8 of the best bars and restaurants to head to before a gig at the Hydro

By Declan McConville

Digital Reporter

Published 8th Feb 2024, 14:09 GMT

Here are some of the best restaurants and bars to head to near the OVO Hydro

It can be a bit of a tough choice deciding on your pre or post gig plans whenever you are heading to a concert at the OVO Hydro.

There are plenty of great bars and restaurants in the nearby Finnieston area where you are spoiled for choice, no matter whether you fancy a cocktail or pizza.

We've put together a list of some of the best bars and restaurants to check out before going a concert at the venue.

Strip Joint is a popular spot in Finnieston which serve great pizzas and drinks. Their pizzas are made fresh in-house every day and rolled to order. They use the finest Italian plum tomatoes, fresh garlic and basil for their pizza sauce and mozzarella. Also make sure to order a pint of their Innis & Gunn tank beer. 956B Argyle St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8LU.

1. Strip Joint

Strip Joint is a popular spot in Finnieston which serve great pizzas and drinks. Their pizzas are made fresh in-house every day and rolled to order. They use the finest Italian plum tomatoes, fresh garlic and basil for their pizza sauce and mozzarella. Also make sure to order a pint of their Innis & Gunn tank beer. 956B Argyle St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 8LU. | Supplied

Lebowskis is the perfect place to grab a drink before a gig at the Hydro. Order a Gutterball which is Scotland's answer to the White Russian. The cocktail is made of buckfast, kahlua and milk which is topped with milk and chocolate.

2. Lebowskis

Lebowskis is the perfect place to grab a drink before a gig at the Hydro. Order a Gutterball which is Scotland's answer to the White Russian. The cocktail is made of buckfast, kahlua and milk which is topped with milk and chocolate. | Supplied

If you are heading to a gig at the Hydro and fancy a steak, look no further than Chateau-X. They offer steak frites on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday's for only £10. 10 Claremont St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 7HA

3. Chateau-X

If you are heading to a gig at the Hydro and fancy a steak, look no further than Chateau-X. They offer steak frites on Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday's for only £10. 10 Claremont St, Finnieston, Glasgow G3 7HA | Chateau-X

One of the closest places to grab drink near to the Hydro before a gig is Radisson Red. Take the lift up to the top floor to the Red Sky Bar which has stunning views of Glasgow.

4. Radisson Red

One of the closest places to grab drink near to the Hydro before a gig is Radisson Red. Take the lift up to the top floor to the Red Sky Bar which has stunning views of Glasgow. | Radisson Red

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