Merchant City

Glasgow Merchant City is a neighbourhood with its own identity located within the city centre area. Like many inner city areas throughout the world, the Merchant City has transformed itself from a former commercial trading area into the cool, chic haven of style that exists today. But it wasn’t always that way. Discover the Merchant City ... Glasgow’s Merchant City

The Merchant City is one of the oldest quarters of Glasgow and has been the home to monks, merchants and merry makers for centuries. In medieval times orangeries and rose gardens once scented the air, but as the city developed this pretty little area is where the dog and bird markets, bowling greens and places of entertainment could be found.

Throughout the eighties and nineties the Merchant City has been revitalised.

Old warehouses became modern fashion houses; empty market buildings have been given new life

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as restaurants or bars and loft living and the birth of a strong and vibrant community arrived in style.

Artists colonised run-downworkshops and empty shop units; vacated merchants houses became hotels and restaurants while redundant churches have found new congregations in the theatre-going and music-loving audiences of the city; namely the Tron Theatre and St. Andrew’s in the Square.

Today the Merchant City is a remarkable mix of stylish bars, boutique hotels, luxury apartments, restaurants, shops and artists galleries. And amongst it all there still survive a few hidden gems, such as the Britannia Panopticon Music Hall where Stan Laurel made his debut or the architectural splendour of the magnificent 18th century St. Andrew’s in the Square or the sublime City Halls and Old Fruitmarket.

Whatever the content of these buildings the style and elegance of the architecture remains to be enjoyed by all.

Hard Rock Cafe Glasgow is located in the heart of Glasgow’s historic Style Mile in the restored, renaissanceinspired Athenaeum Theatre. Established in 1893, this striking theatre has musical history of its own: originally a music school, it later became the home to the Royal Scottish Academy of Music & Drama. With historic musical memorabilia gracing every wall, Hard Rock Cafe Glasgow fits right into the historic charm of the area and honors the history of the Athenaeum Theatre.

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ST ANDREWS IN THE SQUARE

AMORE WILSON STREET PANTRY This cosy little cafe/pantry is a haven of good wholesome food and drink and is popular with local residents which makes it the perfect shout if you need a caffeine fix and some freshly baked sweet treats to keep you going. Lunch is always busy so get there early!.

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THE MERCHANT CHIPPIE CITATION TAVERNA & RESTAURANT 40 Wilson Street. G1 1HD. 0141 559 6799. www.citation-glasgow.com Citation is housed in the former landmark Sheriff Court building only a short walk from George Square. It offers a variety of classic and contemporary dishes to suit every palate.

BUCHANAN ST 3 MERCHANT SQ MHARSANTA BAR & RESTAURANT 94 Miller Street. G1 1DT 0141 258 5565. www.paesanopizza.co.uk Enjoy great pizza, artisan, wood fired in a funky and very busy city centre location. This is one of Glasgow’s busiest locations so be prepared to wait for a table but things move quickly and it’s worth the wait!

ST ENOCH 3 MERCHANT CITY HUTCHESON’S 158 Ingram Street. G1 1EJ 0141 552 4050 www.hutchesonsglasgow.com An award winning fine dining venue set in one of Glasgow’s iconic buildings this lovely restaurant serves the very best dry aged Scottish steak and fresh seafood in classic surroundings.

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Use this guide to plan a FUTURE visit only METROPOLITAN WEST BAR & BREWERY CAFÉ GANDOLFI CITY MERCHANT PAESANO PIZZA 94 Miller Street. G1 1DT 0141 258 5565. www.paesanopizza.co.uk Enjoy great pizza, artisan, wood fired in a funky and very busy city centre location. This is one of Glasgow’s busiest locations so be prepared to wait for a table.

BUCHANAN ST 1 GEORGE SQ BOTECO DO BRASIL 62 Trongate. G1 5EP. www.botecodobrasil.co.uk 07772 847311. www.botecodobrasil.com Glasgow’s little corner of Brasil. There is always a party going on at Boteco from live salsa to live sport and club nights. Really popular after show venue. Open late.

ST ENOCH 3 MERCHANT SQ