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Merchant City

Glasgow, Scotland (Cowcaddens)
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As featured in 3 days in Glasgow and 1 other guide
Ranked #10 of 147 attractions in Glasgow
Type: Neighbourhoods
Activities: Dining, Shopping
Fee: No
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Self-guided walking tour maps are available from George Square Tourist Office of Merchant City, now a vibrant historic cafe quarter and... more » Owner description: Self-guided walking tour maps are available from George Square Tourist Office of Merchant City, now a vibrant historic cafe quarter and designer-shopping mecca. Highlights of this tour, which dates back to medieval times, include the grand neo-classical halls and Georgian townhouses built for Glasgow's rich tobacco barons and shipping merchants. « less
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Cardiff, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

Brilliant pubs and restaurants. The atmosphere is always thriving, the bars and restaurants cater to different clientele. Also for those who are cash strapped to those who are not. My favourite chill out bar is Home, cheap as chips and serve lovely cheap food to Arta which is very flamboyant. Merchant City a must if visiting Glasgow

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

This wonderful long established sea food restaurant situated in Glasgow's merchant city is sometimes overlooked by diners as more and more new restaurants jostle for business Few if any manage to come up to the standards of this restaurant. The range of fresh sea food is exceptional and the seafood platter for two is an experience not to be missed.

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2013 NEW

I was told this area of the city was interesting and exciting but I found it nice and nothing more. There are no special attractions only several wine and dine places.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Large selection of bars, cafes and restaurants both inside and outside the covered square. Irish, Spanish, Scottish, Mongolian, Italian, Indian themed restaurants and bars all competing for business. Concert Hall also on the doorstep.

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Belfast, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

Excellent night here. Atmosphere was great. Food was lovely Boudoir Bar staff were very friendly Will be back

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dundee
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Great shops, bars and places to eat. Wonderful central location for either business or leisure purposes.

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Cambridge, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

I only had time to walk around and look at the buildings from the street. I looked at the old hangman's tower and the other lovely tower next to it. Unfortunately it was raining heavily at first, then the rain stopped and the gutters dripped, so it was a damp experience!

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Kilwinning, Scotland, UK
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 May 2013

This is fun and diverse area of Glasgow City Centre. Loads of restaurants to choose from or just cocktails if you wish. A lot more up market than some areas of the town and is definitely worth a visit if you have never been before. The indoor area, Merchant Square is just lovely to sit in and people watch, it... More

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Inverness, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Diverse, eclectic, different,surprising, amazing. God I cold go on. It's a hidden gem that a lot of people's bizarrely don't know exists. I'd defineltly return.

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 May 2013

This is a perfect place to go to if wanting to see what the city is all about with lots of places to eat and drink from different continents so no one should be stuck finding food of their choice here.

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