Tenement Trail has revealed the first wave of acts for the 2016 line-up including newly reformed indie band Milburn who’ll headline alongside Crash Club, Be Charlotte, Tijuana Bibles, The Lapelles, The Van T’s, Domiciles, Barrie-James O’Neil, The Bar Dogs, GANGS and more. The brainchild of the team behind Scotland's largest pioneering music platform Tenement TV, the fourth … [Read more...] about First acts announced for Glasgow’s biggest inner-city music festival
Merchant City
International flavours for lunch at Tabac
A variety of influences from some of the world's coolest cities coalesce in this classy joint on Mitchell Lane. We grabbed the table by the open window for a spot of people-watching and some lunchtime bites from the compact but intriguing menu. Tapas, Vietnamese flavours and healthy vegetarian dishes are present within the options for the mains and side dishes which can … [Read more...] about International flavours for lunch at Tabac
Lunch in the sun at Citation
It was a major breakthrough for the Merchant City when the former Sheriff Court building was finally redeveloped. After decades of inactivity the imposing structure was given a sense of purpose and became a hub for restaurants, shops and venue space. When the sun shines, the streets around the building become a focal point for the cafe culture that sporadically breaks out … [Read more...] about Lunch in the sun at Citation
New menu at revamped Committee Room No. 9
A landmark bar in the Merchant City, taking up an imposing corner alongside the City Chambers and the Italian Centre, Committee Room No. 9 has just launched a new menu and a new look for the summer. We asked manager Liam Kerr to talk us through what's been going on in the venue. What was the idea behind the refurbishment? It just needed a few changes to keep up with … [Read more...] about New menu at revamped Committee Room No. 9
Pictures: Live at Blackfriars
Blackfriars attracts musicians and artists. This has been true for a very long time. The lively bar in Merchant City provides a compact corner for craft beer and conversation while also offering local bands a stage to develop and entertain. Blackfriars have five cask ales available at the bar at any one time, a dozen beer taps and over forty international, bottled beers. … [Read more...] about Pictures: Live at Blackfriars