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300 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3JA United Kingdom +0870 4000 818 http://www.abcglasgow.com/ |
The biggest music venue in town, ABC Glasgow accommodates up to 1600 in the Art Deco Cinema House now turned giant Disco. Weekly club nights and live shows on two stages, ABC and ABC2, keep this place jumpin. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Friendly, atmospheric and unique |
30 Midland Street Glasgow G1 4PR United Kingdom +44 141 565 1000 http://www.thearches.co.uk/ |
The Arches is a truly unique venue, situated in Glasgow's city center. While offering a range of activities including live music, clubbing, visual art, multimedia and fashion, it also operates as a theatre. Set in breathtaking Victorian railway arches, complemented by a minimalist decor, you will scarcely find a more atmospheric theater experience. The dress code is relaxed, the service is friendly and the program tends to be very challenging. It has strong links with student drama groups, so you may be lucky enough to see one of the big stars of the future. The in-house company stages about four productions a year. Have a drink in the stylish cafe-bar beforehand. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Dance the Night Away |
Albion Street Albion Street Glasgow, Scotland G1 1NQ United Kingdom Tickets: +44 141 353 8000 http://www.newyearinglasgow.we... |
Fans of Ceilidh dancing, look no further. Glasgow's "The Big Ceilidh" begins each year with a New Year's Day blowout, with music by the hottest Ceilidh bands and merrymaking into the wee hours of the night. Festivities take place on the 1st of January, and every week thereafter, at Merchant City's The Old Fruitmarket. See website for ticketing info, list of performers and more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Unique Glasgow spirit |
36 Bell Street Glasgow G1 1LG United Kingdom +44 141 552 5924 |
One of those pubs with a unique Glasgow atmosphere, Blackfriars has around 60 different European beers, live music, good food, a comedy night and friendly people propping up the bar. During the day, meals are available in both small and large portions to suit all appetites. After 6pm, the bar starts to fill up with business types who need to unwind and the menu available from then on is mostly bagels with a variety of tempting fillings. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Belgian isn't boring |
39 Ashton Lane Byres Road Glasgow G12 8SJ United Kingdom +44 141 342 4966 |
A Belgian bar with a restaurant at the back, the bustling Brel has a reputation for fine wines and cool vibes. They have Leffe and Hoegaarden on draught as well as beers which are easier to spill. The food is good and presented in a rustic style—popular dishes include mussels and chips—and there's a sheltered beer garden in summer to make the experience more continental if the weather permits. Live music and DJs most nights of the week with poetry readings on Sundays stretch the walls to their limit and the party usually spills out on to the cobbled Ashton Lane. Be careful where you put your pint though as the tables consist of battered sheets of metal which ladder tights and can wobble alarmingly when you set down a round. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Cheerful bar and coffee house |
1055-1061 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G3 7UD United Kingdom +44 141 339 0643 |
The emphasis here is firmly on comfort, with colourful sofas that give way in the right places and don't have wonky springs to distract drinkers from their pints. As well as the obligatory pool table and big screen tv (which is sometimes used for PlayStation tournaments), entertainment is provided by a glance out of the window, where the city's less energetic sportsmen play bowls across the road. Live bands or DJs play almost every evening, but Saturdays are reserved for jazz night, which is a groovy mellow affair. Bar meals are available for under a fiver and mostly consist of nachos and pizzas. This is a popular place to while away an evening and the coffee is great if you call in during the day after visiting the nearby Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Russian cafe-bar and art gallery |
10 King Street Trongate Glasgow G1 5QP United Kingdom +44 141 553 0733 http://www.cossachok.com |
Cossachok is a learning experience for the uninitiated: discover specialities from different parts of the former Soviet Union - Georgia, the Ukraine and Mother Russia herself. The Atlas family's hearty, wholesome cooking is what you'll receive - along with an equally warm welcome. Borscht, blinis and piroshki are just some of the delicious traditional dishes to choose from. Of course, a meal would be incomplete without a shot or three of vodka - Cafe Cossachok provides many a chilled variety. Stirring Russian folk tunes played live will complete the experience. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Traditional pub by the Clyde |
167 Stockwell Street Glasgow G1 4LW United Kingdom +44 141 552 8681 |
This is a great central traditional pub. It has been around since the 19th century and is decorated in the Victorian style. Cluthas is the Gaelic name for the River Clyde and this place is sited by what was the last stop for the penny steamers which took commuting workers down to Renfrew. These days it's a Glasgow landmark and is popular with locals, tourists and students in search of escape from their peers. The atmosphere is friendly and welcoming and there's a diverse programme of live music, from bluegrass to folk. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Sumptuous and trendy |
191 Ingram Street Glasgow G1 1DA United Kingdom +44 141 559 6800 http://www.corinthian.uk.com/ |
Built in 1842, the Virginia Mansion has played host to countless banks and even the High Court over the years. Now, restored to its magnificent former glory, it houses Corinthian - complete with exclusive members-only bar (Ewan McGregor drinks here), restaurant, public bars and even a nightclub on Friday and Saturday. Superb pianists create a wonderful atmosphere on a Saturday night and Sundays are woken up with live jazz music. One of Glasgow's more upmarket venues, the toilets are even staffed by a personal assistant offering help, chocolates and mints.The main bar is spacious and ornate with high ceilings, comfy chairs partitioned in wood and surrounding mirrors. The smaller saloon is in the style of a 1920s piano bar with plush red leather bound sofas and huge mirrors. An excellent selection of bar and main meals is available, pricey but worth it. Food is served all week from noon-9p. An wide range of wines and cocktails is on offer with prices reflecting the upmarket atmosphere. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Glasgow's oldest pub |
260 Byres Road Glasgow G12 8SH United Kingdom +44 141 338 6511 |
Curlers lays claim to the title of Glasgow's oldest public house, but even though it was established 700 years ago, competition abounds. However, it is certainly the most popular with the local student population as even on a Wednesday lunch-time you'll be lucky to find a table. Attractions here include pool tables, puggies, cheap beer promotions and an all-round great atmosphere. Food is available before the serious drinking begins and the menu is basic and hearty, specializing in stodgy classics such as bangers and mash and burgers. It's a bit quieter and brighter upstairs where they show football matches on a huge screen and entertain drinkers with quizzes and live bands. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Queues around the block |
490 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3LW United Kingdom +44 141 332 1120 http://www.garageglasgow.co.uk |
This is the busiest weeknight club in Glasgow. It offers a huge mix of student classics, from 80's pop to hip hop, and a packed house is guaranteed, even on a Monday night. There are three dancefloors - the largest plays mainstream chart, G2 in the basement has a slightly more soulful vibe and the Attic upstairs focuses on indie rock anthems. The queue usually stretches past Baird Hall. The doormen are notoriously strict, if you look even a little bit drunk you will not get in. Trainers are allowed but people have been refused entry for being too old. If this happens to you, be grateful - you probably would have hated it anyway as most Garage regulars are under 21 and the atmosphere is that of a meat market. Overall it offers a fun night out: cheap drinks, cheesy music and a friendly, up-for-it crowd. The club also hosts regular gigs and DJ guest appearances. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Authentic Irish cheer |
23-29 Ashton Lane Byres Road Glasgow G12 8SJ United Kingdom +44 141 339 0747 |
With all the "genuine" Irish theme pubs springing up all over the city, it's harder to find one that real Irish people would be seen dead in than to steal a pot of gold off a leprechaun. Luckily for the ex-pats, Jinty's is one such elusive treasure. The hospitality here is legendary and everyone receives a warm welcome, even if they have a bit of trouble fighting through the crowds to get their Guinness. A beer garden provides much needed extra seating in summer and there's a party atmosphere every night from Sunday to Thursday with live music from local folk and cover bands. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Where Oasis were discovered |
272a Vincent Street Glasgow G2 5RL United Kingdom +44 141 221 5279 http://www.kingtuts.co.uk/ |
Downstairs, the youth of Glasgow congregate in the bar to drink beer, eat cheap lunches, play pool and chat, lured in by the friendly atmosphere and superior jukebox selection. But upstairs, this venue offers an eclectic programme of local and well-known bands to its appreciative audiences, as well as a monthly comedy night. This is where Oasis were first spotted (and signed) so keep your eyes and ears open; you never know which imminently very hip and successful band you may see. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Central snacking |
27 Waterloo Street Glasgow G2 6BZ United Kingdom +44 141 221 3210 |
Early opening hours and proximity to Central Station make this traditional bar a nice and cozy choice for post-journey recuperation. Sink into a sofa with breakfast and a stiff drink or cup of tea and don't move until you feel better. During the day, a two-course lunch is great value and the food is served right through the evening. Later on it fills up with serious drinkers in smart clothes. Live jazz provides entertainment on Saturday afternoons and a DJ drops by on Friday nights to start the weekend. Downstairs in the basement you'll find Sava, Scotland's only Yugoslavian restaurant. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Nouveau trad with live folk music |
206 Dumbarton Road Partick Glasgow G11 6UN United Kingdom +44 141 576 0103 |
A gem of a place in the heart of Partick, the Lismore is cosy and welcoming. The interior styling is unequivocally traditional—decorative stained windows (which depict the Highland clearances), leather banquettes, lots of nostalgia-inducing dark wood and low prices. Customers are certain to hear some live folk music on most nights, and there's sometimes a bit of a sing-along with the whole bar joining in on the old favourites. It's also one of the few pubs in this area with no discernable football loyalties, although wearing colours is not really encouraged. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live it up |
150 Saint Vincent Street Glasgow G2 5NE United Kingdom +44 (0)870 220 3028 http://www.thelivingroom.co.uk... |
If you love the idea of lounging in your living room at home, this restaurant-cum-bar will suit you for sure. The Living Room at the city center of Glasgow is a perfect culinary retreat, with its fusion cuisine and a huge, 200-capacity bar. The food is simple, stylish, delicious and healthy, with salads and sandwiches, fish and chips, bangers and mash et al. The decor makes you feel completely at home. The place also provides banquet facilities, weekend brunches, DJ nights and lots more. So what are you waiting for? Grab a bite and party until the wee hours. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Busy, friendly bar with fantastic atmosphere |
421 Sauchiehall Street Glasgow G2 3LG United Kingdom +44 141 333 9637 |
Sleazy's is the place to go if you like your bars dark and atmospheric. On the ground floor are cosy booths, a few armchairs and a pool table, for which there's always a queue. Downstairs is a popular venue for local bands, the standard and style are eclectic but you might catch the next big thing on their way up. During the day there's a good selection of bar food available with lots of vegetarian options. This is a favoured hangout for off-duty local bands, so if you're a big fan of The Delgados or Belle and Sebastian keep your eyes peeled, but put the autograph book away or your cool factor will be severely compromised. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Late night revelry |
457 Sauchiehall Street Charing Cross Glasgow G2 3LG United Kingdom +44 141 353 4371 |
Although O'Neill's is a chain of Irish theme bars and therefore all branches are fairly similar, the Sauchiehall Street premises offer something different from the norm. Is it a pub or a club? Well, it's both. This place does what the Irish traditionally do well - late night drinking, dancing and all round revelry. The main bar serves tasty, filling food in pleasant surroundings and is a popular place to sip a pint of Guinness. They also have a special Music Room, which keeps nightclub hours and attracts a friendly, conservative crowd who may feel that they're a wee bit old for the meat-market atmosphere of the city's other clubs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Enduringly popular since 1792 |
112 Stockwell Street Glasgow G1 4LW United Kingdom +44 141 552 8681 |
Open for business in its present incarnation since the late 1920s, this is a warm Tudor-style pub that always has live music sessions on the go, whether pre-arranged or spontaneous. It claims to be the city's oldest bar as it was built in 1792 but this is hotly contested, both by historians and certain other pubs. Bar meals are served during the day, but the Scotia's purpose in life is to bring music to the people. They have Celtic folk and blues sessions, cover bands and jolly singalongs. This is a fantastic place to meet some real Glasgow characters since it's a popular haunt of local writers, poets, musicians and raconteurs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Near the Burrell Collection |
1534 Pollockshaws Road Glasgow G43 1RF United Kingdom +44 141 632 0161 |
Located within walking distance of the Burrell Collection, the Stoat and Ferret makes a nice pint-stop when you're bored of culture. It's friendly and traditional with a good mix of locals, students and visitors to the city. Basic but tasty bar meals are served at lunchtime and live music plays on over the weekend (jazz and folk bands are frequent features). Don't miss the real ales and beer of the month promotions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Live folk music on Glasgow's oldest streets |
159 Bridgegate Glasgow G1 5HZ United Kingdom +44 141 552 6040 |
This traditional pub by the River Clyde, which sells lots of real ale and malt whiskies, was established in 1875. It is situated on one of the oldest streets in Glasgow, known as the Briggait (Bridgegate). The Vicky used to be the local bar for everyone that worked at the fishmarket but since that closed it's become famous for live folk music sessions almost every night and tasty pub snacks like bridies, pasties and toasties. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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