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Most aptly named bar ever

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4 Jan 23rd, 2001 

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Centre of town, good prices, good atmosphere

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Small (but cosy)

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Bacchus, in Greek and Roman mythology, is the god of wine, identified with Dionysus, the Greek god of wine, and Liber, the Roman god of wine. The name Bacchus came into use in ancient Greece during the 5th century BC. It refers to the loud cries with which he was worshipped at the
Bacchanalia, which were exhaustive celebrations in his honour. These events, which supposedly originated in spring nature festivals, became occasions for licentiousness and intoxication, at which the celebrants danced, drank, and generally debauched themselves.

Thankfully, this is not the case in the city centre student and gay friendly bar of the same name! What you should expect is a small but busy drinkery, which is decorated in a simplistic modern style. The clientele generally come from nearby University of Strathclyde, and caters as a pre-club venue to predominantly-gay club Bennett's next door. The range of drinks is fair, but by no means extensive, with both imported and local (Tennent's, etc) available on tap. There is a limited range of wines, which are reasonably priced (~£2 a pint), but don't expect miracles! The atmosphere is good, with such a mixed young crowd and prices are city-centre student budget friendly. The music is not too loud, nor too extreme - typically 70's through to present day pop.

Additionally, food is served from 12-7 every day. Usual pub grub, such as sandwiches and baguettes feature heavily, but other dishes such as pasta are available at good prices (~£5 for medium sized portion). The food is nothing spectacular, but is on par with comparable bars. Large functions can also be catered for in the downstairs area, although this is only open Friday and Saturday to all-comers.

Bar Bacchus is on Glassford Street (east side of Marks and Spencer), Tel: (0141) 572 0080. I recommend it as a 'drink after work' venue or as a pre-club warmer - enjoy! (And don't drink too much!)  

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