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Riding Room

Riding Room

Riding Room, Virginia Street, Glasgow, UK

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.

Cocktails, Dancing, Drag

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