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Athletic Arms
Named after the cemetery across the street – the grave-diggers used to nip in and slake their thirst after a hard day’s interring – the Diggers dates from the 1890s. It’s still staunchly traditional – the decor has barely changed in 100 years – and has recently revived its reputation as a real-ale drinker’s mecca by serving locally brewed Diggers’ 80-shilling ale. Packed to the gills with football and rugby fans on match days.
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Abbotsford
One of the few pubs in Rose St that has retained its Edwardian splendour, the Abbotsford has long been a hang-out for writers, actors, journalists and media people, and has many loyal regulars. Dating from 1902, and named after Sir Walter Scott’s country house, the pub’s centrepiece is a splendid mahogany island bar. Good selection of Scottish and English real ales.
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Moda
Blonde wood, fake tans and fluffy pink cocktails are the chief attributes of Moda, a place where beautiful folk strike a pose over daytime drinks, or recuperate before returning to the Polo Lounge next door or going downmarket at Delmonica’s.
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Utter Gutter @ the Riverside Club
Many straight clubs and bars have gay and lesbian nights, such as Utter Gutter @ The Riverside Club on the first Saturday monthly. Everyone’s welcome at this friendly night – one of Glasgow’s best.
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Delmonica’s
Attached to the Polo Lounge, Delmonica’s is a world away, with its predatory feeling of people on the pull. It’s packed on weekday evenings. Friday night is glam night with chart tunes and Sunday is a karaoke free-for-all.
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Polo Lounge
Staff claim ‘the city’s best talent’ is found here; a quick glance at the many glamour pusses – male and female – proves their claim. The downstairs club is packed on weekends; just the main bars open on other nights.
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Waterloo Bar
This is a traditional pub that’s Scotland’s oldest gay bar. It attracts punters of all ages. It’s very friendly and, with a large group of regulars, a good place to meet people away from the scene.
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Musselburgh Racecourse
Horse-racing enthusiasts should head 6 miles east to Musselburgh Racecourse, Scotland’s oldest racecourse (founded 1816), where meetings are held throughout the year.
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King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut
One of the city’s premier live-music pub venues, the excellent King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut hosts bands every night of the week. Oasis were signed after playing here.
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King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut
One of the city’s premier live-music pub venues, the excellent King Tut’s Wah Wah Hut hosts bands every night of the week. Oasis were signed after playing here.
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Bennet’s
Glasgow’s longest-running gay club offers cheesy anthems that it probably hasn’t changed since it opened in 1982 upstairs, and more contemporary dance sounds downstairs.
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Revolver
Hip little Revolver, downstairs on cosmopolitan John St, sports a relaxed crowd and, crucially, a free jukebox. You’ll be listening to indie rather than Abba here.
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Meadowbank Sports Centre
Most sporting events, including athletics and cycling, are held at Meadowbank Sports Centre, Scotland’s main sports arena.
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Meadowbank Sports Centre
Many sporting events, including athletics and cycling, are held at Meadowbank Sports Centre, Scotland’s main sports arena.
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Tynecastle Stadium
Heart of Midlothian (aka Hearts) has its home ground at Tynecastle Stadium, southwest of the city centre in Gorgie.
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Murrayfield Stadium
Murrayfield Stadium, about 1.5 miles west of the city centre, is the venue for international rugby matches.
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Newtown Bar
Stylish modern bar serving good food and drink, and basement club with resident DJ that hosts regular men-only events.
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Murrayfield Stadium
Murrayfield Stadium, about 1.5 miles west of the city centre, is the venue for international matches.
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Tynecastle Stadium
Hearts has its home ground at Tynecastle Stadium, southwest of the city centre in Gorgie.
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Waxy O’Connors
This lager labyrinth could be an Escher sketch brought to life and is a cut above most Irish theme pubs.
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Shore Inn
The Shore Inn is a characterful real-ale pub overlooking the harbour.
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Classic Grand
Rock, industrial, electronic, and powerpop grace the stage and the turntables at this unpretentious central venue. It doesn't take itself too seriously, drinks are cheap and the locals are welcoming.
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Brunswick Cellars
One of the bars to see the best, and worst, of Glasgow’s newest bands.
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FHQ
In-fashion women-only location in the heart of the Pink Triangle.
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