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Glasgow Gay Bars

Glasgow's gay nightlife scene is centred around the Merchant City area, where there is a bar or club for any taste or preference. The venues here cater to a range of identities, fetishes, and themes, with plenty of events to keep you busy throughout your stay. You can even combine the history of the city into your night out by visiting Scotland oldest gay bar. If that wasn't enough, thanks to Glasgow's accepting nature, you'll be welcome in any other venue in the city so you're safe to explore and find your ideal night out.

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Bar and Club Suggestions

The Flying Duck

The Flying Duck

Gay Friendly, Drag

This bar and diner isn't exclusively a gay venue, but it does hold Glasgow's first indie gay night every month. Its alternative music set brings a chance of pace from some of the other gay clubs, and with its vegan diner menu and dog friendly policy, absolutely everyone is welcome. The Flying Duck is open till late with live music and entertainment. For an intimate and alternative experience with great food and prices, this is the place to go.
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Underground

Underground

Bear, Older Crowd, Cosy

Underground has Dive Bar vibes, and offers a more relaxed approach to the gay scene. It's popular with locals and tourists, attracting bears and older men. People of all ages are welcome to come in for a chat and a pint in a venue where everyone looks out for each other. In the heart of Glasgow's Gay Triangle, this is a bar where you can find cheap drinks and good company in a laid back yet colourful pub atmosphere.
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Speakeasy

Speakeasy

Cocktails, Sports

Speakeasy is a place where anything goes and everyone is welcome. They're the perfect drinking den with a great drinks selection, private booths to book, live entertainment and even the odd spot of sport. Here you can expect good food and a modern twist on classic cocktails. It's also the home of the legendary Trophy Room, bringing you unapologetic pop, eighties bangers, sleazy disco and high power ballads.
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AXM Glasgow

AXM Glasgow

Young Crowd, Dancing, Drag

This popular gay nightclub has a vibrant party atmosphere complete with eclectic live music and themed nights throughout the year. Plenty of drag events are hosted here with popular and well-loved acts. Cheap door prices and a crowd of ever friendly Glaswegians promise a good time in one of the top nightclubs in the city.
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Riding Room

Riding Room

Cocktails, Dancing, Drag

The Riding Room, also known as "the joint on the corner", is Glasgow's home of exotic drinks and even more exotic dancing. First class cabaret, live music, magic, and comedy create a really lively atmosphere where you can share cocktails and hang out in all the dark corner of the bar. Great performances keep the Riding Room on the map all year round.
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Katie's Bar

Katie's Bar

Lesbian, Cocktails, Sports, Drag

Since this basement bar opened in the heart of Merchant City in 2013, it's been a hit with the local gay community. Well priced food and cocktails draw people here, and they stay for the great entertainment. Katie's Bar hosts events every week, including quizzes, karaoke, drag shows, live DJs, and live sport screenings so there's always a party for anyone's taste. Dance tunes, good drinks, and a cool atmosphere promise a great night out.
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Polo Lounge

Polo Lounge

Cocktails, Dancing

Polo lounge is Scotland's biggest and most fabulous gay venue. It's always ready to party with as much pop, sleaze, cheese and disco as you can handle. It has four bars open till 3am nightly with cheap drinks and friendly staff. This club is a safe space for everyone so you can feel comfortable partying here, which is lucky since there's a party or themed event hosted here multiple nights a week.
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Delmonicas

Delmonicas

Cocktails, Dancing, Drag

Delmonicas first opened its doors way back in 1991. Since then it's became a firm favourite in the Glasgow LGBT+ scene with entertainment every night of the week including drag nights, games, quizzes, DJs, and karaoke. There are drinks promotions every day and service with a smile. Its neon pink interior is loud and proud, so while you're topped up with cheap but premium drinks, you're sure to have an extravagant night out.
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The Waterloo

The Waterloo

Older Crowd, Pub Vibes

Scotland's oldest gay bar is still going strong 50 years after opening. It history and no-frills approach to gay nightlight draws in crowds of locals for cheap drinks and a good time. It's won multiple awards for its quality entertainment and overall good venue, and it continues to impress its regulars and tourists. This is a place to have a laugh and feel safe with great people.
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The Gallery Bar

The Gallery Bar

Cocktails, Outdoor Seating

The Gallery is a new LGBTQ bar in the heart of Merchant City. It's proud to accept everyone and offer great drinks for all tastes, from cocktails to draught beers and coffee. The bar is well stocked and carries a great atmosphere that allows you to chill and enjoy your night. The large outdoor seating area is great for groups, and live music is the perfect soundtrack you what could be your new favourite bar.
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Club X

Club X

Older Crowd, Fetish, Dancing, Cruising

This club describes itself as a dirty little secret. Hidden in the basement of the Polo Lounge, Club X has a serious S&M theme and plenty of secluded spaces to explore it. Meet with strangers in the dark spaces and showers of the club where anything and everything goes. There are events throughout the week themed around R&B, Hip-Hop, and cheap drinks, but that might not be all that's on your mind here...
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Merchant Pride

Merchant Pride

Dancing, Drag

This is the place to go if you just want a simple pint surrounded by friendly gay people. It's a traditional pub with a bar-like atmosphere thanks to it's host of live entertainment including karaoke, cabaret, and house DJs, making it great for a casual group night out. Merchant Pride is a place for locals and any tourists wanting to get a taste of Glasgow's homely community.
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Tours & Experiences in Glasgow

Glasgow has culture, character and absolutely no shortage of personality. Visit Kelvingrove Art Gallery, explore its street art or escape to Loch Lomond for the day, then head back into town for dinner and drinks in one of Britain’s friendliest cities.

Gay friendly hotels in Glasgow

Glasgow’s Merchant City is a particularly good base for LGBTQ+ travellers, with several of the city’s gay bars and clubs nearby along with restaurants, shopping and easy transport connections. It’s also right in the city centre, so choosing nightlife doesn’t mean sacrificing sightseeing. GayMapper’s recommended gay-friendly hotels include affordable stays, stylish aparthotels and more luxurious options in and around the centre. Whether you want to be steps from the gay bars or somewhere quieter for the morning after, there are plenty of good choices.

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