Gay Bars in Glasgow

The Riding Room is a popular late night spot for Glasgow's LGBT community in Merchant City. An utterly raucous hangout, this bar has everything from cabaret and cocktails, or magic and music, to an absinthe-fuelled evening of dancing and debauchery within its secluded booths. 

A stylish lounge bar, Delmonica's is a great meeting spot in Merchant City. Chic decor, comfy seating and cool vibes make this a great spot for after work drinks mid-week or for kicking the night off at weekends, there's even a mezzanine space that makes a choice venue for birthday parties and events. 

While The Flying Duck isn't exclusively a gay bar, it is home to Glasgow's first indie gay night. Bring your dancing shoes for a stomping mix of old alt tunes and cutting edge indie that's free of any gimmicks and sure to add a dash more excitement to you nightlife antics. 

A cool basement bar, Katie's Bar offers an utterly mixed bag to Glasgow's gay nightlife. Head here for epic pre-club partying at the weekend with a roster of disco tunes, as well as regular live shows with drag queens hosting everything from game shows to bingo giveaways. 

AXM is a gay club that's garnered a solid reputation and a loyal crowd of regulars. The Merchant City social hub prides itself on a fun party atmosphere, affordable drink deals, top guest performers and plenty of quirky events that keep its fan base coming back time and time again. 

The Underground is a friendly John Street basement bar, with great drinks promos and fun events throughout the week. Along with regular karaoke and bingo, the Glasgow gay bar is also home to the city's monthly Bear Night, as well as a quirky roster of live entertainment.