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Merchant City

Name: Merchant City
Address: 97-99 Candleriggs, Glasgow, Scotland, GB

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George

June 21, 2022

When you get on a train in haymarket to Glasgow Queen street . It’s take around 1hours 15 minutes. Mixed culture City. ScotRail Train tickets in non peak open return around £17 per adult. If you would have a day trip with another cities , Glasgow then. Similar to Edinburgh, Apple shop, JD, John Lewis are available within footpath. As the Queen central station is already located in the heart of the city, you can walk nearby shopping and have fun.

Julia

October 4, 2021

Overflowing with both culture and architecture, Merchant City, a prime place within the city centre, sports a splendid array of buildings made for marvelling at, and historic attractions worth discovering.

September 4, 2021

The Merchant City is one of Glasgow’s oldest quarters dating back to the 1750s when it was home to the warehouses of wealthy traders. Having enjoyed a renaissance in recent years, it is now full of cool bars, stylish cafes, restaurants, designer boutiques and galleries. The area is at its most vibrant and colourful when the streets come alive with a carnival atmosphere during the annual Merchant City Festival (July/August). The Festival is a centre-piece of the city’s cultural calendar and presents some of the best Scottish and international art and entertainment and great family activities too. Start your exploration in Royal Exchange Square, one of the city's most gracious urban spaces filled with great restaurants, cafes and upmarket retailers which surround the splendid neo-classical building that now houses the Gallery of Modern Art (GoMA). Head further into Merchant City along Ingram Street, the exclusive fashion boulevard featuring Armani, Ralph Lauren, Mulberry, and Cruise to drop just a few famous names! Stop for a cocktail at The Corinthian Club and marvel at its elaborate interiors dating back to 1842. Past incarnations of this striking venue include the Union Bank and judiciary courts. The area is not known as the designer district for nothing with independent concept stores such as Flannels, END, 18Montrose, Walker Slater and Ryan James all showcasing their uniquely curated fashion and beauty brands. Other quirky shopping highlights include: Mr Ben Retro Clothing A trove of high quality vintage/second-hand designer retro treasures including clothes and jewellery. Forty Clothing Independent men's streetwear brand located in Royal Exchange Square. Monorail Music Independent record store on King Street, selling an extensive and eclectic range. William Chambers Millinery Leading British milliner who creates stunning hats and headpieces for all occasions. Drinking & Dining Miller Street is a popular haunt with the award-winning Paesano Pizza, rated as one of the UK's top 3 pizza restaurants on TripAdvisor and easily identified by the queue of eager weekend patrons; as well as the uber-stylish Spanish Butcher – a carnivore’s dream! Through a fairy-lit lane, you’ll also discover Virginia Court, a little courtyard which is occupied by a small but quirky selection of bars. Brutti Compadres has a Mediterranean inspired menu including a great selection of tasting plates while Cup Tearooms by day is a stylish café serving delicious afternoon teas then by night is transformed into Gin 71, a cool venue for craft gins and homemade tonics. You’ll also find the Gin Spa – be perfectly pampered with botanical oils and then enjoy a delicious G&T! You are literally spoiled for choice with the range of drinking and dining options available. Try Singl-end Merchant City or Mharsanta for the best in Scottish flavours. Dakhin, The Dhabba and KoolBa for top-notch curries and The 13th Note and Mono for tasty vegan food. For laid-back, traditional pubs, favourites include Babbity Bowster with its great beer garden perfect for the summer months, Blackfriars for real ales and live music and Rab Ha’s for top quality, warming pub grub and a cosy fire. Merchant Square meanwhile, is an undercover courtyard and former merchant’s market which is now home to a further great selection of bars and restaurants. Be sure to stop by at the weekend to pick up some unique Glasgow gifts at their weekly craft and design fair. Great Attractions This historic and fascinating part of the city is also home to a selection of great visitor attractions. From the small but perfectly formed Glasgow Police Museum showcasing the history of policing in Glasgow over the last 175 years, it also houses Europe's largest international police display of uniforms and insignia from around the world and is admission free. The hidden gem in this neighbourhood is the Britannia Panopticon – dating back to the 1850s, it’s officially the world’s oldest surviving music hall. A guided tour is a must to learn about its colourful and quirky history and some of the famous names who starred there. The area is a magnet for creative talent with independent, artist-run galleries such as The Modern Institute and Transmission. Over recent years a number of creative hubs have also sprung up to support this ever-growing community, allowing them to share innovative exhibition and workspaces. The Glasgow Mural trail starts at Strathclyde University and features a diverse range of art within easy walking distance of the city centre. The huge range of artwork on display has something to suit all tastes from conservative to radical, quirky to bizarre. The street murals are unique pieces of art and help to rejuvenate streets and revitalise buildings and vacant sites, reincarnating them as beautiful pieces of public street art. The first artwork was produced in 2008 and the portfolio continues to expand. Trongate 103 is a place to see art, make art and enjoy being creative. It’s home to a number of creative organisations including The Glasgow Print Studio, Street Level Photoworks and the fascinatingly quirky Sharmanka Kinetic Theatre. The Briggait is a beautiful Grade A listed venue, built in 1873 that has been transformed by the Wasps Trust and Wasps Artists' Studios into a home for visual artists and cultural organisations. Head towards High Street via Glasgow Cross to capture a photo of the Tolbooth Steeple, a 17th Century landmark that stands proudly on this junction. The Steeple is all that remains of the old Tolbooth buildings which were demolished in 1921. Wander north on High Street, the oldest and one of the most historically significant streets in the city, and you will discover Cathedral Precinct with the stunning medieval Glasgow Cathedral, St Mungo Museum of Religious Life and Art and Provand’s Lordship – the oldest house in Glasgow. And be sure to look out for the lamp posts featuring the city’s Coat of Arms. Another great way to discover some of this neighbourhood’s venues is on a Glasgow Music City Tour. Walk the oldest streets as part of their Merchant City Music – Past and Present tour and learn about how this part of the city has been the creative stamping ground for some of the city's finest talents. Nightlife Merchant City really comes alive at night and whether it’s comedy, classical music or cabaret you’ll find something you’re sure to enjoy. The Old Fruitmarket is also part of the City Halls complex. Dating back to the 1800s and a working produce market until the 1970s, the venue has retained its period charm and regularly hosts a variety of events including jazz, rock and pop concerts, club nights and ceilidhs. The Tron Theatre has been a familiar landmark in Glasgow's Merchant City for centuries and a popular cultural venue for over twenty years presenting outstanding contemporary theatrical work loved by young and old. Glasgow has a thriving LGBTQ scene, with much of it concentrated in the heart of the Merchant City. Delmonicas is one of the city’s longest established gay bars and is guaranteed to have a busy and bustling crowd on almost any night of the week. While snugly situated right next door is The Riding Rooms, where you can expect to see all manner of quirky thrills on the stage throughout the week – from risqué comedy to burlesque shows. Just round the corner is The Polo Lounge, which has won the coveted 'Best Gay Bar' award on a number of occasions.

Richard

March 12, 2020

Trendy and vibrant, lots of cool bars and amazing restaurants

Lily

November 9, 2019

Merchant city is a bustling hub of restaurants, clubs and cafes, the Merchant City has a rich history and a background of commerce, trade and rich residences and coinciding with this, a fascinating food and drink history. It's the heart and the origin of Glasgow city.