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And for clubbing?
I like jumping about the dance floor at the Classic Grand (
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)
on Jamaica St. You have
two different floors to choose from with classic rock anthems on the main floor to more indie or pop-punk down-
stairs. It's great for rock chicks like myself or people fed up with the trendy, expensive dance clubs and you don't
have to worry about being knocked back at the door for not wearing the right kind of clothes.
Pub for a pint and a read of the paper?
Blackfriars (
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in the Merchant City.
Typical local words?
Blethering (chatting)! Glaswegians tend to do a lot of it, especially if you decide to ask them
about their city!
Nightclubs
Glasgow has one of Britain's biggest and best clubbing scenes, attracting devotees from
afar. Glaswegians usually hit clubs after the pubs have closed, so many clubs offer dis-
counted admission and cheaper drinks if you go before 10.30pm. Entry costs £5 to £10
(up to £25 for big events), although bars often hand out free passes. By law, clubs shut at
3am, so keep your ear to the ground to find out where the after parties are at.
Sub Club
(
www.subclub.co.uk
;
22 Jamaica St)
Saturdays at the Sub Club are one of Glasgow's le-
gendary nights, offering serious clubbing with a sound system that aficionados usually
rate as the city's best. The claustrophobic, last-one-in vibe is not for those faint of heart.
NIGHTCLUB
Arches
(
www.thearches.co.uk
;
253 Argyle St)
R-e-s-p-e-c-t is the mantra at the Arches. The God-
father of Glaswegian clubs, it has a design based around hundreds of arches slammed to-
gether, and is a must for funk and hip-hop freaks. It is one of the city's biggest clubs
pulling top DJs, and you'll also hear some of the UK's up-and-coming turntable spinners.
It's off Jamaica St.
NIGHTCLUB
Classic Grand
(
www.classicgrand.com
;
18 Jamaica St)
Rock, industrial, electronic, and powerpop grace
the stage and the turntables at this unpretentious central venue. It doesn't take itself too
seriously, drinks are cheap and the locals are welcoming.
NIGHTCLUB
