Drum & Monkey
This traditional pub is full of character and just a short stroll from George Square, Central and Queen Street Stations. A comfortably furnished bar with intimate booths, it's the perfect place to unwind after a hectic day's shopping on nearby Buchanan Street, and there's a great selection of real ales to choose from.

Address: 93 St Vincent Street | Telephone: 0141 221 6636 |

Baby Grand
Near Charing Cross, this intimate cafe-bar offers an extensive wine list in the small dining area at the back. Open seven days for breakfast and coffee.

Address: 3 Elmbank Gardens | Telephone: 0141 248 4942 |

Blackfriars
One of the more traditional pubs in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City, Blackfriars boasts a huge range of world beers. It is firmly established as a quality Real Ale and Craft Beer pub with live music most nights, from soul and country to rock and unsigned bands.

Address: 36 Bell Street | Telephone: 0141 552 5924 |

Scotia Bar
The Scotia, which claims to be the oldest pub in Glasgow, features low ceilings, wooden beams and a good collection of vintage photographs. It recently attained Cask Marque accreditation, an award given out for the quality of its real ale.

Address: 112 Stockwell Street | Telephone: 0141 552 8681 |

The Garage
Located near Charing Cross, you can't miss this nightclub: it has a huge truck sticking out of the wall. There's a wide variety of music playing across five different rooms, from indie to R'n'B, rock, pop and chart anthems. Holding the title of Scotland's biggest club, The Garage is open seven days a week, 365 days a year. The massive main floor makes it a great live-music venue, while two other rooms, The Attic and G2, leave you spoilt for choice.

Address: 490 Sauchiehall Street | Telephone: 0141 332 1120 |

Bennets
A gay nightclub in a city-centre location, Bennets has been part of the club scene in Glasgow for years. Arranged over two floors with three bars, you won't have to wait long to get one of the promo drinks on offer.

Address: 80-90 Glassford Street | Telephone: 0141 552 5761 |