Merchant Pride

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.

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.