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.

The Absent EarCocktail Bar
The Wilson Street PantryBrunch
Tron TheatreTheater

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Top things to do in Candleriggs

Tron Theatre
★ 4.7 · 690
Theater
Hall for theatre, music and dance with modern bar/cafe and restored Victorian bar/restaurant.
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Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre
★ 4.8 · 477
Art Gallery
The elaborate clockwork contraptions in this Scottish gallery create small worlds of whimsy and horror
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Frida and Coco
Flea Market
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Nirvana Piercing
★ 4.9 · 464
Specialty Store
Mon
Closed
Tue–Fri
10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat
10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun
Closed
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Glasgow Police Museum
★ 4.7 · 748
History Museum
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
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Calton Books Ltd
★ 4.8 · 195
Bookstore
A radical bookshop that offers a variety of books and badges, including those related to anarchist, anti-fascist, communist, and socialist themes.
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Where to eat & drink in Candleriggs

The Absent Ear
Top 500 bar
Cocktail Bar· £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
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The Wilson Street Pantry
★ 4.7 · 1.3k
Brunch· £10–20
Chill hub for breakfast & brunch eats with coffee, house cocktails & outdoor seating.
Every day
9 AM – 4 PM
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Scran + Roadie
★ 4.8 · 680
Brunch· £10–20
A cafe space at Glasgow Green offering brunch, coffee, and pizza.
Every day
9 AM – 4 PM
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Cafe Gandolfi
★ 4.6 · 1.7k
Café & Bakery· £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
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Spitfire Espresso
★ 4.6 · 1.2k
Coffee Shop· £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
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Opson cafe
★ 4.9 · 357
Café & Bakery· £10–20
Every day
9 AM – 6 PM
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TheDorkyFrench vegan bakery
★ 4.9 · 348
Bakery· £1–10
Mon–Wed
Closed
Thu–Fri
8 AM – 3 PM
Sat
8 AM – 3 PM
Sun
9 AM – 4 PM
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Kozi Cafe
★ 4.7 · 483
Café & Bakery· £10–20
Mon–Fri
7:30 AM – 4 PM
Sat
9 AM – 4 PM
Sun
9 AM – 4 PM
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Babbity Bowster Bar/Restaurant/Hôtel
★ 4.6 · 1.3k
Pub
Modest guest rooms with French influenced restaurant using seasonal Scottish ingredients.
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Kinara Glasgow
★ 4.9 · 1.4k
Indian· £20–40
An Indian restaurant in Glasgow offering freshly made quality Indian food, including an extensive vegan and gluten-free menu.
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