Cottiers (Glasgow Bar/Restaurant/Theatre)

Theatre? Bar? Restaurant? Cottiers has it all! This beautiful renovated church has so much to offer and has a very unique atmosphere. Located in the west end of Glasgow this is a perfect place to meet up with friends or a day out with the family as it has gardens and a stone terrace surrounding the building for them very rare sunny days we get in Glasgow!

Theatre

The unique aspect of Cottiers is that not many people realise it's a theatre as well! It holds all sorts of productions and holds up to 280 people. Although it's not one of the more well known theatres, Cottiers still provides a fantastic theatrical atmosphere.

Bar

The bar is one of the best hot spots in the west end of Glasgow to meet and also to have drinks before a show! In the summer they also provide a BBQ outside on the terrace which is another added bonus to this fabulous place. The decor of he bar is outstanding and keeps in with the rest of the theme throughout the building. Brilliant place for friends and family.

The Restaurant

The decor of the restaurant is incredible. It has the "church feeling" with old restored chairs from the church and beautiful gold ceilings. Not only is the decor incredible, but the food also! The fresh food produced is delcious and the chefs also provide daily specials to mix things up a bit!

For any other info about Cottiers or to make theatre bookings or table reservations head over to: http://www.cottiers.com/

GLAGSOW E-RATING 10/10

The Metropolitan (Glasgow Bar and Restaurant)

Another one of Glasgow’s finest bars would be The Metropolitan, in Merchant City. It is very relaxed, chilled and has created a great atmosphere as well as having a great cocktail menu. It is a large bar with a variety of seating and friendly staff. It is a very popular place to go as it creates a great vibe with its natural surroundings.

As most places in Merchant Square you can choose to sit out in the courtyard where they have comfortable sofas and watch the world go by or sit inside the modern looking bar and soak up the atmosphere there instead.

You never know if you choose to give it a visit you might be lucky enough to meet some famous people as this is the kind of classy establishment that local celebrities are attracted to.

So wither it is a pint with your friends or a chilled out time with your family, the Metropolitan is the place for, so go give it a try, you won’t be disappointed.

Check it out more at:      www.metropolitan-bar.com

Glasgow E-rating 7/10

The Corinthian (Restaurant/Bar/Nightclub/Casino Glasgow)

Possibly one of the most classy and beautiful places in Glasgow has to be The Corinthian. This massive club provides everything from casino to bar to restaurant. Not only does it provide the ultimate night out experience, the architecture and décor is unbelievable. The building is located on Ingram street which is in the heart of the city and is very easy to get to, plus you cant miss this beauty!

Casino

Tellers Bar & Brasserie

Grand Staircase

Club

As you can see even from the pictures that this place is a must go to! Caters for everybody and everything and also is very different from other places in Glasgow.

The other added bonus is that it's opened till 6am! So you can either party the night away or hopefully win big in the casino till the early hours of the morning!

You can also book functions at The Corinthian, even weddings! Booking a private party room in this place is guaranteed a brilliant night because even the room provides more features! The Nosey Parker room can hold 15-25 people with touch screen karaoke, iPod docking station, cocktail on arrival and selection of food all for £20 each! Perfect for a night out with friends!

"they should charge just to come and look at this place, it is spectacular and truly beautiful.
This is a setting of the highest European standard."
The Herald - 6^th Nov 2010

For any other info about The Corinthian head to the website:

http://www.thecorinthianclub.co.uk/

GLASGOW E-RATING 10/10



Tunnel (Glasgow Nightclub)

Looking for a great night out with friends? Then Tunnel is another nightclub that must be added to the list! Located on Mitchell Street (straight across from Tingle) Tunnel offers all the best offers and provides a great party atmosphere. 

Tunnel offers a booth hire service, where you can get a private booth to party with your friends, and again the beauty of having a booth is the guaranteed seat when the dance moves have been well over used!

Tunnel is opened Fridays Saturdays and Wednesdays and provide great events throughout the year. They have recently launched a new night "Sunday Surgery" which happens on Bank Holiday Sundays! Perfect way to celebrate that Monday off! 

Every Friday they have Clyde 1 radio DJ Shebahn Littlejohn and also George Bowie on every first Friday of the month, so if you love your GBX anthems get down!!

For any other info or to book booths/functions head to: http://www.tunnelglasgow.co.uk

GLASGOW E-RATING 8/10

Barrowlands Ballroom (Glasgow Concert Hall / Music Venue)

If you are looking to attend a gig/concert in Glasgow then the Barrowland Ballroom is the place to go! Located in Gallowgate which is the east end of Glasgow is Scotlands most famous music venue due to the good atmosphere it provides. You can catch some big names however the barrowlands has been well known for providing a spotlight on up and coming acts in the music industry.

Morrisey @ Barrowlands 08/05/2009

The venue itself provides a intimacy between the fans and the act which is why so many people prefer a gig in here rather than larger arenas, such as the SECC. The low squared roof is the most iconic feature of the Barrowlands creating the classic "barras gig" atmosphere.

To catch a glimpse of this, here's The Veiw performing at the Barrowlands 2012

For any other info. or to catch who's playing soon take at look at the website

http://www.glasgow-barrowland.com/ballroom.htm 

GLASGOW E-RATING 9/10



The Independent Bar & Kitchen (Glasgow Bar)

The Independent Bar is located in Glasgow’s City Centre on Queen Street. The bar is open 7 days a week making it ideal for any occasion. The bar offers food on top of the drinks that they offer.

The bar has a modern style and a great lively atmosphere making it the perfect place to chill out after a busy day or to catch up with friends over lunch and cocktails.

The bar has an unusual decor with the newspaper prints on some of the walls  and the others black sparkly glitter walls it is a must see !! It all sparkles away with the beautiful lighting making you feel like a celebrity !!!

Staff are very friendly and welcoming making the bar have  a brilliant atmosphere !

For more information and details of the food and drink that they offer pop over to their page http://www.facebook.com/pages/Independent-Bar-Glasgow

Glasgow E-rating 8/10

Nico's Bar (Glasgow Bar)

Nico’s, situated on Sauchiehall St across from the Garage is a great place to head for drink! Nico's offers cheap pints, live sport, promos and one heck of a cocktail list. Good music played throughout this ‘smallish’ venue creates a great atmosphere and vibe to be in! There are plenty of places to sit with a HUGE bar so none of this elbow bashing and punch ups that you’ll get in other venues!

 The TV’s on view offer sport for you and your mates to sit and watch while having a good laugh, especially if your mates get you to down a certain drink on show by Nico’s!

This isn’t just your run of the mill shot or ‘vodka mix’ that you can find anywhere, this is a concoction of some of the more lethal spirits that you could possibly put together, IN THE ONE DRINK! The drink consists of a mixture of Vodka, Rum, Gin, Tequila, blue curacuo liquer and lemonade, and for just £4 is super cheap and obviously hits the spot for that ‘night out!’. You are only allowed 3 (recommended rather, Nico’s won’t stop you from having a good time!) in any one visit at Nico’s and is fittingly called, wait for it, the ‘Adios M*therf*cker’. Word of advice, don’t let your mates pressure you in to downing it in under 5 seconds, because you might struggle to stand after it! :/

Adios M*therF*cker!

All in all, Nico’s is a cool relaxed venue with quick serving and friendly staff and available good drink. Get yourself down to Nico’s and have a M*therf*cker on us! (Not literally, but get one for yourself!)  

Check them out here www.nicosglasgow.co.uk

“Based in the heart of Sauchiehall Street, Nico's is a traditional Glasgow institution. Through the years it has changed it's exterior but not it's dedication to it's customers. Nico's offers brilliant drink promotions, great music and sport and has the best bar staff in the city. If you're looking for a delicious cocktail with the girls or a pint with the lads Nico's is definately the place to be.”

Glasgow E-Rating 8/10

Bread and Butter (Glasgow Bar)

Bread and Butter is a bar/ restaurant based in Glasgow’s City Centre. The bar is open 7 days a week and is located in Glasgow’s Buchanan Street. The bar offers food on top of the drinks that they serve.

The bar does great offers and even suits the folk that are on a budget, with 2 for 1 pizzas this is only one of the great offers that this Glasgow bar offers.

Staff are enthusiastic and ready to help making the bar relaxing after a hard day at the office or a busy day shopping !!!

The bar also has access to Sky and ESPN so is ideal for those sports lovers who can watch it on big screens with friends enjoying delicious food and drinks!!!

Function hire is also available ranging from parties of 6 people to 160 it can be booked in advance for your special occasion/event!

For a booking and more information check out their website http://breadandbutterglasgow.co.uk/

Glasgow E-rating-7/10

Bar Square (Glasgow Bar/Restaurant)

If you are looking for a stylish, classy venue that you are guaranteed a good night in, have you tried Bar square?

It is situated in Merchant Square so you have the option of sitting inside and absorbing the atmosphere in the bar or they have also seating in the courtyard looking out into the square so you can get a feeling of the whole square. The square occasionally has events and performances on so you can sit and watch them whilst having a relaxing drink.

The food that is served is brilliant and with the great service that you receive it just makes you wanting to go back. But if it’s not food that you are looking for then going for drinks is also idea. If there is a group of you I would recommend a pitcher of cocktails as they are great value for money and it also means fewer trips to the bar!

The atmosphere that is created  is great and the all the staff help to pull off the overall vibe of a relaxing bar. It is definitely a bar to recommend to your friends and it is great for every occasion.

Check it out here; http://www.barsquare.co.uk/

GlasgowE-rating 9/10

November (Glasgow Bar/Cafe)

NOVEMBER BAR

November Café, Bar and Club is a fantastic place for all occasions. This classy and sophisticated is located in the amazing Princes Square on the hustle and bustle of Buchanan Street. The bar itself is located on the rooftop and has beautiful décor and design. Not only is it pretty to look at it also has the best cocktails Glasgow has to offer!  

Looking at this place you would think the prices would be very expensive, however Sundays to Thursdays is £3 cocktails!!! All the better reason to go to have a cheeky wee cocktail after a stressful day at work or after that 1 hour lecture !

November isn't only just open at night it's open for food during the day also! They offer everything from pastas to homemade burgers! So can pop in on a lunch hour or meet with friends for a catch up!

You can also book parties up to 250 people or booths for smaller parties. Again suiting to all occasions!

For bookings or any other info http://www.novemberglasgow.co.uk/ 

GLASGOW E-RATING 8/10!!

Strata (Glasgow Bar)

Strata is located in Glasgow’s City Centre , the bar is found on Glasgow’s Queen Street. The bar decor is lovely making anyone feel at home.

 Strata also serves up food and offers a range to suit different taste buds!!! Ranging from steaks to different fish dishes there are a selection of dishes to choose from

Ideal location means that it is perfect for having a lunch date with friends after shopping in Glasgow’s City Centre and has links to local public transport so is easily accessible. Also great venue to have a couple of drinks after work with beautiful decor and great service provided by staff !!

The staff are always friendly and welcoming making your experience extra special in the bar whether it’s a food order or cocktails the staff are always eager to help you make up your mind.

If you are having a get together the bar are now offering function hire so you can make your trip to Strata an extra special one!!

For more information check out their website http://www.strataqs.com/

Glasgow E-rating 8/10

Walkabout (Bar Glasgow)

Ever just wanted to find a place that you can go for a casual drink and bite to eat? Well you can stop worrying because Walkabout on Renfield street is just that place!

Walkabout states that it is the home of the awesome spirit of Australia and it does not lie as  the food menu is Australian themed and you even have a few Australians working there who are always there to help and give a friendly service.

One of the big selling points of Walkabout to many people is the student discount that you get, you know yourself that when you are a student you are always looking for a good deal and if you are getting something to eat I would highly recommend the chicken schnitzel burger and if you feel that you still have some room the chunky choc fudge cake and ice cream will finish it off just nicely,

The bar really does attract a variety of different people into it, Walkabout is in fact the official student union for Caledonian university but it is also well known for showing football games on their big screen, every is welcome (of course if your over 18).So you don’t look out of place if you just pop in after uni, with its laid back atmosphere, nobody judges you what you look like.

But as the night goes on and the party animals come out and the music is turned up, so you begin to see people a little more dressy and this is great as it creates a great party vibe. If you know that you have got a night out planned you can  book a booth in advance, I mean isn’t it great to think that your walking into a really busy bar and you are guaranteed a seat? Which is certainly not guaranteed on a Friday Saturday night?

Glasgow E-rating 8/10

Driftwood (Glasgow Bar)

When you see that a bar has drinks from £1 Monday-Sunday, it is hard to say no- isn’t it? You all know that we are talking about Driftwood on Sauchiehall Street.

If you are looking for a quiet drink, then this probably isn’t for you BUT if you are looking for cheap alcohol with friendly bar staff then go join in with the rest of Glasgow and give it a try.

This is definitely the place that you will find people ‘pre-drinking’ before heading out to the clubs and since it is on the busiest part of Sauchiehall street for nightclubs, you often find yourself with free passes to get into the clubs and if you ask the bar staff they will also have passes for the Garage. You really can’t complain!

The music played in Driftwood is current and in the charts, it is always such a lively environment and is always incredibly busy, even more so on a Friday and Saturday night.

Speaking from experience we would highly advise you to book a booth or a table in advance of going so that you get a seat as many people do stand. There are plenty of tables to choose from if you get in their early

Overall if you are looking for a good night, and cheap drink, Driftwood is the place to visit

Glasgow E-Rating 8/10

Firewater (Glasgow Club/Bar)

As you get down the spiral stair case in your heels you are welcomed by a darkened area and candlelit tables, Firewater creates a great atmosphere. It doesn’t cater for one particular ‘style’ of person so if you are out with a group who all like ‘different things’ then this is your place.

Firewater is great as it accommodates for all different groups of people, wither it is for a date or a group of people out for a birthday night, the seating is available for you. And as with most bars reserving tables is the best option as the later it gets in the night the busier it becomes. There is also a function room that you can hire, so you can have all your closet friends/family in one place for your special occasion.

One thing that Firewater is well known for is on a Wednesday night they provide live music to keep everybody entertained but if that is not your scene then every other night of the week has got a Dj to play the music.

The later you arrive into the bar, you then need to pay an entry fee but it all works out with the drinks that are great value for money and are definitely one of the cheapest within the area.

Looking for a great night, great vibe & great company then Firewater is for you!

Glasgow E-rating7/10

The Social (Glasgow Bar)

'The Social' Glasgow is located on the Royal Exchange Square. This modern bar offers food , drink and a great nightlife to Glasgow’s City Centre.So after a hard days shopping around Glasgow it is perfect for lunch with your friends. The Social has a wide selection of food to offer along with a cheeky lunch time cocktail if you need it after shopping.

The design of the bar inside makes it welcoming and relaxing especially after a hard days work at the office or having a catch up with friends !!

The Socials night life is great for those who like to have a great time and the party animals that are out there! Most nights there is something on, a night that they host ie VIBE WEEKENDS, which plays the latest house music!

Staff are fantastic , always make you feel welcome and provide a great service both day and night.

For more information check out their website- http://www.thesocialglasgow.co.uk/

Glasgow E-rating 9/10!

Grand Central Hotel (Glasgow Restaurant/Bar)

One of the recently renovated hotels in Glasgow is the magnificent Grand Central Hotel. Situated right in the heart of Glasgow next to central station, this gorgeous hotel provides you with everything …

Having a luxury champagne bar (pictured above) to beautiful function rooms and exquisite rooms to stay. (Below)

As you can see, the champagne bar is where the attention is at it in the hotel. The beautiful (and rather big and expensive looking!) chandelier is the main reason behind this. It sets off the place magnificently and makes you feel rather classy, even if you come from the west of Scotland! And of course we cannot forget the important part… the alcohol. They provide every cocktail ever known and have a wide range of champagnes. The only one I knew was obviously the good old Presseco, however for all you fancy champagne lovers out there this is a must visit in Glasgow.

This is a great stay for people who are new to the city due to its great location and has a lot to offer. However it is a brilliant place to just even go and have amazing cocktails and of course some champagne in the champagne bar. With very friendly staff and a glamorous atmosphere this beautiful hotel deserves a GLASGOW-E RATING of 10/10 full marks for this hotspot!

If you are interested in booking a room/function event have a look at their website:

http://www.thegrandcentralhotel.co.uk/