Glasgow in the 1980s was a tough place for many, as the city bore the weight of Thatcher’s Britain—but that didn’t stop Glaswegians from enjoying themselves.
Those of a certain age will recall painstakingly saving up their pennies all week just to get a night out at the city’s many notable venues, or testing their luck underage at the doors of less reputable spots.
Though many of these places have vanished into history, you might be surprised to learn that a handful still operate today under their original names.
Here are 13 classic Glasgow bars, restaurants and nightclubs from the 1980s we miss most.
13. Danish Food Centre
The Danish Food Centre on St Vincent Street offered up a veritable smorgasbord of Dansk culinary delights for Glaswegian food lovers in the ‘70s and ‘80s. Opening in 1969, the Glasgow centre was the 3rd of its kind in the United Kingdom after London and Manchester, and a unique type of restaurant for its time, introducing Brits to a wide range of the best Danish grub. As well as the restaurant, the centre also offered a couple of shops, one selling Danish art work and other goods, and the other a selection of Danish foodstuffs. The Danish Food Centre proved to be hugely popular in its early years and certainly ranks as one of the most fondly-recalled food establishments on our list. | Contributed