Duke Bar
About Duke Bar
A pool table sits in the back room at Duke Bar, a pub on Duke Street in the Dennistoun area of Glasgow. The bar pours Tennent's and Guinness on tap, and weekend nights bring live music, a DJ, or someone on the microphone. The interior keeps its old-school fittings, with plenty of tables, some worn flooring and taped seats. Dogs come in with their owners and are often about the bar. A step-free entrance lets visitors with mobility needs get in without a step at the door. The pub opens daily and runs on walk-ins, so no booking is needed. Out front, a pavement beer garden catches the sun for anyone who wants to drink outdoors.
Good to know
- ReservationsWalk-in only
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheap pints of tennents, back room pool table, traditional old school interior and dog-friendly with pub dogs.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention cheap pints of tennents, back room pool table, traditional old school interior and dog-friendly with pub dogs.
Customer Review Summary
Cheap pints anchor nearly every account, with Tennent's singled out repeatedly and one visitor calling it the cheapest they had had in a long time, while the Guinness was reportedly very good too. Close behind is the back room pool table, described as brilliant and counted as a bonus by several, alongside a pavement beer garden one reviewer calls a sun trap. The traditional, old man style interior draws affection, though one visitor notes damaged flooring and duct tape on a few seats even as another describes the place as spotless. Friendly staff and regulars come up often, including a warm welcome and plenty of chat for a group in from Manchester, praise for one barmaid, and a mention of the two pub dogs. Live music on a Friday night and the person on the microphone both earn compliments. One reviewer alleges sectarian door practices and locals only entry on football days and reports a fruit machine swallowing money, and another was turned away at the bar after the DJ called last orders well before closing.
Customer Review Summary
Cheap pints anchor nearly every account, with Tennent's singled out repeatedly and one visitor calling it the cheapest they had had in a long time, while the Guinness was reportedly very good too. Close behind is the back room pool table, described as brilliant and counted as a bonus by several, alongside a pavement beer garden one reviewer calls a sun trap. The traditional, old man style interior draws affection, though one visitor notes damaged flooring and duct tape on a few seats even as another describes the place as spotless. Friendly staff and regulars come up often, including a warm welcome and plenty of chat for a group in from Manchester, praise for one barmaid, and a mention of the two pub dogs. Live music on a Friday night and the person on the microphone both earn compliments. One reviewer alleges sectarian door practices and locals only entry on football days and reports a fruit machine swallowing money, and another was turned away at the bar after the DJ called last orders well before closing.
Featured reviews
- John Mackenzie
“Terrific local in Dennistoun Glasgow. Lovely friendly staff & customers. The guy doing the 🎤 was fantastic.”
- MJH Maintenance
“Went to bar at 11.30pm and was told I couldn’t get a drink as DJ had called last orders at 11.25 pm but pub doesn’t close till 12am”
- carl booth
“Three of us from Manchester were working in Glasgow and Called in here Thursday 3rd Oct 24. What a great welcome we had. Brilliant chat/laugh with the guys at the bar and the two dogs. Excellent service too from Nic the barmaid. Thank you to you all 🍻”
- Ramisha Mujahid
“Haven't tried their food, but the vibe and people are always nice, and they have pool.”
- Remrett Gorden
“A sectarian bar that only lets locals in on football days. I had went for a while also the fruit machine error and steel your money. …”
Hours
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Highlights
- Has bar games
- Has great beer selection
- Has karaoke
- Has live music
- Has live performances
- Good for watching sport
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Dogs allowed
- Has bar games
- Casual
- Serves beer
- Serves spirits
Show more amenities
- Has karaoke
- Good for watching sport
- Has toilet
- Cosy
- Good for groups
- Offerings· 3
- Serves alcohol
- Serves cocktails
- Serves wine
- Highlights· 3
- Has great beer selection
- Has live music
- Has live performances
Location
How Duke Bar compares to nearby bars
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Duke Bar This shop | Times Square Glasgow | The Star Bar | Newton Arms | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2(193) | 3.8(957) | 4.5(657) | 4.6(355) | |
| Price | £1–10 | ££ | £ | £ |
| Distance | — | 1.6 mi | 2.1 mi | 4.4 mi |
| Open today |
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