DIY has been to Glasgow a few times of late, but in truth, we rarely see anything outside of a venue or hotel. Rather than just buy an A-Z, we decided to get two of our favourite bands to give us some pointers. This week, Frightened Rabbit suggest some of their favourite haunts The Twilight Sad pass judgement. Enjoy!

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Grant, Frightened Rabbit
Favourite Place: Uisge Beatha
"It's my favourite pub in Glasgow. I used to live right round the corner and many an endless night/afternoon/week was spent inside it. It's one of those dingy old pubs with animal heads on the wall and when Scott and I lived in the west end it was always our safe haven when the sun was too bright or we didn't feel like going to work. Many decisions on the future of the band have also been made there. On one occasion Scott and I listened to a skipping CD play the same 10 second loop for about an hour whilst drinking cheap lager. It also has one of the best whisky selections in Glasgow and it's the first place I was introduced to "The Beast" at Dr Paul's legendary quiz night."

James, The Twilight Sad: Haven't been to Grant's but the I like quiz games so maybe I will someday!

Andy, The Twilight Sad: Sounds like an auld man's pub, intae it.

Devine, The Twilight Sad: I can’t pronounce the name of this place. I’ve been in though. As far as I remember there’s no lock on the toilet cubicle - the true sign of a great pub.

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Bill, Frightened Rabbit
Favourite Place: Kelvingrove Bowling Greens
"The bowling green on the South of Kelvingrove Park is the best place in Glasgow to waste a sunny hangover day. Banter from the old regulars, bare feet on the grass and a brie + pastrami panini from Starvin Marvin's tops it off."

James, The Twilight Sad: I like the Kelvingrove Bowling Green because it has a younger clientel and is good place to make new friends. There are lots of silly little art student girls there which can sometimes put you off your shot, that's why when I want a real game I head to my local Banton bowling green where there is some hot competion. It's clientel is older but the Victoria Sponge afterwards is lovely. But if you're looking for just a fun game of balls go to Billy's favourite place!

Andy, The Twilight Sad: When it's sunny, Kelvingrove is the place to go wi' sum cider. I prefer ten pin bowlin' to bowls though.

Devine, The Twilight Sad: Isn’t bowls a sport? I’m having none of that.

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Scott, Frightened Rabbit:
Favourite Place: Tea Rooms, Rose Street
"The cafe is located beneath the Garnethill Multicultural Centre, so we just call the place 'The Multi'. It's open from 10am til 2pm (except Weds, Sat and Sun) and the experience is one you will never forget. I'm sure I've been called a 'cunt' at least once by the cooks in this place. They do a splendid roll and sausage, cans of ginger for only 40p and tea so hot it'll burn a hole in your skull. The verbal abuse is free of charge. There's a wide selection of art for sale on the walls, and we once bought a lovely watercolour of a cat for a friend's birthday. This place has it all."

James, The Twilight Sad: Haven't been to scots place. But I will someday, and I agree with the chefs (he is a cunt!).

Andy, The Twilight Sad: 40p? I'd get a can of ginger beer from here.

Devine, The Twilight Sad: I’ve never been here although the skull-burning tea suggests I should check it out the next time I feel like inflicting severe pain on myself. I used to go to college in Garnethill and often drank cans of cider in the park just around the corner. The GFT’s on Rose Street as well and they show a lot of good films.

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Non Specified Member, Frightened Rabbit
Favourite Place: Tam Shephards Joke Shop
"You can buy boxes and boxes o' bangers tae chuck at auld ladies doin' their shoppin' in TJ Hughes. I once bought an eyepatch oot o' there and felt like a real proper pirate. I was walking the streets going ARRRRRRGGHHH I'm a Pirate. It was pure off the hook. When I'm in Tj Hughes scarin' Grannies an' that I usually get some white sports socks 'cos they're well cheap in there and they're pure bright an' that. They say Tam sells bondage gear fae under the coonter but I'm no' sure like 'cos Bazrock went in once askin' fur a gimp mask and Tam telt him tae f**k right off oot the f**king shop or he'd kick s**t oot his baws and tell my Maw that I'm a c**ksucking wee b*stert. He'll no can sell aw that stuff if he's pure intae his jokes eh?"

James, The Twilight Sad: Tam Shepards is amazing!!!! I havent been in ages, because I got told Tam was a pedo! But I now know that it's not true. I also used to buy my bangers tae chuck at auld ladies there aswell. It's definately a place to go to in Glasgow. Fuck going to Woolworths go to Tam Shepards! Support your local joke shop!

Andy, The Twilight Sad: I got a pure cool Arnold Schwarzenegger mask from here when I was 15, it's a beast. I'm not allowed to wear it around people though cause it gives them the fear.

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Andy M, Frightened Rabbit
Favourite Place: The Three Judges Bar
"I enjoy The Three Judges bar at the bottom of Byres Road, though only on a sunday for the fact it's rammed with old folks getting down to big band jazz. Each week a group of distinguished gents bash out some quality tunes with occasional guests from the audience. The first time I came here I was totally blown away by how indulgent some of the solos were and the trombone player smoking, singing and chatting up some old dear during one tune. You're guaranteed to be the youngest person in the pub and get chatted up by a plethora of buxom beauties. It's like a school dance with all the ladies on one side waiting for the gents to ask them up for a dance. Plus the pub has a quality selection of ales. If you come here you will witness yourself in 40 years."

Devine, The Twilight Sad: Jazz + old people + ale = the most amazing time you can ever have whilst listening to jazz, stinking o’ pish and drinking shite beer. Roll on 2048.

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