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Welcome to the Top Secret Glasgow Blog. The home for all the best new secrets in Glasgow to eat, snack, drink, see, shop, play and stay.

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Glasgay 2010; Best Plays, Movies, Comedy and Dancing in Town

Glasgay 2010 brings a wild mix of new theatre, camp old favourites, clubbing, movies and comedy to venues in central Glasgow for one fun-filled month

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Hotel Novotel Glasgow for Great Value Hotel Stays in Top Style

Hotel Novotel Glasgow makes mid-range rooms in a lovely build a real chance to have some fun, close to many clubs, theatres, bars and restaurants

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C C A; Laid Back Times in Relaxed Arts Venue

C C A for a heady mix of up-to-date exhibits, a cinema, book shop and cafe-bar with top nosh in one of best secret venues

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Nearby C C A, Glasgow Spoils Us with Top Eats, Drinks and Rooms

Nearby C C A; excellent nights out served by a stunning choice of restaurants, bars and hotels to make your evening perfect

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Nearby Stereo; Classy City Centre Nights Out

Nearby Stereo; setting the scene for fab nights in central Glasgow, supported by top theatres, restaurants, bars and hotels

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Nearby Bennets; All You Need for a Perfect Evening with Friends

Nearby Bennets Merchant City's best restaurants, hotels and bars are ready to make sure your night on the dance floor is a huge, fun success

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Nearby The Polo Lounge; All You Need for a Night on the Tiles

Nearby The Polo Lounge; the best in Merchant City, with top bars, restaurants, rooms and theatres ready to make your evening perfect

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Gilmorehill G12 Pre-Theatre: Adds West End Glamour to Great Times in This Cool Little Venue

Gilmorehill G12 Pre-Theatre: many cool options in the West End, for guests to enjoy top meals and drinks before or after the show or movie here

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Nearby CCA Bar and Cafe; Dazzling Dining, Quality Quaffing, City Snoozing

Nearby CCA Bar and Cafe discover the best of romantic and lively dining, supported by the best places to drink and chat or party, then snooze the night away

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Glasgow Film Theatre Pre-Theatre; Standing Ovations for Great Movies

Glasgow Film Theatre Pre-Theatre dining for a fun evening at the movies, with many top restaurants and bars, best meals and drinks to happy guests

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O2 ABC Glasgow for Melody, Rock and 21st Century Top Talent

O2 ABC Glasgow has turned from a dusty old cinema into a lively venue that hosts cool, funky bands from home and abroad, with a fun, diverse programme

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Nearby Ibrox Stadium; Top Events, Ace Eats, Drinks and Hotels

Nearby Ibrox Stadium, making the most of hube Ibrox events, with a strong support cast of West End fans serving top food, funky bars and cool hotels

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Nearby Hampden Park; Fab Shows, Filling Meals, Flash Drinks

Nearby Hampden Park serves up a class act, supported by top notch stars for amazing city centre eating, drinking and snoozing the night away

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Nearby Celtic Park; Hop to Merchant City Top Eats & Drinks

Nearby Celtic Park rocks to the beat at great concerts, well supported by some of Glasgow's best restaurants, bars and hotels

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Citizens Theatre Pre-Theatre for Top Eats and Drinks in City

Citizens Theatre pre-theatre knows how to please, supported by a marvellous cast of top Merchant City bars, restaurants and hotels

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SECC Pre-Theatre Packs in the Fun; Great Times & Happy Memories

SECC pre-theatre evenings add to the fun of a concert or event, supported by some amazing restaurants, bars and funky hotels, creating ace memories

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Kings Theatre Pre-Theatre: Local Excellence Delivers Best Glasgow Nights Out

Kings Theatre pre-theatre brings London West End fun to the stage; served by a stunning choice of restaurants, bars and hotels to make your evening perfect

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Pavilion Theatre Pre-Theatre Pleases; Fab Eats, Bars and Hotels

Pavilion Theatre Pre-Theatre takes another ovation, secure that fine evenings are supported by an amazing cast of restaurants, bars and hotels

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Theatre Royal Pre-Theatre; Quality Shows, Eats, Drink & Sleeps with Local Stars

Theatre Royal pre-theatre: sets the scene for top drama, ballet and opera, with a supporting cast of Oscar-nominated restaurants, bars and hotels for company

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Clyde Auditorium Pre-Theatre; Fed, Watered and Fab Concert

Clyde Auditorium Pre-Theatre; shining shell by the Clyde, delights the crowds, with top support acts from nearby restaurants, bars and classy hotels

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RSAMD Pre-Theatre; Rising Stars, Heavenly Meals, Dreamy Drinks

RSAMD Pre-Theatre promises a peek are rising stars, supported by nearby classy restaurants, bars and cool hotels, making sure you have a fab time

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Nearby The Ferry; Splashes Among Top Eats, Drinks & Snoozes

Nearby The Ferry, making waves on the Clyde with fun concerts and parties, supported by amazing bars, restaurants and hotels in the city

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The Hypnotic Interior of Oran Mor!

We loved the theatre in Oran Mor - up in the vaulted ceilings of the original church. The murals were apparently painted by a famours Glasgow writer and

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St Andrews in the Square Pre-Theatre; Fun Merchant City Nights

St Andrews in the Square pre-theatre; sample Glasgow's best, with top restaurants, bars and hotels waiting to make sure your evening is perfect

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Merchant City Festival Brings Music, Markets And Laughter To Glasgow

Merchant City Festival has the streets buzzing with fun through street performers, concerts, markets, craft fairs, art displays and comedy shows

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Arches Theatre; a Winning Mix of Theatre, Exhibitions and Clubs

Arches Theatre rumbles to the sound of trains overhead, at Central Station, and roars to the applause of visitors to their diverse arty output

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Blackfriars; a Thriving Merchant City Spot for Music and Dance

Blackfriars packs locals in, with a busy range of dancing classes,and live music nights, all backed up with some great food and lots behind the bar

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Nearby Blackfriars for Happy Eating, Drinking and Snoozing

Nearby Blackfriars, where amazing meals, drinks and hotel stays for all budgets are a step away, in the middle of Glasgow's cool Merchant City

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The Ferry for Fun Floating Times at a Wild Range of Events

The Ferry floats serenely, close to the city centre, and provides fun at receptions, parties, ceilidhs, concerts and private dining on the Top Deck

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Old Fruitmarket Pre-Theatre; Fun Show, Fab Meals, Fast Drinks

Old Fruitmarket pre-theatre; energy and jazz make sure your evening swings, with acts supported by perfect pre-theatre, drinks and cosy beds

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Old Fruitmarket, Grande Dame of Merchant City Life, Rocks On!

Old Fruitmarket has been restored to its Victorian charm, enchanting guests who flock for jazz, celtic music, club nights, ceilidhs and banquets

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Rab Ha's: Comfy Pub Grub and Quality Cuisine in Merchant City

Rab Ha's takes guests back in time, by serving up classic food in its stylish cellar restaurant and pub grub in its ‘home-from-home’ creaky wooden bar

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Buchanan Hotel for Fine Budget Rooms and Fun in Glasgow

Buchanan Hotel lives up to its promise of putting guests right in the heart of things, with top budget accommodation and loads of great nearby fun

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O2 Academy Shakes its Booty to the Coolest, Most Desirable Acts

O2 Academy is so hip and happening, it has no trouble attracting music lovers south of the river to take in the best rock, pop and other acts in town

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O2 Academy pre-theatre; happy memories, great shows, top meals

O2 Academy pre-theatre attracts popular acts, with clever supporting turns from local hot spots for food, drinks, fun and comfy snoozing stays

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King Tut's Pre-Theatre; with Fab Food & Fun Drinks

King Tut's pre-theatre sets the stage for the next BIG thing, with help from top restaurants, bars and funky hotels nearby

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King Tut's Wah Wah Hut: Where Talented Musicians Make the Break

King Tut's has become a power house in finding new talent, using a small but well-formed venue to help launch many top musical bands

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Glasgow Royal Concert Hall; the Best Music, Shows and Comedy

Glasgow Royal Concert Hall knows how to deliver Big Time shows, wowing us with opera, classical music, pop and the best rock'n'roll that comes to town

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Tron Theatre; Leading Light in Glasgow's Performing Arts Scene

Tron Theatre carries on bringing diverse arts to Glasgow, covering drama, comedy, music and its 'so funny it should be illegal' panto

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Tron Theatre Pre-Theatre; Star Cast of Spots to Drink and Eat

Tron Theatre Pre-Theatre; Merchant City light, opens its doors to a wide range of talents, plus the best eating and drinking in Glasgow

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The Stand Pre-Theatre: Giggle into the Night, with Some Eating & Drinking

The Stand Pre-Theatre. Opens just about every evening, keeping us roaring with laughter, in the middle of fab bars, restaurants and hotels making every evening fun

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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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Glasgow West End Festival - Biggest and Best Summer Fun

West End Festival brings fun and laughter for 17 sunny days, bringing locals the biggest ever street party in the glorious West End

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Gandolfi Fish Delivers Top Fishy Dishes to Satisfied Diners

Gandolfi Fish, the young sibling of Cafe Gandolfi, serves amazing fish and seafood, from menus that change often, and always delights and inspires

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Collage Corner Bar: Stylish Relaxed Drinks in Ultra-Cool Spot

Collage Corner Bar combines high style with great gastro pub food, laid back drinks and people watching, in vibrant city centre

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Tron Bar: Favourite Pub Grub to Happy Diners

Tron Bar offers an wonderful selection of favourite pub grub to happy visitors who soak up the lively, fun times in this theatre venue.

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bobar byres road

Hello everyone Take a look at this! Been in Bobar recently? There's a painting on the wall, and it REALLY looks like all those naked drinkers were painted

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Bobar: Chic West End Cocktail And Wine Bar On Byres Road

Bobar serves up a sparkling cocktail in the perfect setting, or do you prefer a really good glass of wine with your spot of people- watching?

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Remedy: Quaint Cafe and Deli Kept Secret By South Side Locals

Remedy is a South Side secret, treating the ladies who lunch, those looking for a great cuppa and fans of a deli that bursts with choices and snacks

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