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Princes Square in Glasgow

Things to Do in Princes Square, Glasgow

A compact central Glasgow pocket around the ornate Princes Square arcade on Buchanan Street.

A compact central Glasgow pocket around the ornate Princes Square arcade on Buchanan Street.

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By TripSapien · Updated September 3, 2026

Top things to do in Princes Square

  • Princes Square in Princes Square, Glasgow

    Princes Square

    4.4 · 5.5k
    Shopping Mall

    Shopping mall food court with Spanish tapas, Italian and grill options as well as stylish bars.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    9 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    10 AM – 12 AM
  • Slanj Kilts in Princes Square, Glasgow

    Slanj Kilts

    4.9 · 171
    Specialty Store

    A kilt shop that offers kilt hire, custom-made kilts, and tartan accessories like ties and keyring loops.

    Mon–Fri
    9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sat
    9:30 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed
  • Argyll Arcade in Princes Square, Glasgow

    Argyll Arcade

    4.3 · 1.6k
    Shopping Street

    Chic, Parisian-style arcade with a glass roof and over 30 jewellers and diamond merchants.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 5:30 PM
  • Fat Buddha Store in Princes Square, Glasgow

    Fat Buddha Store

    4.4 · 329
    Art Supply

    Urban clothing, hip trainers, accessories and spray paints, in a store reflecting street culture.

    Mon–Fri
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 6 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 5 PM
  • Pauline Books & Media in Princes Square, Glasgow

    Pauline Books & Media

    4.6 · 169
    Bookstore

    A Catholic bookstore offering bibles, prayerbooks, scripture study materials, religious education resources, inspirational music, and spirituality items.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    10 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sat
    10 AM – 4:30 PM
    Sun
    Closed

Where to eat & drink in Princes Square

  • Sloans in Princes Square, Glasgow

    Sloans

    4.3 · 3.7k
    Pub· £10–20

    Decadent venue over 3 floors with Grand Ballroom, stunning central staircase and outside courtyard.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • Sugo Pasta in Princes Square, Glasgow

    Sugo Pasta

    4.6 · 4.4k
    Italian· £10–20

    Trendy restaurant serving traditional Italian pasta dishes in an industrial-style setting.

    Mon–Thu
    11 AM – 10:30 PM
    Fri
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sat
    11 AM – 11 PM
    Sun
    11 AM – 10:30 PM
  • MacSorley’s in Princes Square, Glasgow

    MacSorley’s

    4.5 · 1.6k
    Live Music· £10–20

    Snug 19th-century ale house lined with memorabilia, hosting regular live music and open-mic nights.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Fri
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sat
    11 AM – 12 AM
    Sun
    11 AM – 12 AM
  • Willow Tea Rooms in Princes Square, Glasgow

    Willow Tea Rooms

    4.3 · 2.9k
    Tea House· $$

    Cafe rooms filled with elegant high backed chairs and leaded glass according to Art Nouveau theme.

    Mon–Fri
    9 AM – 6 PM
    Sat
    9 AM – 6:30 PM
    Sun
    10 AM – 6 PM
  • Bar Soba in Princes Square, Glasgow

    Bar Soba

    4.3 · 604
    Asian Fusion· £10–20

    Vibrant diner-bar serving innovative Southeast Asian street food & cocktails amid an upbeat vibe.

    Mon
    Closed
    Tue–Wed
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Thu
    12 PM – 11 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 12 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 8 PM
  • Ichiban in Princes Square, Glasgow

    Ichiban

    4.5 · 1.9k
    Japanese· £10–20

    Stylish, unfussy upstairs dining room offering a taste of Tokyo with a sushi menu and plum wine.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 9 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 10 PM
  • Tabac in Princes Square, Glasgow

    Tabac

    4.4 · 712
    Cocktail Bar· £10–20

    Cosy watering hole featuring a menu of beer, wine & creative signature cocktails in a contemporary space.

    Mon–Thu
    3 PM – 1 AM
    Fri
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sat
    12 PM – 1 AM
    Sun
    12 PM – 12 AM
  • Marble Global Buffet Glasgow in Princes Square, Glasgow

    Marble Global Buffet Glasgow

    4.3 · 2.1k
    Buffet· £20–30

    International dining in an all-you-can-eat outfit with elegant interiors & live cooking stations.

    Mon–Thu
    12 PM – 9:30 PM
    Fri
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sat
    12 PM – 10 PM
    Sun
    12 PM – 9:30 PM

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Map of Princes Square with pinned top attractions (1 through 10)
  1. 1Princes Square
  2. 2Slanj Kilts
  3. 3Argyll Arcade
  4. 4Sloans
  5. 5Sugo Pasta
  6. 6MacSorley’s
  7. 7Willow Tea Rooms
  8. 8Fat Buddha Store
  9. 9Pauline Books & Media
  10. 10Bar Soba

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