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Mixology Rules at Booly Mardys!

I love Booly Mardy for lots of things. Top of my list are their mixologists! And maybe it's my own name that does it but I do love their namesake most

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Euro Hostel Glasgow Makes Life Simple for Glasgow Explorers

Euro Hostel Glasgow used to be home to University students, so it is well placed, looking after the needs for budget travellers exploring Glasgow

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Rennie Mackintosh Art School Hotel; Relaxed Nights in Funky Spot

Rennie Mackintosh Art School Hotel sets guests up with quality budget hotel stays in a part of the city that makes everything within easy reach

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Riverview Apartments for Chic City Centre Living and Fun Times

Riverview Apartments offer comfort and a relaxing place away from home. and a lovely spot to set off from, exploring the city centre and Merchant City

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Rennie Mackintosh Station Hotel Adds Design Charm to City Centre

Rennie Mackintosh Station Hotel puts guests on budget breaks to Glasgow in the thick of things, surrounded by fab places to shop, eat, drink and dance

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Saco Apartments; Great for Placing All Glasgow in Your Sights

Saco Apartments set up guests for fab stays in the city centre, with amazing shopping, theatres and the delights of the Merchant City just outside

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Glasgow Centrale; Minimal Chic Style, Impressive Apartments

Glasgow Centrale apartments are in the heart of the city, surrounded by many theatres, stylish restaurants, tasteful bars and Glasgow's fab shops

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Tron Victorian Bar: Scottish Cuisine In A Unique Setting

Tron Victorian Bar & Restaurant plays to diners with a show of Scottish cuisine prepared with great care, and star-struck meals in a charming space

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Argyll Guest House Makes Economy Stays in West End a Fun Reality

Argyll Guest House sits proudly beside Kelvingrove Park, placing guests in the perfect spot to explore the funky West End and the bustling city centre

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City Apartments Set the Scene for Gorgeous Glasgow Stays

City Apartments offer a home from home in Glasgow city centre, complete with more fab restaurants, bars, shops and theatres then you can handle

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Alba Lodge; Comfy Townhouse B&B Budget Stays in Cool Garnethill

Alba Lodge makes budget bed and breakfast city centre stays a treat, setting the scene for fun in Glasgow's theatres, shops, bars and restaurants

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Fraser Suites Deliver Wonderful Stays in Pampered Luxury

Fraser Suites provide top of the range services apartments, with excellent mod cons for your very own luxury Merchant City home from home

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Best Western Hotel Keeps Guests Comfy in its Gorgeous Townhouse

Best Western Hotel offers stylish townhouse stays, close to the main business district, famous shopping streets, theatres, restaurants and cool bars

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McLays Guest House; Relaxed, Friendly Visits to Thriving Glasgow

McLays Guest House sits atop Garnethill, treating guests to comfy nights while they take in nearby theatres, clubs, shops and other Glasgow delights

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Victorian House Hotel; Tasteful Budget Hotel in Busy Garnethill

Victorian House Hotel pleases guests looking for a clean, friendly central hotel while exploring the fun of friendly Glasgow on a sensible budget

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Alexander Thomson Hotel Offers Value Stays in Exciting Glasgow

Alexander Thomson Hotel makes beds for good value economy hotel visits to central Glasgow, with guests close to shops, theatres, restaurants and bars

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Express by Holiday Inn Riverside; Delights of Riverside Living

Express by Holiday Inn Riverside impresses with its quality mid-range rooms and services, allowing guests plenty of time to enjoy buzzing Glasgow

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Hampton Court Guest House Offers No-Nonsense, Fun Budget Stays

Hampton Court Guest House sits atop the city centre, sending guests off to enjoy the delights of Glasgow city centre and West End from great heights

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Sandyford Hotel - Lovely Budget Stays Close to Historic Sights

Sandyford Hotel looks after guests, setting up fun in the city centre theatres and shops, and West End bohemia - all within easy walking distance

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Glasgow Lofts Delight with Tasteful Decor, Modern Chic Style

Glasgow Lofts offer sky high views of Glasgow, with deluxe fittings and style, and a position making just about everything in the city close at hand

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Thistle Hotel; Perfect Position to Enjoy all Glasgow's Fun

Thistle Hotel makes sure guests have a super time in Glasgow, whether its relaxing by the pool, heading out to nearby theatres, or hitting the shops

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Townhouse Hotel; Elegant Stays in a Stunning Victorian Terrace

Townhouse Hotel opens its arms and doors to guests ready for the best of Glasgow, where the best of the city and West End are within walking distance

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Merchant Lodge Offers a Warm Welcome, Assuring Memorable Stays

Merchant Lodge hides from view just off the main city centre drag, using its unique building to great effect and setting gueats up for fun in the city

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Dreamhouse Apartments Lynedoch; Top Flats, Top Stays, Top Times

Dreamhouse Apartments Lynedoch draw back the curtains on a superior townhouse home from home on the edge of both city centre and funky West End

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Dreamhouse Apartments Deliver Fab Stays in Luxury and Style

Dreamhouse Apartments set the bar high when it comes to quality, style and cool decor, making sure after every stay in Glasgow you want a little more

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Express by Holiday Inn; Best Budget Stays in Glasgow Theatreland

Express by Holiday Inn makes the budget traveller more than welcome, making comfy beds for explorers who have much to see and do in bustling Glasgow

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Blue Dog for Classy Drinks and Live Local Jazz and Soul Talents

Blue Dog relaxes, with contemporary jazz and soul, and makes heads spin with its (literally) intoxicating lists of cocktails, champagnes and wines

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Booly Mardys Brings Us Amazing Cocktails And Great Pub Food

Booly Mardys bursts with youthful energy, bringing the West End some striking cocktails, great drinks choice and tasty healthy pub food

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TaPaell'Ya; Perfect Stylish Tapas From A Hidden Glasgow Gem

TaPaell'Ya makes it feels like Spain as soon as you step into the cool, stylish interior; where true tapas will delight without breaking the bank

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The Left Bank: Dining Space Unlike Any Other, In West End Haunt

The Left Bank offers multi-level areas, classy, different menus and service with a happy smile, creating a laid back West End eating space.

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Balbir's: Best Vegetarian And Banquet Curries Around

Balbir's is a popular local curry house, and quite right too, with those mouth-watering options, friendly service, off the main drag on Dumbarton Road

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Killermont Polo Club Great Curry in Most Classy Indian Polo-Club

Killermont Polo Club offers the most stylish Indian meals in Glasgow, served with aplomb in a style reminding us of a polo club in the Raj

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Bennets Remains Everyones Guilty Pleasure in Glasgow Gay Scene

Bennets has been filling its dance floor with party animals for quite some time now, keeping us groovy with old camp classics and funky modern sounds

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Citation Serves Up Modern Dishes In A Lovely Restored Building

Citation is calm and tasteful, serving a top cocktail list and great meals al fresco and in a restful dining space and striking building

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The Big Pub at The Chip: No Music! Talk, Swig and Be Heard

The Big Pub at The Chip is a true Glasgow gem, a local pub for decades. Enjoy world-class wines in one of the most friendly, relaxed bars around

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Liquid Ship: Great Pub Grub in Bar Place That Knows its Own Cool Style

Liquid Ship: Looking for a lively, no-nonsense bar and restaurant that is sure of its own style? Liquid Ship docks in and delivers the goods

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Menzies Hotel Welcomes Guests to Feng Shui Calm and Luxury

Menzies Hotel shines white and stately proud, making the most of its lovely old home, and making the most of guests enjoying 4-star luxury in Glasgow

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Revolver Bar For a Relaxed Night Out in Glasgow's Cool Gay Scene

Revolver Bar is laid back and cool, sure of itself as that something different in Glasgow's gay scene with nothing tacky, just honest good fun

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Thai Orchid Serves Up Super Thai Cuisine to Knowing Locals

Thai Orchid; a serene oasis on busy Argyle Street, using minimal decor to let wonderful meals shine, and offering great lunch and pre-theatre value

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Vienna Cafe for a Seat, Salad, Coffee and Amazing Cakes

Vienna Cafe quietly goes about its business, spoiling locals with friendly service, tasty Polish dishes, strong coffee, and fab cakes and buns

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Ibis Hotel; Stylish Rooms, Spot on Position, Relaxing Stays

Ibis Hotel offers top value rooms and breakfast in a prime Glasgow spot, setting guests up for easy to reach culture, dining and shopping

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Holiday Inn Theatreland Sets the Stage for Great City Nights

Holiday Inn Theatreland makes a trip to the theatre, top restaurants and boutique stores easy indeed, sitting proud in such a central spot.

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The Wee Curry Shop West End For Ace Curry in Cute Wee Place

The Wee Curry Shop West End knows locals enjoy a good curry, and enjoy sharing, serving up tapas style meals in their unique wee restaurant

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Ramada Jarvis Hotel; Guests Enjoy Fine City Living and Dining

Ramada Jarvis Hotel sits proud on bustling Ingram Street, in reach of most theatres, designer shopping, historic Merchant City and top notch dining

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The Butterfly and the Pig Glows for Great Nights Out, Live Music

The Butterfly and the Pig stays open well into the wee small hours, treating us to live music, groovy food and drinks in a totally cool bar

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Park Inn Glasgow; Quality Rooms, Cheerful Service in City Centre

Park Inn Glasgow sets guests up with very comfy rooms and suites, close to many theatres, restaurants, bars, clubs and all transport links

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Radisson Hotel; for Top Quality Rooms and Service to Match

Radisson Hotel adds a splash of dramatic style to the business district, and lets guests relax in luxury before heading out to have fun in Glasgow

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The 78 Delights With Laid Back Charm And Hearty Portions

The 78 is a cute local cafe bar, serving up top vegan food in lovely surroundings, that its more than enough to make us forget meat even exists

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The Stand is a Perfect Small Venue for Fab Comedy Nights

The Stand is truly a barrel of laughs, priding itself in keeping us hooting just about every evening of the year with well known and newer talents

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Firebird serves up European dishes; a cool Glaswegian Gastro-pub

Firebird flaps its wings for attention, using Glasgow’s only wood burning stove to serve up well prepared European dishes; a gastro-pub delight.

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