Look, I’m not mad about drinking much these days, but if I’m ever treating myself, it will be in Babbity Bowster. They make the best Margaritas I’ve ever had in Glasgow. It’s tucked away in the Merchant City and I think, because it’s also a hotel, it has an especially warm, inviting feel about it. The staff are always lovely and the mix of locals and visitors gives it a wee edge. Years ago, when I worked in hospitality, myself and pals would go there after shifts to decompress. Over the years I’ve found myself talking to tourists from all over the world there and have often felt you could be mistaken for feeling you’re in a pub on somewhere like the Isle Of Skye. This is helped by the traditional Scottish/Irish music sessions in the bar which bring everyone to life. There’s an outdoor beer garden for the few scorching days we get a year and a highlight for me is the bar is dog friendly. I’ve managed to pat loads of wee doggies while out for a pint and that always makes everything better. 

Amanda Dwyer and Susan Riddell present Material, Girl at The Stand, Glasgow, Sunday 21 December, Sunday 25 January; Dwyer is part of the Hogmanay Specials line-up, The Stand, Glasgow, Saturday 27–Wednesday 31 December, and appears in Story Platform, Gilded Saloon, Edinburgh, Friday 30 January; Dwyer’s debut hour of stand-up is launched on the Material, Girl YouTube channel on Sunday 21 December.