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Indie Bars in Glasgow

Quite possibly the alternative music capital of the UK, Glasgow boasts a twee-mendous (sorry) offering of Indie bars that are just the ticket for shaking a few tail-feathers. In homage to the impressive musical output of the last half century, bars across Glasgow welcome cardigan-clad hip-cats to disco their way through the weekend, or simply chat over the musical history of this fine city. We've lined up the best of the best, recommending our favourite Indie Bars in Glasgow for your toe tappin' benefit.  

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Sparkle Horse Quiz

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@ The Sparkle Horse on Every Monday

Frequented by Belle & Sebastian's Stuart Murdoch, and regularly hosted by one or more BMX Bandit, The Sparkle Horse pub quiz is a regular hangout for Glasgow's indie veterans. Welcoming indie kids, proper grown ups and many, many dogs, this one hosts all sorts of twee fun - we're talking jewellery sales, discos for kids and DJ events inspired, of course, by Glasgow's fine pedigree of indie and alternative music.

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The Flying Duck

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The only bar in Glasgow with a 'Free Toast Policy', The Flying Duck is one of Glasgow's lesser known haunts. Overflowing with all sorts of kitsch, this basement haunt of Renfield Street pairs home comforts with charming tunes. Hosting regular indie club nights that soundtrack the best in indie pop, post punk, new wave and soul, as well as boasting a night dedicated solely to Glasgow's indie-pop veterans Belle & Sebastian, The Flying Duck is a prolific venue on the Glasgow indie scene.

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Blackfriars

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More than a little rough around the edges, Blackfriars is an indie bar in Glasgow that packs quite the dance party punch. The basement venue hosts regular live music performances and a series of DJs, famed for spinning tracks from Glasgow's impressive back catalogue of indie and alternative hits, as well as rock&roll, funk and blues, reggae, surf and ska. Expect wooden floors, leather seating and a smattering of candles at this Merchant City venue: this one offers buckets of charm and barrels of fun throughout the week.

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