Bars in Merchant Square

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By Scarlett Welch Editor, DesignMyNight Scarlett has covered the UK's best restaurants, bars and events for DesignMyNight since 2023. She holds an MA in Media & Journalism, with bylines in The Crack magazine and South London News, among others. Last updated on 6th July 2026

Merchant Square is a cool cluster of restaurants and bars in Merchant City. With a prime location on Candleriggs, it's the perfect spot for after-work drinks, date night, or birthday night out in Glasgow. It's indoor square with an outdoor vibe makes it the perfect spot for people watching, while a big screen in the centre create a hub for watching live sport. Bars in Merchant Square are some of the best bars in Glasgow and whether you're after cocktails with friends, or dinner with your dearest, Merchant Square has something to suit every night out in Glasgow. 




BrewDog Merchant City - Glasgow

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The ultimate drinking destination for craft beer fans, BrewDog is home to 30 different taps. The cool Merchant City venue is decked out in bold neon signs, wooden crate-style walls and industrial-looking metal beams, with plenty of relaxed seating space.

Alongside your pint, you can tuck into a menu of Buffalo wings, truffle cheese fries, hearty beef burgers and more. Plus, there's an outdoor seating area for when it's warm.

Vodka Wodka Merchant Square

Vodka Wodka's creative cocktails have been bringing locals and tourists alike through its doors for nearly 25 years. The Jolly Rancher – Eristoff vodka, DMF coconut, Midori, lime and cranberry – is now well and truly the stuff of legend.

There's plenty more where that came from too, whether you fancy the Bee's Baws, Cherry Smash or Liquid Oats White Russian. While you work your way down the list of signature serves and classic concoctions, there's live DJs and perfectly curated playlists to keep the party poppin'.