Best Glasgow Nightclubs

• Location: 731-735 Great Western Road, G12 8QX
• Saturday closing time: 3am
• Why we recommend: this is possibly the most unique venue on our list, found in a former church that has been beautifully restored to create an Instagram-worthy bar and club

Housed in a striking church that has been transformed into a party palace, Oran Mor is a real gem in the West End. It features two bars, two restaurants, a nightclub and events space, opening late seven nights a week.

The building has been carefully restored, still featuring traditional stone walls and dark wooden fixtures, as well as gorgeous stained glass windows. Expect guest and resident DJs, guaranteed to get you on the dancefloor.

• Location: 22 Jamaica Street, G1 4QD
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Why we recommend: one of the most iconic clubs in the whole city, this spot has been bringing you the best in dance music since the 80s

While at first glance it may appear to be a little basement room, Sub Club Glasgow is renowned across the UK for its raucous nights out. Expect a load of top DJs taking to the decks and regular themed events, with special guests to look out for.

Having been around since 1987, it's one of the longest running underground dance clubs in the whole world, so it's well worth checking out.

• Location: 731-735 Great Western Road, G12 8QX
• Saturday closing time: 3am
• Why we recommend: keeping you entertained on Saturday nights with their in-house club, Arta offers more than meets the eye

Arta is a bit of a jack of all trades - and it masters all of them. This Merchant City spot is Mediterranean-themed, with a stunning bar and restaurant to chill out in, while Club Canvas heats up on the weekend.

They host live music and DJs on Saturday nights, and their unique spaces can also be used to host private parties for any occasion. There's plenty of entertainment in the main bar throughout the week too.

• Location: 58 Virginia Street, G1 1TX
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Why we recommend: beloved by the city's gay community, this vibrant venue is more than just a club - their stage hosts everything from cabaret to live music

Open seven days a week for late-night shenanigans, Polo Lounge & Riding Rooms is an LGBTQ+-friendly club in Merchant City. Expect a variety of delicious cocktails from the bar, as well as a regular lineup of entertainment.

We're talking burlesque and cabaret, live gigs and even magicians wowing you on stage, before you spend the rest of the night on the dancefloor.

• Location: 186 Bath Street, G2 4HG
• Saturday closing time: 3am
• Why we recommend: boasting everything you could ask for from a night out, you can both start early and finish late at Enish Restaurant & Lounge

A multi-purpose destination that acts as a Nigerian restaurant, bar, shisha lounge, event space and nightclub all in one, Enish Restaurant & Lounge is an excellent pick for special occasions.

They're open until 3am five nights a week, serving classic Scottish drinks as you head to the dancefloor. Whether you're relaxing in the shisha room or singing karaoke in your own private space, you won't be short of entertainment.

• Location: 110-114 West George Street, G2 1NF
• Saturday closing time: 3am
• Why we recommend: there's nowhere better to be than Popworld if you love dancing the night away to cheesy tunes

Popworld has made quite the name for itself as one of the best nightclubs in Glasgow's city centre. Pop over for cheesy, retro tunes from the 80s, 90s and 00s, as well as cracking drinks deals.

This quirky joint is as colourful as they come, with unique artworks lining the walls, a vibrant, striped DJ booth and multiple disco balls.

• Location: 84 Mitchell Street, G1 3NA
• Saturday closing time: 3am
• Why we recommend: with entry mainly being free and a huge variety of cocktails to get stuck into, Revolution is the dream for vodka-loving party-goers

While Revolution isn't a club per se, it just so happens to be one of the wildest places to party in the city, so totally warrants a spot on this list. From wicked DJs and roaring drinks deals to confetti cannons galore, it always promises a brilliant night out on the town.

They offer a huge range of vodka-based cocktails at an affordable price, from the Berry Mule to an Absolut-ly Fabulous. Plus, entry is free on most nights.

• Location: 142 Bath Lane, G2 4SQ
• Saturday closing time: 3am
• Why we recommend: flaunting fairy lights and funky interiors, this local hotspot attracts clubbers of all ages and backgrounds

Found underneath it's sister venue The Butterfly and the Pig, Buff Club is a real gem among the cobbles and glittering fairy lights of Glasgow's Bath Lane. It's got a large outdoor area and a quirky interior, attracting a real mixed crowd.

Expect retro hits and disco-style decor, with a series of fun events taking place each week. Plus, there are private spaces for a more exclusive function.

• Location: 237 North Street, G3 7DL
• Saturday closing time: 4am
• Why we recommend: with a charming debauchery to it, this Art Deco club offers something a little different - and a wide range of genres from the DJs

One of the best clubs Glasgow has to offer, The Berkeley Suite wears Art Deco style and is clad with plush velvet finishes for a night out with a bit of a vintage, seductive edge.

But that's not to take away from the repertoire of global DJs and musical talent that this place boasts - ranging from electronica to disco, punk house and techno - attracting a diverse crowd.

• Location: 100 Eastvale Place, G3 8QG
• Saturday closing time: 3am
• Why we recommend: this is our top pick for live music, with gigs going on here all the time and an unbeatable setup for performers

SWG3 is easily one of the best nightclubs in Glasgow's West End. They're known for hosting gigs, alongside regular club nights, and there's aways something new to look forward to.

This versatile space has seen everything from international DJs to offbeat art installations, as well as sizzling summer parties in the warmer months, so you know you can always expect an epic event here.

• Location: 421 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3LG
• Saturday closing time: 3am
• Why we recommend: affordable and packed full of great music, the weekly lineup at Nice 'N' Sleazy is hard to beat

Nice 'N' Sleazy is a pleasure palace of affordable liquid refreshments, boisterous beats and a party atmosphere unlike all others. Expect a roster of house and guest DJs pumping out a healthy blend of dance tunes, with the occasional bout of soul and new wave.

Their varied events range from early evening gigs to vinyl open deck nights, some of which are even free to enter.

• Location: 73 Queen Street, G1 3BZ
• Saturday closing time: 3am
• Why we recommend: promising entry for less than £10 to their themed events, La Cheetah club is the place to be for non-stop electro, house and techno music

A pumping underground club, La Cheetah is located in the downstairs basement of Max's in Merchant City. Showcasing a rave-worthy blend of electro, house and techno, this is a fuss-free venue where the music speaks for itself.

They're open Wednesday to Sunday every week, with all sorts of themed nights to check out too - which are all very affordable to buy tickets for.

• Location: 51a West Regent Street, G2 2AE
• Saturday closing time: 3am
• Why we recommend: a versatile space that caters for any kind of night, you'll find everything from cocktails to a dancefloor full of indie tunes here

Bamboo is one of the best clubs in Glasgow for students. Revellers flock from afar for cheap, heady drinks, cracking tunes and a rollicking party in slick surrounds.

As for the music, expect a mix of hip hop, RnB, electro and indie. If you fancy a slightly more refined night out, it's also got a classy cocktail lounge and booths that you can relax in.

• Location: 490 Sauchiehall Street, G2 3LW
• Saturday closing time: 3am
• Why we recommend: this spacious club is perfect for large groups, and you can easily spend the whole night switching between their different party rooms

The Garage is a hedonistic haven of lush drinks and raucous parties, and yes there is even the odd bouncy castle. It's a pretty versatile space, with six different rooms to choose from in a unique layout.

With something on every day of the week, this student favourite draws undergrad revellers in their droves for knockdown prices, quirky happenings and wicked club nights.