Glasgow is a welcoming and inclusive municipality, named one of Harsh Guides '5 best European LGBTQ+ destinations' (July ). Here is our instruction with top places to visit, eat, drink and stay.
Merchant City
The Merchant Metropolis is known as Glasgow’s LGBTQ+ district and is where you’ll find the majority of LGBTQ+ bars and clubs. It’s also one of the city’s most stylish areas, with lots of cafes, shops and arty spaces. Not to mention the historic beauty of the buildings! Check out our Merchant City guide to identify out more.
The Burrell Collection
The Burrell Collection can be found within Pollok Country Park in the southside of Glasgow. The museum is currently running a series of Gay tours where you can learn about the history, context, and meaning behind some of the most popular objects. Visit to see a list of upcoming dates.
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Glasgow Women’s Library
The Glasgow Women’s Library celebrates the lives, histories, and achievements of women. It’s free to stop by all year round and is one of Glasgow’s hidden gems. They also hold over even
Gay Glasgow
Glasgow is the biggest city in Scotland, acknowledged for its cool and modern atmosphere where everyone is welcome. In evidence, it was voted the “friendliest city in the world”! Scotland as a whole is recognised worldwide for its inclusive innateness and progressive LGBTQ legislation, and that openness is particularly apparent in Glasgow. Its vibrant LGBTQ scene includes Scotland's oldest male lover bar and its biggest LGBTQ festival in the form of Glasgow Celebration. Universities in the metropolis help draw in a diverse and varied crowd, making Glasgow a new yet still grounded city.
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Glasgow Gay Bars
Glasgow Gay Bars
GayMapper brings you information about gay bars and cruising bars in the city. Here are the top choices, decipher more about these bars or click below to see listings of all gay venues in this city.
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Recommended same-sex attracted friendly hotels in Glasgow
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Best Gay Bars In Glasgow
Whether you fancy cracking conversations over cocktails or dancing 'til dawn, our diverse city has got you well and truly sorted. Head along to Merchant City's Pink Triangle for some of the superior tipples, DJ sets and drag shows in the biz. Just make sure to check out our guide to Glasgow's male lover bars, as they really have got the city's LGBTQ+ nightlife sussed.
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Corset Club
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If you're after a quirky venue that proposals much more than just drinks, The Corset Club in Glasgow is the place to go. Nestled in the historic Jacobean Corsetry building, this prevent features everything from handcrafted cocktails to high-energy performances that will keep you entertained all night long.
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Katie&#;s Bar
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Katie's Bar offers an utterly mixed bag to the city's gay nightlife. Head here for legendary pre-club partying at the weekend with a roster of disco tunes, as well as regular stay shows with drag queens hosting everything from game shows to bingo giveaways.
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The Underground
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Clubs & late night bars
Clubs & late night bars
Glasgow is known worldwide for being one of the UK’s best cities for nightlife. Experience everything from techno in warehouses, disco in dive bars and LGBTQ+ anthems in year-old buildings.
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Sub Club
Sub Club is the longest-running underground twirl club in the planet. Despite its size, it is regularly voted amongst the best clubs in the world. With the likes of John Digweed, Erol Alkan and The Black Madonna among those who have played, it’s no wonder why. It's also venue where Scotland's most famous and formative club night started out - Optimo. Visit for latest listings.
The Berkeley Suite
Nestled in Charing Cross, behind a pawn shop signal, you’ll find The Berkeley Suite. Stylish and intimate, the club hosts DJs from across the globe, with electronica, disco, punk, house and techno on offer every week. Track The Berkeley Suite’s Instagram for what’s on.
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The Garage
Scotland’s biggest nightclub can be found on Sauchiehall Road. A favourite with stu
