A much-loved pub with rooms in Merchant City — a restaurant, bar and beer garden downstairs, and cosy en-suite rooms upstairs.
Scottish classics like haggis and pies, plus mussels, pasta — with halal, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options.
A terrace for a pint or a whisky in the heart of Merchant City.
8 min walk to George Square and Buchanan Galleries; under 1 km to the Cathedral and Queen Street station.
Free parking, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk.







Double bed, private bathroom with walk-in shower, desk, TV, kettle.

Two single beds, shower room, desk, TV, kettle.
“From” prices are for 2 guests on 27 September 2026.
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16-18 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow G1 1PE — in Merchant City, an 8-minute walk from George Square.
Yes — a restaurant and bar serving Scottish classics and more, with halal, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options, plus a terrace.
Yes, free parking is available.
En-suite rooms with a walk-in shower, desk, TV, tea & coffee and free toiletries.
Glasgow Airport is about 13 km away.
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