Òran Mór (Bar/Restaurant/Club/Theatre/Funtion)

Looking for a great place in the west end? Then Òran Mór is the place for you. This fantastic renovated church has absloutely everything from bars to theatre. This is also an absolute stunning place to hold a wedding and is a perfect location not to far from the hustle and bustle but not too central. As you can see from the picture the out side is immaculate and is a little different from your usual places in Glasgow. The inside is just as nice!!



Òran Mór provides 2 bars, a whiskey bar and the Brasserie Late night bar which is open till 3am every Friday and Saturday night! They have amazing cocktails, champagne and drinks and is in amazing surroundings. The whiskey bar really brings the Scottish vibe with this being one of the more popular bars in Glasgow's west end. It provides over 250 malts and also does a special "Malt of the Month" where you can get a specific malt at a cheaper price! 

The John Muir Room restaurant & Lounge is a prefect place to be wined and dined! You can have breakfast lunch and dinner so brilliant choices of menus at all times. This is opened till 9pm during the week and 10pm on Thursdays to Saturdays so can fit in with a busy schedule! This restaurant is exquisite and has a nice and relaxing atmosphere, which is good if you want to get some quiet away from the busy bars!

Òran Mór again provides something else for all you party folk! Club O is a nightclub within Òran Mór and is opened from Thursdays to Saturdays. This club is always busy, always great music and most importantly a great night out! Due to recent renovations you can now book Booths which come with a bottle which is brilliant for a private party with friends.

Due to this being such a magnificent building, a wedding here would be perfect. The renovated church rooms provide a grandeur and elegant feel to your wedding day and will also provide beautiful pictures. Òran Mór is licenced to do wedding ceremonies, civil partnership or civil ceremonies so again suits everybody! You can book appointments to get a viewing of the rooms and any other info concerning the biggest day of your life!

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And last but not least.... There is a theatre here aswell! Òran Mór provides a wide variety of productions throughout the year and has the fantastic deal of "A play, a Pie & a Pint" which has hosted many lunchtime theatre productions since 2004. There is also comedy club here aswell if you fancy something a bit less serious and fun! 

For bookings and other information on Òran Mór head over to their website:

 http://oran-mor.co.uk/

GLASGOW E-RATING 10/10

Bier Halle (Bar)

 

Lover of beer? Then Bier Halle is the place for you! Located on Gordon Street which is literally 2 minute walk from Glasgow station so brilliant location! This place has every beer you could think of from strawberry tasting beer to ones from all across the globe. Your sure to find something to your liking here!

 

 

 

The cosy and classy atmosphere of Bier Halle is another reason why it is great to go to! Wooden seats and low lights really creates a unique sense throughout and also has a great terrace just outside which is great for them sunny days. Sitting with a nice cold pint in the sun ... Bliss!

 

Not only is there a wide selection of beers to choose from but they also do great food daily also! Your best deal here is the fantastic 2 for 1 pizzas all day every day and they serve right up till 10pm at night! Great for a late night munch. They also do everything from light bar snacks, salads, ciabattas and soups! Great to wash down them delicious beers with!



 

Bier halle also can host your very own private party! It has a private backroom which is great for any special occasion with it's own sound system and very own bar!

 

For any other enquires head to their official website: http://republicbierhalle.com/

 

GLASGOW E-RATING 8/10

 

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Fujimama Restaurant (Glasgow)

Fujimama restaurant is located in Glasgow’s Xscape. (Across from Braehead Shopping Centre)

The Fujimama is a Japanese Noodle bar and oriental cafe...

There is a wide menu to get your taste buds going from traditional Japanese noodles to dishes from the Far East!!!

 

Fujimama is a restaurant that is child friendly so if you needing a restaurant that is suitable for a family meal out try Fujimama!! Don’t forget their kids menu starts from only £2.95 so its great value for money !!!

Another reason to try Fujimama is their option of the lunch menu , which is really good value for money , the lunch menu starts at only £6.95 so why not try it ?

The restaurant itself is beautiful inside with the traditional Japanese decor .....

 

 If you’re looking for a new dining experience and to try new dishes try this restaurant !

 

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

Glasgow E-rating- 7/10

Sub Club (Nightclub)

If great music is your thing then Sub Club is your thing too! This club hosts a number of nights providing you clubbers with the best DJs around. They have local resident DJ's who have been playing faithfully to the club for many years and always gauranteed to play the best music in town, however this epic club brings about many DJ's and producers from all over the world.  Sub Club has also had the privelage of being voted 10th best club in the world by ResidentAdvisor.net so be prepared for one of the best nights you'll have in Glasgow!



Sub Club is generally opened every weekend and one or two nights during the week with world class DJs. It also provides podcasts which you can locate on their website: http://www.subclub.co.uk/ which is great for blasting before heading out! Also gives you a taste of the music that get's played here. Sub Club is located on 22 Jamica street which is very easy to get to as it is quite central! It's also underground which gives a better atmosphere of the wonders of the underground clubs!

If you are intrested in hiring for live music, product promotion or any other type of special event then Sub Club is the place for you! It offers a huge space for 400 people in the basement and has two bars to choose from. It also has one of the best sound systems in all of Glasgow's culbs so brilliant if your wanting to showcase some new talent!

For any more info or to hire out Sub Club head over to the website : http://www.subclub.co.uk/

GLAGSOW E-RATING 9/10

Bella Italia Restaurant (Glasgow)

Bella Italia has a couple of locations in Glasgow including Glasgow City Centres Hope Street and Xscape.

 

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The Italian restaurant has lots of different meals to offer from pizzas and pasta to the mouth watering grills, so there is something to suit everyone.....

 

Bella Italia offers lunch time menus which is perfect for even those on a budget , from lunches from £6.95 for one course and £8.95 for two courses!!! Great value for money !!!

 

With the locations of Bella Italia covering Glasgow City Centre its easy to get to and is a perfect restaurant for having a lunch date with friends!! (especially with the lunch menu Monday to Friday)

The restaurant have a lovely decor making your experience that little bit more special!!!

Bella Italia also offers a special menu for the little ones making them feel extra special with their own dedicated menu !!!

 

 

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

 

Glasgow E-rating-8/10

 

Harvester Restaurant (Glasgow)

The Harvester restaurant has many locations in and around Glasgow City Centre including the Quay Restaurant which is only across the water from the City Centre.

The Harvester is known as a salad and grill restaurant

At the Harvester you choose your grill , sauce and the side to build up your favourite meal and unlimited salads are also offered so the restaurant is great value for money.

This family restaurant is perfect for family meals and has its own kids menus so means the kids can choose their favourite dishes but not with adult portions and an adult price.

 

Staff are very welcoming and make you feel special every visit

The restaurants have a nice decor making you relaxed while enjoying great food !!!

Harvester also offer a takeaway menu so means that you can pick up our order if you staying in Glasgow’s hotels etc!!

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

Glasgow E-rating-8/10

China Buffet King (Restaurant Glasgow)

China Buffet King has many locations in Glasgow including 3 Glasgows City Centre locations and another in Glasgow’s Xscape Braehead .

China Buffet King is a all you can eat buffet this means that you can try as many different dishes as you want all for one fixed price ! Is great value for money as it includes starter, main meals and even desserts !

The buffet is split into sections including - Soup Station, Cold Buffet Station, Hot Buffet Station, Grand Buffet Station and finally the Dessert Station.

The all you can eat buffet is perfect for catching up for lunch with friends or having a family meal !

For more information and a booking go to their website: http://www.chinabuffetking.co.uk/index.html

Glasgow E-rating- 8/10

Nando's (Glasgow Restaurant)

Nando’s has many locations in Glasgow from the City Centre to Silverburn Shopping Centre. This restaurant chain are open 7 days a week so whether its after a day of shopping or for a birthday meal it is ideal.

Nando’s are famous for their Portuguese flame – grilled peri peri chicken – so when you go try it , it’s delicious

There are many different types of  dishes from burgers to wraps Nando’s have varies dishes  Nando’s cater for children , with a separate children’s menu  so is perfect for a family get together !!

Staff are welcoming and are very helpful guiding you to what dishes are the best!! Restaurant’s have lovely decor and a great atmosphere making you feel relaxed while enjoying beautiful food!!

Don’t forgot this restaurant offers their loyalty card which if you save enough of you get a free peri peri chicken!!!

Great value for money and with the loyalty card it is a bonus for spending your hard earned cash !!

For a booking and more info check out their website : http://www.nandos.co.uk/

Glasgow E –rating- 9/10

Beer Gardens Glasgow (FEATURED ARTICLE)

We are still waiting for spring to begin and maybe even see some summer this year and I know many of us don’t think it will happen but all we can do is hope and keep our fingers crossed!

But the great thing is, when the weather gets better and all the snow disappears it means that all the beer gardens will be ready for use!

On a summers day (we all know there aren’t many) everybody gets their shorts and sunglasses out and head to their nearest beer garden!

If you’ve never been to a beer garden your probably thinking what’s so good about it, well let’s just see;

1.      To start off it’s a time when you can sit outside, chill and watch the sun shine on you.

2.      A summers days will encourage all your friends to come out and enjoy the sunshine (even the ones that always come up with the excuses will find it hard to say no).

3.      When the sun is shining it is always deemed acceptable to start drinking in the afternoon just to absorb those extra few rays of sun and increase your vitamin D.

4.      You can absorb the great atmosphere around you, we know when the sun is shining it might not exactly be hitting the 30 degrees that we all wish for but the patio heaters that most beer gardens have will help you feel and think it is.

5.      And naturally on a sunny day everybody is happy because the sun is finally out, and so everyone just seems to be loving life that little bit more and have a few more beers than normal!

After discussing all the good things about beer gardens all we need to do is sit and wait for that one day of sunshine that we get in Scotland ( you know we are only kidding, we do get a few more than one).

Now if you are in Glasgow on that rare sunny day we would advise that you give these bars a try; Babbity Bowster’s in merchant city or if you are in the west end then give Brel or Jinty Mcginty’s a try which are both in Ashton Lane.

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Ketchup (Glasgow Restaurant)

So if you are a great fan of burgers then Ketchup on Ashton lane (West End of Glasgow) is the place for you to be! It offers a variety of great burgers; in fact it is the great same ones that you have tasted in hummingbird in Glasgow city centre

If you are a student then It is ideal for students as ketchup offer 2for 1 burgers with your student card from Monday- Thursday.

Now you are probably thinking that burgers are unhealthy but Ketchup burgers are fresh and health and have no colourants, additives or artificial flavouring, so really they are perfect for you to try!

If you love burgers and haven’t been to ketchup before, then this is one to try! And you can get some lush chicken strips as a side whilst you’re waiting. They even have a few suggestions in the mains sections if you don’t fancy a burger.

They also have their own ‘ketchup sauce’ which you can use on your burgers and if you love it you can even buy a bottle from them to take home and use.

Ketchup on Ashton lane is very chilled out and relaxing and is just great for a bite to eat, once you’ve tried it once, you’ll just keep on going back!

Check it out more; http://www.ketchupwest.co.uk/ 

GlasgowE-rating 8/10

Home (Glasgow Bar)

Bar Home is one of Glasgow’s greatest bars for students, it is located in Albion street in Merchant City, it is always busy and full of people who are having a great night out. They have got some booths and chairs in there so to get a seat, get in there early or book a booth before you go!

They have a variety of different food and drink offers and they also have a fantastic cocktail menu. Sometimes it is good to line your stomach so having some food before hitting the ridiculous amounts of vodka and shots that we all seem to consume on a night out.

so if it is food that you are looking for then fear not because they have some great deals throughout the week; you can get 2 main meals for £6.45 every day of the week and 2 for 1 on all desserts. You can’t ask much more for good value for money right?

You still get a great experience from bar home even no all there drinks are exceptionally cheap! This is where I would recommend that you start your night off as it has a great ambience, and the staff are fun and friendly. It is definitely one of the top bars to pre-drink in before you hit a nightclub!

Check it out more at:  http://www.merchantcityglasgow.com/location/id/191

Glasgow E-rating 7/10

A Typical Students Night Out in Glasgow (FEATURED ARTICLE)

So everybody always goes out and has a ’few drinks’, traditionally you would go out on a Friday or Saturday night, but now every weekday is just as good as the weekend, most bars and clubs have got a least one promotional night midweek and then the weekend is just guaranteed to be a great night where ever you end up but the question is

IS ALL THE DRINKING REALLY WORTH IT?

So most people (especially if you are a student) pre-drink before they go out, because they are living a typical students life, they can adapt their ways and some people can go out and have a great night on £20, on the other hand there are some people who go out and after they have a few drinks they think they are made of money and begin offering everybody a drink..(And of course it’s rude to decline the generous offer). They obviously wake up in the morning trying to piece together the bits of the night that they can remember and regret spending so much money.

But let’s face it who would have it any other way …if you go out and enjoy yourself does it really matter that your ‘wasting your money’ on drink, definitely not!

Students seem to be living with the ‘YOLO’ approach (you only live once). So they will go out and have fun, and it doesn’t matter that they are getting in a 4 o’clock in the morning and have a 9am lecture, sometimes they make it, sometimes they don’t (you can spot them a mile away walking into the lecture with their hair scraped back and most likely their false eyelashes still on from the night before) .It could be worse than a lecture they could be working the next day where they have to act professional in front of management but in the back  of their head all they are thinking about is all the funny things they can remember or the thought that when their shift finishes the first thing that they will do is crawl back into bed!

So back to the question asked earlier, is all the drinking really worth it?  …of course it is, a student’s life wouldn’t be the same without it!

Vodka Wodka (Bar Glasgow)



Vodka Wodka is located in the west end of Glasgow on the beautiful Ashton lane. As you can tell by the name, this is a vodka bar with over 70 speciality different vodkas from all around the world! So brilliant if you fancy something a wee bit different!

This place is aimed for students usually during the week, however when the weekend hits it's somewhere for everyone. And don't worry if you don't like vodka! Vodka wodka also have a delicious range of cocktails. You can also enjoy great food here! An Italian menu is served between 12-7pm so even better for the wee hour lunch or between lectures.

During the summer this is the place to be as it has a conservatory which is great chilling out with friends over some nice vodkas! This place is brilliant for a night out especially in the heart of the west end ... for any other enquires head over to their website http://www.vodkawodka.co.uk/

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GLASGOW E-RATING 8/10