The best of Glasgow
The Glasgow bars our customers rate most: voted into the top three for their bar or their signature cocktail, praised most in our customer survey, or with the most hearts in our vote. 7 stops, about 19 minutes on foot from first to last.
Cubatas Tapas Bar
About 6 min walk to Lebowskis
Lebowskis
About 3 min walk to Crescent
Crescent
About 1 min walk to Rocco's
Rocco's
About 1 min walk to Derby Lane
Derby Lane
About 4 min walk to Islay Inn
Islay Inn
About 4 min walk to Corner Shop
Corner Shop
More routes
Short walks of 3 to 5 stops for different nights out, put together from what we know about each venue. Open one to see the map and stops, print it with walking directions, or load it into your own trail and change it.
Merchant City after dark4 stops · about 5 min walk · Four stops a few minutes apart around John Street and Candleriggs.
- Committee Room No.9
- Bar 91
- Delictoria
- Arta
Ashton Lane and around4 stops · about 7 min walk · The West End's famous cobbled lane and the streets just off it.
- Brel
- The Gardener
- The Grosvenor Cafe
- Hillhead Bookclub
Date night route5 stops · about 6 min walk · 5 stops that suit a night for two, close enough to walk between.
- Hide & Seek
- Gaucho
- Panang
- Dishoom
- Chaophraya
The City centre route5 stops · about 4 min walk · George Square, Buchanan Street, Royal Exchange Square and the grid of streets up to Bath Street, with cocktail bars, restaurants and games bars.
- Café Bar 1780
- The LAB
- Hide & Seek
- The Social
- Kong
Late night route5 stops · about 5 min walk · 5 stops known for keeping the night going. Check closing times before you head over.
- Bar Soba
- Revolution Mitchell St
- Hide & Seek
- The LAB
- The Social
Live music route5 stops · about 9 min walk · 5 stops known for live music or DJs.
- Katie's Bar
- Speakeasy
- Arta
- Maggies Rock n Rodeo
- Boteco do Brasil
Games and groups route3 stops · about 14 min walk · 3 stops with something to do as well as a drink. Good for groups.
- NQ64
- Flight Club
- Jungle Rumble
Make your own trail
My Glasgow cocktail trail
Pick how many stops you want and where to start, and we'll line up the nearest bars in walking order. Drag the boxes to change the order, add any stop from the list below, and the map and walking times update as you go. When it's ready, print it or send it to your group on WhatsApp.
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Every stop on the map
Every one of the 68 venues on the trail, so you can see what's near you. The numbers match the list below. Zoom in to explore, tap a number for the venue, or print the lot.
Choose from 70 of Glasgow's best venues
Every venue with its address, opening times, website and what our customers said. The numbers match the map. Add any of them to your own trail.
Photo: Corner Shop on Google MapsStop 1: Corner Shop
A restaurant and wine bar in Yorkhill, on Old Dumbarton Road.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 11pm
Photo: The Islay Inn on Google MapsStop 2: Islay Inn
A pub on Argyle Street in Finnieston.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to midnight, Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10am to 11pm
Photo: Derby Lane on Google MapsStop 3: Derby Lane
A bar on Argyle Street in Finnieston.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 10am to midnight, Sat and Sun 9am to midnight
Photo: Scott Pyott on Google MapsStop 4: Rocco's
An Italian restaurant on Argyle Street in Finnieston.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Photo: Crescent on Google MapsStop 5: Crescent
A cocktail bar on Argyle Street in Finnieston with food to share.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 11pm
Photo: Lebowskis on Google MapsStop 6: Lebowskis
A bar on Argyle Street in Finnieston.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to midnight
Photo: Cubatas on Google MapsStop 7: Cubatas Tapas Bar
A tapas bar on Elderslie Street, near Charing Cross.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 5pm to 10pm, Fri 2pm to 10pm, Sat and Sun 1pm to 10pm
Photo: The Locale on Google MapsStop 8: The Locale
A cocktail bar at Charing Cross with an elevated dive bar feel.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue to Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Photo: Driftwood Bar on Google MapsStop 9: Driftwood Bar
A bar on St George's Road at Charing Cross.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 5pm to midnight, Sat and Sun 4pm to midnight
Photo: Chop Grill & Bar on Google MapsStop 10: Chop Grill & Bar
A steak restaurant and bar on West George Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to 11pm
Photo: Slouch: Live Music, Kitchen & Late Night Venue on Google MapsStop 11: Slouch
A bar, kitchen and private room on Bath Street, open until 3am.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 4pm to 3am, Fri and Sat 2pm to 3am, Sun 4pm to 3am
Photo: Saint Judes After Dark on Google MapsStop 12: Saint Judes
A city-centre bar, restaurant and function venue on Bath Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed 11pm to 3am, Thu closed, Fri and Sat 11pm to 3am, Sun closed
Photo: Cask and Clyde on Google MapsStop 13: Cask & Clyde Restaurant & Bar
A restaurant and bar on Cambridge Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 8am to midnight, Fri to Sun 8am to 1am
Photo: The Howlin' Wolf: Bar, Kitchen, Juke Joint on Google MapsStop 14: The Howlin' Wolf
A live music bar on Bath Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 3am, Fri to Sun 11am to 3am
Photo: Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf on Google MapsStop 15: Jungle Rumble
An indoor crazy golf bar on Bath Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11am to 11pm, Fri 11am to midnight, Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10am to 10pm
Photo: Chaophraya on Google MapsStop 16: Chaophraya
A Thai restaurant and bar in the Townhouse on Nelson Mandela Place.
The Townhouse, Nelson Mandela Place, G1 2LLDirections0141 320 0241Website4.4 on Google (2,116 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to 11pm
Photo: Dishoom Glasgow on Google MapsStop 17: Dishoom
A Bombay-style cafe and bar on Nelson Mandela Place.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 8am to 11pm
Photo: The Alchemist Glasgow on Google MapsStop 18: The Alchemist
A cocktail bar and restaurant on George Square, known for theatrical serves.
Unit 2, George House, George Square, G2 1EHDirections0141 674 2394Website4.4 on Google (764 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri noon to midnight, Sat and Sun 10am to midnight
Photo: Flight Club Glasgow on Google MapsStop 19: Flight Club
A social darts bar on North Frederick Street, by George Square.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 11:30am to midnight, Fri 11:30am to 1am, Sat 11am to 1am, Sun 11:30am to midnight
Photo: Committee Room No.9 on Google MapsStop 20: Committee Room No.9
A cocktail bar on John Street in Merchant City.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue noon to 10pm, Wed and Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to midnight, Sat 11am to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Stop 21: Speakeasy
An LGBTQ+ bar on John Street in Merchant City, with DJs.
10 John St, G1 1JQDirections
Photo: Katie's Bar Glasgow on Google MapsStop 22: Katie's Bar
An LGBTQ+ bar on John Street in Merchant City, with live events.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 3pm to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun 2pm to midnight
Photo: Junshan Liu on Google MapsStop 23: Moxy Merchant City
The bar at the Moxy hotel on High Street.
Photo: Bar 91 on Google MapsStop 24: Bar 91
A bar on Candleriggs in the heart of Merchant City.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue to Thu noon to midnight, Fri 11am to 1am, Sat 9am to 1am, Sun 9am to midnight
Photo: Delictoria on Google MapsStop 25: Delictoria
An all-day wine bar on Candleriggs in Merchant Square, from morning coffee to evening drinks.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 8:30am to 6pm, Sat 8:30am to 10pm, Sun 8:30am to 6pm
Photo: NQ64 Arcade Bar - Glasgow on Google MapsStop 26: NQ64
A retro arcade bar on Bell Street in Merchant City.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 4pm to midnight, Sat and Sun noon to midnight
Photo: Arta on Google MapsStop 27: Arta
A Spanish-style bar, restaurant and club in Merchant City, inside the old Cheesemarket on Albion Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu and Fri 5pm to 1am, Sat noon to 3am, Sun closed
Photo: Maggies Rock n Rodeo on Google MapsStop 28: Maggies Rock n Rodeo
A rock and rodeo themed bar on the Trongate.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to 3am
Photo: Boteco Do Brasil on Google MapsStop 29: Boteco do Brasil
A Brazilian bar and restaurant on the Trongate.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri noon to 3am, Sat and Sun 11am to 3am
Photo: Bacchus Bar on Google MapsStop 30: Bacchus Bar and Kitchen
A bar and kitchen on Glassford Street in Merchant City.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to 3am, Sun 12:30pm to 11pm
Photo: The Corinthian Club on Google MapsStop 31: The Corinthian Club
A bar, restaurant and club on Ingram Street, in one of Merchant City's grand old buildings.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed noon to 9pm, Thu noon to midnight, Fri noon to 1am, Sat noon to 3am, Sun noon to 9pm
Photo: Browns Glasgow on Google MapsStop 32: Browns Brasserie & Bar
A brasserie and bar on George Square.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 10am to 11pm, Sat 9am to midnight, Sun 9am to 10pm
Photo: Sticks'n'Sushi Glasgow on Google MapsStop 33: Sticks'n'Sushi
A Japanese restaurant and bar on George Square.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to 10:30pm, Thu to Sat noon to 11:30pm, Sun noon to 10:30pm
Photo: Kong on Google MapsStop 34: Kong
A bar and roof garden on Royal Exchange Square, with Italian-inspired food and DJs.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to 3am
Photo: The Social on Google MapsStop 35: The Social
A bar on Royal Exchange Square.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue 10am to 1am, Wed to Sun 10am to 3am
Photo: Hide & Seek on Google MapsStop 36: Hide & Seek
A cocktail bar on Buchanan Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 7pm to 3am, Fri 5pm to 3am, Sat noon to 3am, Sun 7pm to 3am
Photo: The LAB on Google MapsStop 37: The LAB
A cocktail bar tucked away off Buchanan Street, open since 1999 and known for quirky cocktails.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to midnight, Sat noon to 1am, Sun 1pm to 11pm
Photo: Cafe bar 1780 on Google MapsStop 38: Café Bar 1780
A cafe bar in Princes Square, off Buchanan Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed noon to 5pm, Thu noon to 8pm, Fri noon to 10pm, Sat 10:30am to midnight, Sun noon to 8pm
Photo: Sloans on Google MapsStop 39: Sloans
A bar and restaurant in the Argyll Arcade.
62 Argyll Arcade, 108 Argyle Street, G2 8BGDirections0141 221 8886Website4.3 on Google (3,739 reviews)Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Photo: Bar Soba Mitchell Lane on Google MapsStop 40: Bar Soba
A pan-Asian bar and kitchen on Mitchell Lane, just off Buchanan Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue and Wed noon to 10pm, Thu noon to 11pm, Fri and Sat noon to midnight, Sun noon to 8pm
Photo: Revolution Revolution Glasgow - Mitchell Street on Google MapsStop 41: Revolution Mitchell St
A bar on Mitchell Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 1am, Fri and Sat noon to 3am, Sun 12:30pm to 1am
Photo: Gaucho Glasgow on Google MapsStop 42: Gaucho
An Argentine steak restaurant and bar on West Nile Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Sat noon to 10:30pm, Sun noon to 9pm
Photo: Trumans on Google MapsStop 43: Trumans
A relaxed bar on Drury Street with live music.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to midnight, Sat noon to 1am, Sun 1pm to 11pm
Photo: Panang on Google MapsStop 44: Panang
A Malaysian restaurant on St Vincent Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to 10pm
Photo: Topolabamba on Google MapsStop 45: Topolabamba
A Mexican restaurant and bar on St Vincent Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to 10pm
Photo: Georgiou Creative Studio on Google MapsStop 46: Revolucion de Cuba
A Cuban-themed bar and restaurant on Renfield Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Photo: Slug and Lettuce Glasgow on Google MapsStop 47: Slug & Lettuce
A bar on West George Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed 11am to midnight, Thu 11am to 1am, Fri and Sat 11am to 3am, Sun 11am to 11pm
Photo: Turtle Bay Glasgow on Google MapsStop 48: Turtle Bay
A Caribbean restaurant and bar on St Vincent Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 10:30am to 10:30pm, Fri 10:30am to 11:30pm, Sat 9am to 11:30pm, Sun 9am to 10:30pm
Photo: Peter C on Google MapsStop 49: Mezcal
A Mexican bar on Hope Street.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to 10pm
Photo: Bizarron on Google MapsStop 50: Bizarron
A neighbourhood bar and kitchen off Hope Street with seafood boils, tacos and rum, and Latin beats late on Saturdays.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon closed, Tue to Thu noon to 10pm, Fri and Sat noon to 3am, Sun noon to 10pm
Photo: Radisson Blu Hotel, Glasgow on Google MapsStop 51: Radisson Blu Glasgow
The bar at the Radisson Blu hotel on Argyle Street.
Photo: Keeley White on Google MapsStop 52: Golf Fang
A crazy golf bar on Lancefield Street, near the SEC.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 2pm to 10pm, Fri 2pm to midnight, Sat noon to midnight, Sun 1pm to 10pm
Further out
Photo: West Side Tavern on Google MapsStop 53: West Side Tavern
A pub on Dumbarton Road in Partick.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue 5pm to 11pm, Wed and Thu 5pm to midnight, Fri to Sun noon to midnight
Photo: Bag o' Nails on Google MapsStop 54: Bag O'Nails
A pub on Dumbarton Road in Partick.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day 11am to 1am
Photo: Crowne Plaza Glasgow by IHG on Google MapsStop 55: Crowne Plaza
The bar at the Crowne Plaza hotel by the SEC on Congress Road.
Photo: Stuarty Boy on Google MapsStop 56: The Scallion
A West End pub on Great Western Road, named Scotland's Best Pub at the 2025 Scottish Hospitality Awards.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to midnight, Fri and Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
Photo: Nelover Gh on Google MapsStop 57: Brel
A Belgian bar and restaurant on Ashton Lane with a beer garden.
Opening times (Google Maps): Every day noon to midnight
Photo: The Gardener on Google MapsStop 58: The Gardener
A bar on Ashton Lane in the West End.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 10am to 11pm, Fri and Sat 10am to midnight, Sun 10am to 11pm
Photo: Grosvenor Café on Google MapsStop 59: The Grosvenor Cafe
A cafe and bar on Ashton Lane.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue closed, Wed to Fri 4pm to midnight, Sat noon to midnight, Sun 10am to 10:30pm
Photo: KOCHCHI Glasgow on Google MapsStop 60: Kochchi
A Sri Lankan restaurant on Ruthven Lane, off Byres Road.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu noon to 10pm, Fri to Sun noon to 11pm
Photo: Fayre Play on Google MapsStop 61: Fayre Play
A bar with games in Kinning Park, on the Southside.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 5pm to 10pm, Fri 4pm to 11pm, Sat 11am to midnight, Sun 11am to 10pm
Photo: The Horn Glasgow on Google MapsStop 62: The Horn
A cosy pub with a terrace on Great Western Road, with seafood and meat from the islands.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon and Tue 4pm to 11pm, Wed and Thu noon to 11pm, Fri noon to midnight, Sat 11am to midnight, Sun 11am to 11pm
Photo: Hillhead Bookclub on Google MapsStop 63: Hillhead Bookclub
A bar and restaurant on Vinicombe Street with games and retro arcade machines.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri noon to midnight, Sat and Sun 11am to midnight
Photo: The Parlour on Google MapsStop 64: The Parlour
A West End cocktail bar on Vinicombe Street with a beer garden, tacos and DJs at the weekend.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Fri 3pm to midnight, Sat noon to midnight, Sun 3pm to midnight
Photo: Fonn Mór on Google MapsStop 65: Fonn Mòr
A bar at Òran Mór, the converted church at the top of Byres Road.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Wed closed, Thu 6pm to midnight, Fri 6pm to 3am, Sat 11am to 3am, Sun 11am to midnight
Stop 66: Ga Ga Bar & Kitchen
A bar and kitchen with South East Asian food on Dumbarton Road in Partick.
566 Dumbarton Rd, G11 6RHDirections
Photo: Stuart McMillan on Google MapsStop 67: Phillies of Shawlands
A bar on Pollokshaws Road in Shawlands.
Opening times (Google Maps): Mon to Thu 4pm to midnight, Fri 2pm to 1am, Sat noon to 1am, Sun noon to midnight
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Built from the venues that have taken part in our Glasgow event, updated every night. Venues Google lists as closed are left off until they reopen. Opening times, phone numbers and ratings are from Google Maps.
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Good to know
What are the best cocktail bars in Glasgow?
On our trail, the best of Glasgow is Cubatas Tapas Bar, Lebowskis, Crescent, Rocco's, Derby Lane, Islay Inn and Corner Shop. They're the venues our customers rate most, from survey votes for the best bar and best cocktail, comments and hearts in our vote. Every one has taken part in our Glasgow event.
How long does the best of Glasgow take to walk?
About 19 minutes on foot across 7 stops, not counting time at the bar. Most people pick four or five stops for a night, so make it your own and drop any you want to skip.
What other routes are there on the Glasgow cocktail trail?
Merchant City after dark (4 stops, about 5 minutes), Ashton Lane and around (4 stops, about 7 minutes), Date night route (5 stops, about 6 minutes), The City centre route (5 stops, about 4 minutes), Late night route (5 stops, about 5 minutes), Live music route (5 stops, about 9 minutes) and Games and groups route (3 stops, about 14 minutes). Open one to see its map, print it with walking directions or make it your own trail.
Can I make my own Glasgow cocktail trail?
Yes. Choose how many stops you want and where to start, and we'll line up the nearest venues in walking order. Add or remove stops, drag them into a different order, then print it with walking directions or send it to your group on WhatsApp.
Is the Glasgow cocktail trail free?
Yes. The trail, the routes and the printable maps are free. You pay for drinks at each venue. During our Glasgow event a wristband unlocks a signature cocktail at every venue taking part.
Is there a printable Glasgow cocktail trail map with walking directions?
Yes. Every route, and any trail you make yourself, has a Print with directions button. You get a page with the map and street names, each stop's address and opening times, and turn-by-turn walking directions with the time between stops.
Which bars are on the Glasgow cocktail trail?
70 venues that have taken part in our Glasgow event, including Corner Shop, Islay Inn, Derby Lane, Rocco's, Crescent and Lebowskis. The trail updates itself every night as venues join or close.
Glasgow
The Glasgow event runs every spring with one wristband for the whole city.