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Nearby Bennets

Great Eats, Drinks and Rooms in Funky Merchant City

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80 Glassford Street
Glasgow G1 1UR
+44 (0) 141 552 5761 (phone/fax)

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Visiting Merchant City is always great fun. There's so much happening, and there are so many places to enjoy. Easy to miss in bustling Glassford Street, Bennets is a guilty pleasure for most fans of spectacular night in the dance floor...

Around for decades now, camp classics and more up to date tunes are to be heard at Bennets, well into the wee small hours. Its still so popular, it often acts as venue of choice for hen nights! How can the girls resist all that fantastic music, surrounded by handsome gay lads strutting their stuff...;-)

Close to Bennets Bennets, the world is at your feet. For fun and charming dining, excellent bars and rooms to suit every budget, you're sure to have an amazing time out in Glasgow, taking in some time at Bennets.

Enjoy your evening at painting the town red, Bennets lovers...

lively meals nearby bennets...

glasgow sharing with friends at lively pre-theatre

If you're getting excited about your night out its always a good idea to get the party started early. Some lively dining sounds perfect...


  • Hiding in the lower ground floor of St Andrews in the Square, Cafe Source /Browse/Restaurant/Cafe_Source(reveal best table deals?) glows golden warm and welcoming. With a few al fresco tables to enjoy, there's much to look forward to here. Hearty portions and lots of funky soup and sandwich suggestions will keep the party on track. Have fun here...
  • The Spanish got it right when they came up with tapas dining. All that sharing with friends. All those exotic dishes. All that garlic! Head for Barca /Browse/Restaurant/Barca_Tapas_and_Cava_Bar(reveal best table deals?) for some of the best tapas in Glasgow. Sitting at the top of stylish Princes Square, you're in for great party times here. Enjoy...

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glasgow smooth and sensual at romantic pre-theatre

If your evening at Bennets is part of an important date, make sure you find an ace place for some an intimate pre theatre meal. Have a romantic meal...


  • Nearby Bennets, City Merchant /Browse/Restaurant/City_Merchant(reveal best table deals?) serves top quality Scottish cuisine. With an emphasis on fish and other Scottish game, this charming restaurant has been one of the leaders of the pack in terms of Glasgow's rise in culinary glory. Your meal is a sure fire winner at City Merchant.
  • Also nearby Bennets, Gandolfi Fish /Browse/Restaurant/Gandolfi_Fish(reveal best table deals?) keeps the quality meals and service as high as the original Cafe Gandolfi. Experts in the creating of mouth watering fish dishes, they really understand how to deliver the best Scottish fishy cuisine.

party with friends - and some drinks...

glasgow head-spinning drinks at fun nights out

Getting excited before hitting the dance floor? Having a drink beforehand helps to get the party started...


  • Part of stylish Brunswick Hotel, Brutti Ma Buoni (tel: +44 (0) 141 552 0001) remains a party place for the laid back style crowd. A short stroll from Bennets, it has al fresco tables to enjoy, relaxed yet busy staff, and a large stuffed bar. Great fun, any time of year...
  • Across Brunswick Street from Brutti Ma Buoni, the stately old Sheriff Court Building is home to the glorious Citation (tel: +44 (0) 141 559 6799) . A head spinning cocktail list and al fresco tables on the ground and 1st floor make this place tops for hanging out with friends in the party mood.

a relaxed drink and a chat...

glasgow fab cocktail choices at relaxed nights out

Merchant City is home to a couple of classy old gents who own this area. Hidden from view, they are the very charm that makes Merchant City so special.


  • With its own cute little beer garden, and more whiskies that you can shake an empty glass at, Babbity Bowster feels like a rural pub. A roaring fire in winter, and doors open to the beer garden in summer mix with a warm welcome to great effect. Small wonder this local secret gem has been charming locals since opening in the 1980s. Bliss...
  • Off the main drag of Glassford Street, Rab Ha's (tel: +44 (0) 141 572 0400) has a huge shining bar, creaking wooden floor and more draughts on offer than just about anywhere else in the city. Perfect for a relaxed chat with friends or your date, literally just round the corner from Bennets. Have a laid back end to your evening here.

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With any luck, you'll have some time on your hands, as part of your visit to Glasgow. Grab your camera and head out for some tourist exploring.


  • Along Ingram Street from Bennets, Gallery of Modern Art stands proudly, in one of the most stunning buildings in the whole city. Often home to travelling exhibits, you can never be certain exactly what will challenge you in here. Free to enter, you can't say fairer than that. Enjoy...

sumptuous snoozing...

glasgow lap of luxury at top class stays

A stay over in Glasgow might mean some pampering and luxury. A couple of beautiful hotels are nearby Bennets, too. Perfect...;-)


  • Actually ON George Square, Millennium Hotel /Browse/Restaurant/Brasserie_on_George_Square(reveal best table deals?) http://www.laterooms.com/en/p8275/hotel-reservations/83721_millennium-hotel-glasgow-glasgow.aspx(reveal best room deals?) makes a perfect central spot for staying in the city. Lovely rooms and a brasserie overlooking the square mean you can relax and enjoy a great meal and the luxury of watching busy central Glasgow spin by.
  • Along Ingram Street from Bennets, Ramada Jarvis Hotel http://www.laterooms.com/en/p8275/hotel-reservations/13240_ramada-hotel-glasgow.aspx(reveal best room deals?) sets up warm and welcoming luxury stays in Glasgow city centre. Well used to keeping business guests happy, there is a relaxing charm to the top service found here. Sweet dreams...

brilliant budget beds...

glasgow comfort and style at budget stays

Rightly known as one of the most friendly cities to visit, Glasgow makes sure all visitors have fab, comfy nights, whatever your budget.


  • Hiding from bustling Glassford Street in Merchant City, Merchant Lodge http://www.laterooms.com/en/p8275/hotel-reservations/149905_the-merchant-lodge-glasgow.aspx(reveal best room deals?) makes the very best of its classic, restored building. Cosy and snug, expect a warm welcome and a dreamy stay here. Close to everything in Merchant City and city centre, you've chosen an ideal place to explore Glasgow. And it really is nearby Bennets!
  • Beyond George Square from Bennets, Buchanan Hotel http://www.laterooms.com/en/p8275/hotel-reservations/3900_buchanan-hotel-city-centre-glasgow.aspx(reveal best room deals?) sits close to Queen Street Station and Buchanan Street underground. For all city centre amenities (and all those quality shops!) you're right at the heart of the city centre action in this dynamic little hotel. Sweet dreams...

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80 Glassford Street,
Glasgow G1 1UR
(nearest cross street:
Ingram Street)

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