Photo: Arta on Google Maps
Arta
Until 3am Fri and Sat
A Spanish-style bar, restaurant and club in Merchant City, inside the old Cheesemarket on Albion Street.
Pick your night
Ten days. One wristband.
The big one: Glasgow
Our next Glasgow event runs 30 April to 9 May 2027, and wristbands are on sale now. One wristband gets you a signature cocktail in every venue taking part, an alcohol-free version in each, and extra deals for wristband holders.
- Signature cocktails made for the week. 70 venues took part in 2026.
- An alcohol-free drink in every venue, so nobody sits it out.
- Ten days, so go when it suits: weeknight, weekend or both.
Can't decide where to start?
Spin and we'll pick one of the 70 Glasgow venues on this page.
Late-night bars in Glasgow
Somewhere to keep the night going in Glasgow. Closing times come from Google Maps where they're listed, so check before you head over.
Photo: Arta on Google Maps
Photo: Fonn Mór on Google Maps
Photo: The Corinthian Club on Google Maps
The Corinthian Club
Until 3am Fri and Sat
A bar, restaurant and club on Ingram Street, in one of Merchant City's grand old buildings.
Photo: Bizarron on Google Maps
Bizarron
Until 3am Fri and Sat
A neighbourhood bar and kitchen off Hope Street with seafood boils, tacos and rum, and Latin beats late on Saturdays.
Photo: Boteco Do Brasil on Google Maps
Photo: Committee Room No.9 on Google Maps
Photo: Flight Club Glasgow on Google Maps
Photo: Hide & Seek on Google Maps
Photo: Katie's Bar Glasgow on Google Maps
Photo: Maggies Rock n Rodeo on Google Maps
Live music and DJs
Glasgow bars known for live music or DJs, so the night comes with a soundtrack.
Photo: Arta on Google Maps
Arta
A Spanish-style bar, restaurant and club in Merchant City, inside the old Cheesemarket on Albion Street.
Photo: Fonn Mór on Google Maps
Fonn Mòr
A bar at Òran Mór, the converted church at the top of Byres Road.
Photo: Bizarron on Google Maps
Bizarron
A neighbourhood bar and kitchen off Hope Street with seafood boils, tacos and rum, and Latin beats late on Saturdays.
Photo: Boteco Do Brasil on Google Maps
Photo: Katie's Bar Glasgow on Google Maps
Katie's Bar
An LGBTQ+ bar on John Street in Merchant City, with live events.
Photo: Maggies Rock n Rodeo on Google Maps
Photo: Georgiou Creative Studio on Google Maps
Revolucion de Cuba
A Cuban-themed bar and restaurant on Renfield Street.
Photo: The Howlin' Wolf: Bar, Kitchen, Juke Joint on Google Maps
Photo: Trumans on Google Maps
Photo: The Parlour on Google Maps
The Parlour
A West End cocktail bar on Vinicombe Street with a beer garden, tacos and DJs at the weekend.
Bars with games
A drink with something to do. Good for groups, first dates and anyone who gets competitive.
Photo: Flight Club Glasgow on Google Maps
Flight Club
A social darts bar on North Frederick Street, by George Square.
Photo: Fayre Play on Google Maps
Photo: Keeley White on Google Maps
Photo: Hillhead Bookclub on Google Maps
Hillhead Bookclub
A bar and restaurant on Vinicombe Street with games and retro arcade machines.
Photo: Jungle Rumble Adventure Golf on Google Maps
Photo: NQ64 Arcade Bar - Glasgow on Google Maps
Date night in Glasgow
Spots that suit a night for two, from cocktail bars with character to places worth dressing up for.
Photo: The Corinthian Club on Google Maps
The Corinthian Club
A bar, restaurant and club on Ingram Street, in one of Merchant City's grand old buildings.
Photo: Committee Room No.9 on Google Maps
Photo: Hide & Seek on Google Maps
Photo: Scott Pyott on Google Maps
Photo: Browns Glasgow on Google Maps
Photo: Chaophraya on Google Maps
Chaophraya
A Thai restaurant and bar in the Townhouse on Nelson Mandela Place.
Photo: Chop Grill & Bar on Google Maps
Photo: Corner Shop on Google Maps
Corner Shop
A restaurant and wine bar in Yorkhill, on Old Dumbarton Road.
Photo: Cubatas on Google Maps
Photo: Dishoom Glasgow on Google Maps
Dinner and cocktails
Make a night of it: dinner first, then stay for a cocktail. Every one made a signature cocktail for our Glasgow event in 2026.
Photo: Arta on Google Maps
Arta
A Spanish-style bar, restaurant and club in Merchant City, inside the old Cheesemarket on Albion Street.
Photo: The Corinthian Club on Google Maps
The Corinthian Club
A bar, restaurant and club on Ingram Street, in one of Merchant City's grand old buildings.
Photo: Bizarron on Google Maps
Bizarron
A neighbourhood bar and kitchen off Hope Street with seafood boils, tacos and rum, and Latin beats late on Saturdays.
Photo: Boteco Do Brasil on Google Maps
Photo: Scott Pyott on Google Maps
Photo: Sloans on Google Maps
Photo: Bacchus Bar on Google Maps
Bacchus Bar and Kitchen
A bar and kitchen on Glassford Street in Merchant City.
Photo: Bar Soba Mitchell Lane on Google Maps
Bar Soba
A pan-Asian bar and kitchen on Mitchell Lane, just off Buchanan Street.
Photo: Browns Glasgow on Google Maps
Photo: Cask and Clyde on Google Maps
Drinks in historic buildings
A drink in some of Glasgow's older buildings, with the character to match.
Photo: Arta on Google Maps
Arta
A Spanish-style bar, restaurant and club in Merchant City, inside the old Cheesemarket on Albion Street.
Photo: Fonn Mór on Google Maps
Fonn Mòr
A bar at Òran Mór, the converted church at the top of Byres Road.
Photo: The Corinthian Club on Google Maps
The Corinthian Club
A bar, restaurant and club on Ingram Street, in one of Merchant City's grand old buildings.
Photo: Sloans on Google Maps
Big nights out with the group
Room for the whole crew, from birthdays to hen dos and work nights out. Book ahead at the weekend.
Photo: Arta on Google Maps
Arta
A Spanish-style bar, restaurant and club in Merchant City, inside the old Cheesemarket on Albion Street.
Photo: The Corinthian Club on Google Maps
The Corinthian Club
A bar, restaurant and club on Ingram Street, in one of Merchant City's grand old buildings.
Photo: Boteco Do Brasil on Google Maps
Photo: Flight Club Glasgow on Google Maps
Flight Club
A social darts bar on North Frederick Street, by George Square.
Photo: Maggies Rock n Rodeo on Google Maps
Photo: Georgiou Creative Studio on Google Maps
Revolucion de Cuba
A Cuban-themed bar and restaurant on Renfield Street.
Photo: Sloans on Google Maps
Photo: Bacchus Bar on Google Maps
Bacchus Bar and Kitchen
A bar and kitchen on Glassford Street in Merchant City.
Photo: Bar 91 on Google Maps
Photo: Bar Soba Mitchell Lane on Google Maps
Bar Soba
A pan-Asian bar and kitchen on Mitchell Lane, just off Buchanan Street.
Drinks outside
Terraces, beer gardens and outdoor seating for the drier nights.
Photo: Kong on Google Maps
Kong
A bar and roof garden on Royal Exchange Square, with Italian-inspired food and DJs.
Photo: The Parlour on Google Maps
The Parlour
A West End cocktail bar on Vinicombe Street with a beer garden, tacos and DJs at the weekend.
Photo: Nelover Gh on Google Maps
Photo: The Horn Glasgow on Google Maps
The Horn
A cosy pub with a terrace on Great Western Road, with seafood and meat from the islands.
Something a bit different
Bars with a bit of personality, for a night that's a little out of the ordinary.
Photo: NQ64 Arcade Bar - Glasgow on Google Maps
Photo: The LAB on Google Maps
The LAB
A cocktail bar tucked away off Buchanan Street, open since 1999 and known for quirky cocktails.
Photo: The Locale on Google Maps
The Locale
A cocktail bar at Charing Cross with an elevated dive bar feel.
Photo: Lebowskis on Google Maps
Great nights without the alcohol
Not drinking? These made an alcohol-free signature for our Glasgow event in 2026, so nobody sits it out.
Photo: Arta on Google Maps
Arta
A Spanish-style bar, restaurant and club in Merchant City, inside the old Cheesemarket on Albion Street.
Photo: Fonn Mór on Google Maps
Fonn Mòr
A bar at Òran Mór, the converted church at the top of Byres Road.
Photo: The Corinthian Club on Google Maps
The Corinthian Club
A bar, restaurant and club on Ingram Street, in one of Merchant City's grand old buildings.
Photo: Bizarron on Google Maps
Bizarron
A neighbourhood bar and kitchen off Hope Street with seafood boils, tacos and rum, and Latin beats late on Saturdays.
Photo: Boteco Do Brasil on Google Maps
Photo: Committee Room No.9 on Google Maps
Photo: Flight Club Glasgow on Google Maps
Flight Club
A social darts bar on North Frederick Street, by George Square.
Photo: Hide & Seek on Google Maps
Photo: Katie's Bar Glasgow on Google Maps
Katie's Bar
An LGBTQ+ bar on John Street in Merchant City, with live events.
Photo: Maggies Rock n Rodeo on Google Maps
Ready-made nights out
Short walks between stops, so you spend the night in bars, not taxis.
Merchant City after dark
Four stops a few minutes apart around John Street and Candleriggs.
- 1Committee Room No.9
- 2Bar 91About 3 minutes' walk
- 3DelictoriaAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4ArtaAbout 2 minutes' walk
Ashton Lane and around
The West End's famous cobbled lane and the streets just off it.
- 1Brel
- 2The GardenerAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 3The Grosvenor CafeAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4Hillhead BookclubAbout 5 minutes' walk
A night on Argyle Street, Finnieston
A short walk along Finnieston's strip of bars and restaurants.
- 1Lebowskis
- 2CrescentAbout 3 minutes' walk
- 3Rocco'sAbout 2 minutes' walk
- 4Derby LaneAbout 2 minutes' walk
What a Cocktail Week night looks like
Ten days of friends, signature cocktails and Glasgow's best bars. Here's a taste from our events.
Glasgow at night: your questions
What is there to do in Glasgow at night?
Plenty. For late nights, try Arta and Fonn Mòr. For live music, try Bizarron and Boteco do Brasil. For games bars, try Flight Club and Fayre Play. For date night, try The Corinthian Club and Committee Room No.9. For dinner and drinks, try Rocco's and Sloans. For ten days a year, Glasgow adds a signature cocktail in every venue taking part.
Where can I go for a late drink in Glasgow?
Arta, Fonn Mòr and The Corinthian Club are known for late nights. Going by Google Maps, Arta stays open until 3am, Bacchus Bar and Kitchen stays open until 3am and Bizarron stays open until 3am on Fridays and Saturdays. Check with the venue before you go.
Where is there live music in Glasgow?
Arta, Fonn Mòr and Bizarron are good bets for live music or DJs.
Where should I go on a date in Glasgow?
Try The Corinthian Club, Committee Room No.9 and Hide & Seek. Book ahead at the weekend.
Which Glasgow bars have games?
Flight Club, Fayre Play and Golf Fang all have something to play.
What is Glasgow?
Ten days when Glasgow's bars and restaurants each make a signature cocktail for wristband holders, with an alcohol-free version in every venue. 70 venues took part in 2026.
When is the next Glasgow?
Our next Glasgow event runs 30 April to 9 May 2027, and wristbands are on sale now.
More from Glasgow
Every venue on this page took part in our Glasgow event in 2026. Descriptions are our own, checked against each venue and local listings. Closing times, bookings and seating come from Google Maps. They change, so check with the venue before you go.