Bars in Merchant Square

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By Marcus Sanigar Food, Drink & Events Copywriter, DesignMyNight 10-year hospitality, travel and events expert, writing for Expedia, Trainline and more. Last updated on 2nd December 2025

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. 




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'.