While we all love a routine, a relationship needs surprises to keep things spicy. That's where we come in. From enviable cocktail joints to cool bars with quirky activities, these places all offer something special when it comes to date nights. We've rounded up the very best bars in Glasgow to take your girlfriend, so you can get out of the house a little and explore some of the best things for couples to do around the city.
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The Riding Room is a Merchant City bar with an eclectic roster of entertainment, from burlesque and cabaret shows, to magicians and musicians. As well as being a staple in Glasgow's LGBT community, it's a buzzing hub for cocktail sipping and raucous antics seven days a week.
This is one for the competitive couples of the city... Fayre Play which combines fairground games, booze and the tastiest street food for the ultimate quirky date night in Glasgow. If you and the girlfriend would like the chance to indulge in a little competition, this fun bar is your place.
The Gardener, is an Ashton Lane beauty, awash with hanging plants, exposed brickwork and stain-washed walls. Take your girlfriend here and you can feats on all manner of delicious seasonal plates, with expertly mixed cocktails to match the botanical interiors.
If you're girlfriend is into her craft beer, there's no better place for a freshly-poured pint than BrewDog. That's not all though as this quirky Merchant City bar serves up one heck of a boozy brunch when the weekend rolls around alongside a regular roster of beer-fuelled events.
A haven of pink cherry blossoms and handcrafted cocktails, October is an undeniably beautiful bar to take your girlfriend after a day of browsing the shops. Situated on the top floor of Prince's Square shopping plaza, it's a winner for its brilliant Buchanan Street location.
If you're girlfriend is a gamer, she's going to love R-Cade. The unique gaming bar in the Saltmarket area boasts arcade cabinets ranging from Super Mario Bros and Pac-Man all the way up to Halo on the Xbox, alongside a wide choice of imported drinks to quench your thirst.
Gin71 is a dedicated gin and cocktail lounge, the first of its kind is Glasgow, with the city's largest selection of artisan gins. Head here with your girlfriend to sample a wide choice of spirits, homemade tonics and superb cocktails, alongside a decent selection of seasonal plates to pair.
If you're a laid-back couple with a penchant for live music, Bloc + is the ideal bar to take your girlfriend in Glasgow. As well as championing a wide array of musical styles, this independent venue has a cool atmosphere with delicious junk food and plenty of booze to get you dancing.
This Gallowgate pub is not only in one of Glasgow's coolest neighbourhoods, but it's got plenty of amazing things going on. Head here with your partner and you'll find a menu of delicious Scottish scran, a brilliant lineup of booze and quirky interiors with local artwork along the walls.
Tabac is a cosy bar that's perfect for an intimate night out in Glasgow with your girlfriend. The entire venue is drenched in a cloak of dark allure, with a delicately balanced cocktail menu of innovative mixes to make her swoon, it's the perfect location for your next date night.
A chic and stylish restaurant bar in the heart of Glasgow's West End, the Kelvingrove Cafe has curated a delectable menu of creative concoctions and intriguing mixtures using fresh ingredients. Nestle into a cosy booth with your girlfriend and indulge a little at this brilliant West End bar.
Mezcal is a lively taqueria and bar that's fun through and through. Located within a former insurance brokers in the city centre, the cantina specialises in tacos, alongside other classic Mexican food and drinks, with a regular roster of DJs to soundtrack your feasting.
Iasg is a stylish brasserie within the The Blythswood Square Hotel, serving a menu of Scottish produce with a modern twist on traditional dishes. If you're looking for a swish date night destination to take your girlfriend for dinner and drinks, this might just be the place.
The Ivy is a high-end eatery that's an essential venture for splashing the cash with your girlfriend in Glasgow. Enjoy a lavish dinner of British classics in the floral-adorned dining room or pull up a seat at the onyx bar for opulent cocktail sipping, perfect for couples craving the finer things in life.
