Babbity Bowster

Babbity Bowster is a delightful bar with beer garden, restaurant and hotel located in the Merchant City area of Glasgow!

About Babbity Bowster

	16-18 Blackfriars Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1PE
	01415525055
	Babbity Bowster Website
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Listed Under Eating and Drinking - Bars and Pubs / Eating and Drinking - Beer Gardens / Accommodation - Hotels / Eating and Drinking - Restaurants

It is tucked away in a small pedestrian street where determined people make the effort to find us. It is a five minute walk from both Central and Queen Street stations and twenty minutes by bus or taxi from Glasgow airport.

This Georgian building, originally built in 1790 and attributed to the architect Robert Adam, was saved from demolition in 1983 and opened in October 1985 by Fraser Laurie.

The Mullen family have now taken on this famous old pub and aim to secure its position as one of Glasgow's finest hospitality establishments!

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Upcoming Events at Babbity Bowster

Gaming

Glasgow City Centre Chess Night

Selected dates between 29th October 2025 - 26th November 2025

Babbity Bowster, Glasgow City Centre

Join fellow chess enthusiasts every Wednesday for a relaxing and fun Chess Night at Babbity Bowsters, located just off the Trongate in Merchant City!

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