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Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow

Pub

#4 of 103 Bar venues in North West Glasgow
#1 of 151 40th Birthday Party venues in Glasgow
  11 reviews  – 
44 West George Street, Glasgow, G2 1DH –
Glasgow City Centre
From £250
hire fee + min. spend
Up to 120
standing
Venue offers catering
Parking available
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Venue overview

Irish pub in central Glasgow, known for its unique maze-like layout and quirky, church-inspired architecture. Perfect for relaxed parties, live music nights, or watching sports with friends.

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Spaces for hire at Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow

McTurk's Bar at Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow

McTurk's Bar
Function Room
·
Private space
100 standing
McTurk's Bar is a Function Room in Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow and a tucked-away, intimate snug that sits separately from the main public bar. Design: The room has a low ceiling, carved coffered detailing and warm, amber lighting. The space combines leather-upholstered booths and wingback chairs around wooden tables and shows a compact, multi-level pl...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £750 minimum spend
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Guinness Bar at Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow

Guinness Bar
Bar
·
Private space
120 standing
Guinness Bar is a Bar in Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow and an intimate, low‑ceilinged, wood‑clad snug carved out of the pub's multilevel interior. Design: The room features dense timber panelling, a low pitched wooden ceiling and worn stone flooring that create a compact, tavern‑style interior. The room is lit by warm pendant and lantern fixtures and sh...
Alcohol licence until 0:00
Unavailable: Alcohol licence extension
Unavailable: PA system / music speakers
Unavailable: Play your own music
from £750 minimum spend
Enquire now

Event offers

Christmas Party Offers

Christmas Buffet Package – McTurk's Bar (Min. 20 Guests) – McTurk's Bar

£20 per person

• Buffet menu for a minimum of 20 guests
• Pre-order required 1 week prior
• Vegetarian and vegan options included
BUFFET MENU
1. Mini Steak & Ale Pies
2. Mini Cheese & Onion Pies (v)
3. Pork Belly & Clonakilty Black Pudding Sausage Rolls
4. Smoked Salmon Pate on Potato Scones
5. Gammon, Cheddar & Whiskey Mayo Sliders
6. Plant Based Coronation Chickpea Sliders (v+)
7. Waffle Fries (v+)
8. Dips for the table (v)
9. Doughnuts & Chocolate Sauce (v)
See full offer

Reviews and ratings

4.9
3 recent guests highly rated cleanliness, location, service quality and catering
Amenities
4.7
Cleanliness
5.0
Location
5.0
Service quality
5.0
Value for money
4.7
Catering
5.0
Communication
4.9

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CM
Catriona M.
Verified review
Party · 60 guests · January 2026 · McTurk's Bar

Sebastian was an incredible Barman who looked after us all night.

5.0
CG
Catherine G.
Verified review
Party · 60 guests · November 2025 · McTurk's Bar

Well organised and staff were very attentive .

Nothing

4.7
JW
Jamie W.
Verified review
Minimum Spend · 120 guests · August 2024 · Guinness Bar

Great location, relaxed vibes and space, good live music. Staff were helpful and relaxed.

Only slight quibble is that it wasn’t clear that the min spend is actually 700, it was marketed as 500 with a 200 deposit. Would recommend updating for accuracy.

4.8
MB
Margaret B.
Verified review
Excellent communication

Great venue

5.0

Prices and opening hours

Monday
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Guinness Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
McTurk's Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Tuesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Guinness Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
McTurk's Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Wednesday
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Guinness Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
McTurk's Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Thursday
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Guinness Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
McTurk's Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Friday
12:00 – 0:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Guinness Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
McTurk's Bar
12:00 – 0:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Saturday
12:00 – 0:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Guinness Bar
17:00 – 0:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
McTurk's Bar
12:00 – 0:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Sunday
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
Guinness Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend
McTurk's Bar
12:00 – 23:00
from £250 hire fee + min. spend

Best Price guarantee: you will always pay the same price as booking directly with the venue, and we never add hidden or processing fees.

Facilities and catering options

Up to 120
standing
In-house catering
Parking available
Alcohol provided
Unavailable: External catering allowed
Unavailable: Accommodation available
Unavailable: Promoted / ticketed events
Unavailable: BYO alcohol

About Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow

Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow is a Trusted Tagvenue Partner, validated by the Tagvenue team with a record of successful bookings on the platform.

Find a warm Irish welcome at the award winning Waxy O’Connor’s: Glasgow’s biggest and best Irish Bar. No matter if you are new to Waxy’s Glasgow, or a regular visitor, you can always find something new in this unique and spectacular pub. Waxy’s is an ideal place for lunch or dinner, or simply to enjoy drinks with friends or colleagues. Regularly described as a rabbit warren and a maze, you are sure to find your space in one of our 9 areas and 6 bars spread over 3 floors.

Waxy’s has a variety of areas available to book for groups from 40 to 800 guests including two private bars available for hire. You could even hire the entire venue exclusively as we can hold up to 800 people.

Each area has its own atmosphere and personality making them very adaptable for all types of occasions. We cater for birthdays, leaving dos, retirement parties, engagements, anniversaries, reunions, corporate events and of course Christmas parties! We’ve even been known to host meetings and team activity days so whatever you’re looking for don’t hesitate to ask!

Usually booked for
Party

Typically for 50-65 guests and costs about £900.

"Sebastian was an incredible Barman who looked after us all night."

- Catriona M. Jan 2026

FAQ

No, outside food is not allowed in the venue.

The larger space is the Guinness Bar.

The venue is strictly over 18s, so nobody under 18 would be able to attend.

At Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow, the following catering options are available:

  • In-house catering service is available

  • Paid parking facilities are available nearby

Here are some event spends from guests who recently held events at Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow:

  • McTurk's Bar hosting 30 guests: £1198.10
  • Guinness Bar hosting 60 guests: £1087.90

For detailed pricing tailored to your event, please contact the venue.

Waxy O'Connor's Glasgow is located at 44 West George Street, in Glasgow City Centre.

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