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 · 691
Hall for theatre, music and dance with modern bar/cafe and restored Victorian bar/restaurant.
Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre ★ 4.8 · 492
The elaborate clockwork contraptions in this Scottish gallery create small worlds of whimsy and horror
Frida and Coco
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Sat 12:30 PM – 5:30 PM
Sun Closed
Nirvana Piercing ★ 4.9 · 466
Mon Closed
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sat 10 AM – 5:30 PM
Sun Closed
Calton Books Ltd ★ 4.9 · 193
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
Glasgow Police Museum ★ 4.7 · 785
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 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 3 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
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
Scran + Roadie ★ 4.8 · 700· £10–20
A cafe space at Glasgow Green offering brunch, coffee, and pizza.
Every day 9 AM – 4 PM
TheDorkyFrench vegan bakery ★ 4.9 · 377· £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 · 526· £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 · 164· £10–20
Mon 9 AM – 5 PM
Tue–Fri 10 AM – 6 PM
Sat 10 AM – 6 PM
Sun 9 AM – 5 PM
Rose & Grants Cafe ★ 4.5 · 932· £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
The Merchant Steakhouse ★ 4.8 · 1.8k
A steakhouse known for its tender, flavorful steaks, Sunday roast, and a variety of sides, sauces, and cocktails.
Mon 5 PM – 10 PM
Tue–Fri 12 PM – 10 PM
Sat 12 PM – 10 PM
Sun 12 PM – 10 PM Planning time in Candleriggs?
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