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    King Tut's Wah Wah Hut

    4.3 (72 reviews)
    InexpensivePubs, Music Venues
    Closed 11:00 am - 12:00 AM (Next day)

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    Donald M.

    Despite living in the same street and only a short distance walk from my home for nearly seven years this was my first time here. I've always thought this place as music venue than also a cafe bar. I was walking home and saw the rain in the distance intact a heavy down pour coming my way & thought l would never make it home in time, so came in for some well deserved lunch. There was only a few people in the bar with some eating pizza, lunch menu was small but adequate for lunch, I opted for the meal deal that was soup and a sandwich, cream of mushroom and a tuna salad sandwich, In most places that l have been in the past you struggle to find any filling, this one was loaded plus the salad. The bar is quite trendy & modern with plenty if items & art work on the wall to look at. On ordering the service was quick with the food ok around average. I've never been to a gig here so cannot comment as a venue.

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    Nicola C.

    I could gush about this cracking little intimate music venue, but the other reviewers do that so well. So I'm just going to go ahead and leave four complimentary stars for the glorious sweat-fest of live music that is Tut's. It's going to get lively; it's going to get real warm; you're going to love every second. There's a reason why Tut's is loved, both by locals and visitors alike. It's just shy of the almighty five for several reasons; staff on the door were a little grouchy and the drinks a tad expensive. Gigs tend to finish after 11. This wasn't a problem for me but, if you're travelling that bit further to and from the gig, it could be a late one. Regardless, it's safe to say that King Tut's is a bit of a Glasgow legend!

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    Eilidh G.

    I would say this is the best small music venue in Glasgow.. Well known for 'where oasis was discovered' king tuts is more than that.. It's an amazing venue with lots of character.. Downstairs is the bar area plenty tables to sit at and they have a great food menu.. Upstairs is the stage I'm not sure of the capacity but I think it's a few hundred.. You go up the stairs on your left is the bar and usually the merchandise area and then to the right is the stage.. It is hot and sweaty, which makes you feel closer to the band.. Around the edges there are benches which are good fit standing on for a better view.. There is a raised area at the back.. I love tuts and all is small venue charms, highly recommended.. I love the stairs leading up to the venue which has the names of bands that have played there in the past that have made it big..

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    Karla D.

    Got to see Elvis Perkins and his band perform at this intimate, old school venue. The home of the infamous Oasis gig where they lied to get onstage. Coming here was definitely a bucket list moment. It was amazing to go in and have a pint, see a live band and make lifelong friends. I like the way the venue is set up: Walk into a bar with seating and just behind the bar before taking the steps to room with stage is another little seating area. This is a place that is always busy and always packed. Prices are reasonable and staff are accommodating, patient and friendly.

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    Briony C.

    Hot and sticky with sweat dripping from the roof and you'll be sweltering in 30 seconds. A tiny, hard to navigate venue which is (usually) heaving with people. Sounds like a lot of bad things - but King Tut's makes it work. For a live music venue, I think it's hard to rival King Tut's. There is live music every single night (or very close to that often) and while I've not played band potluck in a while, I have seen a shed-load of gigs here. All of them have been awesome, no matter how dire the act on stage actually is. I think King Tut's is one place that has a consistently good atmosphere for seeing bands, no matter how packed and hot it can get. My preferred standing space is either on the stairs, or right at the very back of the room on the seats. There have been a couple of gigs when I've left at the end of the main set purely because of the heat which can make me feel a bit sick - but that's all part and parcel of seeing a band at King Tut's. I can't comment on the bar prices or food as I haven't eaten or drunk here in a very long time but the door staff for the gigs are always friendly and will try to attach your wristband as delicately as possible. The toilets aren't much to rave about but for a live music venue they are definitely cleaner than most. My one gripe about this place is having to walk through the smokers on the way out, for some reason the design of the frontage seems to trap more smoke than most places so it can be a suffocating haze.

    Gramatik gig
    Laurence D.

    Probably one of the coolest venues for music in Glasgow. I went a few days ago to see Gramatik and the place was absolutely buzzing! This is where the music intelligentia of Glasgow meets, and you'll find all sorts of (admittedly young) folks there, from different backgrounds and styles. From the art school student to the IT geek, from the young office worker to the tourist visiting for just a couple of days: everyone has heard about Kin Tut's and wants to go! I managed spending 3,5 years in Glasgow without going: it was about time I made a move. The Gramatik concert was really great. The support artist was a fun hip hop/electro version of Michael Jackson (yes, this exists), and Gramatik just gave an amazing performance. We were dancing and bouncing up and down the whole night! The bar has a decent selection of drinks - I went for cans (yes, CANS, I know this is weird) of Desperados. They did their job! The only minus thing I'd have to mention is that the venue is really small, and so popular that you have to be ready to be a bit cramped and possibly get some drinks spilled on you....but that never kept me from enjoying my night! A definite must go for a good gig!

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    Rob K.

    Mention King Tuts to my Mr and you'll be subjected to 20 minutes of puns and jokes; mention it to anyone else in Glasgow and you'll be treated to stories of who they saw here before they were famous. I think I'm one of the few who haven't! The bar part had a bit of a revamp a few years back - the menu has been gastro'd up and they do some pretty good, reasonably priced burgers. We most recently gigged here on Friday (Jack Garrettt - seriously, look him up). The place was heaving, with a typically boisterous and good natured Glaswegian crowd. The only reason this is a 4 star review is because their beer was on a par with the Barrowlands in terms of not niceness. Good times!

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    Rebecca D.

    King Tut's is undoubtedly a Glasgow institution. I have no idea why I haven't visited it more often and I think I have to put it down to being spoilt for choice. When hundreds of independent artists play here every month it's hard to choose which gig to actually attend unless you happen to know one of the artists or if a friend is organising the outing. That's a shame, because it's fun. It's busy and boisterous and the main stage area upstairs is quite small and intimate. The crowds get really into the music and seem to always attend each gig with optimism and a huge amount of energy. Because it's so busy it can take a while to get served at the bar but the prices are far from extortionate for a music venue. I've not tried the food so I can't comment on that but for music the atmosphere is hard to beat. Of course, whether you'll enjoy the music very much depends on the bands playing so maybe it is worth pouring over listings and checking out music online before you book tickets, but I think it would be hard to not have fun here so long as you arrive with an open mind. Speaking of tickets, booking online is smart - you can often get them from the bar downstairs on the night but you'll pay extra to do so. Even smarter is buying them directly from the bands if you happen to know them, because they can sometime sell them at a discount.

    G is for Gigs, King Tut's as one of the best music venues in the UK. #YelpersLoveGlasgow
    Sophie K.

    How often have I wandered past here and wanted to go inside? Just the other day, I had the perfect opportunity. My friends band WhiteCliff (go check them out, they're pretty amazing) opened their UK tour at King Tuts. The venue is tiny, and there is a bar downstairs and then you go upstairs and I can only imagine what it must be like when it's absolutely packed with people. The stage is decently sized and the room feels so intimate. The purple "green room" is a little desolate but it does the job. I want to come here more often.

    Darryl R.

    There's not much to say here really except that NME got it right when they said that King Tuts is possibly the finest small venue in the UK, if not the world. Everyband I have seen in this venue have gone onto bigger and better things - the bookers definately have got it right. I love watching bands here - the atsmosphere rivals that of the Barrowlands (see my previous review). It's a great place to be, and to be seen, if you're a band that is. The first Sunday of every month is YourSound - a night when local bands get their demos showcased, and people from the music industry stop by to share their wisdom, and judge the talent. The winner is then put into the final competition, where the winner is signed to King Tuts record label. Nice prize, right? Anyway, to sum up, the drinks are inexpensive, the bar staff are awesome, and the tunes are good, what more could you want? But while we're talking about Tuts....has anyone ever guessed, correctly, all of the song lyrics on the walls!? Go on, try it.

    Paul C.

    While still a fantastic venue in its own right, King Tut's has suffered ever so slightly in recent years through the emergence of similar sized venues in the city. Indeed, when once it was the only stop for catching up and coming bands, it's probably fair to say it struggles to attract the caliber of acts it once did. However that doesn't mean catching a gig here isn't as good as it always was. Holding just 300 people, the set-up at Tut's is second to none. While the downstairs bar is peppered with gig posters and retains the cutting edge vibe (and fantastic jukebox) that ensures it's a great night spot for a couple of drinks, gig or not, a packed show upstairs is too too warm and too sweaty - everything it should be. Perhaps detracting from the rock n roll vibe is the fact that Tut's also does a roaring trade through office lunches and has gained a strong reputation for it's hearty, well priced menu.

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    Nathan H.

    This is the dream... for years i had heard about shows at king tuts and i couldnt believe my eyes when i finally got there. Great place, great beer and most importantly, great shows... the bar staff were over the top friendly to a portly australian looking for tickets to shows. wish this was my local... gold

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    The place to go to see live music . Great atmosphere with brilliant staff . Always friendly and always rocking ! Go . It's a must !

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    Small pub, massive whisky selection -- and I mean massive. We're talking over 1,000 whiskies on the…read moreshelves, plus a solid lineup of beers on tap. It's cozy, crowded, and buzzing with life -- often standing room only and packed shoulder-to-shoulder with locals and travelers alike. If you're a whisky fan (or even just whisky-curious), do yourself a favor and try one of their Scotland whisky flights. It's like taking a mini tour of the country's whisky regions without ever leaving your barstool -- and without worrying about driving. The bartenders really know their stuff and are happy to guide you toward something you'll love. A quick heads-up: no football colors allowed, which keeps the atmosphere friendly and relaxed no matter who you support. And speaking of friendly -- the locals here are as welcoming as they come. This is exactly the kind of place where Scotland's famous pub culture shines. Prices are surprisingly reasonable too, so you can sample a few drams without feeling guilty. Whether you're a seasoned whisky nerd or just looking to experience the local vibe, this is the spot. Pull up a stool (if you can find one) and enjoy a proper Scottish night out

    Even if you are not a whiskey fan, this place is worth visiting if you're in town. Just to see…read moretheir ginormous, or hmm, whiskey-normous, selection of bottles lining the wall, and the bartenders going up and down the ladders to fetch them. This may prompt you to feel like ordering a drink. You are in good hands and they can totally recommend something that you may like. Their selection is so huge they don't have a menu, you just have to ask for your label or take their recommendations. Naturally, most of the selection is Scottish whiskey, but if you somehow prefer otherwise, (say you are a local tired of Scotch... or just want to reaffirm nothing beats a Scotch?) they do offer whiskey from other countries, as well as beer and ciders, as well as gin, rum and the like. They do offer pies and other bar food, but we went after dinner and just couldn't stomach more food, tempting as they may sound.

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    4.2(33 reviews)
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    I really like The Belle, actually - it's definitely a pub I forget about, but this week it was the…read moreperfect spot for me to get some work done over a pot of tea. It's a cosy pub on Great Western Road with an awesome fireplace - it's worth a visit for that alone. I popped in on a Monday afternoon as I needed to get some work done and Papercup was just too busy. Thankfully, The Belle was nice and quiet, and I was able have my pot of tea and work away. They apparently have free wifi which I didn't try on this occasion (I mostly just tether from my own phone), the staff are friendly and the music was perfectly fine. I'd rate this is a pretty decent working spot so I'm sure I'll be back soon!

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    The Brass Monkey - Craft Beer menu

    The Brass Monkey

    3.9(24 reviews)
    0.6 miFinnieston, West End
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    If you are into craft beer and chill vibe this is a great spot. They carry Overtone Brewing line in…read morecans and it is as good as any US NEIPA including Trillium, Treehouse, Singlecut, Other Half and Tired Hands. Come early or it will be crowded.

    Great pub to stop and have a drink after walking around town. Located within about walking distance…read morefrom hotels. Appearance/Location: corner bar located on Argyle street. Good location to stop on your way back from Kelvingrove's Art Gallery and Museum. We walked from the museum to the pub without any problems. It's nice on the inside. There are some tables and the bar is at the center with a nice display of alcohol both on tap and on the walls. Beer: there was large selection of beer and liquor to choose from. I was looking for a good stout and the bartender, Andrew gave me some really good recommendations. I settled on the Overtone Milk that he recommended and it did not disappoint. It was smooth, full bodied, and flavorful. Nice chocolate flavor with a hint of smokiness to it. My husband got the Drygate IPA and it was crisp and hoppy. Service: I always look for good conversation, attentiveness, kindness, and whether or not the server and or bartender was knowledgeable about what they're serving. Our bartender Andrew was all of the above. He was so welcoming, and my husband and I enjoyed the great conversation With him. He knew a lot about the selection of beers and whiskey, where it came from, and who it came from, so that was wonderful! Thank you Andrew for a great experience. We hope we can stop by again while we're still in Glasgow.

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