Nightclubs

Radisson Blu, Amsterdam city centre

Amsterdam is a hub for major live gigs - with a fascinating football museum
Close to Amsterdam's Canal Belt, this central hotel offers a friendly and historic experience. The Dam Square is almost on the doorstep with close access to the train station. The building dates back to the 18th century and incorporates a former church, paper mill and merchant houses. It's a spacious and contemporary interior on entering that combines tradition and modernity well.

Aerial view of The OVO Hydro and Armadillo

Aerial view of The OVO Hydro and Armadillo

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Live music levy 'would need to be set in tablets of stone'

Riverside Festival

Riverside Festival

Popular Clydeside music festival cancelled due to low ticket sales

Glasgow City Council

City venue issued written warning after deaths of three teenagers

Roughly a third of people aged 18-24 currently do not drink alcohol at all, according to consumer research group Mintel

Roughly a third of people aged 18-24 currently do not drink alcohol at all, according to consumer research group Mintel

Business Insight

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Generational shift away from alcohol undermines Revolution Bars

Henry’s Cafe Bar and Restaurant, Abbot Street, Shawlands, Glasgow. Picture: Gordon Terris

Henry’s Cafe Bar and Restaurant, Abbot Street, Shawlands, Glasgow. Picture: Gordon Terris

RESTAURANT REVIEW

Ron Mackenna: A haven for hungry hipsters or a delight for us normal folk?

Gerard Richardson

Gerard Richardson

Chocolate and wine? Here's what to pair with the sweet stuff

Kora by Tom Kitchin

Kora by Tom Kitchin

It's posh and cool so why did Tom Kitchin's latest place leave Ron Mackenna cold?

Gerard Richardson

Gerard Richardson

Gerard Richardson: Red wine is good for you - so try these beauties

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'It's one of Scotland's hottest restaurants but, woah there, it is pricey'

Papardelle with wild mushroom and truffle at Il Pastaio in Glasgow's St Vincent Street. Picture: Gordon Terris

Papardelle with wild mushroom and truffle at Il Pastaio in Glasgow's St Vincent Street. Picture: Gordon Terris

Here’s the problem. Great service, bright decor but the pasta is a hit and miss

Glasgow and Edinburgh's best Christmas party nights out

Glasgow city centre

Glasgow city centre

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Scott Wright: Can Scottish hospitality win crucial fight?

The Grand Ole Opry in Glasgow has voted to ban the Confederate flag

The Grand Ole Opry in Glasgow has voted to ban the Confederate flag

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Glasgow country music venue votes to ban 'racist' flag

Sauchiehall Street

Sauchiehall Street

Glasgow city centre

'Welcome news': Two new late-night venues to open on Sauchiehall Street

SWG3 in Glasgow

SWG3 in Glasgow

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'The city roars to prominence': Glasgow's nightlife praised in new global ranking

The Glasgow pubs on sale as The Laurieston Bar hits the market

The Glasgow pubs on sale as The Laurieston Bar hits the market

Commercial property

The Glasgow pubs on sale for £27,000 as 'iconic' city bar goes on market

New late night venue promises 'more than the traditional nightclub experience'

New late night venue promises 'more than the traditional nightclub experience'

New late night venue promises 'more than the traditional nightclub experience'

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'£28 for a pizza? Yup - but it's worth it'. Ron Mackenna's restaurant review

Beer - how pleasant

Beer - how pleasant

Discover Glasgow's best-kept craft beer secrets

Colin Hinds samples from one of the 800 open bottles at the Tipsy Midgie

Colin Hinds samples from one of the 800 open bottles at the Tipsy Midgie

Best of Scotland

Best of Scotland

Visiting the Edinburgh bar with the biggest whisky collection

Happy Mondays to kick-off first tour in five years with Glasgow gig

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The Arches to reopen as a nightclub for first time in eight years

Frank Lynch, who has died aged 84

Frank Lynch, who has died aged 84

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Frank Lynch, legendary Glasgow nightclub owner, dies aged 84

Alcohol makes you more likely to approach attractive people

Alcohol makes you more likely to approach attractive people

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Drinking alcohol 'does not make people look more attractive'

The joys of gin

The joys of gin

'Gin tingles every tastebud. It's the perfect aperitif.' Gerard Richardson on Drink

An artist's impression of the new Glasgow venue

An artist's impression of the new Glasgow venue

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Eating out in Scotland: The hottest new places

Popular Scottish nightclub closes citing cost of living crisis

Popular Scottish nightclub closes citing cost of living crisis

Popular Scottish nightclub closes blaming 'cost of living prices'

Rebecca Kelly, CEO and co-founder, VenueScanner

Rebecca Kelly, CEO and co-founder, VenueScanner

Agenda: How Scotland’s hospitality sector can survive and thrive

Kevin McKenna walks East to West up Buchanan Street.

Kevin McKenna walks East to West up Buchanan Street.

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Glasgow is still a city full of soul...but there is a lot in need of repairing

Glasgow pub opening hours extended during UCI Cycling World Championships

Glasgow pub opening hours extended during UCI Cycling World Championships

2023 UCI World Cycling Championships

Glasgow pub opening hours extended during UCI Cycling World Championships

Travel: A family dose of holiday hedonism in Ibiza, and a honeymoon!

Travel: A family dose of holiday hedonism in Ibiza, and a honeymoon!

Two middle-aged newlyweds, 4 teens and a blended family break in clubbers' paradise

Optimo (Espacio)

Optimo (Espacio)

'We have this DIY spirit': Optimo (Espacio) on 26 years together behind the decks

Edinburgh Cashmere's huge factory manufactures luxurious cashmere and lambswool

'World's most remote discotheque' to open on Scots island

'World's most remote discotheque' to open on Scots island

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'World's most remote discotheque' to open on Scots island

Dunbar still believes there is a “huge audience” for the sketches that made her famous.

Dunbar still believes there is a “huge audience” for the sketches that made her famous.

BEST OF SCOTLAND

Best of Scotland

Karen Dunbar on why she would 'love' to revisit her old characters

Deposit return: Call for pubs and clubs to boycott bottle recycling scheme

Deposit return: Call for pubs and clubs to boycott bottle recycling scheme

Deposit Return Scheme (DRS)

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Deposit return: Call for pubs and clubs to boycott bottle recycling scheme

Kevin McKenna pictured outside the Admiral bar on Waterloo Street, Glasgow. The pub will close on March 11 due to redevelopment of the site. Photograph: Colin Mearns

Kevin McKenna pictured outside the Admiral bar on Waterloo Street, Glasgow. The pub will close on March 11 due to redevelopment of the site. Photograph: Colin Mearns

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Kevin McKenna: Admiral pub boss vows: we'll be back in business in two weeks

Glasgow city centre saw reduced footfall over the Christmas period but the nighttime economy has seen traction

Glasgow city centre saw reduced footfall over the Christmas period but the nighttime economy has seen traction

Stuart Patrick: New year brings renewed challenges for city centre

Original Khyber in Shawlands, Glasgow

Original Khyber in Shawlands, Glasgow

'I wanted to walk out – I'm so glad I didn't'. Ron Mackenna's restaurant review

Distilled in Scotland, Brass Neck Rum rewards the bold

Distilled in Scotland, Brass Neck Rum rewards the bold

Cultural attractions

Distilled in Scotland, Brass Neck Rum rewards the bold

Barrowland Ballroom

Barrowland Ballroom

A look back at the era of sharp suits, when Glasgow nightlife reigned supreme

Glasgow City Council urged to back bid to help hospitality staff ‘get home safely’

Glasgow City Council urged to back bid to help hospitality staff ‘get home safely’

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Glasgow City Council urged to back bid to help hospitality staff ‘get home safely’

Rod Stewart was blown away by William Hitchell's vocals. The singer fronts covers band The Vintage Explosion

Rod Stewart was blown away by William Hitchell's vocals. The singer fronts covers band The Vintage Explosion

Clubs and societies

Rod Stewart leaves Scots covers band singer 'flabbergasted times 1000'

Archaos was hugely popular with clubbers in Glasgow

Archaos was hugely popular with clubbers in Glasgow

Developers reveal future plans for popular '90s nightclub

Kevin McKenna's Diary

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It's no wonder Edinburgh comic Jay Lafferty was credited with the funniest joke – in a very crowded field – about Brexit

'Times are increasingly hard': Popular Glasgow jazz club announces closure

'Times are increasingly hard': Popular Glasgow jazz club announces closure

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'Times are increasingly hard': Popular Glasgow jazz club announces shock closure

“Altered Images was a fantastic thing to happen to me

“Altered Images was a fantastic thing to happen to me

BEST OF SCOTLAND

Best of Scotland

Best of Scotland: Clare Grogan on the return of Altered Images

Club 77 in Sydney has pledged to eject anyone caught staring at other clubbers without 'verbal consent'

Club 77 in Sydney has pledged to eject anyone caught staring at other clubbers without 'verbal consent'

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Issue of the day: Can you ban 'staring without consent'?

Sir Richard Branson during the Virgin Hotels groundbreaking event at India Buildings, Edinburgh

Sir Richard Branson during the Virgin Hotels groundbreaking event at India Buildings, Edinburgh

New restaurant openings for July

Rickshaw & Co, Partick Bridge St, Partick, Glasgow ..Photograph by Colin Mearns

Rickshaw & Co, Partick Bridge St, Partick, Glasgow ..Photograph by Colin Mearns

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New Indian street food contender hits sweet spot. Ron Mackenna's restaurant review

Scottish hospitality businesses are looking forward to a good summer but are being hampered by staff shortages Picture: Colin Mearns

Scottish hospitality businesses are looking forward to a good summer but are being hampered by staff shortages Picture: Colin Mearns

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Trade bodies estimate staff shortages cost hospitality £21 billion

SWG3 has revealed plans to transform a derelict site into a community space. Picture Michael J Hunter.

SWG3 has revealed plans to transform a derelict site into a community space. Picture Michael J Hunter.

Glasgow arts venue unveils transformed site derelict for 20 years

Cheers...Skol...slainte...good health

Cheers...Skol...slainte...good health

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