Horseshoe Bar Glasgow — Restaurant in Great Britain

It was a Sunday night, and my partner and I wandered into the karaoke bar, having been there a few times before, but this time was something special. Enter Jade, the Irish dynamo behind the bar. This woman didn’t stop moving, smiling, or dancing—seriously, I think she may have invented multitasking. She was everywhere: clearing glasses, shifting chairs, checking on people, ensuring the entire place ran smoother than a well-oiled machine.

But it wasn’t just the logistics. What stood out was her constant care, not just for the customers, but for her team. Jade was practically holding the bar together with a smile. She checked in on her colleagues, helped with orders, and resolved problems—all while keeping the rhythm of the night alive like a one-woman show. As someone with a hospitality background, it’s rare to see someone care that much about their job, and it was a reminder of why some places have that special "something."

We’ll be back, but not just for the karaoke. Jade’s service was worth the trip alone.

It was a Sunday night, and my partner and I wandered into the karaoke bar, having been there a few times before, but this time was something special. Enter Jade, the Irish dynamo behind the bar. This woman didn’t stop moving, smiling, or dancing—seriously, I think she may have invented multitasking. She was everywhere: clearing glasses, shifting chairs, checking on people, ensuring the entire place ran smoother than a well-oiled machine.

But it wasn’t just the logistics. What stood out was her constant care, not just for the customers, but for her team. Jade was practically holding the bar together with a smile. She checked in on her colleagues, helped with orders, and resolved problems—all while keeping the rhythm of the night alive like a one-woman show. As someone with a hospitality background, it’s rare to see someone care that much about their job, and it was a reminder of why some places have that special "something."

We’ll be back, but not just for the karaoke. Jade’s service was worth...

So last night I was in The Horse Shoe Bar. I was having a great time. I was no drunker than anyone else in the pub. I went out to make a phone call and get a smoke. The bouncers refused to let me back in as I was "too drunk". I won't lie and say I wasn't, I was drunk (merry) like everyone else. I asked if I could get my stuff and they refused to let me back in. So how was I getting home without my belongings which consisted of money, house keys & medication? These 4 bouncers thought it was appropriate to mock, intimidate and attempt to provoke me. I wasn't biting. I decided to video their behaviour as I felt unsafe and was vulnerable. I couldn't do what they asked as my belongings were still inside. That was all I was looking for. I needed my things so I could get home. I have since contacted SGL (the security company) and sent the footage to them. The horse shoe bar itself has ignored my message. I will leave the footage off social media for now. How many young girls have they treated like that? They had the cheek to take a snap chat & photo of me & put a disrespectful filter on. Imagine your child in the town with security that have a duty of care to keep them safe and they refuse giving them their belongings so they can get home safe. Regardless of how much I had to drink they should have let me get my things. The footage will be posted of the aggressiveness of these power trippers shortly depending on the...

What do I think of the Horseshoe Bar? Well, it's an institution. Whether you're in town post football match, after work, meeting people, just off the train or whatever, the Horseshoe is the place to gravitate to. It's central, very convivial and, even if it's packed (which it often is) you can always find a place at the bar to order from a super staff - who have eyes in the backs of their heads.

Talking of finding a place at the bar, you can always find your wife/friend/date (assuming you're mad enough to turn up after her!) as you can walk all the way round the horseshoe shaped bar, so it's not difficult. As you'll have guessed, a single woman would be quite safe there.

The downside? Well, if you're looking for a super smooth 5 star establishment, then that it is not. It would have had sawdust on the floor in former days. But it's an old traditional bar with lots of old carved wood and mirrors - very atmospheric - and noisy, not canned music, but conversation. And, of course, you have the legendary Glasgow friendliness, so just turn to somebody, staff or the person next to you. Speak, and you'll be into a great conversation.

Finally, it has a huge range of beer and the food's...