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Best Bars near The Lighthouse
Discover the best bars near The Lighthouse. Find inspiration for your trip with our curated list of top-rated spots, local favorites, and hidden gems.
The 10 best bars near The Lighthouse
Ross's Original Bar
Classic Glasgow pub with hearty food, lively karaoke nights, and a welcoming old-school atmosphere in the heart of the city.
78 Mitchell St, Glasgow G1 3NA
TABAC
Retro Parisian cocktail bar on hidden Mitchell Lane, blending masterful mixes, street food bites, and lively vibes in Glasgow's heart.
10 Mitchell Ln, Glasgow G1 3NU
Wunderbar
Lively Glasgow cocktail bar blending pizza, pub vibes, and live music in a vibrant city center setting.
28 Springfield Ct, Glasgow G1 3BZ
The Social
Cocktail haven in Merchant City with quirky drinks, wood-fired eats, terrace views, and late-night DJ vibes in Royal Exchange Square.
27 Royal Exchange Square, Glasgow G1 3AJ
Horseshoe Bar Glasgow
Historic Victorian pub with Britain’s longest horseshoe-shaped bar, lively karaoke, live sports, and warm Glaswegian hospitality in the city centre.
17-19 Drury St, Glasgow G2 5AE
All Bar One Glasgow
Vibrant wine bar with modern style and lively atmosphere in Glasgow’s city centre, perfect for socialising and casual dining.
56-72 St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5TS
Drum & Monkey Glasgow
Traditional Glasgow gastropub in a historic bank building, famed for its ales, hearty pies, and welcoming city centre vibe.
91 St Vincent St, Glasgow G2 5TF
Ralph & Finns
A polished Merchant City bar-restaurant in a former bank, known for seasonal Scottish dishes, a marble central bar and an urbane evening atmosphere.
23-25 St Vincent Pl, Glasgow G1 2DT
Sloans
Glasgow’s oldest bar and restaurant since 1797, famed for lively events, historic charm, and legendary Macaroni Cheese in a vibrant city-centre setting.
108 Argyle St, Glasgow G2 8BG
Stereo
Glasgow’s vibrant vegan café, bar, and live music venue nestled in a historic Rennie Mackintosh building on Renfield Lane.
22 Renfield Ln, Glasgow G2 5AR
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