Things to Do in Candleriggs, Glasgow The Merchant City's oldest market street, named for Glasgow's candlemakers, now anchored by the City Halls concert venue and the pubs of Merchant Square in the old fruit market.
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Tron Theatre ★ 4.7 · 690
Hall for theatre, music and dance with modern bar/cafe and restored Victorian bar/restaurant.
Frida and Coco
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Sat 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Sun Closed
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre ★ 4.8 · 485
The elaborate clockwork contraptions in this Scottish gallery create small worlds of whimsy and horror
Nirvana Piercing ★ 4.9 · 465
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun Closed
Glasgow Police Museum ★ 4.7 · 768
The Glasgow Police Museum is an independent museum in the Scottish city of Glasgow. The museum opened in 2002 at the Glasgow Central Police Headquarters, before it was relocated to the Merchant City area of the city in 2009.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun 12 PM – 4:30 PM
Calton Books Ltd ★ 4.8 · 195
A radical bookshop that offers a variety of books and badges, including those related to anarchist, anti-fascist, communist, and socialist themes.
Mon–Tue Closed
Wed–Fri 11 AM – 4:30 PM
Sat 11 AM – 4:30 PM
Sun 11 AM – 4:30 PM Where to eat & drink in Candleriggs The Absent Ear · £20–30
An intimate, experience-focused cocktail bar known for high-quality liquids and playful garnishes, recognized as a UK Top 50 Bar.
Mon Closed
Tue–Thu 5 PM – 1 AM
Fri 5 PM – 2 AM
Sat 1 PM – 2 AM
Sun 1 PM – 1 AM
The Wilson Street Pantry ★ 4.7 · 1.4k· £10-20
Chill hub for breakfast & brunch eats with coffee, house cocktails & outdoor seating.
Every day 9 AM – 4 PM
Scran + Roadie ★ 4.8 · 689· £10–20
A cafe space at Glasgow Green offering brunch, coffee, and pizza.
Every day 9 AM – 4 PM
Cafe Gandolfi ★ 4.6 · 1.8k· £10–20
Warm bistro with high ceilings & an old-world vibe, offering a full bar & vegetarian options.
Mon 8 AM – 4 PM
Tue–Fri 8 AM – 11 PM
Sat 8 AM – 11 PM
Sun 9 AM – 4 PM
Spitfire Espresso ★ 4.6 · 1.3k· £10–20
Hip espresso bar offering creative breakfast & cafe eats along with beer, wine & craft spirits.
Mon–Thu 8 AM – 5 PM
Fri 8 AM – 6 PM
Sat 8 AM – 6 PM
Sun 8 AM – 5 PM
TheDorkyFrench vegan bakery ★ 4.9 · 359· £1–10
Mon–Wed Closed
Thu–Fri 8 AM – 3 PM
Sat 8 AM – 3 PM
Sun 9 AM – 4 PM
Kozi Cafe ★ 4.7 · 505· £10–20
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat 9 AM – 4 PM
Sun 9 AM – 4 PM
Babbity Bowster Bar/Restaurant/Hôtel ★ 4.6 · 1.3k
Modest guest rooms with French influenced restaurant using seasonal Scottish ingredients.
Artrez ★ 4.9 · 161· £10–20
Rose & Grants Cafe ★ 4.5 · 921· £10–20
Rustic interiors with classic café breakfast and lunch fare including vegan and gluten-free options.
Mon–Fri 8 AM – 4 PM
Sat 9 AM – 4 PM
Sun 9 AM – 4 PM Planning time in Candleriggs?
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1 The Absent Ear 2 The Wilson Street Pantry 3 Tron Theatre 4 Frida and Coco 5 Scran + Roadie 6 Cafe Gandolfi 7 Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre 8 Spitfire Espresso 9 Nirvana Piercing 10 Glasgow Police Museum Ready to plan Candleriggs? Turn these Candleriggs picks into a day-by-day Glasgow plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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