A well-kent face was spotted at Glasgow's Irn-Bru Carnival on Friday afternoon with many youngsters left star-struck when 'Peter Pan' turned up.
04.12.2022 - 06:37 / dailyrecord.co.uk
IS it even the festive season until you’ve had a night out in Glasgow? The city is famous for fun and all things fabulous as the party season kicks into full swing. Whether it’s the annual office bash, an evening with your friends, a special meal or a night at the theatre, Glasgow comes into its own at this time of year.
Take a look at our guide to just some of the things taking place in Scotland’s largest city, and plan a night out to remember.
START THE NIGHT WITH FOOD AND DRINKS
Go big or go home! When it comes to fantastic food in Glasgow’s restaurants, you’re always spoilt for choice, but this is the time of year when you owe it to yourself to enjoy a fabulous meal and memorable cocktails, followed by live music, dancing or a show.
Let’s start at The Anchor Line. Get dressed up and head into the centre of town for this throwback to a different era. The building was once the first-class booking offices for the eponymous shipping line and the ambience retains the feel of old-fashioned glamour.
Nowadays it houses a bistro that serves up top-quality Scottish produce in opulent New York-style surroundings – expect classic service and delicious cocktails.
Gōst is another stylish city-centre venue, serving gourmet steaks and seafood in beautiful surroundings. For a different food vibe, but in equally gorgeous surroundings, head for Mharsanta, named after the Gaelic for “merchant”. This is a Scottish-themed restaurant in the heart of Merchant City where you can dine on Shetland mussels, black pudding, haggis lasagne and more Caledonian classics.
Glasgow excels at cosy pubs. Blackfriars is a local institution famous for hearty pub grub and live music, while The Dukes Umbrella is a gastropub offering pub classics with a fine
A well-kent face was spotted at Glasgow's Irn-Bru Carnival on Friday afternoon with many youngsters left star-struck when 'Peter Pan' turned up.
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