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.
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Hill House ★
home in Helensburgh, Scotland designed by Charles Rennie Mackintosh
North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre ★ 4.3 · 167★
Center featuring local history exhibits & archives & a 6-level lookout tower with panoramic views.
Mon–Fri 10 AM – 11:30 AM, 12 PM – 4 PM
Sat 10 AM – 11:30 AM, 12 PM – 4 PM
Sun Closed
Bare Bones Chocolate Ltd ★ 4.8 · 205
A micro-batch chocolate maker in Glasgow, known for handcrafted, award-winning bean-to-bar single-origin chocolate bars and hot chocolate.
Bigglestones Books
Explore Bigglestones Books in Glasgow — independent bookshop, events, recommendations, and community-focused reading spaces.
Luke & Jack
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 Where to eat & drink in Merchant City
Sebb's ★ 4.9 · 343· £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.
Every day 12 PM – 12 AM
Margo ★ 4.7 · 563· £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
Singl-end Merchant City ★ 4.5 · 1.6k· £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
Paesano Pizza ★ 4.7 · 8.5k· £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
The Spiritualist Glasgow ★ 4.4 · 1.4k· £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
Scotia Bar ★ 4.6 · 2.1k· £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
Madras Cafe Glasgow ★ 4.7 · 2.1k· £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
Copperbox Coffee ★ 5.0 · 147· £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
The Piper Whisky Bar ★ 4.5 · 2.1k· £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
The Spanish Butcher Glasgow ★ 4.6 · 1.7k· £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
Clutha & Victoria Bar ★ 4.5 · 1.5k· £10–20
A local pub with two bars and outdoor seating, it offers craft draft beer, wood oven pizza, live music, and karaoke.
Mon–Tue 12 PM – 11 PM
Wed–Fri 12 PM – 12 AM
Sat 12 PM – 12 AM
Sun 12 PM – 12 AM Planning time in Merchant City?
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1 Hill House 2 North Lanarkshire Heritage Centre 3 Sebb's 4 Margo 5 Bare Bones Chocolate Ltd 6 Singl-end Merchant City 7 Paesano Pizza 8 The Spiritualist Glasgow 9 Bigglestones Books 10 Scotia Bar Ready to plan Merchant City? Turn these Merchant City picks into a day-by-day Glasgow plan, with every place checked for closures and booking needs on your dates.
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