Devil of Brooklyn
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About Devil of Brooklyn
Devil of Brooklyn is a cocktail bar at 42 Renfield St in Glasgow that runs as a cafe during the day and turns to cocktails later. The menu includes a design-your-own option listed as "Limbo", where guests build a drink around a favourite spirit. Classics sit alongside it, among them an absinthe old fashioned and a Cucumber Gibson. Draught beers and a whisky selection round out the bar. The daytime menu covers coffee, tea and morning pastries, with a small food menu of sandwiches and salad rolls. The decor mixes shabby chic pieces with an indie touch, and music plays in the background. Service is at the table only, so guests are seated and drinks come to them.
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Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention design your own cocktail, absinthe old fashioned, flat white coffee and morning pastries.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention design your own cocktail, absinthe old fashioned, flat white coffee and morning pastries.
Customer Review Summary
Cocktails are the main draw, with reviewers singling out an absinthe old fashioned, a Cucumber Gibson, the Hera and Hermes, and a cosmopolitan, margarita and mojito. The "Limbo" option, which builds a drink around a favourite spirit, is called a lovely touch, and the whisky selection and draught beers also get mentions. Close behind is the setting, described as beautiful, cozy and chilled out, with quirky decor and good background music. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly and knowledgeable. By day it works as a cafe, where reviewers mention a smooth flat white, a salmon sandwich and fresh morning pastries. The caveats are modest. Drinks are called pricey, and one reviewer found a whisky flip lacking in depth of flavour. One found table service only a little annoying, while another worried about it and then said there was no need. On a Saturday daytime visit, others were turned away once the bar reached capacity. One reviewer notes the staff stayed patient while they waited for a friend to arrive.
Customer Review Summary
Cocktails are the main draw, with reviewers singling out an absinthe old fashioned, a Cucumber Gibson, the Hera and Hermes, and a cosmopolitan, margarita and mojito. The "Limbo" option, which builds a drink around a favourite spirit, is called a lovely touch, and the whisky selection and draught beers also get mentions. Close behind is the setting, described as beautiful, cozy and chilled out, with quirky decor and good background music. Staff come up repeatedly as friendly and knowledgeable. By day it works as a cafe, where reviewers mention a smooth flat white, a salmon sandwich and fresh morning pastries. The caveats are modest. Drinks are called pricey, and one reviewer found a whisky flip lacking in depth of flavour. One found table service only a little annoying, while another worried about it and then said there was no need. On a Saturday daytime visit, others were turned away once the bar reached capacity. One reviewer notes the staff stayed patient while they waited for a friend to arrive.
Featured reviews
- Elena
“A lovely place with a beautiful interior, excellent coffee and a fantastic selection of fresh morning pastries. The atmosphere was warm and welcoming, and the staff were friendly. A perfect spot to start the day!”
- Lucy Cockcroft
“My favourite cocktail bar in Glasgow! For a long time now I’ve visited the Devil of Brooklyn with friends and family and it’s always been a 10/10 experience. The drinks are incredible and the staff are absolutely fantastic, welcoming and friendly. ❤️⭐️”
- Rebecca Kearney O Neill
“My first time in Glasgow, this was the first bar we came to and it set a lovely tone for the stay. A beautiful cocktail bar, extensive cocktail menu as well as draught beers, knowledgeable staff, I was worried about it being table service but did not have anything to worry about. Stunning cocktails, gorgeous interior and a lovely cozy atmosphere.”
- Tomos Brooks
“Wonderful cocktails and very good atmosphere helped by the cool decor. Really enjoyed my Cucumber Gibson. Great staff as well - very patient as I waited for my friend to arrive 😄”
- Nick Haralambou
“I was walking around Glasgow looking for a cocktail bar and this hidden gem was the perfect spot. We sat down and enjoyed a couple of nice cocktails, we had a cosmopolitan and a margarita. Warm and cozy place. The servers and the staff were very friendly and helpful. It was a quiet and perfect atmosphere for enjoying a cocktail on a night out. Would highly recommend this establishment for any occasion. Cheers, A+++++”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
Good to know
“Devil of Brooklyn. Retelling the story of bartending in our own devilishly dynamic way, one chapter at a time. Situated on 42 Renfield Street, the iconic corner building is steeped in breathtaking history. We can’t wait for you to come and join us as we delve into the weird and wonderful world of classic & contemporary cocktails.”
- AccessibilityWheelchair-accessible toilet · Wheelchair-accessible car park
Amenities
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
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- Wheelchair-accessible car park
Location
Cocktail bars near Devil of Brooklyn
- Slug and Lettuce Glasgow4.65830 mi
boozy bottomless brunch, cocktails, qr code ordering
- Kong3.08550.2 mi
rooftop terrace, cocktail offer, outdoor heaters
- The Spiritualist4.41,4300.3 mi
cocktails, pastrami sandwich, karaage chicken
| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Devil of Brooklyn | 4.5388 | — | design your own cocktail, absinthe old fashioned, flat white coffee |
| Slug and Lettuce Glasgow | 4.6583 | 0 mi | boozy bottomless brunch, cocktails, qr code ordering |
| Kong | 3.0855 | 0.2 mi | rooftop terrace, cocktail offer, outdoor heaters |
| The Spiritualist | 4.41,430 | 0.3 mi | cocktails, pastrami sandwich, karaage chicken |
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