China Sea

It marks the centre of this sprawling city. It was laid out in 1781 and named for King George III, since he wasn't mad at the time, though he made up for that later. In that era Glasgow expanded south from its medieval East End nucleus, banishing the cattle to build elegant Georgian terraces. The square is paved so it's more like a piazza.

George Square

The Merchant

Basement beer hall, pricey, but good beer and pizza.

Bier Halle

Eclectically-decorated Irish venue with six bars, nine rooms and three floors and a maze of stairs.

Waxy O'Connors