Gay Guide
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Scotland's largest Pride event, Glasgow Pride is held annually in the city centre each July. With a parade and a free outdoor festival, it draws tens of thousands from across Scotland and beyond.
Merchant City is a central Glasgow district that hosts a cluster of the city's best-known LGBTQ+ bars and clubs, making it a frequent nightlife hub for queer visitors and locals.
Glasgow's LGBTQ+ bookshop, Category Is Books stocks queer fiction, theory, history, and art in the Southside. A cultural hub for Glasgow's queer community with regular events and author readings.
A gay nightclub on Glassford Street in Glasgow's Merchant City, AXM is one of the city's most popular LGBTQ+ clubs with regular themed nights and a lively dancefloor.
A gay bar on John Street in Glasgow's Merchant City, Katie's is a friendly neighbourhood venue with regular events and a welcoming mixed crowd.
A popular gay bar and club in Glasgow's Merchant City, the Polo Lounge occupies an elegant Victorian basement on Wilson Street. Known for cocktails, themed nights, and a stylish mixed LGBTQ+ crowd.
A gay bar in Glasgow's Merchant City on Virginia Street, Delmonicas is one of the city's most welcoming queer venues. Known for a friendly mixed crowd, regular entertainment, and a lively weekend scene.
A gay bar on Virginia Street in Glasgow's Merchant City, The Riding Room is a casual and welcoming venue among the city's tight cluster of queer bars.
Scotland's LGBTQ+ film festival, held annually in Glasgow. The Scottish Queer International Film Festival screens features, shorts, and documentaries from queer filmmakers in Scotland and around the world.
A queer-led Scottish charity's community space, working to build safer, healthier, more connected LGBTQ+ communities.
The Glasgow youth service of LGBT Youth Scotland, offering support, groups, and a safe space for young queer people.
An over-18s gay adult boutique on Glasgow's Virginia Street, with the Virginia Gallery space below.
A welcoming gay bar in Glasgow's Merchant City with weekly themed nights, karaoke, and house DJs.
A newer LGBTQ+ bar in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City, welcoming everyone, with a large outdoor seating area and live music.
Scotland's largest gay men's sauna and health-and-leisure club, in Glasgow, with extensive spa facilities.
One of Glasgow's friendliest gay bars in Merchant City, laid-back with pool by day and a buzzing club, karaoke, and cabaret after dark.