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Broadcast

Broadcast is a live music bar that has managed to stay afloat despite the tough competition of its immediate neighbours and other no less successful Glasgow establishments. The secret must lie in its high-profile musician guests, solid bar food and a pleasant audience.

Bars & Nightlife

One of Glasgow's main draws is its vibrant music scene, and young collectives never seem to rest. Nightlife in the city can be anything you want it to be - from elegant drinks at high-class establishments of Sauchiehall Street to sticky floors of grungy underground clubs in the West End or the Merchant City. Many venues host regular live music sessions and DJ sets.

Bon Accord

Based in North Street, Bon Accord Pub is an award-winning ale house and malt whisky bar. Now one of the most popular in the city, with a huge selection of malt whiskies, international bottled beers, Prosecco and …

The Horseshoe Bar

The Horseshoe Bar

This one is a classic Victorian pub with a lot of character, popular with business people who congregate around the longest continuous bar in the UK: the establishment has been in business since as early as 1884. The menu was recently re-designed and now offers an even wider array of …

The Corinthian Club

The Corinthian Club

Several floors, multiple bars, upscale dining venues, a fashionable night club and a casino make for an unforgettable night at the Corinthian. Start your night off with drinks and swiftly proceed to floor one, where the city's hottest DJs spin …

The 13th Note

Two bars, two dance floors, and a relaxed vibe await at this award-winning club that manages to continuously draw a crowd of regulars. It also offers live music on some …

The Pot Still

Whisky connoisseurs will certainly appreciate the wide selection of the noble drink present at this classy establishment, while those new to the scene are free to enquire with the knowledgeable staff and ask for readily available recommendations as to the best pairing choices. Bar food is …

The Bunker Bar

A stylish bar with bargain prices for both food and drinks - incredible deals Tuesday through Thursday - open seven days a week. The venue holds a pool table and conducts quiz nights on Mondays. On top of this, resident DJs play music mixes during the …

Bar Soba

Bar Soba has been around for more than a decade, which has given it time to perfect and polish its cocktail menu and Asian specialities. They offer Cocktail workshops if you’re interested in learning more about mixing drinks and learning to make your own (apple & ginger mojito is a …

Oran Mor

Having pints at the church is business as usual at Oran Mor, a former place of worship transformed into a multi-purpose entertainment venue. Live shows are held here on the regular, with the likes of Amy Winehouse having made an appearance in the past. The lunch theatre show is one not to …

Chinaski's

Chinaski's is a bar and restaurant named after the up-to-no-good character of Charles Bukowski's novels. The venue is one much classier than those watering holes where both the author and his literary were spotted. It does, however, carry a legacy in the form of an extremely extensive whisky …

The Flying Duck

The Flying Duck

This eclectic, hip space is furnished with mismatched items that create an effortless chic look. The bar is styled like a kitchen and people have fun playing board games and quizzes there, and of course …

Broadcast

Broadcast is a live music bar that has managed to stay afloat despite the tough competition of its immediate neighbours and other no less successful Glasgow establishments. The secret must lie in its high-profile musician guests, solid bar food and a pleasant …

La Cheetah

Located in the basement of Max’s Bar and Grill, this tiny, insiders-only nightclub tends to get quite cramped, but the discomfort should by no means deter music-lovers as local stars and even international names often make appearances in this - both literally and figuratively - underground …

SWG3

West End's SWG3 Studio Warehouse is a music venue that hosts a plethora of musicians and DJs in its unpretentious large space. The venue is also used for exhibitions, concerts, festivals and parties. Check the programme to see what's on the days you're in …

Blackfriars Bar

Blackfriars Bar

A gastropub-cum-nightclub (the party lives on in the basement till 3 am), Blackfriars is a two-time winner of the Pub of the Year award. The atmosphere is laid-back and very unpretentious. One of its standout features is the incredible selection of beers, and the pub food served is very …

Sub Club

Sub Club is known for the incredible energy generated within its walls. For years now, it has topped the list of Glasgow's hottest nightlife venues, not least due to the very high-quality sound system installed here. Plays dance, house and techno …

Stereo Café Bar

Stereo Café Bar

In tune with the times, Stereo is the place to go for live gigs of up-and-coming local bands and already established musicians beloved by the hip young crowd. Food served is all vegan, so good that it puts meat-eating sceptics at the risk of being …

The Glad Café

A rather average, family-friendly eatery by day, Glad Café is a distinguished player on Glasgow's booming cultural scene. At night, the venue hosts live shows, talks and music performances. For drinks, it serves Scottish draft beers (and not …