Merchant Pride

Pub · Glasgow Merchant City

A colourful, uncomplicated pub with karaoke, DJs and live singing on Sundays: Merchant Pride on Candleriggs, now listed on Google as Merchant on Candleriggs, is a meeting place for young and old.

• ★ 4.4 on Google (202)
• Karaoke
• Live singing on Sundays
• all ages

Address

20 Candleriggs
Glasgow G1 1LD

Opening hours

Mon–Fri 4 pm–midnight
Sat 2.30 pm–midnight
Sun 3 pm–midnight

Crowd

very mixed, from early 20s to over 60, many older regulars

Flirt factor

low to medium

Programme

Live singers every Sunday afternoon
plus weekly karaoke and DJ nights

Getting there

Glasgow Queen Street station, approx. 7 minutes’ walk

What makes Merchant Pride special

Merchant Pride is on Candleriggs in the Merchant City, the nightlife district with most of Glasgow’s gay bars. The building used to be known under names such as Waxworks and McCool’s, and it has been a gay pub since the mid-2000s. John Street with Underground, Speakeasy and the other bars is just a few minutes’ walk away.

There are weekly karaoke and DJ nights and a pool table. Entertainment is the most common keyword in the reviews, especially Sunday afternoons with live singers.

Atmosphere and crowd

The crowd is very mixed, young people as well as older regulars. Guests praise the atmosphere and the music, which you can hear from outside.

Contact

Editorially researched, as of October 2026. Sources: Old Glasgow Pubs, The Skinny, Google reviews (4.4 stars, 202 reviews). Opening hours, prices and programme may change, please check before visiting.