Out of all the cities in Scotland, Glasgow arguably has the best nightlife. From dance clubs to chill bar spots, there's something for everyone.
If you're looking to head on a night out and are not sure where to go, though, the variety can be daunting. Particularly if you're new to the city.
With so many new students moving to Glasgow this month, we decided to take to TripAdvisor to find out what the best nightclubs in the city are according to users.
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While not every venue has a TripAdvisor page, we ranked all of the popular ones that do by their average score. We also included a sample review so you know exactly what visitors are saying.
Read on for Glasgow Live's roundup of the nightclubs in Glasgow arranged from worst to best according to TripAdvisor reviews.
The Sanctuary, 59 Dumbarton Road
Rating: 1.5/5
Number of reviews: 8
What one visitor said: "Awful place, uninviting and dirty. The bouncers are aggressive and rude, I will avoid this place from now on and I suggest you do too."
The Buff Club, 142 Bath Lane
Rating: 2/5
Number of reviews: 27
What one visitor said: "Extremely bad music and rude staff. Door staff very rude and unapproachable.
"DJ stuck his middle finger up to me and my friends during the night. Overall would definitely not recommend to anyone."
Kokomo Glasgow, 51 W Regent Street
Rating: 2/5
Number of reviews: 79
What one visitor said: "Waited in the queue for one hour and a half to finally arrive at the door and was then refused entry for no reason. After waiting in the cue for that long we were stone cold sober by the the time we got to the door!
"Rude bouncers and had nothing to say but 'not tonight' as for the reason."
Bamboo, 51a W Regent Street
Rating: 2/5
Number of reviews: 108
What one visitor said: "Never going again. Would never go on a special night."
Club Tropicana & Venga, 7 Renfield Street
Rating: 2.5/5
Number of reviews: 40
What one visitor said: "Bouncers ruin a good shop with good music, chip on their shoulder sense of some sort of importance desperate to refuse people. Luckily managed to dodge my way in this time but seen people being refused for not filling out QR check in fast enough for their liking."
Polo Lounge, 84 Wilson Street
Rating: 2.5/5
Number of reviews: 274
What one visitor said: "Polo is great for night out, always have such a good time, staff are so friendly as well, one of your bar staff who really stood out for me was Elliot, great service provided from him."
AXM Glasgow, 90 Glassford Street
Rating: 3/5
Number of reviews: 8
What one visitor said: "Good club, good staff and cheap drink always a great night. Highly recommended for a great night."
Savoy Nightclub, 140 Sauchiehall Street
Rating: 3/5
Number of reviews: 23
What one visitor said: "Great night with a group of friends last night on a football night out. Music, drinks and atmosphere was amazing"
Nice N Sleazy, 421 Sauchiehall Street
Rating: 3/5
Number of reviews: 64
What one visitor said: "Great safe atmosphere. Welcoming staff and live music in Glasgow! A must visit gem of the city and I'll be returning here."
Firewater, 341 Sauchiehall Street
Rating: 3/5
Number of reviews: 95
What one visitor said: "I’ve been going to Firewater for years and it’s one of the only clubs within Glasgow I’d happily step foot in. It’s definitely a place that suits many different types of people from student nights, quizzes, band DJ sets or even just going for dinner, the food is amazing as well and in my experience the staff and bouncers have always been really helpful and pleasant."
The Berkeley Suite, 237 North Street
Rating: 3.5/5
Number of reviews: 12
What one visitor said: "There was decent mix of ages of people there. The door staff wanted to make sure we were in the right place.
"I'm fine with them checking that patrons are sober enough to come in. Everyone seemed to be up for a good night without there being any sort of tense atmosphere or dodgy undercurrent.
"It wasn't too precious or expensive to get into."
Sub Club, 22 Jamaica Street
Rating: 3.5/5
Number of reviews: 41
What one visitor said: "Not been back to the Subbie for ages and wasn’t disappointed: amazing sound system, great crowd and a brilliant night. One of the best clubs in a Scotland if not beyond."
Popworld Glasgow, 14 W George Street
Rating: 3.5/5
Number of reviews: 54
What one visitor said: "Came the other weekend, walked in and was greeted straight away. Was really unsure about what we wanted for drinks and Neve recommended some amazing cocktails. Had an amazing night and will definitely be back!"
The Garage, 490 Sauchiehall Street
Rating: 3.5/5
Number of reviews: 222
What one visitor said: "Primarily for the 20s age group but we were a group in our 30s and had a great night! If you’re looking for more peace and quiet head to the cocktail bar at the back. Good vibes and decent cocktails, all for £5!"
Cathouse, 15 Union Street
Rating: 4/5
Number of reviews: 79
What one visitor said: "Cracking night out as usual! Worth the trip from Edinburgh every time!
"Music is always excellent and the drinks are not too badly priced! can't wait for my next visit!"
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