Remembering the lost clubs, bars, restaurants and bands of 90s Glasgow

Glasgow in the 90s began with a wave of optimism and urban renewal triggered by being crowned European City of Culture.

The Blue Nile played the opening concert at the new Royal Concert Hall. The St Enoch’s Centre, Italian Centre and Princes Square brought a sense of style and fashion to the city centre.

Glasgow venues attracted superstar DJs from around the world and our own homegrown indie bands made their mark. This was the future, the digital era was beginning, bringing with it dial-up internet, oversized Nokia mobile phones, Tamagotchi, alcopops and wearing skirts over your jeans.

After thirty years, times have changed, although nobody has told Ocean Colour Scene or Shed Seven who still play sold out Glasgow shows every December.

Let’s take a look back, way back, and remember some of the things you could do in 90s Glasgow that are now a thing of the past.

Glasgow nightclubs of the 90s