Nightlife & the Arts in Glasgow

Nightlife Overview

Name	Category	Location

78 The 78 has cozy sofas, vegan food, and a real coal fire. There's...	Bars	Glasgow

Arches The labyrinth of passageways under Central Station has become...	Music, Theater	Glasgow

Arches One of the city's largest arts venues, the Arches thumps with...	Dance Clubs	Glasgow

Babbity Bowster's A busy, friendly spot, Babbity Bowster's serves real ales and...	Bars	Glasgow

Baby Grand One of Glasgow's best-kept secrets, this intimate piano bar is...	Piano Bars / Lounges	Glasgow


Ben Nevis This eccentric pub is full of Highland artifacts. There are more...	Bars	Glasgow

Black Sparrow A cool Charles Bukowski theme bar named after the American writer's...	Bars	Glasgow

Bloc At Bloc, you can step behind a curious version of the Iron Curtain...	Bars	Glasgow

Celtic Connections This ever-expanding music festival is held in the second half...	Festivals	Glasgow

Center for Contemporary Arts The Center for Contemporary Arts screens classic, independent...	Film	Glasgow

Cineworld Glasgow An 18-screen facility, this is Glasgow's busiest movie complex...	Film	Glasgow

Citizens' Theatre Some of the most exciting theatrical performances take place...	Theater	Glasgow

City Halls One of the top music venues in the city center, the stone-fronted...	Concerts	Glasgow

Cottier's Arts Theatre Contemporary works are staged at Cottier's Arts Theatre, which...	Theater	Glasgow

Cottiers Despite its former austere existence as a church, the always-busy...	Bars	Glasgow

Dram This cozy spot has a strong connection to Gaelic culture, and...	Bars	Glasgow

Glasgay Held between November and December, Glasgay is the United Kingdom's...	Festivals	Glasgow

Glasgow Film Theatre An independent operation, the Glasgow Film Theatre has two cinemas...	Film	Glasgow

Glasgow Jazz Festival In late June and early July, Glasgow hosts jazz musicians from...	Festivals	Glasgow

Glasgow Print Studio Essentially an artists' cooperative, the Glasgow Print Studio's...	Art Galleries	Glasgow

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall The 2,500-seat Glasgow Royal Concert Hall is the venue for a...	Concerts	Glasgow

Grosvenor This popular, compact cinema has two screens and extremely comfortable...	Film	Glasgow

Halt There's often a good lineup of established and up-and-coming...	Bars	Glasgow

King Tut's Wah Wah Hut Hosting live music most nights, King Tut's Wah Wah Hut claims...	Bars	Glasgow

King's Theatre Dramas, variety shows, and musicals are staged at the King's...	Theater	Glasgow

Moskito For a splash of Mediterranean style, head to Moskito. Amid the...	Bars	Glasgow

O2 ABC One of the city's major music venues, O2 ABC is houses inside...	Music Clubs	Glasgow

The Old Fruitmarket A wonderful venue for almost every type of music, this was once...	Music Clubs	Glasgow

Òran Mór At the top of Byres Road, Òran Mór is popular with...	Bars	Glasgow

Òran Mór Head to Òran Mór at lunchtime for the hugely successful...	Theater	Glasgow

Pavilion The Pavilion hosts family variety entertainment along with rock...	Theater	Glasgow

Polo Lounge Oozing with Edwardian style, the Polo Lounge is Glasgow's largest...	Dance Clubs	Glasgow

Rio Cafe With the feel of a 1950s diner, the Rio Cafe is all things to...	Cafes	Glasgow

Rogano Famous for its champagne cocktails, Rogano has a general air...	Bars	Glasgow

Royal Scottish Conservatoire This is an important venue for music and drama. It has regular...	Concerts	Glasgow

Scotia Bar The Scotia Bar serves up a taste of an authentic Glasgow pub...	Bars	Glasgow

Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre Beside the river Clyde, the Scottish Exhibition and Conference...	Concerts	Glasgow

Scottish Music Centre As well as a library, the Scottish Music Centre is the main ticket...	Tickets	Glasgow

Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre A unique spectacle, Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre is the brainchild...	Arts Centers	Glasgow

Sloans One of Glasgow's oldest and most beautiful pubs, the wood-paneled...	Bars	Glasgow

St. Andrew's in the Square A beautifully restored 18th-century church close to Glasgow Cross...	Concerts	Glasgow

Stand Comedy Club With live shows every night of the week, the Stand Comedy Club...	Comedy Clubs	Glasgow

Stereo You'll find wide range of live music Sunday through Thursday...	Dance Clubs	Glasgow

Sub Club This atmospheric underground venue has staged cutting-edge music...	Dance Clubs	Glasgow

Tennents A spacious street-corner bar, Tennents prides itself on its comprehensive...	Bars	Glasgow

Theatre Royal Glasgow is home to the Scottish Opera and Scottish Ballet, both...	Dance, Opera	Glasgow

Theatre Royal The Theatre Royal hosts performances of major dramas by visiting...	Theater	Glasgow

Ticketmaster Tickets for theatrical performances can be purchased at theater...	Theater, Tickets	Glasgow

Tramway South of the city center, this innovative arts center is well...	Arts Centers	Glasgow

Tron Theatre Come here for contemporary theater from Scotland and around the...	Theater	Glasgow

Trongate 103 This vibrant contemporary arts center, housed in a converted...	Arts Centers	Glasgow
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