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Blackfriars Of Bell Street

Blackfriars Of Bell Street is a wide appealing, gastro-pub and live music venue in the heart of Glasgow's Merchant City!

Blackfriars Of Bell Street

About Blackfriars Of Bell Street

36 Bell Street, Glasgow City Centre G1 1LG
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We serve what we love – quality beers from around the world and high-calibre home-cooking. We also have a passion for live music and regularly play host to some of the most talented bands in Scotland (and occasionally from farther afield).

But most importantly, we believe in a high standard of customer service – a welcoming atmosphere, attentiveness and of course, getting your pint in a timely manner (we know you’re thirsty)!

Upcoming Events at Blackfriars Of Bell Street

Trad Friday Sessions

Selected dates between 9th January 2026 - 27th March 2026

Kick off your weekend at Blackfriars with their Friday night trad sessions... expect ively tunes, great craic and the perfect pub atmosphere!

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Big Duffy and The Goods

Selected dates between 11th January 2026 - 31st May 2026

Join Blackfriars and Big Duffy and The Goods every Sunday for some mid afternoon classics, rock n roll country live anthems!

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Blackfriars Comedy Quiz Night

Selected dates between 13th January 2026 - 26th May 2026

Hosted by the insane and wacky comedy trio Paddy Linton, Jack Traynor and Peter Bell, Blackfriars weekly comedy quiz night is not your usual pub quiz!

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Kate Hammer: Government Approved Comedian (WIP)

15th March 2026

Join Kate Hammer as she recounts navigating the visa process, getting dominated on Vinted and discovering her sexuality through The Magic School Bus... if you don't laugh, she gets deported!

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Get Your Goat: Sketch Comedy Show

22nd March 2026

Scottish sketch collective Get Your Goat has pleased and shocked viewers online for months, and now they're bringing the raw, hot talent of the funniest people to the best stage in town.

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Viv Gee - Lady GagGag

22nd March 2026

Join comedy legend and Glasgow award-winner Viv Gee at Blackfriars Of Bell Street for Lady GagGag, a punchline-packed show that'll keep you grinning from start to finish!

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CeeKay Brown: Thirsty

6th April 2026

CeeKay Brown is a half-French half-American comedian. Her new solo hour is a story of surviving the odds, composed of her most cringe-worthy moments.

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Peter Flanagan: Fresh Prince Of Kildare

9th April 2026

After a sold-out, critically acclaimed run at the Edinburgh Fringe, Peter Flanagan brings his 'Fresh Prince Of Kildare' tour to Blackfriars Basement on Thursday 9th April!

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Colin Geddis - Great Times

28th April 2026

Colin Geddis returns after a year break from touring to give his ill informed opinions on one of the craziest years in recent history!

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The Roast of The World Cup

10th June 2026

Blackfriars Basement have some of the greatest comedians from around the world representing their nation for World Cup glory and undoubtedly offensive humour at The Roast of The World Cup!

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Rob Thomas: Content

11th June 2026

After supporting some of the UK's biggest comedy heavyweights, Rob Thomas finally unleashes his debut tour, Content! Don't miss him live at Blackfriars Basement on Thursday 11th June!

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Blackfriars Basement presents Scotland v Haiti with Tam Cowan

14th June 2026

Blackfriars Basement, Scotland's most famous comedy club, is hoping Scotland's opening game against Haiti isn't the biggest laugh in the club this year!

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Blackfriars Basement presents Scotland v Morocco with Tam Cowan

19th June 2026

Blackfriars Basement, Scotland's most famous comedy club, is hoping Scotland's game against Morocco isn't the biggest laugh in the club this year!

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Blackfriars Basement presents Scotland v Brazil with Tam Cowan

24th June 2026

Blackfriars Basement, Scotland's most famous comedy club, is hoping Scotland's game against Brazil isn't the biggest laugh in the club this year!

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William Thompson: Touch Grass

22nd October 2026

William Thompson's latest show, Touch Grass, uses his signature dark, punchy humour to delve into the murky world of social media to examine just how much it affects the real world.

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Harry Stachini: Lobster

1st November 2026

Fresh off the back of his smash-hit 2024 Edinburgh Fringe show Grenade, which sold out its entire run, Harry Stachini is back with his new show... Lobster!

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