glasgow! Beside for all the normal things that excelled, it was our first introduction to the Spice Bag!

The staff were friendly, drinks reasonably priced and delish, music was banging and superb talent, great nite out. Amazing decor.

Great place, had food and drinks, really cool layout and general vibe. Food was excellent. Would have given it 5 except the staff were chatting amongst themselves and on their phones showing each other videos and stuff as they were serving, which I thought was quite poor.

Great pub,had live music when we were in,very cool decor ,like something from middle earth

Thanks so much for a brilliant night celebrating a big birthday. We booked a room for 40. The space was perfect along with excellent service, food & drink. The staff couldn't have been more helpful. Waxy's is a fantastic space with good live music and it was buzzing all evening. Everyone had a great time and had only positive comments about the venue.

Popped in for a swift drink after a long train journey. Just what we needed before leaving for our hotel. Nice place, great atmosphere.

As the title suggests, the pubs decor is absolutely beautiful. My friend showed me this venue, and it blew my mind. I've walked past it so many times in my life, and I would never have imagined it was so huge. So many floors and the venues are so well designed. It feels like you're in a lord of the rings pub. It surprises me that there are so many comments about bad service. The staff I interacted with had all been really nice and attentive. I spoke with one of them just to say how stunning the bar is and she was more than happy to chat with me and wasn't dismissive at all, even though I was ranting away by how stunned I was haha. Couldn't comment on the food but was a top class place to drink.

Atmosphere and venue is very cool. It’s so quirky. Good selection of drinks available. On the pricier end but it is exceptionally central.

Had a brilliant time, atmosphere was great.

Nice feel. Beautiful architecture. Feels like a maze inside. Live band. Quite loud.

Me and my husband had dinner here last night. This was the worst dinner I have ever had. We both had starters and mains, which was all served at once? which is a first for us. My 'chowder' starter was just runny and not that warm....but the steak pie?....this was just 🤮 It must have been in a microwave for ages as it was hard as a brick and the 'steak' was like charcoal. I am retching just thinking about it. 🤮We should have complained last night, on hindsight that was our mistake, we just didn't want to make a fuss, that's not how we are. But because I was so ill overnight and unless it was a banana I ate at lunch time yesterday (I very much doubt this) the food in W O'C was the culprit and feel I had to let them know in case anyone else was sick. I spoke to the manager earlier because I had been so ill, who said he would let the kitchen know. But just in case the message doesn't get passed on, avoid the food here folks.Venue and drinks ( a beer & a glass of wine) were fine.

What else can I say? I've been coming in here for 20 years. A Glasgow institution. Good pint of Guinness. Atmosphere is second to none on Paddy's day. Excellent place to lose your friends. Not really had the food often. It's expensive and not excessively exciting. Just have a Guinness!

Great pub , good beer choices and the Irish soup was good .

Great pub with lots of character. Caught a band in the church bar on Saturday 28th Sept. What a cool band. The barmaid that mostly served us was lovely and very polite and chatty despite being very busy. Had planned on only having a couple before heafing home but stayed for a few more as the place was buzzing and band were great. Waxi's has been a favourite spot of mine for 20 years or so and I always try and pop in when in town.

Great bar. Worked here years ago. Staff are lovely.

Great, the cool place is all made of wood and looks like a labyrinth, I loved the tree and the different environments and especially the music, well-known versions or great hits.

Great place inside. Many students go here, still nice.

What a place! It reminds me of the moving stairs from Harry Potter - such a maze! We came there just for a pint, so I can't say anything about the food but the atmosphere is amazing. I'm sure it's a great place to go out, especially if there's a live band playing. I wouldn't want to be drunk there though - I'd definitely get lost! 😂

We popped in for a quick bite to eat as we had a train to catch. I ordered the chowder & my husband ordered the smoked salmon pate. Both arrived and I have to say for what we paid £9 & £8 the portions could've been bigger. The food was nice but it didn't help that the sliced cobb we both got with our food was stale and cold and the butter was brick hard so unable to spread and enjoy it. Food is advertised as small plates but in reality is just a starter but a smaller portion and a bigger price.

Very poor meal arrived cold and also had a long wait for it.Would not recommend it this time.

This place has an immediate impact the moment you walk in the door. You know it's a different sort of place. Staff are smartly dressed and the whole place is a mixture of high class and old church quirky. Used a Google search to find this one and it definitely didn't disappoint! 3 levels and something everywhere you look.

Been travelling to glasgow to meet friends since 1999 on a regular basis from Liverpool. And always get them to take us to your establishment for drinks always been welcomed by staff and patrons alike as Glasgow people our the friendliest people in my book .but your bouncer refused one of our party re-entry into your pub after going out for a vape she was in no way drunk .this even agrieved people from the table next to us who we got chatting to during the evening who were from the Isle of Wight. They were also disgusted and went up the stairs to complain .the guy in the white shirt a member of staff looked embarrassed and even the other bouncer .I hope this is investigated as this bouncer is going to give your establishment a really bad name he has let down you and your other hard working staff for no reason other than being a juice head bully please don't take my word for it as most people try to back there staff but ask his colleagues they all sypathised with us as well as other patrons

Great place to watch sports and the staff are all very helpful, which is good for if you get a bit lost like I did lol

This venue was our 3rd scheduled stop on the Glasgow Subcrawl and one we were looking forward too thanks to previous visits by some of our tour party. We turned up early Saturday afternoon on the 7th of September. A couple of our party had entered ahead of us. As the rest of us approached we were immediately quizzed by the door staff. Not the warm Irish welcome that we expected! “Have you a function room booking?” was our “welcome” to the venue. Now the Glasgow Subcrawl is favoured by groups/hen parties/stag parties/staff parties/birthday celebrations and the likes. Ours was a simple 24th birthday celebration/get together and included a responsible group of young men who have remained close friends from the start of school (or earlier) through their football team and beyond school. A sign of their maturity was to extend their invitations to their fathers (all late 40s+). 5 fathers were free to join in a weekend of valuable father and son time! Back to the answer to the door staff question, unfortunately, we did not have function room booking and were told that “I can’t let you in.” We were left quite aghast and this was made worse when the first to arrive exited and said he didn’t understand, as the place was empty! Thankfully this was our only disappointment during the sub crawl, thank you to all the establishments that welcomed us with open arms, Inn Deep, Wintersgills, Times Square, The Laurieston, The Bellrock, Kensington, Brechins, Deoch an Dorus, The Lismore and Tennent’s. Waxy o’Connor’s could learn a lot from them.

If you want to experience this atmosphere, find an evening when there is a live band (which is quite often). The business has several floors, several bars, very lively.

This place was quite amazing. Looks like the inside of a Lord of the Rings pub in Bree. Multiple levels and staircases and different seating platforms with live music stage in the middle. One wall aligned with a pipe organ! Absolutely a spectacular place to go. If you like music and beer. I didn't get to try the food because I got there after the kitchen closed, but I would recommend this place full-throatedly. Easily the most interesting place I've been to in Glasgow. The Guinness was perfect.

A typical Scottish Pub in a unique atmosphere. Very good service. In the morning you can enter with minors, in the afternoon they are prohibited from entering.

Great vibe and live music. The staff were extremely friendly and having a drink here felt like I was in a tavern and was about to be given a quest.

We haven't been for a few years. We popped in on the way home for a couple of drinks. It looks cleaner, The furnishings look like they've had an upgrade. Staff were more polite. I didn't use the ladies, so can't comment on that. Looking forward to coming back

We came in right after a large group of people had a huge order, so we didn’t have time to try the food, but the atmosphere was cool and the service was great.

Highly recommended, a Glasgow classic.

How dare they tell punters they cant wear Celtic and other relevant football colours in here. It was hot and humid yesterday they charge nearly £7 for a pint . Their loss I only bought one pint because they said in effect you must behave as if you are living in a police state with next to no social freedoms . I can honestly not say the pour of the pint was anything special to enslave my mind to their dictatorial ways I went to other pubs that let me take my jacket off they made more money out of me as a result. This seems like a very cynical theme bar you see a lot of pubs like this the world over. Football colours have history and should be allowed to thrive as religious dress is without question . I would never care to return to this expensive pub as even the last time I went everything was really expensive , I'm sure the manager will moan when people stop paying £7 for a pint and to be treated like children in their own working class leisure time . Besides the staff were not friendly or jovial . I'm sure there will be some assertive and dictatorial reply as the capitalist one per centers want to have us believe we as consumers are there to serve them and not a part of a free market. This is the kind of country and nation that Starmer demands !! Plenty of pubs allow football colours and there is no major agro as a result . The pub trade is as much a hypocrite as the gambling industry.

Brilliant food nice quiet atmosphere in the library section. Really cool toilets with the bucket. Staff were 100%

Worth a visit with its quirky Harry Potter style staircases, knooks and crannies. Could spend all day in here.

Wouldn't recommend booking for a group as there's no guarantee everyone will make it past the bouncers. Was attending my brother's leaving do but was refused entry as "the bar was full". Fair enough, but a group of us (5) were going to a section of the bar that had been pre-booked for our attendance. I had hopped out to meet some family who had travelled through for the occasion at the train station only to not be allowed back in. Bouncers were absolute throbbers and struggled to grasp that we were part of a group that had an area reserved.

Beautiful. Characteristic English pub full of young people and live music. Absolutely not to be missed. Good food and moderate prices

I go any chance I get. Incredible vibes, best place in Glasgow for a Guinness. 🍻

Food very tasty a little on the pricey side for what it is but never the less very nice

My first time visiting this Irish bar in the centre of Glasgow. I was surprised it was my first time here but it won’t be my last, the interior is so interesting and authentic feeling. It has lots of different floors, with small intimate rooms and bars on each of them. They have live music every night of the week so I can imagine the atmosphere being even better on a busier night and at the weekend. Obviously for a pint of Guinness and couldn’t complain at it, poured to spec as you’d expect. Cracking head and taste. I had came here after lunch but the food menu looked good as well, not very extensive but what you’d expect from a pub, and decently priced. I’ll be back for sure.

£7 a pint. Take from that what you will.

Very nice pub, in terms of woodwork. No doubt filled to the brim in the evening. Reservations may be useful if you want to spend an evening there.

Old school style pub you can literally get lost in all the nooks and crannies. One of the best pints of Guinness you will get in Glasgow.

Incredible place for its decoration, its atmosphere and the live music! Lots of nooks and crannies to have a good time in a very nice place!

A curious and beautiful place to see. They could be more attentive in customer service.

A great place to have a good beer. Central.

Just a quiet quick drink on an afternoon but what a lovely characterful bar, you've gotta visit this place if you ever visit Glasgow top notch.

Great selection of drinks and the atmosphere was great.

Hands down the most beautiful and atmospheric pub I’ve ever been to! Greetings from Finland!

I Paid for two meals with a friend on Thursday 15th August 2024. The meals came out and they were so under par it was disgraceful. My friend had the chicken burger which was no word of a lie, two chicken nugggets side by side in the most underwhelming bun. No salad or anything just a scoop of chips for £16.00. My friend asked for the manager and asked for a refund. Today is the 19th August and the money still hasn’t been refunded into my account! I ordered the steak & Guinness pie, pastry was overcooked, mash was cold and steak inside the pie was chewy/tuff not tender not good enough. Very disappointed in the food and the fact I still haven’t received my money back for the Burger. The venue is nice but the food menu and food is not at the required standard for the prices charged. You’d get a better chicken burger made from a spotty teenager at McDonalds.

Amazing pub. Never been in one like it.

You can get a better Guinness at other pubs.