I like Bamboo. This…read morewas the final stop on my 21st birthday extravaganza. We arrived well before 11 to make sure we got in and it was...empty. So we sat around looking like idiots until it began to fill up. Well, actually we spent most of the time at the bar since it was £1 a drink. Yes, the drinks were served in marked, scratched, dishwasher-warm glasses, but by this stage we were all fairly trollied and just kept going "One pound!? Only one pound!?". So yeah. Anyway, it seemed like the place became absolutely chockers within the space of 5 minutes. This was remedied by opening up other rooms, but on the whole, I would say it was a bit too crowded and sweaty for me. But I guess that's my own fault for going to a decent club in Glasgow on a Friday night when it's £1 a drink....

Bamboo, unfortunately, is another 'hit or miss' place for me…read more Sometimes you'll go, such as a Wednesday, and it'll be relatively busy, the tunes will be decent, and the drinks are cheap. If you're there with a good crowd, then you should technically have a good night. On a bad night however, you have to deal with sweaty dancing people, crazy drunks and not being able to get to the bar. The three rooms in bamboo are generally r'n'b *shudder*, indie, and floorfillers which means that they try to cater for everyones tastes. Be warned, as this doesn't always work. If you generally enjoy busy bars and clubs, then you'll love this place. But make sure you get there before 12 otherwise the door prices are ridiculous, and you may not actually get it. Food for thought/random thought: Everytime I walk down the small corridor between Room 1 and Room 2, I can't help but remember that NHS Scotland anti-cocaine advert - the one where the guys stumbles through the club as his heart beats wildly through his chest? Yup, it was filmed in here...

Probably the more consistently busy clubs in the town. Although, Thursday nights were usually quiet…read morefrom what I remember. This year they tried to branch out a little bit more with a few Indie nights, which isn't the type of music they have been known for. They host quite a lot of gig nights now and out of the three nightclubs in town, they apparently use the best sound system. Used to have a pretty terrible reputation but seems to have improved slightly. Quite expensive for what it is. Staff are usually quite friendly.

sometimes referred to as 'club too far' its fine really, cheap enough booze, good on sundays and…read morethursdays. Avoid the foam parties like the plague!

I'm a fan of the Winchester Club…read more Everything from the decor to the music screams 'kitsch' and 'cool'. It's a very 'hip' place to be (without trying to sound like your Grandad. Apologies). Located in the heart of the Merchant City, it's owned by the same folks as the Red Lizard - blink and you might miss the red-neon lit doorway - it is in a basement afterall. The 'club' itself is very retro - leather boothes, dark wallpaper, and funky lampshades all add to the retrofest feeling... The music, well, on a club night (it's also used as a live music venue, you see) they play pretty much everything from alternative types of music, like Camera Obscura, to Girls Aloud. A nice range, so you can get your boogie on whenever you feel like it... Ok, it can be a tad pricey, and yes, the music isnt for everyone, but still, it's a decent night out. Try it - you might be surprised...

Although I cannot comment on the Winchester as a club, it is an excellent setting for events. I…read morecame here for a fashion show after my very generous friend managed to bag three of us complimentary tickets. The design and luxurious decor - all vintage and sumptiously retro - provided the ideal setting for such a creative event. We treated ourselves to a glass of wine while we were here which was quite pricey but we didn't mind as we soaked up the surroundings. I'd definitely like to go back to try it as a slightly different club.

Next door to The Social, Common is a proper club with different nights on 7 days…read more Wednesday is a good contender for a good Wednesday night out, at £1 a drink, targeted towards students. Polo is a friendlier more spacious Wednesday £1 a drink night in my book though. The interior in Common is quite dark which can be good and bad, depending on how you look at it. If you can get a seat you can feel like a quasi-VIP and tuck yourself away in a corner with cool funky seats and actually have a conversation. Otherwise, it can get cramped. A proper sweatfest. I remember the first time I went I asked for 3 vodka lemonade and limes. I got 3 vodka lemonades and 3 glasses of lime. On topic, you can wait so long when it's busy that underagers become legal drinking age before you get your glass of gin and glass of tonic or whatever drink they mix wrong. It is one of those clubs though, especially when there are drinks promos, that serves as the perfect backdrop to a great night out (especially midweek) if you are in a good crowd. Definitely worth a look.

Common is a basic basement club. It's got a dancefloor, a massive square bar, and bits around the…read morebar for seating - and a very, very low ceiling (not one for the claustrophobics amongst us). In the cubby holes around the bar where you can sit, you might even find a throne or two, which, always makes for some good photos - the thrones match the black/white checkered walls and floors (think, opitcal illusion). As Liz said, if it wasn't quite so dark, I can imagine that the place would be a bit grubby, and possibly slimy...eeew. The music is decent - a nice mix of electro, indie, classics, and chart throughout most of the week, I believe - and the drinks come fast and cheap. Score! The must see? The female toilet cubicles. Always good for a laugh, the stories on them walls... ahh... they have to be seen to be believed, trust me.

This is a great club,Billy Woods is the disco dj of the city centre,it's a club like you never seen…read morebefore,ticket 7 early burds,drinks cheep and popple are fantastic 11pm to 4 am sheer disco woop

The concept is that of a speakeasy, and in traditional prohibition style, entry is via a pawnbroker…read moreshop frontage, with no indication of the drinking den that lies within (well other than the smokers loitering outside). I visited on a Thursday night and it seemed pretty damn cool. There's a bar with booths upstairs and a club lounge that is decked out like a dance hall downstairs. The night we were there the vibe was dance tunes upstairs and reggae night downstairs. There is something different every night, suspect nothing too mainstream. A good mix of people were in attendance. Students through to oldies. Loved the decor - unique in Glasgow. Especially loved the antique sweeping marble staircase leading to the dancehall. Not sure what this was before the club but it's a stunning building that the owners have shown off to its full potential.

Just down the road from the eek Viking, Framptons is a little less scary but has the feel of a…read morebowling club bar rather than just a bar. I reckon if you frequented Framptons on more than one occasion (which i don't intend to do) there would be a good chance you would find the same people in the same spots drinking the same beer, well maybe not the same beer but you get the drift. A local pub if ever there was one, a place where everybody knows your name, the future site of a Scottish remake of Probably not. I can imagine Framptons being a bit like the Phoenix from Phoenix nights, with bad magicians, mind readers and cheesy dj's but maybe I'm being a little harsh....sorry Framptons, your a decent pub but just not for the likes of me.

Frampton's is not a bad little pub sitting on the Maryhill Road, but it's far from great. You may…read moreknow it as the dismal looking place opposite the shopping centre (though come Christmas the whole building is getting flattened so it will be opposite the building site of the new mega Tesco). I found myself here by chance, and it's not great. I felt quite out of place though that was because I'm a young girl, it was during a Scotland football match and I believe we lost to Norway which did the vibe no favours. My friend, who has been here a few times, explained that it is a mixed pub - for those of you who are not familiar with the term it means that Celtic and Rangers fans drink here so if you want to watch the game with your friend and you are on different sides then this may be the place for you. The booze is reasonably priced and the people are friendly enough but as a bar -it is nothing to write home about.

First time in here last night for the band Glasville for their sell out show. We were upstairs in…read morethe top room for the show and it was a pretty decent sized space. There were a few seating areas dotted around the outskirts of the room but we were down on the main floor. The sound was great and although I wasnt drinking the bar prices looked decent. £2 for a vodka and mixer! Overall I was pretty impressed with the classic grand as a gig venue and i would happily see more gigs here!

I don't mind the Classic Grand as a gig venue. It's not one of my faves but it's decent enough. My…read morefriend is a huge Nashville fan and got tickets to Glasville so although I'm not a fan of the show (and can usually be found head banging at a heavy metal gig) I did my good friend deed and went with her. Showed our tickets at the entrance and headed up the stairs. The venue itself was a decent size. A few areas with tables/chairs and of course, the main floor, stage and bar. Not a huge venue, but a decent size. The bar was pretty busy but we got served really quickly. £1.80 for a can of diet coke? I'd have been better off ordering a vodka + mixer for £2.00. Anyway, we found a place to stand and waited for the band to come on. Sound quality if's not the best I've heard at a gig bit it was okay! Music wise, not bad but not really my cup of tea. They did put on a good show though and the crowd seemed to enjoy it! Not sure why 6ft tall men insist on standing infront of women who are barely over 5ft but don't get me started on that... Anyway, I'm not here to review the band or the ignorant habits of others. Toilets were clean and we managed to leave pretty quickly after the mad rush to the exit. My friend had a great time and I'm now looking for a head banging gig to take her too. Time to introduce her to my sort of music!!

I am from USA, the land of guns crime and drugs, and I have never in my life been searched as…read moreintensely as I have at this place. They check every nook and cranny of you - and I do genuinely mean that in a bad way. You probably think I'm joking, but show up and your jaw will drop at how insane this bar is, TSA is nothing compared to this and I am not exaggerating. Then when you pass their borderline STRIP search, you have to pay cover before you're even allowed to look if there's anyone in the bar, what a freakin joke, could not recommend less!

You will meet nice people inside but sadly you will have to be with a group of people upon arrival…read more The bouncers are extremely unfriendly and without any purpose they have a chip on their shoulders. It is sad to see such a cool enviroment be damned by gitty workers to shew you out. Less staff maybe best for here as customers should be considered. Music is as if.