Cottiers Bar And Restaurant — Bar And Restaurant in Glasgow

Cottiers Bar and Restaurant is on Hyndland Street in Glasgow's West End. The space began as Dowanhill Parish Church in 1865, a Victorian Gothic building now listed as Category B. It’s kept original Daniel Cottier decorations, only three surviving Scottish churches with his work, and features exposed beams, brick walls, and an open fireplace. Warm lighting and rustic decor shape the interior, giving it an intimate feel. The venue has served steak pie since 1924 and now hosts events like comedy acts, choirs, and live music. You can find craft beers and modern pub classics here, with no time limits on tables. It’s a short drive away from the city centre.

About The Venue

Cottiers Bar and Restaurant sits in the former Dowanhill Parish Church, built in 1865 and still standing as a Category B Listed Edwardian building. The original Daniel Cottier church decorations remain, only three surviving examples in Scotland, and are part of the interior design with wooden beams and brick walls. An open fireplace adds to the warm, rustic decor while lighting stays soft throughout, contributing to an intimate atmosphere. Even during live music nights or comedy events, noise levels stay moderate. The space hosts weddings, stage plays, classical performances, pocket opera, choirs, and more. It's a short drive from Glasgow city centre.

Typical Experiences

You can find relaxed evenings at Cottiers Bar and Restaurant with craft draught beers and modern pub classics, served alongside steak pie since 1924. The venue runs acoustic sets, comedy acts, stage plays, choirs, classical music, and pocket opera, making it ideal for cultural events in Glasgow’s West End. It's a short drive from the city centre.

Notable Features

  • Former church venue
  • Intimate music venue
  • Event versatility
  • Original Daniel Cottier church decorations
  • Victorian Gothic architecture
  • Former church with Daniel Cottier decoration
  • Open fireplace and rustic interior
  • Category B Listed Edwardian building
  • Steak pie served since 1924
  • Outdoor seating

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Information about this venue is based on publicly available sources and may be incomplete. Last updated in April 2026.