Things to Do in Merchant City, Glasgow

Merchant City starts at George Square and extends to Glasgow Cross, featuring part of Glasgow's original medieval street plan. The area is known for its historical significance and includes various shops and eateries along its streets.

Hill HouseHistory Museum
North Lanarkshire Heritage CentreHistory Museum
Sebb'sBar & Grill

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Top things to do in Merchant City

Hill House
History Museum★
home in Helensburgh, Scotland designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
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North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre
★ 4.3 · 164
History Museum★
Center featuring local history exhibits & archives & a 6-level lookout tower with panoramic views.
Mon–Fri
12 PM – 4 PM
Sat
12 PM – 4 PM
Sun
Closed
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Bare Bones Chocolate Ltd
★ 4.8 · 205
Chocolate Shop
A micro-batch chocolate maker in Glasgow, known for handcrafted, award-winning bean-to-bar single-origin chocolate bars and hot chocolate.
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Bigglestones Books
Bookstore
Explore Bigglestones Books in Glasgow — independent bookshop, events, recommendations, and community-focused reading spaces.
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Luke & Jack
Specialty Store
A discreet, two-level sex shop in Glasgow offering a wide range of products, including toys, lingerie, and items for gay men.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 6 PM
Sat
11 AM – 6 PM
Sun
12 PM – 5 PM
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Where to eat & drink in Merchant City

Sebb's
★ 4.9 · 332
Bar & Grill· £20–60
When a Glasgow restaurant belongs to the same stable as Ox and Finch, Ka Pao and Margo, you know you’re in for a treat.
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Margo
★ 4.8 · 521
Mediterranean· £30–70
As a sister restaurant to Ox and Finch and Ka Pao, you can probably guess what you’re getting with Margo: a bustling, efficiently run restaurant that’s deservedly popular thanks to its great buzz and flavour-packed, generously priced...
Every day
12 PM – 10 PM
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Singl-end Merchant City
★ 4.5 · 1.6k
Brunch· £10–20
A cafe in Glasgow known for its brunch, including vegan options, and a variety of cakes and smoothies.
Every day
9 AM – 5 PM
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Paesano Pizza
★ 4.7 · 8.5k
Pizza· £10–20
A restaurant that was the first to bring authentic, traditional Napoletana Pizza to Glasgow.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 10:30 PM
Fri
11 AM – 11 PM
Sat
11 AM – 11 PM
Sun
11 AM – 10:30 PM
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The Spiritualist Glasgow
★ 4.4 · 1.4k
Cocktail Bar· £10–50
Upscale, locally sourced Scottish fare & a wide range of beer & spirits in sleek, trendy surrounds.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 12 AM
Fri
12 PM – 1 AM
Sat
12 PM – 1 AM
Sun
12 PM – 12 AM
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The Corinthian Club
★ 4.3 · 2.4k
Modern European· £20–60
Restaurant, bar & club spread over 5 refined floors of boutique Victorian venues.
Mon–Wed
Closed
Thu
12 PM – 12 AM
Fri
12 PM – 1 AM
Sat
12 PM – 3 AM
Sun
12 PM – 9 PM
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Scotia Bar
★ 4.6 · 2.1k
Pub· £10–20
Old-world bar full of wood beams & brass fixtures with a fireplace & band rehearsal space.
Mon–Thu
11 AM – 12 AM
Fri
11 AM – 1 AM
Sat
11 AM – 1 AM
Sun
11 AM – 12 AM
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Madras Cafe Glasgow
★ 4.7 · 2.0k
Indian· £20–30
Cosy curry house serving classic North & South Indian fare, along with seafood grills & street food.
Mon–Wed
12 PM – 9 PM
Thu
12 PM – 9:30 PM
Fri
12 PM – 10 PM
Sat
12 PM – 10 PM
Sun
12 PM – 9 PM
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Copperbox Coffee
★ 5.0 · 140
Coffee Stand· £1–10
Mon–Thu
10 AM – 3:30 PM
Fri
10 AM – 3 PM
Sat
10 AM – 4 PM
Sun
10:30 AM – 4 PM
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The Piper Whisky Bar
★ 4.5 · 2.1k
Live Music· £10–20
Airy bar with wood-furnished interior, for draught beers, whiskies, pub grub and live music.
Mon–Fri
11 AM – 12 AM
Sat
11 AM – 12 AM
Sun
12 PM – 12 AM
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The Spanish Butcher Glasgow
★ 4.6 · 1.7k
Steakhouse· £40–100
Relaxed restaurant with a chic ambiance specialising in Spanish-inspired meat & seafood dishes.
Mon–Thu
12 PM – 11 PM
Fri
12 PM – 12 AM
Sat
12 PM – 12 AM
Sun
12 PM – 11 PM
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