Travel Reference
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Vodka Wodka
(
www.vodkawodka.co.uk
;
31 Ashton Lane)
Every vodka drinker's dream, Vodka Wodka
has more varieties of the stealthy poison than you could possibly conquer in one sitting.
Its brushed-metal bar dishes out the liquid fire to students during the day and groups of
mid-20s in the evening.
BAR
Jinty McGuinty's
(
www.jintys.com
;
23 Ashton Lane)
This is a popular Irish theme pub with unusual booth
seating and a literary hall of fame.
PUB
Entertainment
Glasgow is Scotland's entertainment city, from classical music, fine theatres and ballet to
cracking nightclubs pumping out state-of-the-art hip-hop, electro, or techno; to cheesy
chart tunes and contemporary Scottish bands at the cutting edge of modern music.
GAY & LESBIAN GLASGOW
Glasgow has a vibrant gay scene, with the gay quarter found in and around the Merchant City (particularly Virgin-
ia, Wilson and Glassford Sts). The city's gay community has a reputation for being very friendly.
To tap into the scene, check out
The List
(
www.list.co.uk
)
,
the free
Scots Gay
(
www.scotsgay.co.uk
)
magazine
and website. If you're in Glasgow in autumn check out
Glasgay
(
0141-552 7575;
www.glasgay.co.uk
)
, a gay
performing-arts festival, held around October/November each year.
Many straight clubs and bars have gay and lesbian nights. The following is just a selection of gay and lesbian
pubs and clubs in the city:
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AXM
Offline map
Google map
(
www.axmgroup.co.uk
; 80 Glassford St; 10pm-3am Wed-Sun)
This pop-
ular Manchester club has recently opened up in Glasgow with a makeover of what used to be Bennet's, a Pink Tri-
angle legend. It's a cheery spot, not too scene-y, with all welcome.
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Delmonica's
Offline map
Google map
(
0141-552 4803; 68 Virginia St; noon-midnight)
In the heart
of the Pink Triangle, this is a popular bar with a bit of a predatory feeling of people on the pull. It's packed on
weekday evenings. Drop in here before heading to the adjacent Polo Lounge, as they often give out free passes.
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FHQ
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Google map
(
www.fhqbar.co.uk
; 10 John St)
Fashionable women-only location in the
heart of the Pink Triangle.
