Must-see nightlife in Glasgow

  • Glad Cafe

    Glasgow

    This social enterprise cafe and venue incorporates a thrift shop and coworking space. But don't just come for the cause; it's a cracking spot in its own…

  • Sub Club

    Glasgow

    Scotland's most famous house club is still going strong several decades on. Saturday at the Sub Club is one of Glasgow's legendary nights, offering…

  • Inn Deep

    Glasgow

    Descend the stairs to find yourself in a fabulous spot on the banks of the Kelvin. It's glorious on a fine day (and Glaswegians set that bar pretty low)…

  • DogHouse Merchant City

    Glasgow

    Brewdog's zingy beers are matched by its upbeat attitude, so this Merchant City spot was always going to be a fun place. An open kitchen doles out slidery…

  • Pot Still

    Glasgow

    The cheeriest and cosiest of places, the Pot Still has a time-warp feel with its creaky floor and old-style wrought-iron-legged tables. There's a superb…

  • Drygate

    Glasgow

    Dwarfed by the lager megabrewery Tennents next door, Drygate is a proud craft brewery that makes a tempting East End pit stop. You can watch the beer…

  • Laboratorio Espresso

    Glasgow

    A chic space, all concrete and glass, this cafe offers the best coffee we've tried in Glasgow. It's sourced properly, and served in delicious double-shot…

  • Shilling Brewing Co

    Glasgow

    Drinking in former banks is a Glasgow thing and this central brewpub offers some of the best of it. The wooden, high-ceilinged space has huge windows out…

  • Champagne Central

    Glasgow

    Offering comfort and style just a step away from the madding crowds of Central Station, this classy establishment is frequented by well-dressed drinkers…

  • Tiki Bar & Kitsch Inn

    Glasgow

    Hawaiian shirts, palms and leis provide an appropriate backdrop to colourful cocktails in this hedonistic and amiable basement bar. Upstairs, Kitsch plays…

  • The Horseshoe Bar

    Glasgow

    This legendary city pub and popular meeting place dates from the late 19th century and is largely unchanged. It's a picturesque spot, with the longest…

  • Radisson RED Skybar

    Glasgow

    For the best bar with a view in Glasgow, it would be difficult to look beyond the Radisson RED Skybar. Found at the top of a riverside hotel, Skybar…

  • Nice 'n' Sleazy

    Glasgow

    On the rowdy Sauchiehall strip, students from the nearby School of Art make the buzz here reliably friendly. If you're over 35, you'll feel like a…

  • West on the Green

    Glasgow

    Something a bit different, this welcoming, spacious brewpub on the edge of Glasgow Green churns out beers brewed to the traditional German purity laws …

  • Òran Mór

    Glasgow

    Now some may be uncomfortable with the thought of drinking in a church. But we say: the Lord giveth. This bar, restaurant, club and theatre venue is a…

  • Bar Gandolfi

    Glasgow

    Above the cafe of the same name, this little upstairs gem is far from the often-boisterous Merchant Sq pubs opposite. Pared-back unvarnished wooden stools…

  • Babbity Bowster

    Glasgow

    In a quiet corner of Merchant City, this handsome spot is perfect for a tranquil daytime drink, particularly in the adjoining beer garden. Service is…

  • Delmonica’s

    Glasgow

    In the heart of the Pink Triangle, this is a popular bar with a good mix of ages and orientations. It packs out in the evenings when bingo, quizzes, drag…

  • Brel

    Glasgow

    Perhaps the best bar on Ashton Lane, Brel can seem tightly packed, but there's a conservatory for eating out the back so you can pretend you're sitting…

  • Brewdog Glasgow

    Glasgow

    Perfect for a pint after the Kelvingrove Art Gallery & Museum, this great spot offers the delicious range of artisanal beers from the brewery of the same…

  • Corinthian Club

    Glasgow

    A breathtaking domed ceiling and majestic chandeliers make this casino a special space. Originally a bank and later Glasgow's High Court, this regal…

  • Butterfly & the Pig

    Glasgow

    A breath of fresh air, this offbeat spot makes you feel comfortable as soon as you plunge into its basement depths. The decor is eclectic with a cosy…

  • Blackfriars

    Glasgow

    One of Merchant City's most relaxed and atmospheric pubs, and far better than some of the lager palaces on the rest on this square, Blackfriars' friendly…

  • Buff Club

    Glasgow

    Tucked away in a laneway behind the Bath St bar strip, this club presents eclectic, honest music without dress pretensions. The sounds vary substantially…

  • Kelvingrove Café

    Glasgow

    A beautiful wood floor, elegant fittings and chessboard tiling give this place a stylish cosiness that perfectly matches its list of cocktails and G&Ts…

  • Polo Lounge

    Glasgow

    One of the city's principal gay clubs is an attractive spot, with opulent furnishings. The downstairs Polo Club and Club X areas pack out on weekends,…

  • Artà

    Glasgow

    Set in a former cheese market, this place is very OTT with its Mediterranean-villa decor; it really does have to be seen to be believed. Despite the…

  • Classic Grand

    Glasgow

    Rock, industrial, electronic and powerpop grace the stage and the turntables at this unpretentious central venue. It doesn't take itself too seriously,…

  • Cathouse

    Glasgow

    It's mostly rock, alternative and metal with a touch of Goth and post-punk at this long-standing indie venue. There are two dance floors: upstairs is…

  • Hillhead Bookclub

    Glasgow

    Atmosphere in spades is the call sign of this easygoing West End bar. An ornate wooden ceiling overlooks two levels of well-mixed cocktails, seriously…

  • Speakeasy

    Glasgow

    Relaxed and friendly bar that starts out publike and gets louder with gay anthem DJs as the night progresses. Entry is free and it serves food until 9pm,…

  • Katie's Bar

    Glasgow

    With an easily missed entrance between a Spanish and an Italian restaurant, this basement bar is a friendly LGBT pub with a pool table and regular gigs at…

  • Jinty McGuinty’s

    Glasgow

    Unlike many Irish pubs, there's actually something rather authentically Irish about this place, which has an aged wooden floor, unusual booth seating, a…

  • Waterloo Bar

    Glasgow

    This traditional pub is Scotland’s oldest gay bar. It attracts punters of all ages. It’s very friendly and, with a large group of regulars, a good place…

  • Underground

    Glasgow

    Downstairs on cosmopolitan John St, Underground sports a relaxed crowd and, crucially, a free jukebox. You’ll be listening to indie rather than Abba here.

  • AXM

    Glasgow

    This popular Manchester club's Glasgow branch is a cheery spot, not too scene-y, with all welcome. It makes for a fun place to finish off a night out.

  • Tabac

    Glasgow

    Chilled out vibes and cocktails bring a young crowd to this lane hideaway where the cosy, contemporary interior is complemented by DJs regularly spinning…

  • Sloans

    Glasgow

    One of the city's oldest pubs, Sloans' major draw is its Friday night ceilidh where kilted Glaswegians and visitors dance together to the beat of…

  • The Wee Pub

    Glasgow

    With a fair claim to being Scotland's smallest pub, there's also a strong case for the Wee Pub to be one of the country's most charming. As soon as you…

  • Flying Duck

    Glasgow

    Venture down the graffiti-splashed stairs to this bohemian basement space, where there's a sociable studenty vibe, vegan comfort food and regular bands or…