Òran Mór is likely the most fun you’ll have in a church. A purple halo adorns a tall spire, making Òran Mór visible from blocks away and turning it into a good landmark for tourists trying to find their way around the city. The name is taken from a Gaelic expression meaning “big sound” or “great melody of life,” and it lives up to its name. Most of the gigs are held in the small basement, letting you get up close and personal with the bands.
Phone number: 00 44 (0)141 357 6200
The fabled King Tut’s is the venue that had the musical foresight to host Oasis, The Verve, and Radiohead within two weeks of each other in 1993 – before any of them had record deals. In fact, Oasis landed their contract fresh off a set at Tut’s. Over the years, their eye for up-and-coming talent has remained as sharp as ever, and in 2002, BBC Radio 1 named Tut’s the “Best Small Live Venue in the UK.”
Phone number: 0141 221 5279
If you like music you will love The Box - Over the course of each week, Box offers a diverse variety of music from all types of genre, and their intention is to give every single band the opportunity to perform and reach out to new audiences. As well as that, Box is the perfect place for every type of reveller; from those who want to enjoy a cheeky pint or sample our infamous White Russians all the way through to those who plan to settle in until the 3am close
Phone number: 0141 332 5431
Named after the bingo call. Two fat ladies is a Glasgow institution and is regarded as the best seafood restaurant in the city.
The traditional menu keeps the locals coming back time and again
Nice ‘N’ Sleazy is catering to different sensibilities. Whether you choose to spend your time upstairs or downstairs, expect good music.The upper half of the venue is used for dining, and features the pride of Sleazy: a custom jukebox filled with albums handpicked by the management. Live shows take place downstairs. The bands that play here are generally unknown but given the quality of music and the often large crowds, you wouldn’t know it. As a bonus, many of the gigs here are also free.
Phone number: 0141 333 9637
