A popular Glasgow beer garden is back, just in time for summer.
Festival Village, found in Candleriggs Square in the heart of Merchant City has been transformed from its setup as a cosy Winter Garden to become a 'secret suntrap', decorated with street art.
Meanwhile, on the drinks menu this year are boozy slushies, which will no doubt be a big hit when the sun beats down on the city.
Announcing its comeback, organisers say: "Festival Village: Merchant City is back and better than ever for summer 2022!
"Nestled between Brunswick Street and Candleriggs, Festival Village is only a short stroll from Glasgow hotspots such as George Square, Princes Square Shopping Centre and the St. Enoch Shopping Centre, as well as Glasgow Queen Street and Argyle Street stations, making it the perfect spot to relax and refresh close to the action.
"The venue also serves as the perfect resting point along Glasgow’s famous mural trail, as it is set under one of Glasgow’s newest murals inspired by the landmark climate conference COP26, which the city hosted in November 2021. As the summer evenings stretch ever longer, Festival Village is also an ideal place for unwinding with after-work drinks.
"The venue is dog-friendly and four-legged friends will be welcomed with a cold bowl of water and a treat!
"The summer drinks menu includes refreshing pints of Tennent’s, as well as premium local spirits such as Scottish handcrafted Smugglers Spirits. Not to be missed are the delicious new boozy slushies, there’ll be a special new flavour every week!
"Enjoy while basking in the sun’s rays and listening to music from the beer garden’s playlist, and there’s no need to worry about the weather taking a turn as all the seating is covered by clear Perspex roofs and surrounded by heaters.
"Festival Village also offers cosy wee nooks to explore, such as quirky tipi tents, which are enigmatically adorned with fairy lights and flowers. The tipis can be booked for special events."
Meanwhile, there will be a series of family-friendly weekend events through the summer months, with the Festival Village team telling people to keep an eye out for updates on their social media feeds - Festival Village: Merchant City on Facebook or Instagram.
Festival Village: Merchant City is open 11am-10pm every day, and accepts walk-ins.
Bookings can be taken for groups of over 10, bookings and enquiries can be made at hello@popuppros.co.uk.
