Growing up in Glasgow in the 90s was a trip - there was so much going on in the city, what a time it was to be alive.
Whether you were a child looking forward to the next big party at Little Marco’s, a teenager trying your luck at getting into Clatty Pat's at the weekend, or an adult dining out at Dino Ferrari’s (or Wimpy’s on a budget!) - Glasgow in the 90s was an unforgettable experience.
Glasgow was named the European City of Culture in 1990 and the city really celebrated that fact - it was a transitional era in which Glasgow moved from a lost post-industrial city, to a city with a lot going on, a place people wanted to be, with some of the best nightlife, clubs, and lifestyle available in the UK.
We wanted to celebrate the era by putting together this list of the sorely missed pubs, clubs, restaurants, shops, and just about everything else you can’t do anymore in Glasgow that you could back in the 90s.
25. The Odeon on Renfield Street
The Odeon was a regular haunt for 90s kids seeing the films of the day - one can only imagine the crowd on the opening night of Trainspotting in 1996. | Contributed
26. Bonkers
Bonkers nightclub on Hope Street wasn't the classiest of establishments, and it quickly gained a reputation as one of Glasgow's most troublesome clubs. It certainly lived up to its name, with plenty of crazy nights out, raving regulars and even a tank full of live fish. It was closed down due to police complaints about violence. Photo: Google
27. The Arches
The Arches was a much-loved arts venue underneath Central Station. Club nights began back in 1992 and Slam DJs ran one of the most popular nights of all, with plenty of 90s techno and electronic music. The clubs late licence was revoked in 2015 and it went into administration shortly after. It’s now home to street food and events venue, Platform. Photo: John Devlin
28. The Jedi Bar
The Jedi Bar was very of its time - nowhere in Glasgow nowadays can you find a pub that commits so heavily to such a niche theme the bar shaped like Darth Vader's helmet, and a huge screen to play PS1/N64 games on. (Pic: PictureThis Scotland) | PictureThis Scotland