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Welcome to REALGlasgow - one of the latest sites to join our national network of local city gay scene guides. Within these pages you'll find listings for gay and gay-friendly events in Glasgow, a growing archive of photos taken on the scene, a directory of gay and gay-friendly businesses... and lots more besides! The site thrives on people like you taking an interest in sharing your photographs, thoughts and comments! If you have any comments or suggestions or you'd like to find out more about contributing to the site please don't hesitate to get in touch and we'll give you more information.
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The Pope has criticised UK equality laws, including the Equality Bill that is currently before parliament. This attack comes ahead of the pontiff's State Visit to Britain, scheduled for September this year.
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Bar Sola Kind of swanky bar, restaurant and club venue with occasional gay nights - though there's no mention of the gay nights on their website... find on map |
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| 2 | Court Bar Teeny bar/café - open daily. find on map |
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Delmonica's The big gay Glasgow bar, often referred to as Del's, serves up a big camp mix of entertainment during the evening and is open during the day for a slightly quieter place to enjoy a drink or two. find on map |
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FHQ Fabulous contemporary bar for women - Scotland's first and only female-only bar and club, complete with banquettes and pool table. Keep an eye on REALGlasgow's listings for what's on when! find on map |
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| 5 | Merchant Pride find on map |
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| 6 | Moda Like a sort of big gay Grand Designs project, Moda is overt in its aim for cocktail chic. The contemporary bar is conveniently placed close to other gay venues and is something a little different. find on map |
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Revolver Bar Opened in 2001 and, at last count, a free jukebox, pool table and within easy staggering distance to Delmonica's... Revolver is busy most nights - and for good reason. find on map |
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Speakeasy Late night bar where you can chat with your mates, put the world to rights whilst listening to an eclectic soundtrack. find on map |
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Tron Café Bar Award-winning mixed gay-friendly Glasgow bar, popular with anyone and everyone. Also serves food and is a favourite hang-out for Sunday lunch. find on map |
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The Waterloo The oldest gay bar in Glasgow, recently refurbished and regularly serving up perennial gay favourites of karaoke and cabaret. Check the listings pages for full details of what's on when. find on map |
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| 11 | M.E.D Café at the LGBT centre. find on map |
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| 12 | Sěth Café (Sith Cafe) Café located in the West End of Glasgow - run by women where you can chill out, knit (!), surf the web, play a game and buy the odd gift... all over scrummy tea and cake, snacks and Scottish tapas. Evening meals also served. find on map |
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| 13 | Bennets The oldest gay disco in Scotland. As well as local regulars, Bennets is a must for anyone visiting Glasgow and wanting a gay old time! find on map |
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| 14 | Big Joint find on map |
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| 15 | Byblos Club venue with two midweek gay/friendly nights. find on map |
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| 16 | Death Disco (club night) By their own admission, this monthly alternative club night is serously glitchy, glitzy, dark, delivious, dirty and deathly disco. find on map |
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FHQ Fabulous contemporary bar for women - Scotland's first and only female-only bar and club, complete with banquettes and pool table. Keep an eye on REALGlasgow's listings for what's on when! find on map |
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| 17 | Polo Lounge This long-running Glasgow favourite is home to a daily dose of camp pop fun. find on map |
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| 18 | The Tunnel Nightclub One of Glasgow's longest running club venues, and popular with the gay crowd on Wednesdays. find on map |
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| 19 | Utter Gutter (club night) Glasgow's only alternative gay night held on the second Saturday of each month... check their website for the next event. find on map |
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| 20 | Violate Once a month fetish night usually held on the first Saturday of the month - look out for their quarterly special "Ultra Violate" nights... keep an eye on the listings for details. find on map |
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Glasgow LGBT Centre (GGLC) A space in central Glasgow dedicated to LGBT people with café/bar, information and community services, reading room and function spaces for hire. find on map |
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HotScots FC Scotland's first LGBT group for football players and fans! find on map |
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| 11 | M.E.D Café at the LGBT centre. find on map |
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| 23 | Q! Gallery Gallery featuring LGBT art and artists. The complex also is home to performance and workshops. find on map |
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REAL City Network Ltd Real City Network is the not-for-profit organisation behind REALEdinburgh and REALGlasgow... we're working hard to ensure that the site is kept up to date, but we're always very happy to hear from anyone who'd like to contribute to the site... photographers, journalists, community groups... get in touch! Businesses who'd like to support the site by becoming business members are especially welcome of course! find on map |
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Stonewall Scotland While politics and community issues may seem like a distraction to partying the night away, lunching with friends or shopping for the latest designer gear, it is, nevertheless, imperative that everyone in the UK – gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or straight, makes time for an organisation such as Stonewall. |
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| 25 | CCA Creative arts centre featuring live performance, film and art. find on map |
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| 26 | Lauries Acoustic Music Bar New home of the Riverside Club Ceilidh, Lauries also showcases a variety of talent on the folk music and jazz scene. find on map |
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| 27 | La Tasca Chain of tapas themed restaurants. find on map |
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| 28 | La Tasca Chain of tapas themed restaurants. find on map |
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| 29 | Nando's Chain of portuguese chicken restaurants that specialise in Peri-Peri sauces and spices. find on map |
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Tron Café Bar Award-winning mixed gay-friendly Glasgow bar, popular with anyone and everyone. Also serves food and is a favourite hang-out for Sunday lunch. find on map |
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| 30 | The Lane Sauna with private cabins... ideal for some relaxation in peace and quiet! find on map |
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| 31 | The Pipeworks Huge sauna complex for gay men featuring 35 man spa pool, 20 man steam room, 20 man dry sauna, restrooms, slingrool, tea & coffee bar and internet/tv lounges. Open 7 days a week midday til late. find on map |
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| 32 | Relax Central Long established gay sauna conveniently located close to the railway station! find on map |
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| 33 | Silks & Secrets Lingerie, footwear, wigs, hosiery emporium that also caters for TV/TS and TG clientele. find on map |
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Silverburn Shopping Centre Huge shopping mall offering a range of shopping to suit everyone's tastes. Split into five distinct shopping districts - The Crescent, The Square, The Lane, The Circus and The Garden each with their own unique shops, style and pace. find on map |
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