Where to Eat & Drink 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.
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King Tut's Wah Wah Hut ★ 4.7 · 2.0k· £10–20
Mighty concert room for up-and-coming local bands and cult international acts serving own lager.
The Pot Still ★ 4.8 · 5.4k· £10–20
Hundreds of malt whiskies, varied in style, strength and maturity displayed above a traditional bar.
Every day 11 AM – 12 AM
Cafe Sono ★ 4.7 · 686· £1–10
Mon–Thu 9 AM – 9 PM
Fri 9 AM – 5 AM
Sat 9 AM – 5 AM
Sun 9 AM – 9 PM
Horseshoe Bar Glasgow ★ 4.3 · 5.0k· £10–20
Characterful pub with captivating decor, horse sculptures, Roman painted tiles and grand island bar.
Every day 11 AM – 12 AM
Blue Dog ★ 4.5 · 1.2k· £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
La Lanterna ★ 4.6 · 1.8k· £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
'BABS ★ 4.5 · 2.1k· £20-30
Relaxed, warmly-lit Mediterranean restaurant offering kebabs, pita & other street food dishes.
Every day 11:30 AM – 10 PM
142B Lounge Nightclub ★ 4.3 · 139· £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
Butterfly and the Pig · £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
Gamba ★ 4.7 · 824· £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 Closed
Riverhill Coffee Bar · £
A coffee bar that produces food and serves coffee in stylish surroundings, known for nutritious food and coffee with beans ground to order.
Red Onion ★ 4.5 · 1.4k· £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
Waterloo Bar ★ 4.3 · 803· £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
Absolute Roasters ★ 4.8 · 270· £1–10
Mon–Fri 7:30 AM – 3 PM
Sat Closed
Sun Closed
Gordon Street Coffee ★ 4.4 · 883
Halloumi Glasgow ★ 4.4 · 2.0k· £20–30
Cosy restaurant serving up Greek small plates, desserts & cocktails in a light-filled space.
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1 King Tut's Wah Wah Hut 2 The Pot Still 3 Cafe Sono 4 Horseshoe Bar Glasgow 5 Blue Dog 6 La Lanterna 7 'BABS 8 142B Lounge Nightclub 9 Butterfly and the Pig 10 Gamba Ready to plan City Centre? Turn these City Centre picks into a day-by-day Glasgow plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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