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Trending stag activities in Glasgow
Scotland's biggest city, Glasgow has a fantastic mix of cultural hot sports, music events, shops and watering holes. Every stag that’s ever come back has fallen in love with the nightlife in this city!
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A vibrant city with a pulsating nightlife
An incredible choice of over 200 bars and pubs
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Glasgow is the third biggest city in the entirety of the United Kingdom and has been urbanised in recent times with youth culture and an alternative music scene, to become one of the hottest weekend spots in Europe! With over 200 drinking establishments the city’s had loads of trendy venues to drink in. As well as boozing past nightfall, we also have loads of adrenaline-fuelled activities to offer you, so you can have a weekend to remember.
Getting around
Glasgow has a compact city centre, meaning it’s easy to explore on foot (bar hopping essential), and see the sights. If you are feeling a little more adventurous, you can hire standard or electric bikes as the city has a fantastic cycle scheme. All you need to do is download the app ‘Nextbike by TIER’ to get involved.
The subway service is also excellent and runs every four minutes during peak times with a single costing just £1.60. You can navigate all of the 15 underground stations in just 24 minutes! For overground travel there’s First Bus which operates over 80 routes across the city with day tickets allowing unlimited travel. The company also operates an express service from Glasgow airport to the city centre, the journey time is just 15 minutes. Perfect for any overseas stags making the pilgrimage to party.
Tips and ideas
Renowned for being one of the most friendly cities in Europe, Glasgow will surprise you with its culture, stunning Victorian architecture and giant street art murals as well as the many bars, clubs and restaurants. Its compact city centre means exploring is easy with many diverse and unique areas to discover.
City Centre - You and your fellow stags will find some of the UKs best preserved Victorian architecture interspersed with modern street art in Glasgow’s city centre. George Square is at its heart and the area boasts an American style grid street system, which has attracted Hollywood producers over the years with many iconic landmarks appearing in blockbuster films. Most recently, the Batman reboot, 2022, starring Robert Pattinson, which features some of the city's locations chosen by director Matt Reeves for their beautiful Gothic aesthetic. You will also find Royal Exchange Square an area bursting with places for al fresco dining and also home to The Gallery of Modern Art.
Merchant City - Getting the balance right between Glaswegian and pleasingly cosmopolitan is Merchant City. This is a centrally located area popular with students and young professionals. Packed to the brim with bars and clubs, head here for a vibey night out on the tiles.
Finnieston Is a trendy area and a place to head for decent craft beer. With many striking riverside venues, old school pubs and live music venues, you will be spoilt for choice on where to spend the evening.
Nightlife
Ashton Lane in Glasgow’s West End should be a primary target for you stags. Go celebrity spotting in the trendy "Loft" Bar, or you can highland fling your sporran to death at Jinty McGuinty’s, an authentic Scottish/Irish extravaganza. Traditional Scottish pubs such as Blackfriars and Babbity Bowster’s are a must on Blackfriars Street. Beware of the cobblestone streets, especially after a few drams of Scotland’s finest malts!
As you would expect, the Glaswegians know how to enjoy themselves and you will find everything here from the sublime to the ridiculous. Another thing is for sure, with a cost of living rate that is 21.8% lower than London, your money will go much further in this fun Scottish city.
One of West End’s cosiest pubs and recommended by locals is The Belle, expect an open fire in colder months and a warm welcome no matter the season. Self proclaimed ‘modern Scottish’ pub The Gate features a wide array of craft beers and gin, with regular kitchen takeovers that are noteworthy. Head to Bananamoon for super cool music, craft beers, IPAs, stouts and cocktails, apparently the bar gives Berlin vibes. The Golf Lounge is a modern sports bar with state of the art swing golf simulators and in-house personal coaches, large groups welcome. Fight Club offers food, social darts, an amazing array of drinks and weekend DJs. The Scotch Malt Whisky Society (SMWS) does what it says on the tin, the venue also offers food and welcomes large groups although booking is essential.
You will find everything in Glasgow from techno warehouses, to swanky clubs and a thriving LGBTQ+ scene, with most shutting their doors at 4am, there will be no such thing as an early night! Rollerstop, although not technically a club, will take you all back to your childhoods, this giant indoor roller rink has disco lights and banging tunes to accompany you while you glide around the floor. Offering chart, pop,urban beats and live music. The Garage is an iconic venue and also Scotland's second largest venue with a 1800 capacity. You’ll find six unique rooms set over four levels.
FAQs
Is it cold all year round in Glasgow?
Obviously being as far north as possible the temperatures will tend to be a bit cooler, but hey after a few drams you won't feel it right?
Are stag groups accepted here?
The answer is yes, but please ensure you book in advance for venues and you will find the Scots are a friendly bunch who know how to have a good time.
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