Among all the stylish cocktail dens, glam nightclubs and quaint cafes, this city centre area is home to a few hidden gems. From relaxed traditional boozers to cool gastro spots and student hangouts, there are plenty of places for freshly pulled pints and bites to eat. Whatever the occasion may be, if you're looking for a cracking pub in Merchant City, you've come to the right place.
Set over three floors including six bars and nine spaces, Waxy's is something of a super-pub. Stunning carpentry shoots up out of the floors and along the ceiling like a sprawling forest and with live sports often on, this is the ideal place to dig into Irish dishes with a pint or two.
One of the best pubs in Merchant City, Glasgow's Ark is the bar and beer garden you need in your life this summer. Popular with students, locals and tourists alike, the friendly watering hole specialises in tasty, affordable pints and American-style eats.
Merchant City pubs are topped off by Home, the friendly spot where there's £3 craft beers on Mondays, a free pint with your burger on Wednesdays and the chance to unwind on the dancefloor come the week. You'll be happy to hear, sports fans are more than covered too.
A must-visit spot for craft beer lovers, BrewDog boasts 30 taps pouring a wide range of brews. The venue features striking neon lighting, crate-inspired wooden decor and exposed metal beams, alongside plenty of comfortable leather seating.
There's also an outdoor seating space to enjoy during warmer weather. Wherever you are, pair your drink with tasty dishes such as crispy chicken burgers, seitan wings and Buffalo loaded fries.
If you're after a traditional Merchant City pub, Rab Ha's is a must for its hearty plates and quaint vibes. Named after a stout 19th century inhabitant of the city known as the Glasgow Glutton, it's all about locally-sourced Scottish grub that's among the best in the city.
This chilled-out watering hole is a sweet spot for relaxed drinks with a side of live music. Boasting one of Glasgow's most popular beer gardens, Babbity Bowster is a popular spot with alfresco drinkers and music fans who pile in for Sunday sessions.
After quality beers and quirky music? Head to this pub in Merchant City. Upstairs, the gastropub serves up a wide menu of British staples and niche brews, while the downstairs basement hosts a variety of live acts and DJs playing everything from rock 'n' roll to swing and ska.
