[HDNG]THE CITY:[EHDNG][PARA][GRPH]E2[EGRPH][STAT][BULL] Price of a pint of beer: ú1.20 [BULL] Glass of wine: ú1[ESTAT][PARA][BOLD]Cinemas:[EBOLD] (8) For those with a passion for the pictures, there are enough cinemas to keep eyes squared for ages, including everything from 21st century multiplexes to old-fashioned flea pits. There are a few which specialise in arty flicks, including the Glasgow Film Theatre.[PARA][BOLD]Theatres:[EBOLD] Glasgow hosts Scottish Opera, Scottish Ballet, the Scottish National Orchestra and Chorus and the Scottish Exhibition Centre. [ITAL]Not bad, eh? Well, as we already said, Glasgow's Miles Better (than a slap in the face with a wet fish).[EITAL] And, of course, there are standard theatrics too, notably at the Theatre Royal (with visits from the RSC and the National Theatre), the Citizen's Theatre for rep, the Tramway for experimental drama and the King's Theatre for [ITAL]quality [EITAL]touring and amateur companies. Every May, there's the Mayfest, which, although a lot smaller (and more radical) than the Edinburgh Festival, has the advantage of being during term. There is Streetbiz street theatre every August.[PARA][BOLD]Pubs:[EBOLD][ITAL] Some of the city's best beer bars are more fun than a naked frolic in mud. [EITAL] [PUSH]push[EPUSH][ITAL]plugs (among many others): Victoria Bar, Bridgegate (trendy, arty); Brahms and Liszt; Brunswick Cellars; Busby's; Horseshoe (friendly, unpretentious); Bon Accord (real ales). Don't try your luck in the East End if you're English, or the Red Lion unless you want to join the BNP.[EITAL][PARA][BOLD]Clubs/discos:[EBOLD] [ITAL]Glasgow's clubs may not be cheap but they're rocking.[EITAL] Many have student nights. [PUSH]push[EPUSH][ITAL]plugs: The Tunnel (trendy, ú5); Cotton Club (ú2 for students); Fury Murrays (studenty, ú3). Bennetts (ú4) and the cruisy Club X (ú3) are the main gay haunts.[EITAL][PARA][BOLD]Music venues:[EBOLD] Many local bands have made it big, often starting out at some of the many [ITAL]vibe-ridden[EITAL] venues. [PUSH]push[EPUSH][ITAL]plugs: Barrowlands (Lemonheads, INXS, REM); Royal Concert Hall (Mozzer, Lisa Stansfield, Tori Amos); SECC (Take That, U2, Cliff); King Tut's Wah Wah Hut (Boo Radleys); and Pavilion (jazz and blues).[EITAL][HDNG]UNIVERSITY:[EHDNG][PARA][GRPH]E2[EGRPH][STAT][BULL] Price of a pint of beer: ú1.20 [BULL] Glass of wine: ú1[ESTAT][PARA][BOLD]Bars:[EBOLD] (5) There are 5 [ITAL]very popular [EITAL]bars in the humungously big Union Building. Every bar is equipped with a lighting rig and PA system. The Mandela Bar (200) is [ITAL]grungy[EITAL], The Barony Bar (350) [ITAL]more pubby[EITAL].[PARA][BOLD]Theatres:[EBOLD] The Strathclyde Theatre group presents about 10 productions a year in the Drama Centre.[PARA][BOLD]Cinemas:[EBOLD] Betty Blue and Rambo were recent screenings.[PARA][BOLD]Clubs/discos:[EBOLD] 2 dance nights a week on Level 8 (cap 800) in the Union Building (we said it was humungous) and there's 'Reds' (250). Thursday and Friday nights are free, otherwise up to ú3.[PARA][BOLD]Music venues:[EBOLD] The Union puts on lots of pop and semi-alternative bands, including big names, and has[ITAL] a good reputation[EITAL], especially for giving a kick-start to local bands. Strathclyde runs one of the country's most extensive ents programmes and every bar in the Union building is equipped for big sounds.[PARA][BOLD]Recent band appearances:[EBOLD] Utah Saints, Wedding Present, One Dove .[PARA][BOLD]Others:[EBOLD] 'We're Scottish; we don't do balls'.[HDNG]EATING OUT:[EHDNG][PARA]The main refectory in the centre of the campus and the vegetarian restaurant provide snacks and full meals. The Union has 5 various points for students to pick up a nose-bag. Naturally, being in the city centre, students often grab grub in the pubs and shopping centres within 5 mins walk, offering whatever your taste buds desire. [PUSH]push[EPUSH][ITAL]plugs: the cheap and cheerful Horseshoe Bar. [EITAL][BOLD]Eating out in Glasgow:[EBOLD] see [ULNE]University of Glasgow[EULNE].[PARA][PARA]
