Glasgow in the eighties was a dire decade for many as the city struggled under Thatcher’s Britain - but that’s not to say the Glaswegians didn’t still have a good time.
Many Glaswegians of a certain vintage will remember saving up their pennies all week to get on it at these many fine establishments across the city, or chancing their luck underage at the doors of less-reputable venues.
While many are lost to time, you might be surprised to hear that a few are still operating under the same name.
So join us as we explore 13 of the very best pubs, clubs, and nightclubs of Glasgow in the 1980s.
5. Panama Jax
Panama Jax (or Manhattan, Spankies, or the Trading Post depending on your age / memory) could be found on the Clyde Walkway from 1974 onwards. It was the first purpose-built disco in Glasgow, it was situated right on the River Clyde and for a while was one of the hottest clubs in the city. | Contributed
6. Tiffany's
Tiffany's on Sauchiehall Street was the venue for some of the biggest bands like U2 and The Specials in its day. | Contributed
7. The Muscular Arms
A bizarre Glasgow institution that was as strange as it was unforgettable - complete with odd interior design like the statue pictured above - it was a superhero themed bar in the 70’s that also hosted mini Highland Games and spaghetti eating and potato crisps eating competitions. | National Library of Scotland
8. Ultratheque
Ultratheque was a trendy club for an older crowd on Wellington Street just off Sauchiehall Street | Contributed