Glasgow’s neighbourhood bars and city centre hangouts are increasingly likely to include outside spaces which are popular when the sun is shining. Glasgow is embracing the outdoors lifestyle. Occasionally there is a rooftop bar to add to the mix.
For the weekend we are looking for the best straight-up beer gardens in Glasgow and recommend finding your drinking spot at one of these 12 locations. For an added bonus, watch the video above to find out more about Glasgow Cocktail Week at The Finnieston who have their own hidden drinks garden out the back.
9. Drygate
Craft beers, ale flights, bar snack and fresh air beside the Drygate brewery, their beer garden picnic tables are a great spot to meet friends when the sun is shining. 85 Drygate G4 0UT
10. Cottiers
Relax in a leafy garden oasis in the West End with plenty of tables beside this local landmark. 93-95 Hyndland Street G11 5PU
11. Chinaski’s
A long standing champion in the local beer gardens stakes, here comes the summer, and the cocktails at Chinaski's. 239 North Street G3 7DL
12. BAaD
The bar and venue in the Barras has outside picnic tables and a terrace to enjoy drinks in the sun alongside a new menu of shawarma, pizza and burgers. 54 Calton Entry G40 2SB.