The Absent Ear
The Absent Ear is a Glasgow craft-cocktail bar on Brunswick St with seated bar and lounge seating, pouring signatures including Roobarb & Custard.
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- Address
- Brunswick St, Glasgow G1 1TF
- Phone
- +441415525108
- Website
- theabsentear.com
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Top 500 Bars No. 466 in 2025
Top 500 Bars ranked The Absent Ear at No. 466 in its 2025 Best Bars list. The Brunswick St location gives award-minded cocktail drinkers a defined Glasgow target.
Roobarb & Custard at a seated bar
Roobarb & Custard, Two and a Choux, Thai green curry, and Fragola-Rama sit among the signatures, with craft cocktails as the focus. Seated bar and lounge seating suit a conversation-led stop.
A Pricing-First Comparison
Comparable venues nearby, for context on price, style, and recognition.
| Venue | Cuisine | Price | Awards | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Absent Ear | $$$ | Anderston/City/Yorkhill, speakeasy | ||
| 39 Ashton Ln | $$ | , | Hillhead, beer_bar | |
| The Ben Nevis | $$ | , | Anderston/City/Yorkhill, pub | |
| Nice N Sleazy | $ | , | Anderston/City/Yorkhill, dive_bar | |
| 182 Queen Margaret Dr | Hillhead, pub | $$ | , | |
| The Loveable Rogue West End | Hillhead, lounge | $$ |
Recognition history
Dated appearances from independent guides and award organizations, with the underlying list record or original source where available.
Top 500 Bars Best Bars #466
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At a Glance
- Low Profile Address
- Intimate
- Trendy
- Whimsical
- Date Night
- Casual Hangout
- Speakeasy
- Design Destination
- Seated Bar
- Lounge Seating
- Craft Cocktails
Darkly lit with atmospheric art nods, plants, and immersive decor creating a fun, theatrical, and intimate vibe.