Things to Do in City Centre, Glasgow

City Centre features the River Clyde to the south and is home to areas like Merchant City. It's a hub for shopping and nightlife, with the Saltmarket and High Street nearby.

King Tut's Wah Wah HutLive Music
The Pot StillPub
Cafe SonoCafé & Bakery

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Where to eat & drink in City Centre

King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
★ 4.7 · 2.0k
Live Music· £10–20
Mighty concert room for up-and-coming local bands and cult international acts serving own lager.
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The Pot Still
★ 4.8 · 5.3k
Pub· £10–20
Hundreds of malt whiskies, varied in style, strength and maturity displayed above a traditional bar.
Every day
11 AM – 12 AM
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Cafe Sono
★ 4.7 · 672
Café & Bakery· £1–10
Mon–Thu
9 AM – 9 PM
Fri
9 AM – 5 AM
Sat
9 AM – 5 AM
Sun
9 AM – 9 PM
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Horseshoe Bar Glasgow
★ 4.3 · 5.0k
Pub· £10–20
Characterful pub with captivating decor, horse sculptures, Roman painted tiles and grand island bar.
Every day
11 AM – 12 AM
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Blue Dog
★ 4.5 · 1.2k
Cocktail Bar· £10–30
Classic contemporary cocktails and live jazz in an environment with well-worn nighttime character.
Mon
Closed
Tue–Thu
5 PM – 3 AM
Fri
1 PM – 3 AM
Sat
1 PM – 3 AM
Sun
3 PM – 3 AM
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La Lanterna
★ 4.6 · 1.8k
Italian· £20–60
Timeless family run Italian restaurant set in basement with intricate ceiling and dark wood beams.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 9:30 PM
Fri
12 PM – 10 PM
Sat
12 PM – 10 PM
Sun
Closed
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The Smokin' Fox
★ 4.5 · 2.1k
British· £10–30
Pared-down contemporary bar/restaurant for breakfast, snacks, comfort food and TV sport.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 11 PM
Fri
12 PM – 1 AM
Sat
10 AM – 1 AM
Sun
10 AM – 10 PM
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'BABS
★ 4.5 · 2.1k
Mediterranean· £20–30
Relaxed, warmly-lit Mediterranean restaurant offering kebabs, pita & other street food dishes.
Every day
11:30 AM – 10 PM
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Butterfly and the Pig
Tea House· £10–20
A tea room and restaurant in an old Georgian townhouse, known for its traditional afternoon tea, diverse sandwiches, cakes, and full Scottish breakfast.
Mon–Fri
9 AM – 5 PM
Sat
9 AM – 5 PM
Sun
10 AM – 5 PM
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Gamba
★ 4.7 · 816
Seafood· £40–100
Basement venue with refined decor concentrating on the simple cooking of Scots-sourced produce.
Mon–Tue
Closed
Wed–Fri
12 PM – 3 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Sat
12 PM – 9 PM
Sun
12 PM – 6 PM
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Red Onion
★ 4.5 · 1.4k
British· £20–40
Astute modern interpretations of classic Scottish cookery in a comfortable, contemporary setting.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 2:45 PM, 5 PM – 9 PM
Fri
12 PM – 9 PM
Sat
12 PM – 9 PM
Sun
12 PM – 7:30 PM
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Waterloo Bar
★ 4.3 · 801
Pub· £10–20
Long-standing gay pub for drawing drinkers of all ages with stained glass and muted red/gold facade.
Mon–Fri
12 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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Absolute Roasters
★ 4.8 · 265
Coffee Shop· £1–10
Mon–Fri
7:30 AM – 3 PM
Sat
Closed
Sun
Closed
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Katsu
★ 4.6 · 591
Japanese Curry· £10–20
A cozy, authentic Japanese eatery in downtown Glasgow, known for its tonkatsu, gyoza, and katsu curry dishes.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 10 PM
Fri
12 PM – 11 PM
Sat
12 PM – 11 PM
Sun
12 PM – 10 PM
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Malo - Wine & Negroni Bar
★ 4.5 · 173
Bar· £10–30
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142B Lounge Nightclub
★ 4.3 · 136
Nightclub· £10–70
A lively party lounge and nightclub in Glasgow featuring Afrobeat, Amapiano, Dancehall, and DJ parties, along with food and cocktails.
Mon–Wed
Closed
Thu
7 PM – 3 AM
Fri
4 PM – 3 AM
Sat
1 PM – 3 AM
Sun
4 PM – 3 AM
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