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Bag o' Nails

Award-winning West End gastropub with live music.

Bag o' Nails — Quick Facts

Award-winning West End gastropub with live music.

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The Details

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Capacity~500 standing
Live nightsContact venue
Curfew
Sound limiter
Outdoor stageNo
OriginalsYes
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Bag o' Nails 165 Dumbarton Rd
Glasgow
Glasgow G11 6AA

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What's on Stage

PA + monitors
Drum kit
Guitar amp
Bass amp
Keys / keyboard
Vocal mics
In-house engineer

About Bag o' Nails

Bag o' Nails is a grassroots music venue in Glasgow, Glasgow with a standing capacity of approximately 500. PA system and vocal mics are provided; bring your own instruments and amps.

This listing is part of the Glasgow venue directory.

Bag o' Nails serves as a vibrant hub for Glasgow's grassroots music scene, featuring a welcoming atmosphere for both original compositions and covers. With a versatile PA system, it supports a diverse range of genres, making it a popular spot for local artists to showcase their talents. Regular open mic nights invite emerging musicians to take the stage and connect with the community.

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165 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, Glasgow, G11 6AA

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PA system and vocal mics provided. BYO instruments and amps. Need a venue with full backline? Filter Glasgow venues by backline.
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Bag o' Nails has a standing capacity of approximately 500, classed as a large venue. See all Glasgow venues for size comparisons.
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165 Dumbarton Rd, Glasgow, Glasgow, G11 6AA. See the map below for directions. Browse more Glasgow venues nearby.
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