Nightlife in Lanarkshire, Scotland

Perhaps the prime symbol of Glasgow's verve and democratic approach to theater is the well-known "Citz." Located in the Gorbals, just across the River Clyde from the commercial center of Glasgow, ... More on Frommers

Seen a few shows back in 2005, and each one was even more magnificent with this wonderful theatre! More on TripAdvisor

A big student crowd tests the limits of the 1,478-person capacity here on weekends. In the downstairs area, surrounded by rough stone walls, you get the impression you're in a castle with a Brit pop and ... More on Frommers

A 2,500 capacity ex-cinema that opened as a live music venue in 2003, the Carling Academy was expressly designed to compete with the Barrowland. It is part of a chain, which includes the legendary Brixton Academy in London, and ... More on Frommers

This mouthful is usually shortened to its acronym: the RSAMD. The auditorium in this rather brutal red-brick structure ... More on Frommers

After starting and thriving in Edinburgh, the Stand opened a second venue in Glasgow -- the city's only purpose-built comedy club. Its presence has helped to establish an annual International Comedy ... More on Frommers

Ashton Lane is full of pubs and bars, but this one is possibly the best. It has a Belgian theme -- with beers and cuisine favoring that French-speaking country -- but it is not overplayed. The music policy is eclectic, with DJs ... More on Frommers

Gay-owned and -operated, the Revolver bar has always tried to be a bit more grown-up and to dismiss with some of the more cheesy and stereotypical elements of the gay scene. But that doesn't mean that it is not fun ... More on Frommers

Part of a chain of small clubs devoted mostly to indie bands, Barfly used to be the locally owned 13th Note's club. It draws some of the best in local and national talent to ... More on Frommers

Self-described as the city's "premier gay and lesbian night club," Bennets is the most consistently popular club in the gay scene. The club extends over two levels, ... More on Frommers

Another church conversion, this professional performance space is used primarily for student productions of nearby Strathclyde University ... More on Frommers