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The National (Scotland)
The National (Scotland)
National
Amy Myles

Three Glasgow cocktail bars named among UK's top 50

THREE Glasgow cocktail bars have been ranked among the UK's top 50.

Daddy Marmalades in the Merchant City was the highest-ranked Glasgow bar, coming in at 18.

The bar, which opened in 2022, was praised for its "outstanding cocktails and homemade pizzas."

Mixologists Mari Chierchia and Kim Toft said on Instagram: "We’re absolutely delighted to announce that we’ve made it onto the 2025 @50cocktailbars list.

"This was something that, not long ago, we thought we could only dream of.

"Having your hopes and dreams come to life, is the very best feeling and we really want to give a million thank yous to @50cocktailbars and everyone who voted for us, spoke kindly of us and came to visit us at Daddy’s.

"We’re two very very happy bartenders on Parnie Street this weekend."

The Absent Ear, also in the Merchant City, was the second-highest-ranked Glasgow bar, coming in at 33.

The guide was impressed by their "constantly rotating menu of cocktails."

The bar said on Instagram: "A huge thank you for all your support over the past 12 months, taking a chance on our silly wee ideas means a whole lot to us.

"Come celebrate with us soon!"

The third Glasgow bar to make the list was The Gate on Gallowgate, which came in at 43.

Opened in 2019, The Gate is described as a "hidden gem of a cocktail bar in Glasgow and the perfect spot for all whisky enthusiasts."

Praised for their "innovative approaches to classic cocktails," the guide says that The Gate stands as a "testament to Glasgow pub culture."

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