Nightlife in Glasgow
Well known for a healthy love of drinking and dancing, Glaswegians gather at the East End Barrowland Ballroom to hear major bands, and catch new acts at Nice 'n' Sleazy in the city centre. Brel in the West End is quietly laid-back with its Belgian beers, while One Up Bar & Grill in the city centre is for the champagne set. Back in the city centre, dance to underground sounds at the Sub Club and mainstream music at nearby Garage.
Bars
Expand all-
1. One Up Bar & Grill - Bars
Show more
All glittering chandeliers, One Up in Glasgow's city centre is the place to mingle with footballers and models. Views over Royal Exchange Square and pricey champagne cocktails are the order of the day in this glamorous bar.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
23, Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow G1 3AJ
Telephone
+44 (0) 141 225 5610
-
2. Oran Mor - Bars
Show moreIn a converted church at the top of Byres Road in the West End of Glasgow, Oran Mor offers a warm Scottish welcome. There's a selection of 250 malts in the Whisky Bar, and a celestial ceiling mural by artist and writer Alasdair Gray.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
Byres Rd, Glasgow G12 8QX
Telephone
+44 (0) 141 357 6200
-
3. Vroni's - Bars
Show moreVroni's is a compact wine and champagne bar in the heart of Glasgow. Enjoy house wines by the glass, a bottle of Sancerre or celebratory Dom Perignon accompanied by tasting plates like Scottish smoked salmon bruschetta or stuffed vine leaves.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
47, West Nile Street, Glasgow G1 2PT
Telephone
+44 (0) 141 221 4677
-
4. Rab Ha's - Bars
Show moreRab Ha's in Glasgow's Merchant City has a crackling open fire and worn oak panelling. Pre-club tunes and cocktails attract a thirty-something crowd, as well as guests of the boutique hotel attached to the bar.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
83, Hutcheson St, Glasgow G1 1SH
Telephone
+ 44 (0) 141 548 6733
-
5. Brel - Bars
Show more
This Belgian bar is set in a former stable block down the cobbled mews of Ashton Lane in the West End. Named after singer Jacques Brel, it serves beers and mussels to a cool crowd, with live music in the conservatory.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
39, Ashton Lane, Glasgow G12 8SJ
Telephone
+44 (0) 141 342 4966
Clubs
Expand all-
6. Arta - Clubs
Show more
Arta, a former cheese market in Merchant City, attracts a sophisticated dressy crowd. The Canvas Club plays pop tunes, while funk and soul is on offer at The Red & Gold Rooms, hung with gilt-framed copies of Old Masters.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
62, Albion Street, Glasgow G1 1PA
Telephone
+ 44 (0) 845 166 6018
-
7. Sub Club - Clubs
Show moreCelebrated underground dance venue the Sub Club is easy to find in Glasgow's city centre. Since 1987, the club has provided hardcore sounds to a dedicated crowd of clubbers who come to dance rather than drink.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
22, Jamaica St, Glasgow G1 4QD
Telephone
+44 (0) 141 248 4600
-
8. Garage - Clubs
Show moreGarage is a lively mainstream venue in Glasgow's city centre. Popular with a chart-loving young crowd, it has huge dancefloors and occasionally features live bands. Request nights and weekend hootenannies are especially busy.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
490, Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 7NG
Telephone
+44 (0) 141 332 1120
-
9. The Arches - Clubs
Show more
Cavernous Victorian arches hold up to 3000 clubbers at this superclub, set directly underneath Central Station in Glasgow's city centre. Weekly student night Octopussy is a dressy affair. Regular DJs include Pete Tong and Carl Cox.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
30, Midland Street, Glasgow G2 8DL
Telephone
+44 (0) 141 565 1000
-
10. Polo Lounge - Clubs
Show morePolo Lounge in Glasgow's Merchant City is one of the most popular gay clubs in the city. A laid back cocktail hour gives way to attitude-free clubbing among the sweeping drapes and leather banquettes.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
84, Wilson Street, Glasgow G1 1UZ
Telephone
+44 (0)845 659 5905
Transport
Argyle Street train station
Entertainment
Expand all-
11. O2 Academy Glasgow - Entertainment
Show moreO2 Academy Glasgow on Eglinton Street in Glasgow's South Side is a popular venue for live touring bands. An ex-cinema, this restored auditorium holds 2000 people, and has hosted bands such as The Inspiral Carpets and Massive Attack.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
121, Eglington St, Glasgow G5 9NT
Telephone
+44 (0) 141 418 3000
-
12. The Barrowland Ballroom - Entertainment
Show moreThe Barrowland in the East End is a faded ballroom with glitzy neon signs, where legends like Iggy Pop once performed. These days major bands like U2 and The Zutons entertain less than 2000 fans in this relatively intimate venue.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
244, Gallow Gate, Glasgow G4 0TS
Telephone
+44 (0) 141 552 4601
-
13. King Tut's Wah Wah Hut - Entertainment
Show more
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut in Glasgow's city centre is the place to see up-and-coming bands. This is where Oasis were discovered and The Verve honed their act. Pulp, Supergrass and Catatonia have played here.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
272 A , St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5RL
Telephone
+44 (0) 141 221 5279
-
14. Nice 'n' Sleazy - Entertainment
Show moreDon't be put off by the name. Nice'n'Sleazy is an intimate setting in Glasgow's city centre where new punk, indie and rock bands showcase their talents. The bar is open till 3am and there are frequent acoustic sessions.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
421, Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow G2 3LG
Telephone
+44 (0) 141 333 0900
-
15. Centre for Contemporary Arts - Entertainment
Show more
The Centre for Contemporary Arts in Glasgow's city centre is a high-tech space which showcases experimental performing arts events. Expect innovative film shorts and Scottish folk music. The upstairs bar is lively in the evenings.Show this on mapE-mail this item
Address
350, Sauchiehall St, Glasgow G2 7NG
Telephone
+44 (0) 141 352 4900
