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Gin tastings, drag events, a large parade circuit parties, bear meet-ups and more; Pride Glasgow is one of the most colorful prides in the Scotland.
Gin tastings, drag events, a large parade, circuit parties and special events; Pride Glasgow is one of the most colorful pride celebrations in the UK attracting thousands of visitors each year.
- Visiting Glasgow for Pride? Stay close to all the gay bars and clubs in the Merchant City district. Stay at the Citizen M Glasgow, rated “Fabulous” by guests with spacious and beautifully decorated rooms, friendly staff and excellent location.
The Event
- Next Edition: Awaiting dates – Typically late July.
- Glasgow Pride is Scotland’s largest Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual and Transgender Pride Festival celebrating the diversity of the LGBT community taking place in Glasgow.
- The last edition attracted more than 50,000 visitors, a record number for the event.
- More than 22 different events and parties are celebrated in venues across the city.
The Main parade
- Saturday – Awaiting dates – The march gathers at Glasgow Green at noon and heads to George Square from 1 pm.
- Stay close to the start of the pride activities at the Fraser Suites, featuring high-end amenities, well appointed rooms and great location.
The Pride Hub
- After the parade, make your way to the Pride Hub at Strath Union, a free-to -access safe space for all, offering entertainment, education, fun, food and drink.
- Stay just a short walk from the gay scene, at the four-star Radisson Blu Hotel Glasgow. We love its cool and contemporary vibes and delicious breakfasts made with locally sourced ingredients. Facilities include a stylish bar, a 15-metre swimming pool, sauna and gym, and 247 rooms and suites in a choice of design styles.
Pride After Parties
All of the gay bars and clubs on Virginia Street host special parties and events throughout the weekend with most of the bigger parties taking place on the Friday and Saturday nights of the weekend. Parties to be confirmed:
- The Barrowlands Ballroom on 244 Gallowgate hosts a pride after party, with an all-star lineup of performances from drag acts, bands, samba drummers and choirs as well as stalls, face painting and family activities.
- Revolution on Mitchell Street hosts a Pride After Party with guest DJS and performances throughout the night.
- Other events include the AMXM Pride Party on Glassford Street.
- DILF Glasgow hosts a very special Pride edition of their popular pop-up event.
Gay Glasgow
- The Glasgow LGBTQI+ scene is welcoming and vibrant, with pubs, clubs and cafes dotted around the revitalized Merchant City district. The majority of gay venues are on and around Virginia Street.
- With an alternative ambiance and crowd, Speakeasy hosts quirky events including trash pop night ‘The Trophy Room’, while there are also romantic private boots to book. The Riding Room entertains gay trendsetters with burlesque, magic and live sets, while Scotland’s oldest gay bar The Waterloo Bar is traditional and unpretentious. Attracting a mixed, lesbian and gay crowd, Katie’s Bar is a popular venue with DJs, drag and quizzes.
- Stay at the CitizenM Glasgow, located a short walk from the city’s LGBTQI+ district,a hip hotel that scores style points with iconic Vitra furniture in the lobby and Frette linen on the king size beds.
Where to stay in Glasgow
Here are the hotels we recommend that have good reviews and keep you close to all the pride celebrations:
YOTEL Glasgow, voco Grand Central, Motel One Glasgow, Native Glasgow
Where to stay close to all the gay bars.
Our top selections with the best rates.
YOTEL Glasgow is our editors choice
when in Glasgow in the heart of the city!
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260 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8DP, United Kingdom
Offering air-conditioned rooms in the Glasgow City Centre district of Glasgow, the rooms have a desk, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom, The accommodation features a 24-hour front desk as well as free WiFi throughout the property
14 St. Vincent Place, Glasgow, G1 2DH, United Kingdom
Found in an Edwardian building formerly home to the Anchor Line Shipping Company’s headquarters, this city centre aparthotel is inspired by a 1920s ocean liner. With original 1906 features, there are glazed tiles, terrazzo flooring, timber wall-panelling
99 Gordon Street, Glasgow, G1 3PF, United Kingdom
Located at Glasgow Central Station, the award-winning voco Grand Central Glasgow is an iconic hotel set within the shopping district. It boasts a fine restaurant, free WiFi stylish bedrooms all feature a flat-screen TV, a laptop safe, fragrant toiletries
82 Oswald Street, Glasgow, G1 4QP, United Kingdom
Boasting an excellent location in Glasgow city centre, Motel One Glasgow is next to Central Train Station and is only a 9-minute walk from George Square. At the hotel, every room is fitted with a desk and a private bathroom with a shower
10 Buchanan Street, Glasgow, G1 2RD, United Kingdom
Air-conditioned accommodation with a patio and balcony with free WiFi. The apartment features 3 bedrooms, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, an equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and a microwave, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a shower.
Glasgow City, Scotland, United Kingdom
Stunning City Centre Apartment in Glasgow offers accommodation with free WiFi 200 m from George Square. The apartment has 3 bedrooms, a TV, an equipped kitchen with a microwave and a fridge, a washing machine, and 2 bathrooms with a bath or shower.
77 Glassford Street, Glasgow, G1 1UR, United Kingdom
Heart of Glasgow city centre, The Spires Glasgow offer fully serviced, luxury suites. Central Station & the main shopping district are within easy walking distance. Awarded 5 Diamonds from the RAC, Suites have contemporary features including a home entertainment system
4 Glassford Street, Glasgow, G2 8AA, United Kingdom
All apartments feature a fully equipped kitchen with a dishwasher and washer/dryer. There is a lounge area in each apartment, containing a flat-screen TV. In the bedroom, guests will find en-suite facilities and an iron and hairdryer. Towels and bed linen are provided.
10 John Street, Glasgow, G1 1JQ, United Kingdom
At Speakeasy gay bar we pride ourselves on quality, serving a superb selection of cocktails, wines, beers and spirits. Mouthwatering food available until 9pm
With a unique approach to classic cocktails, a vast selection of bourbon, private booths to book, some pretty tasty food and a robust soundtrack to enjoy it all to, Speakeasy provides the perfect drinking den seven nights a week.
17 John Street, Glasgow, G1 1HP, United Kingdom
Katie's Bar is a must visit venue for anybody visiting Glasgow!
an instant hit with the local gay community, bringing in fantastic crowds, and making the venue extremely successful.
37 - 45 Saltmarket, Glasgow G1 5NA, United Kingdom
Profit-sharing, worker run co-operative Gay bar in Saltmarket offering karaoke nights
84 Wilson Street, Glasgow, G1 1UZ, United Kingdom
Scotland's Premier LGBTQ Nightclub. Set over 2 Floors, we have 4 Rooms, including: Polo Lounge, Riding Room, Polo Club and Club X. Open 7 nights
90 Glassford Street, Glasgow, G1 1UH, United Kingdom
Sizable, relaxed gay venue with eclectic party music, regular events and stage for guest performers.
68 Virginia St, Glasgow G1 1TX, UK
Tucked away deep in the basement of The Polo Lounge, Club X is where anything and everything goes.
Get yourself wet in the shared showers and get lost with strangers in the dark spaces…
101 Brunswick Street, Glasgow, G1 1TD, United Kingdom
The Gallery Bar is an LGBT run bar in the the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City. We pride ourselves on inclusivity.
Pop in for a coffee, cocktail or some of our premium draught beers! If it's sunny you can sit back and relax in our extensive outdoor area!
306 Argyle Street, Glasgow, G2 8LP, United Kingdom
The Triple Award Winning and Glasgow's Oldest Gay Bar 50 Years and still going strong!
Welcome to The Waterloo Bar, located in Argyle Street, Glasgow City Centre. We are very busy, friendly and vibrant bar welcoming regulars, new customers and travellers from all over the world. We have entertainment throughout the weekend with special entertainment throughout the week
58 Virginia Street, Glasgow, G1 1TE, United Kingdom
The Riding Room, also referred to as the Joint on the Corner, our vibrant and unusual cocktail + a gay cabaret bar, hosts seven nights of on-stage activity every week (a mix of live sets, burlesque, side-show and magic); a tip of the hat to old-fashioned socialising mixed with riotous entertainment of all shapes and sizes.
6a John Street, Glasgow, G1 1SN, United Kingdom
Always a warm welcome and cold drink to be had in the gay bar popular with Bears and Admirers
68 Virginia Street, Glasgow, G1 1TE, United Kingdom
Delmonicas first opened it’s doors way back in 1991. And stepped out of that closet door with more glitter and campness than Judy Garland walking down the yellow brick road! famous for its karaoke
20 Candleriggs, Glasgow, G1 1LG, United Kingdom
Great gay friendly bar with first class weekend entertainment
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