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A dark, cosy bar and bookstore with wood-panelled walls and a patterned ceiling. Bookshelves filled with books surround the room. People sit at tables, enjoying drinks.

Classic pubs and stylish bars

Traditional pubs

Exterior of The Ben Nevis pub on a corner street, warmly lit with wooden doors, hanging plants, and outdoor seating on the pavement.

Cosy pubs

A couple talks in a dark, cosy pub with exposed brick, wood floors, and warm, low lighting from candles and lamps.

Top hotel bars in Glasgow

A refined bar with contemporary Scottish decor, navy-blue banquettes, soft overhead lighting, marble tabletops, and neatly arranged bottles behind the counter.

Cocktail bars Whether you're looking for an underground speakeasy or a stylish New York vibe, Glasgow is full of exciting places to enjoy a cocktail or two.

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A bartender in a patterned shirt strains a cocktail into a glass on a black marble bar, with shelves of bottles behind him.

Music and nightlife

Bars in Glasgow with free live music

A group of young musicians plays traditional instruments in a cozy pub with a Scottish flag hanging on the wall.

Nightclubs in Glasgow

Backlit silhouettes of people standing together in a room illuminated by vibrant purple light beams creating a dramatic, atmospheric scene.

Late night bars in Glasgow

A group of people sitting at a booth-style table in a dimly lit bar with a stained-glass lampshade hanging above them.