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Kirsty McKenzie

Flying Duck named one of the best LGBTQ+ bars in UK

The Flying Duck has been named among the best LGBTQ+ bars in the country.

The popular pub is number one in Scotland and number six on the list behind pubs across the UK.

A new study by The Bottle Club has revealed the city centre bar to be one of the top LGBTQ+ nightlife destinations based on a number of factors.

The survey examined the pub's Instagram following, the amount of times it has been used as a hashtag on the platform, its proximity to public transport options and its Google rating out of ten.

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Taking the top spot on the list is Mary's in Cardiff. Also ahead of The Flying Duck was the The Viaduct in Leeds, The Royal Vauxhall Tavern in London, On Bar in Manchester and The Old Market Assembly in Bristol.

The Glasgow bar came ahead of FunnyBoyz in Liverpool, Paradise Palms in Edinburgh, Rusty's in Newcastle, Street 66 in Dublin, Club Revenge in Brighton and Eden in Birmingham.

The Flying Duck is known as a vegan diner by day, underground hideout by night. Open every night of the week, the bar has regular club nights with a cult following.

The bar is very popular with arty students thanks to its cheap drinks, board games and funky interior.

In fact, The Flying Duck brings a new meaning to shabby-chic and the ladies’ toilets even features very Instagrammable couch.

Located in a basement on Renfield Street, The Flying Duck is ideal for naughtiness AND nutrition, thanks to its vegan menu and megacheap drinks list. Though you could easily walk straight past if you weren't looking..

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