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 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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Fresh young talent |
19 Parnie Street Trongate Glasgow G1 5RJ United Kingdom +44 141 552 7779 http://www.artexposuregallery.... |
This small, independent gallery focuses on Scottish work and is a charming and unpretentious place to view and buy art. Wander around and admire creations by contemporary artists and recent graduates, many of whom attended the famous Glasgow School of Art. Phone in advance for information on temporary exhibitions as shows change every month and feature a variety of media, including ceramics, etchings, sculpture, paintings and jewelery. 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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 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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 Catch your favorite act here |
121 Eglinton Street Glasgow G5 9NT United Kingdom +44 141 418 3000 http://www.glasgow-academy.co.uk/ |
Part of the Academy Music Group (AMG), the Academy in Glasgow hosts a wide variety of musical events. Performers have included Simple Minds, The Pogues, and HIM, and hip DJs have been known to throw parties here. The venue also promotes up-and-coming bands, so catch them here, and you can boast that you were a loyal follower before they gained fame. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Elegant community theatre |
119 Gorbals Street Glasgow G5 9DS United Kingdom +44 141 429 0022 http://www.citz.co.uk/ |
With a policy of low pricing and accessibility for all, the Citizens Theatre has always been Glasgow's true community venue. It actively encourages and educates people to come back to the theatre, offering a wide-ranging program of classics (from Goethe to Oscar Wilde) and new plays, although they generally take the summer off. The main theatre is a beautiful Victorian auditorium, built in 1878 and seating approximately 600. Two smaller studio theatres were created in 1992. The resident theatre company, The Citizens' Company, was formed in 1943 and has since gained a reputation for taking a challenging approach in an individual style. You are always welcome and dress code is not an issue. Keep your eyes peeled for ghostly apparitions as the theatre is said to be haunted by a green lady, a manager who leapt to her death from the upper circle. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Classical concert venue |
Candleriggs Glasgow G1 1NP United Kingdom +44 141 287 5511 |
This Italian-style hall once housed the cheese, fruit and vegetable market, illustrated by the sculpted basket of fruit on the roof. It also became a venue for entertainment, with Charles Dickens reading from his own work on one occasion. Although City Hall is not open all year round, it is definitely a place worth visiting during events. It is one of the city's most impressive concert halls and hosts a number of cultural productions but it also provides space for other functions and meetings. The venue has an annexe, The Old Fruitmarket, which often caters for musical events of a less classical nature. 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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Original prints galore |
22 King Street Trongate Glasgow G1 5QP United Kingdom +44 141 552 0704 http://www.gpsart.co.uk/ |
Original prints by established and new names, both local and international, are on display and for sale at this specialist gallery, founded in 1972. If you'd like a Scottish injection to your art collection, this is the place to visit as it's one of the UK's biggest publishers of original prints. Galleries one and two are purely exhibition spaces but gallery three is a commercial outlet, selling prints, etchings and lithographs by over 300 artists. A workshop is also on the premises and anyone who has sufficient experience in printmaking is allowed to use it. Admission: free Review © 2007, Wcities |
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 Unforgettable cinematic experience |
50 50 Pacific Quay 50 Pacific Quay Glasgow G51 United Kingdom +44 141 420 5000 http://www.gsc.org.uk/ |
As part of the Glasgow Science Centre, the stunning, state-of-the-art IMAX Theatre showcases the most cutting edge cinematic technology. At 80 by 60 feet, it's Scotland's biggest screen so no matter how far back you sit the picture will still take your breath away. The 12,000 watt sound system has to be heard to be believed and it's easy to lose yourself in the experience completely. Unfortunately, there aren't too many films that can be shown on a screen this size so the programme is limited but once you've seen a film here, normal cinemas just don't seem good enough anymore. Admission: adults £5, concs £3.50 Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A temporary exhibition space |
18 King Street Trongate Glasgow G1 5QP United Kingdom +44 141 552 2540 |
This exhibition space is run by Glasgow City Council and let out on a temporary basis to anyone with something worth exhibiting. The work is generally contemporary and a variety of media are represented, with a different show presented every month. This gallery has strong links with the community and a recent show in collaboration with The Big Issue featured work by homeless people. Conveniently located alongside several other galleries in King Street, Intermedia is usually worth a peek. 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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 Kinetic sculptures |
64 Osborne Street Glasgow G1 5QHD United Kingdom +44 141 552 7080 http://www.sharmanka.com/ |
This highly unusual gallery hosts "performances" by intricate kinetic metallic sculptures, created by Eduard Bersudsky, an artist from St Petersburg. The gallery's name, sharmanka, is Russian for barrel-organ. Hauntingly macabre theatrical shows are accompanied by music and atmospheric lighting to create an eerily and charming effect that few can forget. Advance booking by phone is essential. 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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Photography gallery and workshop |
26 King Street Trongate Glasgow G1 5QP United Kingdom +44 141 552 2151 http://www.sl-photoworks.demon... |
Street Level is the place to go for photography, new media and digital artwork. It was established to promote the creative use of and access to photography both in Glasgow and further afield. As well as exhibitions and other such events, Street Level runs courses and workshops in photography and digital imaging and has a darkroom on the premises. They host about 11 temporary exhibitions every year, featuring work from emerging artists as well as those who are already established names in their chosen field. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Unusual theatre venue |
25 Albert Drive Glasgow G41 2PE United Kingdom +44 141 287 3900 http://www.tramway.org/ |
Tramway is more than just a theatre. Since a massive refurbishment in the late 1990s, it has been equipped to truly live up to its vision of being one of the leading contemporary visual and performing arts venues in Europe. It has a varied programme of theatre, dance, talks, exhibitions, performance art and workshops. More importantly, it has character. Formerly a tram depot built in 1895, Tramway still has a unique atmosphere that makes you feel like you are in a place untainted and at the heart of real culture. A cafe-bar is open during the day for snacks and meals and an additional bar is available for drinks before and after shows. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Exciting new multimedia art |
28 King Street Trongate Glasgow G1 5QP United Kingdom +44 141 552 4813 |
Wacky, exciting new art by local and international artists makes this a must on any tour of the city's art scene. Transmission was founded in 1983 by former students at the Glasgow School of Art who felt that the available exhibition spaces were not good or plentiful enough. It's run by the artists themselves and the exhibition space is spread over two levels. Shows include multimedia works and a visit to this gallery is always an interesting, and often surprising, experience. There is no house style and the gallery stages one solo exhibition every year, as well as group shows from many lesser known artists. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Formerly known as the Tron Kirk |
63 Trongate Glasgow G1 5HB United Kingdom +44 141 552 4267 http://www.tron.co.uk/ |
This former church got its name from the public weighing machine which was located outside. The steeple is all that remains of the original 16th century church as the rest was destroyed by members of the Hellfire Club in 1793. The Tron Kirk was built the same year to replace this and is now the Tron Theatre. It's mostly used by touring companies but also hosts in-house productions and collaborations. The Tron prides itself on presenting music, contemporary dance and drama, comedy, children's shows and workshops. In addition to the main theatre, the complex has a studio theatre for smaller productions. Both are splendid venues with distinct warmth and friendliness. A stylish restaurant is recommended for food before performances and there's a bar for interval refreshments. 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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