Travel Reference
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Grand Ole Opry
Country-western music has a strong cult following in
Glasgow, and this club, 2.5km (1
1
⁄
2
miles) southwest of the city center, is the largest
of its type in Europe devoted to that genre. There is a bar, bingo, and “shoot-out,” as
well as a mildly offensive night-ending paean to the American Confederacy—but
mainly plenty of dancing (Texas line) plus a “chuck-wagon” eatery.
2-4 Govan Rd., Pais-
ley Toll Rd.
&
0141/429-5396.
Underground: Shields Rd. Bus: 9.
King Tut's Wah Wah Hut
This sweaty, crowded rock venue has been in busi-
ness for more than a decade. It's a good place to check out the Glasgow music and
arts crowd, as well as local bands and cult international acts, such as Holly Golightly.
Successful Scottish acts, such as Teenage Fan Club, got their starts here. Open
Monday to Saturday noon to midnight and Sunday 6pm to midnight. Tickets for
shows can be purchased in advance at the bar.
272 St. Vincent St.
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0141/221-5279.
www.
kingtuts.co.uk. Train: Charing Cross. Bus: 40, 61, or 62.
Nice 'n' Sleazy
This bar books live acts to perform in the dark basement space.
The cover is quite reasonable, but it can get expensive if you catch a more estab-
lished act. Holding some 200 patrons, it provides a rare opportunity to catch such
musicians in an intimate setting. The ground-floor bar has the city's best jukebox,
and DJs spin an eclectic mix of music. Open daily 11:30am to 11:45pm.
421 Sauchie-
hall St.
&
0141/333-9637.
Train: Charing Cross. Bus: 16, 44, or 66.
Scottish Exhibition & Conference Centre
Incorporating the slightly more
intimate Clyde Auditorium (or Armadillo because of its exterior design), the Clyde-
side SECC may indeed be lacking charm, but it provides Scotland with the only
indoor space large enough to host major touring acts, from Ozzy Osbourne to Justin
Timberlake.
Finnieston Quay.
&
0141/275-6211.
www.secc.co.uk. Train: Exhibition Centre.
Stereo
Below a vegan cafe/bar is this spare performance space for indie acts/
alternative bands, such as Cate Le Bon or the Slits, and club nights, as well.
22-28
Renfield Lane.
&
0141/222 2254.
www.stereocafebar.com. Train: St. Enoch.
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BARS & PUBS
Commercial Center
Bar 10
Perhaps the granddaddy of the Glasgow style bar, it has mellowed after
two-plus decades into a comfortable place for drinking. The coolish design is still
apparent, but more important is the good mix of folk and the convenient city center
location. Food is comforting and served from noon to about 5pm. Drinks are served
Monday to Saturday from noon to midnight and Sunday from 12:30pm to midnight.
DJs play at the weekend.
10 Mitchell Lane.
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0141/572-1448.
Underground: Buchanan St.
Bon Accord
This amiable pub, just west of the city center on the other side of
the M8 freeway, is among the best in the city for cask-conditioned real ale. There's
an array of hand-pumps—a dozen devoted to English and Scottish ales—while the
rest of the draft and bottled beers and stouts hail from the Czech Republic, Belgium,
Germany, Ireland, and Holland. The pub is likely to satisfy your taste in malt whisky,
as well, and offers affordable pub food. Open Monday to Saturday noon to midnight,
Sunday noon to 11pm.
153 North St.
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0141/248-4427.
Train: Charing Cross.
