The Citizen Bar & Dining Rooms in Glasgow City

Love it in here the food is absolutely divine. We came for Sunday roasts and didn’t disappoint. Staff are always very polite helpful and cheery. I love the bar too it’s a busy place that says it all in my book. I also love all the old memorabilia as I remember the Citizen newspaper well. Nice to sit in the bar area after lunch/dinner too.

¡Extremadamente decepcionado! Visitando a la familia en Glasgow y han tenido anteriormente numerosas experiencias muy agradables en The Citizen. Desafortunadamente, en esta ocasión, nos encontramos con un portero muy poco servicial y desagradable, que nos informó que no sería capaz de llevar a nuestro nieto de 4 meses en el retrete en su cochecito y al preguntar por qué, no nos respondió. Habiendo comido aquí anteriormente, tenía la impresión de que era un ambiente familiar... ¡cuán equivocados estábamos! El Ciudadano ha bajado mucho en nuestras estimaciones y no recomendará a amigos, como habíamos hecho anteriormente. ¡Qué pena!

Cenamos temprano. La comida era excelente y el personal era muy servicial y amable. En conjunto una experiencia magnífica.

Tenía muchas ganas de comer con mi marido. Somos habituales aquí y hemos recomendado a muchos familiares y amigos. En esta visita había un nuevo menú, de menos de una semana de antigüedad, del nuevo chef que quería ‘probar cosas nuevas’. Lamentablemente, la hamburguesa Citizen se ha ido con las únicas opciones de hamburguesa de venado, una hamburguesa de pollo picante. ¿Quién quita una hamburguesa de ternera básica de un menú? ¡Es un clásico! Mi marido optó por la hamburguesa de pollo karaage cuando su hamburguesa Citizen favorita de todos los tiempos faltaba. Todo lo que diré es que no planea pedirlo de nuevo en un futuro próximo. Tuve el pastel de carne Citizen que no estuvo a la altura de las visitas anteriores, ya que literalmente solo había la mitad del filete en el plato en comparación con las visitas anteriores. De postre, mi marido tomó el pudín de toffee pegajoso que dijo que era encantador y opté por el pastel de chocolate Glayva. La ración era minúscula y no probé ningún Glayva - definitivamente no vale la pena el £ 7. 45 precio. Nuestro servidor Jemma era absolutamente encantador y disfrutamos de algunas bebidas también. No estoy seguro de cómo nos sentimos acerca de volver, aunque ya que estábamos bastante decepcionados con la red y mi postre. En mi opinión, el nuevo chef está haciendo cambios por el bien de los cambios - pero si no está roto no lo arregle! Siento que se está haciendo un nombre, pero no en el buen sentido. Traiga de vuelta la hamburguesa de carne y más bistec en el pastel de bistec por favor. Y un poco más de pastel y Glayva por favor para mi postre.

No había reservado, inmediatamente bienvenido por el servidor atento inteligente. Pedí una mesa más tranquila lejos de los altavoces, no hay problema. Abrigos tomados Servicio bueno, rápido, amable Soy vegetariana y me costó mucho el menú, sin embargo, opté por su verdura, entrante feta y guarnición de papa asada crujiente para hacer un plato principal y estaba delicioso. El edificio y la historia en las paredes era excepcional. Comida muy agradable, servicio, etc. Sin duda recomendaría.

Cow died for nothing! Starters were great so had big expectations for the main course but when I got my main course my burger was drier than ghandis flip flops My cousin Floyd George also got the burger and he was very disappointed.

Here for dinner with friends. The food was amazing fresh, hot & well presented. Great atmosphere. Would recommend worth a visit

Un excelente lugar clásico con mucho encanto en pleno centro de Glasgow con una carta amplia y una comida muy buena a un precio nada descabellado por el lugar que es.

Would 100% the citizen we visited for a sit down meal the staff couldn’t have been any friendly/helpful, food was 10/10 and various food and drink options, I would say there could be a little more dessert options as we weren’t a fan of anything but overall great place to dine out

Busy Saturday night and booked for food. Staff are exceptionally nice and friendly. Saw a number of birthday celebrations and staff singing. Food ok, burger a little dryer than I like, mussels could have had more flavour and fish a little bland BUT amazing chips. Overall just an average meal. The staff make this place

Lunch on Saturday that lot of people at this tourist area. Just walk-in at 12:45pm and still have seats inside (outside is full). Good services as a fine dining restaurant. Ordered 2 pies (beef & chicken). The smell is attractive, taste is good and display is beautiful. Price is a bit high but worth. Must book in advance for dinner.

Great dining and service in this iconic building. To this point we hadn't been terribly impressed with Glasgow but this venue changed that. Impeccable service. Food ordered was cooked to perfection- sea bream and chicken. The interesting surroundings are an added bonus.

I had lunch with my family today and the food and service was excellent. The thing that blew me away was their approach to three of the partys' garlic allergy. We have eaten across central Scotland and across the world, but never have we seen an allergen book which lists garlic. Fantastic! My wife is particularly allergic and it is life threatening (which no one believes..). How fantastic that there were pages alongside the more recognised allergens. We will certainly be back. Thank you for making us feel normal and welcome.

Great venue and atmosphere with incredibly friendly and quick to help staff. Good quality food and great range of drinks available. Good venue for special occasions

Very attractive interior. We had good service everywhere we went in Glasgow and this place was not different. We were there for lunch. Fish and chips and the steak pie, both dishes ok though nothing exceptional. Four star review due to surroundings and service, food probably more a three and a half...

The Citizen, nestled in the 'style mile' area of Glasgow, offers promising ambiance for those seeking a refined drinking experience - especially the Tennent's Tank Lager which is the best of its kind in Glasgow. However, there are certain aspects of its operations that warrant scrutiny. Firstly, the entry policy of The Citizen demands clarification. It remains ambiguous whether patrons need to book in advance solely for enjoying drinks, separate from dining arrangements. This lack of clarity can be a source of inconvenience for guests who prefer spontaneity or are seeking a casual drink without a formal reservation. Clear communication regarding entry requirements would enhance the overall customer experience. Additionally, the imposition of discretionary service charges raises questions about transparency and fairness. While labelled as "discretionary" on the bill, it prompts curiosity as to why such charges are levied in the first place? So, why? With the cost of purchasing drinks already inflated, why are customers being punished twice? The Citizen used to be a great place to go for a drink - and had a terrific welcoming atmosphere. What has gone wrong? With hospitality crying out for support, does it not make sense to encourage custom rather than turn it away at the whim of a doorman?

Great food, service was good, as was the espresso martini cocktail, good choice of wine too. We all had different dishes, and everyone said theirs was delicious. Would highly recommend, been several times.

Right in the centre, great atmosphere and setting, fabulous Scottish food and tasty cocktails! Got the Itison vouchers for 2-course dinner with cocktails as a Christmas present from our friends and are very happy with their choice. Haggis bonbons for a starter and the Scottish pie were delicious, and the dessert which we ordered in addition was out of this world. Will come again!

Went in here on Saturday night. Got to be the worst experience in Glasgow. Bar tender with greasy long hair constantly ignoring us playing with till. Over priced pretentious place with zero atmosphere

Erica and the entire team at The Citizen are honestly 5 star!! The service and food are second to none, we simply don't go anywhere else in Glasgow after years of trying many places. Thank you for everything you do Erica, Maria and the whole team xx

Amazing place, amazing food and great atmosphere would highly recommend, also fabulous service, came with friends from York for a couple of days.

Squeezed us in on a Friday with no reservation which was lucky for us I think! Cool atmosphere friendly staff, excellent food. Very good Old Fashioneds, Haggis stack, beef pie, pork belly (wished we’d had spoons because we hated leaving delicious sauce on our plates) and our 1st sticky toffee for dessert!

This was our first visit to the Citizen after reading the great reviews. We went to celebrate my birthday and wrote this in the comment box when booking. Firstly our train was early so instead of waiting around we headed in to see if we could grab a drink at the bar. Lovely warm welcome and great bar with plenty of seating. The hostess remembered us and came to find us once our table was ready. We were taken to our table where we were met with a lovely booth and a birthday card from the team!! Such a great impression and a nice touch to make your night feel special. The food was fab with us both going out our comfort zones and we did not regret it. The venison burger and lamb shank being the highlight of the night. Service was quick but we were never felt rushed even though the restaurant was packed. Atmosphere was lively and quite loud which, in my opinion, is great for a busy Saturday night. This was our first visit but we will 100% be back.

Stopped here for our final round before catching trains etc. It was situated just off St Vincent Street and a stone throw away from George Square. Very grand staircase to climb before entering inside. As you do, it’s lively and classy, on hindsight, probably a bit too swanky for me. However, it was an impressive bit of architecture with traditional decor internally. Drinks wise, it was a good pint (not my round but around the £6.00 price per person). No issues with the staff, toilets or space - a good way to end a quality night ‘on the sauce / tiles / whatever the saying is haha!’

Used our present from friends - Itisons voucher for a 2-course meal and cocktails. Very happy. The food was so tasty: black pudding bonbons and haggis for starters and we both opted for a good Scottish pie. Oh, it was exceptional. The cocktails were very nice too to finish the meal. The atmosphere was lively on a Thursday night and the service attentive. We agreed it would be good to bring our guests visiting Scotland if they want to try tasty Scottish food in a nice central setting.

Great atmosphere, staff very helpful & friendly. had a few cocktails. amazing decor around the bar area, seating very comfortable

Went here on 21st Dec. Absolutely top-notch, both service and food. The beef pie is a must-have. Even organised for us to stay an extra hour.

We found the Citizen after the poor christmas so had a spare day and spent most of it in there. Great place, we had a great afternoon and our waiter Adan made sure we had drinks at all times, excellent service.

Had a great time in The Citizen, Adam our waiter was fantastic, very friendly and attentive. Made sure we always had a drink and had everything we needed.

Had a brilliant night in The Citizen with my work friends. The food was amazing and the service brilliant! The staff were attentive, friendly and genuinely wanted to make sure we had a good time. There were 20 of us so not easy to keep everyone happy but the Citizen guys smashed it. Definitely a 5 star experience. Shout out to Ross. We will be back!

Severely disappointed by the service in the bar tonight. Been a loyal customer for a few years and never had an issue but tonight, for no apparent reason, and no offer of an explanation, was told after having 2 drinks that a 3rd would be given but no more. Needless to say, the 3rd drink was not purchased nor will any more drinks be in the future. A terrible end to.a lovely evening.

Still in shock after being asked to leave the citizen after 2 drinks with my 2 girlfriends. We entered the citizen, had 2 strawberry daiquiris and on the the third order were asked to drink up and leave. This was meant to be a lovely quiet night with us chatting together however was interrupted by one of your female staff stating that she didn’t want us to have a hangover in the morning. OMG 😱

Two friends and I visited this bar. We had two cocktails each, on ordering the third we were told that this would be our last one as the " manager" did not want us to have a hangover in the morning ". When questioned she offered no explanation as to why this decision had been made. What nonsense! We cancelled our order and left, never to return. Two drinks in Glasgow - what a joke! Very disappointed with this service.

We went as a work Christmas day out, the food was exceptional and the service from the staff was 5 star! The tall guy (sorry didn't catch his name) who served us upstairs was amazing, so attentive and super friendly. I left my phone on charge after leaving the premises and went back to retrieve it and Emma, Beatrice, Ryan & Jade were so lovely at helping me get my phone back, all staff members were very nice and helpful which really made it a lovely place to be. The starter of Korean Fried Chicken was beautiful, the sauce was so tasty! The main I had was the steak and chips it was honestly cooked to perfection &the chips were so crispy and fresh. The desert of Crème Brulé again was top class so luxurious and full of flavour. I would 100% recommend this restaurant, was super cosy and the staff and food was outstanding.

This place exceeded our expectations. The food was excellent, and the staff were 5 * . It’s is so rare to get exceptional customer service now, we were so impressed with these guys, we did tip to reflect the excellent service we received. . Would definitely go back. Thank you so much. X

Impressive grand building outside and in. Very busy but staff coped well, who were efficient and friendly. All our meals extremely tasty and reasonably priced for the quality of the food and surroundings and service.

I have been here for drinks, never really an issue. Dinner is a different matter though. The dining room is lovely, but the service and applied service charge are both annoyingly poor. Our bottle of wine was left in the cooler, we had to keep pouring it ourselves. The server had a face like thunder, no smiles or pleasantries. Then the final straw, a 10% service charge added that is "company policy". There was no service. Avoid for food.

Lovely food, drinks and atmosphere! Slightly expensive but the food was very tasty and we would go back again.

Nice bar we found when walking past. Friendly staff. Drinks were good. Would return again when visiting and perhaps try the food.

Called in for coffee. Lovely cappuccino with a homemade white chocolate fudge square on the side. Both absolutely gorgeous. Menu looked good and reasonable. Will definitely be back.

You are drawn in, from a dark evening, by the warm lighting in the front windows. Inside is a very well decorated and inviting bar area with comfortable seating and a really warm atmosphere. Bar staff are very attentive and the choice of drinks is...

First visit for family dinner, well worth it. Good menu choice ( especially for gluten free, vegan/ vegetarian) and great portion size. We had a three course meal. Staff very attentive. Booking recommended. 👍

First visit but not the last!! We had brilliant cocktails at a bar/table, some guys next to us had ordered food and we will definitely do that next time

Staff were nice but restaurant busy and noisy. All of the food was burning hot - I really like my food hot but this was too hot to eat! I had mussels for starter seemed foreign rather that shetland very mixed sizes in a watery...

Was here with a tour group of 40 and it was a delightful experience. Service was flawless and food was superb. Everyone was raving about the Steak Pie, Sticky Toffee Pudding and even the Hagis Stack

After almost a decade years of dining at both the 'Anchor Line', sister restaurant of 'The Citizen', we opted for latter for our regular family catch ups due to its quiet ambience. I made our usual August 2023 'Citizen' booking on June 24, 2023 with...

3 school pals who meet up 2-3 times a year, Citizen was a great choice. Large menus, lots of choice, printed on old Citizen newspapers. Scotch egg was superb, as was the feta salad. Mains of grilled chicken and fresh tasty sea bream were washed...

I’ve been here four times so when my friend and I were looking for lunch in city centre I suggested The Citizen. Food was lovely, staff not so 😞. They young lady who showed us to our table was sullen and the servers were far...

had visited las summer and tried their sunday roast. this year i tried their steak pie. yumm. chops a bit too salty for me. pie was just right. would have preferred sitting in lounge

Right in the heart of Glasgow; sizable restaurant with seating both inside and outside. Starters range from a grilled halloumi bowl, to highland salmon, to scotch egg. Main courses include Scottish steak pie, venison burger, shetland island mussels, and even a vegan burger. Despite having...

Located near the Queen St Station, a major taxi rank & George Square which makes The Citizen a very central location. Tasteful decor & sat at an easily accessible & comfortable table for 6. Everyone ordered 3 courses & everyone were very happy with their...

Wanted to leave a review as me and my boyfriend attended tonight for drinks. This place is amazing! I’ve lived in Glasgow all my days and I’ve never been here before until tonight. The cocktails were outstanding, the staff were lovely and friendly and the...

Having been here before I did not want to return however a client wanted to meet here. Nothing has changed a discretionary service charge even for drinks and saying it's on the receipt is as much a pathetic excuse as using COVID for bringing it...

Over priced and not great quality food. Steak pie and chicken pie very little meat. Burger was bland and brioche bun stale. Won’t be back in here for food.

Relaxed excellent service with great quality food. Staff willing and trained to explain menu items . Service was prompt and calm. Smiles very evident. A special experience.

Visited for my husband's birthday. Lovely menu to choose from. I had the scotch egg, pork belly with fondant potato and crème brulee. Absolutely delicious. Good service. Would definitely go back.

I hadn’t heard of The Citizen but received a voucher as a retirement gift. Had previously booked but had to cancel last minute due to illness- this wasn’t an issue. Decided late yesterday to try and got a booking- no problem. The experience from start...

Seeking shelter from the incessant Glasgow rain, we wandered into the beautiful Citizen. My reward was a delicious pie and mash. My husband raved about the Salmon Tartare. Very attentive service. Lovely room and bar.

What a lovely classy bar. Surely one of the best in Glasgow. Great service and beautiful cocktails.

Always enjoy the Citizen for dinner and drinks however not so this time. We were passing by yesterday on a beautiful day and a table outside just became available, so we thought we would sit at it and have a drink. Waitress came over to...

Disappointing We have dined here on numerous occasions as a family but yesterday afternoon was disappointing. Service was its usual efficient self but the food let it down. I had the venison burger which was so over cooked it was tough to bite. Our teen...

There is a strange maxim in certain types of establishments that think the quality of a burger relates to the amount of overcooked ground beef they can pack into a patty. Citizen is just such a place. A burger stands or falls on what you...

We had a great night. First time here for food, booked fairly last minute as we were originally going to be 10 of us and difficult to find somewhere to accommodate that many at late notice, but they did so willingly and nothing was too...

This might have been my favorite meal in Scotland. The ambiance was good, the service was attentive. The food was delicious - I had mussels and fries and my companion had a chicken curry. All with bread and olives, wine, and a cheesecake dessert. Really...

Been in a few times recently for drinks and the service has always been really good and drinks arrive quickly. It's clean with plenty staff on especially when it's sunny and people want to sit outside which usually sees service dip in other places.

I loved the ambience and decor. All staff were excellent. The music was a little too loud in the dining room to allow conversation

What a great find. We came here after a Hop On/Hop Off tour, looking for some great food. Such a treat - had my first haggis and felt like I had a high end deligacy - service was great and the place was busy. My...

Went there on the recommendation of my Daughter in law who knows I like a nice Bloody Mary. Cocktail excellent, staff very nice, great atmosphere and lovely location. Recommended

Restaurant divided into sections, so you can eat in nice calm atmosphere. Wide selection of brilliant food and drinks (although the desserts were looking nice, but tasted a bit average). Very professional and friendly staff. I will definitely come back, thank you for sucha nice...

Went there for the first time and loved the food and the service . Next time I’m Glasgow I’ll be sure to visit again .

Visiting Glasgow we decided to have lunch here with the family! Food was really tasty and service was pretty good. The decorations and the ambience make this a very nice place!

Took some clients to the Citizen and they were all impressed with the service and the food. When I come back to Glasgow, we will be going ahead.

Fantastic food, great atmosphere and amazing staff. Would thoroughly recommend. My new go to place when I visit Glasgow again.

Excellent service and lovely, friendly staff. Nice atmosphere and genuinely the tastiest food I’ve eaten in Glasgow in a long time.

Cocktails were delicious, bit pricey but it's worth it to sit in the lovely building. Staff were attentive and all looked happy to be there.

I requested a Ketel one martini, and Cameron didn't even skip a beat before offering to run to their sister bar to get a bottle. Fabulous service, delicious drink, lovely atmosphere. Highly recommended.

Yesterday we decide to visit one of favourite restaurants the Citzen we were shown our table and decided to order a refreshment. My chose 1/2 pint lager shandy i chose a pint of best. My wife chose the starter Haggis stack which she thought was...

What a great place. Very popular and rightly so, but persevered with standing until a seat became available. Ordered at the bar, but there are staff walking the floor taking orders Very classy place - so nice we ordered a second cocktail!

1st time at The Citizen and Wow! Food was delicious and reasonably priced for city centre. Cocktails were amazing too, loved the vibe. Will definitely be returning in the future.

Fresh and good quality / tasty food in a really beautiful place. Friendly and professional waiters. Can only recommend this place.

Wow! What a place! I really liked the pages of newspapers that were framed all over. More than once I was caught reading then instead of heading straight back to the family table haha. We were in today 15/04/23 for a birthday meal with family....

Excellent meal, we were given a quiet table in the corner which we appreciated greatly. Lovely staff and amazing food. We'll be back, thanks.

Always pop in here for some drinks when we're in Glasgow. We love the decor, atmosphere and staff are very pleasant and helpful. Great drink selection too and is always busy with a great vibe.

Fantastic cocktails, great service and very friendly staff! Not tried food yet but will return! Very handy for Queen street train station and watch out for online deals

Tiny portions for the price beware. Food was nice but I was really disappointed in the portion sizes and left still hungry. When you are Charging £8 for a starter and £18 for a main I’m sorry but you should be full! I don’t think...

So I decided for my birthday I wanted to try the Tank Tennent's from The Citizen. We arrived and sat at our table. The place is stunning inside, like really really stunning. Staff all very friendly and attentive even though it was very busy. I...

Visited The Citizen recently on a trip to Glasgow. We came across the restaurant online and the menu was vey appealing offering a wide range of options (for two people with wildly different tastes). It was very busy for a Sunday evening but the staff...

A really impressive 'wow' entrance, bar area and restaurant! & such a great people watching place. Seating is across a variety of high stools at the glitzy bar area, snugs, low seating or tables for dinning, with lots of golds, greens, blues-a real 'flash' design...

Our second visit in 3 months to 'The Citizen' for a family birthday meal. This restaurant is part of the same group that owns the almost adjacent 'Anchor Line', our former go-to in Glasgow. However, the dining experience in 'The Citizen' is blissfully quieter than...

Everything was going well ... got our drinks then ordered food ... we both ordered the SQUASH & CRANBERRY SALAD VG Butternut squash roasted with rosemary & thyme, cranberries, mixed seasonal leaves, pickled fennel, pecans & grain mustard dressing with grilled prawns £17.95 All change...

What a great day - the Citizen looked after us extremely well Bar staff in top form , Canapes excellent - perfect venue for Wedding Day 2

Centrally located just off George square and ideal if you've been in the city for a few drinks. Really good food, friendly staff and a nice atmosphere.

Ten of us went on a Saturday night for 3 course dinner. Great service, lovely friendly atmosphere, nice surroundings delicious food which was presented well. 3 courses, with wine and drinks, was £50 pp, really enjoyable evening we will definitely be back.

We often visit this bar when in town shopping and we love it. The layout is a little awkward as there are not a huge amount of seats around the bar and you often have to wait on a seat but it is always really...

Top class service and even better food. Will definitely be back to this restaurant, very beautiful place

We visited this restaurant on Monday 20th February while on an overnight stay for husbands birthday. Good atmosphere even on a Monday evening. Lovely meal and great service. Its a quirky place and although large it's cosy as well with a fab bar area. We...

Good choice of food even though it was an Itison deal. Both starter & main were delicious and the cocktail included was a nice touch. Would dine here again.

We had our wedding dinner here on Wednesday 15th February, and it was absolutely perfect! From the service, to the drinks, the food and the room - I cannot fault it at all. Everybody was so complimentary about the team at the Citizen, particularly Erika...

Visited on a Thursday afternoon, the service was excellent, staff very friendly, polite and approachable. The food and drink was excellent too, would definitely visit again and recommend to friends.

We had a lovely time at the citizen. This was our last meal before taking the bus to the Airport. We were welcomed by a nice gentleman who escorted us to our table where next to it we had plenty of room for our luggage....