Merchant Square

Merchant Square is a stylish eating and drinking destination in the heart of Merchant City, Glasgow

Located in the heart of the vibrant and buzzing Merchant City, Merchant Square is home to a host of stylish bars and restaurants including: Bar Soba, Beer Cafe, Marmalade Skies, Metropolitan, Monterey Jack's, Steak Cattle & Roll and O'Neill's. The Square hosts a craft fair every weekend featuring hand made products from local artisans.

Photos from Merchant Square's post 11/09/2024

🌟 Dive into the Heart of Asian Culture at Merchant Square! 🌟

Get ready for an extraordinary day at the HelloArt Asian Culture Market! With 30+ exciting stalls, this event is a treasure trove of handcrafted art and unique products—from exquisite jade bracelets and delicate Chinese pins, to beautifully crafted ceramics, art prints, bags, accessories, and more!

✨ Experience the magic of culture firsthand! Dress in elegant Hanfu, enjoy intricate face painting, explore the beauty of paper crafts, and try your hand at traditional calligraphy. This is your chance to immerse yourself in the richness of Asian traditions while celebrating creativity and diversity..

🗓️ September 21st, 12 PM - 6 PM
📍 Merchant Square, Glasgow

✨ Come for the art, stay for the experience! Don’t miss this vibrant celebration of culture, artistry, and community. See you there! 🌸

Here's the link for getting your FREE ticket 🎟️https://www.helloartuk.com/service-page/glasgow-asian-culture-market?referral=service_list_widget

05/09/2024

🎨 Artist Open Call! 🌟

We're excited to announce HelloArt’s first Asian-Themed Market at Merchant Square, Glasgow! 🏮

We’re looking for talented artists whose work reflects Asian culture or ethnic influences. Whether your art captures the vibrant spirit of Asia or showcases local culture, we want to see it!

🧧 What We’re Looking For:

Artworks with ethnic characteristics, centered around Asian culture.
30% of the stalls will be reserved for local artists, showcasing their unique cultural art.
📅 Deadline: Submit your application by 13th September at 6pm! Don’t miss out on this amazing opportunity to be part of something special!

🔗 Apply via this link https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdQSUoFr4BHhsmlCtHAIPsdDKVmjKjXprsZDtBOx-nKXOIAOg/viewform?usp=pp_url

04/09/2024

Last chance to enter! ⏰ the lucky winner will be announced this Friday.

Good luck! 🍕🍷🍺😋

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT IN COMMENTS. 🏆

🎉 WIN £100 to Spend at Sano!🎉

To celebrate the launch of our new market at Merchant Square this month, brought to you by SHS Events , we're giving away a £100 Sano voucher to one lucky winner!

To enter:

1️⃣ Like and Share this post

2️⃣ Tag 3 friends you’d love to explore the market and enjoy pizza with!

3️⃣ Follow our page Merchant Square and Merchant Square Market

For an extra entry head over to our Instagram account.

Good luck! 🍀

WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED 6TH SEPTEMBER. WE WILL ONLY EVER MESSAGE YOU DIRECTLY IF YOU WIN FROM THIS PAGE.

Photos from Merchant Square's post 23/08/2024

Missed our launch weekend this month? Don’t worry—we’re back again this Saturday and Sunday from 11am-5pm! Come explore our vibrant new market filled with local vendors, delicious food, and unique finds. Whether you’re shopping for handmade treats or just enjoying the atmosphere, there’s something for everyone. See you there! 🛍️✨

19/08/2024

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED.

WINNER ANNOUNCEMENT IN COMMENTS. 🏆

🎉 WIN £100 to Spend at Sano!🎉

To celebrate the launch of our new market at Merchant Square this month, brought to you by SHS Events , we're giving away a £100 Sano voucher to one lucky winner!

To enter:

1️⃣ Like and Share this post

2️⃣ Tag 3 friends you’d love to explore the market and enjoy pizza with!

3️⃣ Follow our page Merchant Square and Merchant Square Market

For an extra entry head over to our Instagram account.

Good luck! 🍀

WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED 6TH SEPTEMBER. WE WILL ONLY EVER MESSAGE YOU DIRECTLY IF YOU WIN FROM THIS PAGE.

18/08/2024

Exciting news! 🎉 we are delighted to welcome Vodka Wodka to Merchant Square, opening September 2024. Get ready for amazing cocktails and a vibrant atmosphere 🍸🪩 Keep an eye on our socials for the official opening date and latest updates.

15/08/2024

Welcome to Glasgow, World Pipe Band Championships! 🎶🥁. With a busy couple of days coming up at Glasgow Green, why not finish the day off and take a short walk to Merchant Square in the heart of Merchant City. We have an array of dining venues, bars, and activity venues, it’s the perfect place to relax and enjoy what our city has to offer.

05/08/2024

🌟 New Market Announcement! 🌟
This weekend, 10th & 11th August, Merchant Square will be hosting our new market managed by SHS Events! 🛍️✨

Running on the 2nd and 4th weekends of every month, we invite all makers to rent a stall - applications are open now!

Link to apply here -> https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfYU_llftr8wZAz2p7EDGXhwwT-i1qml4LRKFlXQ3MccsC8-A/viewform?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR0dT1kmUHOe6jDpSC5AZi1aWOE1S3_iQB4M33ElSkk6IyoISjCJI1noHe8_aem_R4lS76EOkdKwj_pMIgPoyw

SHS Events are seeking craft traders, bakers, fresh produce, fashion, jewellery, homeware, continental foods, and everything in between.

Located in the heart of Glasgow, Merchant Square is ‘where it never rains’ and this market will truly have something for everyone. 🌟

26/07/2024

Catch the opening ceremony of the Games from Paris tonight at 7pm on our big screen in the central courtyard. 🎥 Book a table directly with one of our venues to get the best view of all the action. 🤩

25/07/2024

🏅Exciting news! We’ll be showing all the Games from Paris on the big screen in our central courtyard! 🥳 take a seat in one of our venue’s courtyards and enjoy some delicious food and drinks while you watch.

Photos from Merchant Square's post 21/07/2024

It’s the final day of Merchant City Festival! 🎉 Enjoy family entertainment in the square all day and rock out tonight with Shiverin’ Sheiks and Awkward Family Portraits 🎸🥁🤘🏽 Don’t miss your last chance to join the fun!

Photos from Merchant Square's post 20/07/2024

Heading to Merchant City Festival today? We have a packed day of entertainment planned at Merchant Square finishing with our Pride evening with Megan Black and Drag Queen Miss Bonnie Banks! 🌈💃🏼 Check out our agenda, there is something for everyone! See you all from 11am onwards 👋😄

19/07/2024

Celtic Connections sound check complete ✅🤩 you will find them on this stage tonight at 7PM.. entry is completely free!

We have a fantastic entertainment line up at Merchant Square tonight to kick off the first night of Merchant City Festival!

Full programme can be found here:
https://www.glasgowlife.org.uk/event/1/merchant-city-festival-music-celtic-connections-friday

18/07/2024

1 more sleep until merchant city festival! 🤩 this 3-Day long festival brought to you by will have something for everyone, family activities happening throughout merchant city and in the square during the day followed by a busy evening agenda with a Ceilidh every night, Pride Saturday and Rock n Roll Sunday.. we can’t wait to see you all there! 😄✨🎉 more information can be found by clicking the link in our bio.

14/07/2024

Join us tonight one last time at the Merchant Square Fan Zone! ⚽️ It’s Spain vs. England in the EURO 2024 final! 🇪🇸🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 Free entry and kick-off at 8 PM. We can’t wait!🍻🏆

09/07/2024

Join us one last time for the EURO 2024 Final at Merchant Square’s Fan Zone this Sunday, 14th July, at 8 PM! ⚽️ Who do you think will make it to the final? 👀🏆

21/06/2024

Details for this Sunday 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍻..

📅 Game: Scotland vs Hungary
⏰ Access to the central courtyard starts at 5pm.
📍Location: Merchant Square, Candleriggs Gate (between Metropolitan and the former Beer Cafe).
Important details:
👉 First 250 guests in the queue will receive wristbands for courtyard seating.
👉 Queue forms at the Candleriggs gate.
👉 Surrounding venues: Contact Metropolitan, Table 28, Bar Soba, O’Neills, and The Tap Yard directly for bookings if you wish to watch the match from there.
👉 Pre-match entertainment from 6-8PM 🎸

Get down early to get a seat in our central courtyard. First come first served 🙌

18/06/2024

🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚽️ Get ready for an epic night at the EURO Fan Zone tomorrow! 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿⚽️

📅 Game: Scotland vs Switzerland
⏰ Access to the central courtyard starts at 5pm.
📍Location: Merchant Square, Candleriggs Gate (between Metropolitan and the former Beer Cafe).
Important details:
👉 First 250 guests in the queue will receive wristbands for courtyard seating.
👉 Queue forms at the Candleriggs gate. 👉 Surrounding venues: Contact Metropolitan, Table 28, Bar Soba, O’Neills, and The Tap Yard directly for bookings if you wish to watch the match from there.
👉 Pre-match entertainment from 6-8PM

Come early and secure your spot!🍻

12/06/2024

Congratulations to our competition winner 🥳🍾🎊 thank you to everyone who entered. We can’t wait to welcome you all to the ultimate Fan Zone experience at Merchant Square this Friday. Doors open 5.30pm before takes the stage for some pre-match entertainment at 6pm. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍻🍔🍕

04/06/2024

⚠️please beware of scammers impersonating us in comments and private messages. Our winner was announced on Wednesday and Competition now closed⚠️
🎉🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 COMPETITION TIME 🥳🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿
To celebrate the incredible response we have received for our Euro 2024 Fan Zone and our sponsorship with Tennent's Lager we are giving one lucky winner the following ultimate supporter package for the opening fixture of the EURO 2024 Tournament: Scotland v Germany on 14th June. 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇩🇪

To be in with a chance to win.. all you have to do is like & share this post (make sure to tag us!), tag your squad below and make sure you’re following us. Each comment counts as one entry! Extra chances to win over on Instagram. 🙌

Prize includes:
- Reserved table on 14th June Scotland v Germany for up to 8 people (we are taking no reservations for the game aside from this)
- £50 voucher to spend at Merchant Square on the night
- Original supporter Tennent’s x Scotland National Team Retro T-Shirt
- 8 x Original Supporter Tennent’s x Scotland National Team Tankard Glasses
- EURO 2024 Drip Mats
- EURO 2024 Fixture Wall Planner

28/05/2024

Exciting news! 🎉 We’re thrilled to announce as the pre-match entertainment at our EURO 2024 Fan Zone! 🎤 Catch him live from 6-8pm before each of Scotland’s games kicking off at 8PM🔥 Kirk is a familiar face around Glasgow, renowned for getting a crowd warmed up- in true Scottish style! 🌟⚽

12/05/2024

Join us at Merchant Square for Glasgow’s largest free EURO 2024 Fan Zone this June, proudly sponsored by Tennent’s Lager 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🍻

We will be showing all EURO 2024 matches, but come down early before the Scotland games and enjoy our pre-match entertainment from 6-8pm by Kirk Strachan to secure your table and avoid disappointment.

⚽️ FREE ENTRY
⚽️ Strictly 18+
⚽️ Kick off 8pm
⚽️ Brand new large screen for the ultimate viewing experience
⚽️ Seating for 500+ (first come basis)

06/05/2024

Come on down to Merchant Square for the ultimate Bank Holiday Monday experience! 🍹🍔 Join us for mouth watering food, handcrafted cocktails, and exclusive deals across our venues.

04/05/2024

Calling all football fans! 📣 Get ready to rally behind our national team at Glasgow’s ultimate Euro 2024 Fan Zone, proudly brought to you by Merchant Square and .

With free entry, pre-match entertainment, and seating for 400+ across our central and venue courtyards with an unparalleled viewing experience, Merchant Square is THE spot to be this June. Don’t miss out on the action – gather your squad and join us for an unforgettable experience! ⚽️🍻

25/04/2024

Visit us for Europe Day for cultural performances and fun for all the family!

25/04/2024

Visit us for Europe Day for some cultural performances and fun for all the family!

19/04/2024

✨This weekend ✨
Come along and enjoy a leisurely afternoon browsing our crafter’s stalls.. all products are made locally, ranging from jewellery, original art, photography, flowers, through to candles, artwork and aromatherapy products and so much more! Why not stop in for some lunch at one of our fantastic restaurants in the square while you’re there.

Photos from Pania's post 14/04/2024
14/04/2024

If you needed another reason to book our Bou•Jee brunch, here it is: The Clarified Colada

Pina’s classier cousin

13/04/2024

Baby shower set up with an arrival drinks station for guests 🥂

Find out more about our function room and packages on our website or email our bookings team today ☺️

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71 Albion Street
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Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 12am
Tuesday 8:30am - 12am
Wednesday 8:30am - 12am
Thursday 8:30am - 12am
Friday 8:30am - 3am
Saturday 8:30am - 3am
Sunday 8:30am - 12am

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