The Social

Description

The Social, situated in the heart of Merchant City, Glasgow, opens its doors for everyone to escape from the outside world. Creating a new world within, the venue hosts a large island bar, firing out some of the newest cocktails, perfect for the instagram picture on your story. Surrounding the bar is a multitude of comfortable booths of all sizes, perfect for those date nights or wild nights out with the friends.

The venues menu hosts a variety of small plates and nibbles perfect for sharing amongst your party. It also offers a selection of burgers, salads and wood fired pizzas. Watch your pizza being made through the glass wall, as the chefs hand stretch them and cook them to order.

The Social is open late into the evening as the lights go down and the DJ begins. Enjoy a night of good music and the best drinks.

The terrace is now open, decorated with large floral displays, the perfect place to enjoy an ice cold cocktail after a days shopping.

Upcoming Highlights:

Join us for the British and Irish Lions Tour of Australia, FIFA Club World Cup, Wimbledon and many more all live on our big screens with great food, cold drinks, and unbeatable energy.

What's on

Paul Smith Pre-Party!
Come along to The Social on Friday 27th & 28th June from 12-6pm for our Paul Smith Preparty! Enjoy exclusive food and drink offers on the day…

Fri, 27th Jun 2025 @ 14:00 - 18:00

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Paul Smith Pre-Party!
Come along to The Social on Friday 27th & 28th June from 12-6pm for our Paul Smith Preparty! Enjoy exclusive food and drink offers on the day…

Sat, 28th Jun 2025 @ 14:00 - 18:00

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Billie Eilish Pre-Party!
Come along to The Social on Monday 7th & Tuesday 8th July from 2pm – 6pm for our Billie Eilish Preparty! Playing all your favourite Billie…

Mon, 7th Jul 2025 @ 14:00 - 18:00

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Billie Eilish Pre-Party!
Come along to The Social on Monday 7th & Tuesday 8th July from 2pm – 6pm for our Billie Eilish Preparty! Playing all your favourite BillieEilish…

Tue, 8th Jul 2025 @ 14:00 - 18:00

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TRNSMT Brunch!
Pop in to The Social on Friday 11th – Sunday 13th July for our TRNSMT Brunch! Playing all your favourite TRNSMT tracks to get you in the mood…

Friday 11th July 2025 and 2 other dates

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Mamma Mia Brunch
Join us for a soulful Mamma Mia Brunch on Sunday 27th June from 1pm-4pm! For £35 per person, enjoy delicious food and groove to classic ABBA…

Sun, 27th Jul 2025 @ 13:00 - 16:00

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Country Brunch
Join us for a soulful Country Brunch on Sunday 27th June from 1pm-4pm! For £35 per person, enjoy delicious food and groove to classic Country…

Sun, 31st Aug 2025 @ 13:00 - 16:00

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Busted v Mcfly Pre-Party!
Come along to The Social on Thursday 2nd & Friday 3rd of October from 2pm – 6pm for our Busted vs McFly Preparty! Playing all your favourite…

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025 @ 14:00 - 18:00

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Katy Perry Pre-Party!
Come along to The Social on Tuesday 7th October from 2pm – 6pm for our Katy Perry Preparty! Playing all your favourite Katy Perry tracksand…

Tue, 7th Oct 2025 @ 14:00 - 18:00

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Deacon Blue Pre-Party!
Come along on Friday the 10th & Saturday the 11th of October from 12pm – 4pm for our Deacon Blue Preparty! Playing all your favourite Deacon…

Friday 10th and Saturday 11th October 2025

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Peter Kay Pre-Party!
Pop into The Social on Wednesday the 22nd & Thursday 23rd of October from 2pm – 6pm for our Peter Kay Preparty! Enjoy exclusive drink and…

Wednesday 22nd and Thursday 23rd October 2025

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Jimmy Car Pre-Party!
Pop into The Social on Friday the 5th of December from 2pm – 6pm for our Jimmy Carr Preparty! Enjoy exclusive drink and food offers before…

Fri, 5th Dec 2025 @ 14:00 - 18:00

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Offers

Offer Availability
SOUP & SANDWICH
Enjoy a soup and sandwich for £12
Monday 12:00 – 15:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 15:00
Wednesday 12:00 – 15:00
Thursday 12:00 – 15:00
Friday 12:00 – 15:00
PROSECCO PALS
£18 bottle of Prosecco Every Monday - Friday *Excludes Bank Holidays & December
Monday 12:00 – 21:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 21:00
Wednesday 12:00 – 21:00
Thursday 12:00 – 21:00
Friday 12:00 – 21:00
A SLICE OF SOMETHING NICE
Any tea/coffee with a slice of cake or homemade scone for just £6.95 Available every day
Monday 12:00 – 16:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 16:00
Wednesday 12:00 – 16:00
Thursday 12:00 – 16:00
Friday 12:00 – 16:00
Saturday 12:00 – 15:00
Sunday 12:00 – 15:00
SOCIAL BRUNCH CLUB
1 x Selected brunch dish and 3 x cocktails or 3x bottles of Corona for £25 per person Monday - Sunday 12pm-2pm
Monday 12:00 – 14:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 14:00
Wednesday 12:00 – 14:00
Thursday 12:00 – 14:00
Friday 12:00 – 14:00
Saturday 12:00 – 14:00
Sunday 12:00 – 14:00
Half Price Cocktail Trees
9 Specially Selected Cocktails Sunday - Thursday Excludes December and Bank Holidays
Monday 12:00 – 22:00
Tuesday 12:00 – 22:00
Wednesday 12:00 – 22:00
Thursday 12:00 – 22:00
Sunday 12:00 – 22:00
Three Small Plates and a Cocktail
Enjoy Three Small Plates and a Cocktail for £25per person
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Billie Eilish Pre-Party!
Billie Eilish Pre-Party! Warm up for the show with us and enjoy half-price cocktails and half-price cocktail trees!
Monday 14:00 – 18:00
Tuesday 14:00 – 18:00
Paul Smith Pre-Party!
Paul Smith Pre-Party! Warm up for the show with us and enjoy a bottle of Prosecco for £18!
Friday 14:00 – 18:00
TRNSMT Brunch!
TRNSMT Brunch! Playing all your favourite TRNSMT tracks to get you in the mood!
Friday 11:00 – 14:00
Saturday 11:00 – 14:00
Sunday 11:00 – 14:00
Busted vs McFly Pre-Party!
Busted vs McFly Pre-Party! Warm up for the show with us and enjoy half-price cocktails and half-price cocktail trees!
Thursday 14:00 – 18:00
Busted vs McFly Pre-Party!
Busted vs McFly Pre-Party! Warm up for the show with us and enjoy a bottle of Prosecco for £18!
Friday 14:00 – 18:00
Katy Perry Pre-Party!
Katy Perry Pre-Party! Warm up for the show with us and enjoy half-price cocktails and half-price cocktail trees!
Friday 14:00 – 18:00
Deacon Blue Pre-Party!
Deacon Blue Pre-Party! Warm up for the show with us and enjoy a bottle of Prosecco for £18!
Friday 14:00 – 18:00
Peter Kay Pre-Party!
Peter Kay Pre-Party! Warm up for the show with us and enjoy half-price cocktails and half-price cocktail trees!
Wednesday 14:00 – 18:00
Thursday 14:00 – 18:00
Jimmy Car Pre-Party!
Jimmy Car Pre-Party! Warm up for the show with us and enjoy a bottle of Prosecco for £18!
Friday 14:00 – 18:00

Info

  • Taking Bookings
  • Dance floor
  • No door charge
  • Dress to impress

Hours

Day Open Close Notes
Monday 11:00 3:00
Tuesday 11:00 3:00
Wednesday 11:00 3:00
Thursday 11:00 3:00
Friday 11:00 3:00
Saturday 10:00 3:00
Sunday 10:00 3:00

Location

Address

The Social, 27 Royal Exchange Square, G1 3AJ

Area

Merchant City

Menus

  • Cuisines

    This venue serves Bar Snacks, International, Brunch and Pizza food.

  • A word from the chef:

    Plenty of food from the grill, along with sandwiches, pizza, and sharing platters.

Private Hire

Name Type Capacity
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Capacity
Standing
Cost Min spend
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Weekend*
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* The minimum spends are a guideline only and vary according to the day and time of the year.

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